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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits eyes-closed on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, before a temple shrine. Behind him stands a large deity murti adorned with flower garlands and a crown, with brass lamps and a small blue-robed figure on a red-draped altar. Two people in the foreground, one with long light hair and one in a yellow shawl, sit facing the throne in devotion, and a shaved-headed person in white sits in the lower foreground. Red drapes frame the shrine, and apples sit on the side tables. The white overlay reads Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam

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August 08 20102010-08-08A photograph of a satsang setting. A man with long dark hair, a red bindi and an orange saffron robe with an orange shawl sits eyes-closed in meditative posture on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, hands joined in his lap. He wears a long gold-bead necklace. Gold trident staffs flank the throne, and a bank of garlands in orange, pink, yellow and red hangs above it. Seated devotees in white and yellow clothing fill the foreground, some with hair in braids and buns. A painted temple backdrop with pillars is behind the throne.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12October 26 20102010-10-26A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a red-and-maroon border sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands clasped in his lap. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a sandalwood-marked forehead, with bare arms and a gold armband. Before him, two men in white ritual cloth kneel at a gold tray of pink flowers and lit incense sticks, one with hands in anjali. Two women in orange saris kneel on the right, one offering a flower, the other with palms joined. Behind is a gold-trimmed drape and a cluster of flowers. a person: long rudraksha mala, saffron robe and gold throne cues.2011-02-28A man with long dark hair sits with eyes closed on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, his hands resting in his lap. He wears a saffron-orange shawl over the shoulders and a long black rudraksha mala with a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stands a large golden vessel and a deity murti draped in a green cloth and garlanded with yellow and white flowers, with a pink cloth beside it. Brass lamps flank the altar at left. The setting appears to be a temple or ashram hall for a meditation or satsang session.2010-09-21October 26 20102010-10-26 +1 copiesA man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala with a red bindi, hands folded in his lap. He has long swept-back dark hair and a calm expression. Behind him is a backdrop with painted deity imagery, lamps and a golden kalasha-like ornament. Seated devotees with long hair and light clothing are in the foreground at the bottom edge of the frame. The image is a photo of a satsang or public talk, with the swamiji candidate identified by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robe, and rudraksha mala on a ceremonial throne.2010-10-26A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate golden throne with red velvet cushions, eyes closed, hands folded, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a red bindi. Several devotees sit in the foreground facing him, including a shaved-headed young man in orange with white tilak, and women with long hair, one in a white sari with gold border. Behind the throne is a large painted backdrop of temple architecture with a figure in blue and red, brass lamps, and a bowl of bananas on a side table. The setting appears to be a satsang. Given the page's reference to a person and the throne and rudraksha cues, the seated figure is a person presiding in a satsang with devotees.2010-10-26 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed and hands folded in his lap. He wears a white-and-red garland, a long rudraksha mala, and a white sacred mark on his forehead. The throne is flanked by golden trident staffs and a gilded nandi-style figure stands behind. Several people in white and cream clothing sit in the foreground with their backs partly turned toward the camera, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl sits at right. Garlands of marigolds and roses drape the backdrop. a person is seated centrally, identified by the saffron robes, long swept hair, rudraksha mala and gold-and-throne setting.2010-11-13A photograph of a seated figure in an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala, with long swept-back hair. He sits centrally before a red and gold shrine with garlands and a blue-clad deity murti on a shelf. Gold lamps stand on both sides, and fruit is arranged on the side tables. In the foreground, a man in white with a yellow shawl raises a lit lamp toward him, and other devotees sit with hands folded or holding offerings, one woman in white with a yellow cloth at lower right, another in a light top at lower left. Trays of offerings and lit oil lamps sit on the table in front. The scene suggests a pada puja ritual of honouring the seated figure, with devotees offering lamps. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne wearing orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, with long swept-back hair; he is the seated figure in orange on the throne.2010-08-10 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stands a golden shrine with large murtis of a deity and a consort, one holding a trident and wearing an orange crown, adorned with garlands. Two devotees in white dhotis and yellow shawls sit with their backs to the camera facing the throne. Gold lamp stands and a pink swan-like painted backdrop frame the scene. The setting suggests a satsang or darshan in a temple-like hall. The seated figure has distinctive saffron robes, a mala and a crown-like presentation, a probable Swamiji candidate in his throne setting.2010-08-16