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A devotional ceremony in a hall with a large banner reading Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam behind the stage. On a gold-framed throne draped in red cloth and garlanded with yellow and purple flowers sits a framed photograph of a figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, seated among leaves, raising one hand. Several people in white dhotis and orange shawls stand and kneel around the throne. A woman in a blue salwar kameez kneels at the base of the throne, and a woman in a white and orange sari with an orange shawl stands nearby with hands together. Devotees in the foreground sit facing the stage. The framed image is a printed portrait, not a physical person.

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Photograph of a devotional gathering in a hall with a pink backdrop bearing the Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam logo and partial text reading 'life'. Centre stage, a framed portrait of a saffron-robed man with long hair sits on a red cloth-draped stand, garlanded with a multicolour flower garland and flanked by ornate gold-and-brass stands. A man in white kneels on the floor in front of it, while a woman in white stands beside the stand. Several people in white kurtas, saffron shawls and orange sarees approach or walk past; a man in orange robes and a man in a white shirt stand near the left. Red and maroon prayer rugs lie on the floor, and the room is bright with reflective white tiles.2010-02-22A hall with a glossy white floor and a backdrop banner showing a large portrait of a man in an orange turban and orange robe, labelled with partial text reading "Paramaha... Nithy..." beside the Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam logo. In the centre, a framed portrait of a figure in orange sits on a gold-and-red ornate platform draped with flower garlands. Several people in white and cream clothing bend forward toward the platform on red-patterned rugs, one man in white kneeling. A man on the left wears white with a rudraksha-style necklace, and a standing man in white with a red shawl and long hair faces the platform. Women in saris of yellow, cream, and purple and a young woman in a red shawl stand along the right side. A ceiling fan and speakers hang overhead.2010-02-22Photograph of an indoor stage event before a large banner reading Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam with partial text Paramahamsa Nithya. A framed portrait on a golden stand, decorated with a marigold garland, shows a saffron-robed figure seated; the printed portrait is not a physical person. In front, a man in white dhoti bows deeply on red carpets, and a woman in white salwar kameez stands with hands joined. Around them, men and women in saffron and orange robes and white attire, one with an orange shawl, stand with palms pressed together. A man in a striped shirt and white dhoti stands at left. Ceiling fans and a blue curtain frame the stage.2010-02-22A photograph of a devotional gathering in an indoor hall with a backdrop reading Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam and life program. A framed portrait of a seated saffron-robed figure with a rudraksha mala, flanked by marigold garlands, sits on an ornate gold-framed pedestal draped with red cloth. In front, a man in white kneels and bows with his forehead to the floor on a red patterned rug. Around them, women in white sarees with green and gold borders stand with folded hands, and a man in saffron robes stands nearby. Two young girls in white and saffron clothing stand at the right edge. A saffron-robed woman attends to offerings at the left.2010-02-22A ceremonial scene before an ornate gold-framed throne draped with red cushions and garlands of marigolds and purple flowers. On the throne sits a framed photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with long hair and a bead necklace, raising one hand. A man in orange robes stands at left adjusting the frame, while a woman in a white sari kneels before a red tray of flowers and offerings. Brass oil lamps burn on the floor. Behind, a woman in white with a yellow shawl stands at left, and an orange-clad man with an orange shawl stands center, with several women in white and pastel saris and a man in white to the right. A banner reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam and 'The bliss' in the background.2010-02-22A photograph of a devotional gathering in an indoor hall with a pink banner reading "Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam" and partially visible "...Program" lettering. Centre stage stands a gilded throne with a red cushion, draped with a garland of orange, yellow and purple flowers. Propped on the throne is a framed portrait of a seated figure in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, seated under a tree. Before the throne, a red tray holds flower petals. Devotees stand and bow: several in saffron and orange shawls, women in white saris and orange-bordered robes, and a man in white in the left foreground. One woman in white kneels at the lower edge of the frame, and a person in white sits beside a table of offerings in the middle distance.2010-02-22A darshan-style ceremony in a hall with a pink banner reading "bliss" and the logo "Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam". On a gilded throne with a red cushion sits a framed portrait of a long-haired figure in orange robes, garlanded with yellow, purple and white flowers. A saffron-robed man in the left foreground, wearing a rudraksha mala, stands at the throne offering a cloth or garland. A second saffron-robed man stands behind with hands joined in prayer. Brass oil lamps and a flower-filled offering tray sit on a red carpet. Women in white and cream saris stand with folded hands, and a woman in white kneels in front of the throne, while a devotee lies prostrate at the bottom edge.2010-02-22A stage event in an indoor hall with a large banner showing a smiling man in an orange turban, labelled "Paramahamsa" with Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam logo on the backdrop. At the centre, a framed portrait of a figure in orange robes sits on a red-draped platform decorated with marigold garlands and flower offerings. Women in white and cream saris with orange shawls stand and move around the stage, several holding plates of flowers, while a man in white kneels at the platform. A woman in a yellow sari kneels beside him. A woman in the foreground with her hair in a braid faces the stage.2010-02-22A photograph on a raised white stage at an ornate gilded throne draped with marigold and mixed flower garlands. A long-haired man in orange robes and a long beaded mala sits on the red-cushioned throne, with a visible ceremonial gold necklace. A person in white kneels in prostration at the foot of the throne, while a man in white with folded hands stands beside them. Around them, devotees in white dress, a man in a yellow shirt, a boy in white, a bearded man in orange, and a woman in a white sari stand near the stage edge. A banner-like backdrop with red and blue panels and a palm frond decorates the setting, indicating a Brahmotsava gathering.2008-12-23A photograph of an indoor stage event. Central figure seated on a gold ornate throne with a red cushion and a small canopy, wearing orange robes, with a white cloth draped on a low platform in front. A man in white dhoti and shirt bends forward in prostration before the throne. Standing attendants in white dhotis and saffron-trimmed sashes surround the stage, with women in white and saffron saris on the right. Colourful garlands and tassels hang on the pillars at the sides. Cameras are visible at the left edge, and some seated devotees in white are in the foreground.2007-02-24A photograph of a ceremony on a stage hung with dark blue drapes and tall decorative pillars wrapped in colourful fabric and flower garlands. A large framed portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair and a red forehead mark, labelled as a portrait of Paramahamsa Nithyananda, looms behind a gold throne with a red cushion and a small canopy. A person in a saffron-orange robe sits on the throne, which appears to be the Swamiji candidate; the orange robe and long hair are distinctive, so this is a probable match. Around the throne, a dozen or more people in white dhotis, kurtas and saris stand and kneel on a white-covered platform, one kneeling man in white bows toward the throne, and a woman in white holds a silver plate. A few people in white hold cymbal-like instruments at the right edge. Audience members sit at the bottom edge.2007-02-24A seated figure in an orange robe with a garland sits with hands pressed in namaste on an ornate gold throne with a small umbrella-like canopy, in front of a large printed portrait of a smiling face with long hair. Devotees in white clothing with orange shawls sit on the floor in rows on both sides, many with hands folded. Brass vessels, fruit, flowers and offerings are placed on a red-and-cream cloth before the throne. Banners with colourful tassels hang at the sides, and a fan stands at the left.2007-02-24