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A stage with deep red velvet drapes sets up a satsang. Centre stage, a gilded golden throne-like pedestal (peetha) with carved lotus and figure motifs holds a framed portrait of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala, one hand raised in blessing, before a tree trunk backdrop. Red and white lotus flowers rest on the pedestal's base, and a red cushion sits beneath the frame. At lower left, two people sit on the floor in prayer posture with palms joined, one a man in white dhoti with beaded necklaces and a woman in orange garments, beside a microphone stand. A patterned rug covers the stage floor.2015-05-05May 07 20122012-05-07A framed photograph of Paramahamsa Nithyananda sits on an ornate gold-coloured pedestal in front of deep maroon velvet drapes. The portrait shows a man in orange robes and a white flower garland, seated cross-legged with one hand raised in blessing before a tree trunk. A red velvet cushion rests on the pedestal's ledge, and two pink lotus flowers with a small floral arrangement lie at its base. Carved relief figures decorate the gold tiers. No physical people are visible in the scene.2015-05-05May 05 20152015-05-05A stage event before a deep red velvet curtain. Centre stage is an ornate golden throne-like pedestal with carved lotus-petal and scroll motifs, topped with a red velvet cushion and a large framed portrait. The framed portrait shows a seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a beaded mala, with a tree trunk behind. Flanking the pedestal are tall brass lamps with bird-finial tops holding lit oil lamps. In front of the pedestal are red lotus flowers, a small brass vessel and lamps. At lower left, two people sit on the floor in white ritual dhoti clothing with palms pressed together, one near a microphone stand. a person is depicted in a framed portrait, not present in person.2012-05-07An ornate golden throne (peetha) stands centred on a red-draped stage before dark red velvet curtains. Atop the throne, a framed portrait shows a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a white beaded mala, hand raised in blessing, before a banyan-like tree; this is a printed picture, not a physical person. Two tall golden oil lamps with bird-topped finials flank the throne, and a small golden tray in front holds two pink lotus flowers and ritual vessels. The scene is an empty stage set-up with no physical people visible.2012-05-09May 05 20152015-05-05A photograph of a golden ornate throne-like pedestal (peetha) on a red-draped stage, topped by a framed portrait of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long beaded necklace, one hand raised in blessing, seated before a large tree trunk. Below the portrait is a red velvet cloth, and the golden base holds two red lotus flowers and a small brass lamp. Two tall brass oil lamps (lamp stands with bird-shaped tops and small flames) flank the pedestal. No physical people are visible in the scene.2012-05-07May 11 20122012-05-11May 06 20122012-05-06A photograph of a seated priest in white ritual dress with a pale yellow-and-gold head covering and white dhoti with gold border, speaking into a microphone on a stand at left. Beside him on a gold ornate stage is a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a figure in orange robes and a beaded white necklace, seated with one hand raised, in front of a tree trunk. The framed portrait is garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. The stage has red cushions, a basket of red fruit, red tulips in pots, and a water bottle. The backdrop shows a golden lotus and a blue starry galaxy. Audience heads are visible at the bottom edge.2011-07-31May 08 20122012-05-08