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Large group photograph on a stage at a Dasara celebration. Dozens of devotees in white and yellow dress sit and stand in tiered rows on a white platform, with a few women in peach, pink and orange saris. Behind them stands a gold and orange throne-like seat under a canopy, with an orange banner hung on a blue curtain and a decorated deity murti with flowers at the right. A tall figure in a bright orange robe stands centrally near the throne, while others in orange and saffron stand at the back. White and maroon drapery with gold trim frames the stage above.

Large group photograph on a stage at Sripuram Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam during Dasara celebrations. A large crowd of more than a hundred people in white dhotis and kurtas, yellow shawls, saffron robes and white and yellow saris fills the stage in rows. A figure in a saffron-orange robe stands centrally in front of an ornate gold throne-like seat with a gold umbrella above it. A decorated deity murti with flower garlands sits on a platform to the right, under a bright backdrop of navy and maroon drapes with white valances. Several people seated in the front row wear rudraksha malas. A white stage platform forms the foreground.

Group photograph on a stage at a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam hall, with a white valance and dark blue backdrop. Dozens of people in white ritual clothes, yellow shawls and saffron/orange robes fill the tiers. A central figure in a saffron/orange robe stands near a golden ornate throne with a gold canopy, and a decorated deity murti with garlands sits at the right. Many women wear white saris with yellow borders and some wear saffron shawls.

A large group photograph on a raised stage with dark maroon drapes and a gold ornate throne at centre. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red robe and rudraksha-style beads, sits on the golden throne with a trident beside it; this figure matches the presentation cues of Swamiji (probable) and is seated centrally. Around him, dozens of devotees in white ritual clothes and red-orange shawls stand and sit, some with garlands. To the right stands a golden palanquin-style deity murti decorated with marigold and multicoloured garlands, and to the left a painted deity statue with a trident. A large golden Om symbol forms the backdrop. A small child in a striped top sits in front, and a boy in a yellow shirt sits on the stage edge.

October 17 2010

Group photograph on a stage with a deep maroon curtain and an ornate golden throne at centre. A figure in saffron-orange robes sits on the throne with a hand raised, appearing to be a person seated at the centre. Around him, dozens of devotees in white ritual clothes and red-orange shawls crowd together, many kneeling or seated on the red carpeted floor. Children sit in front, one in a yellow t-shirt. On the left stands a large decorated deity murti with garlands and a trident, and on the right a golden kalasha-style peetha with floral garlands. A large gold Om symbol is mounted on the backdrop.

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A large group photograph of many people in white and cream ritual clothes, many wearing white and red flower garlands, posed in rows on a stage before a dark curtain with decorative woven banners and a small ornate canopy above. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe with a garland stands in front, flanked by seated and standing devotees in white. The setting appears to be an indoor hall with a stage backdrop.

A large group photograph on a stage with a deep red velvet backdrop and a red carpet. At the centre, a seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a golden canopy, flanked by a golden trident. Around him, dozens of devotees in white ritual clothes and red-orange shawls kneel, sit and stand in rows. Children sit at the front, one in a yellow t-shirt and one in striped top. On the left, a large decorated deity murti with ornaments and a garland stands beside a dark-robed figure; on the right, a golden deity figure decorated with flower garlands and a crown. A large golden Om symbol is mounted on the backdrop.

December 26 2006

Large group photograph of many devotees in white ritual clothes seated and standing in rows on a stage before a large banner portrait of a smiling man with long hair. A central figure in saffron-orange robes stands near an ornate golden throne (peetha) draped in red fabric. Garlands and colourful ornamental hangings frame the backdrop, and some women wear red and green saris. Several devotees hold garlands and flowers. The setting is an indoor hall with a bare concrete floor.

A large indoor hall with a crowd of devotees dressed in white seated on the floor and standing in rows facing a golden ornate throne with red cushion, placed before a dark backdrop painted with planets and orbits. A woman in a white and yellow-bordered sari stands at the front center facing the seated group. Red velvet curtains with gold trim frame the stage, and ceiling fans hang overhead. Two rows of people in white clothes fill the foreground.

Group photograph on a raised stage in front of dark red drapes. A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits centrally on a golden ornate throne with a carved arch, on red cushions. Around him stand and kneel roughly thirty people in white kurta-style clothes with red sashes and orange-red turbans, many wearing orange lanyards. A few people in white and in yellow and beige saris are included, one woman holds a child. A small patterned red rug lies on the stage floor in front.