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A seated man in a flowing saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate orange throne with carved dark wood back and orange cushions, bare feet resting on an orange footstool atop a white cloth. A devotee in white dhoti and kurta bows forward and touches the seated man's forehead with his right hand while the seated man raises his palm. Around them stand several people: a man in white kurta on the left, a man in saffron robe with a rudraksha-style necklace, and two women in white saris, one with a yellow shawl, assisting or waiting. Behind the stage hangs a large backdrop with a framed portrait labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda, showing a smiling man in an orange turban, beside the words Nithyananda Spurana Program and Hyderabad. Potted plants and a small table with a water bottle sit at the stage edge. The seated man in orange is a person by the saffron robe and throne, but the face and long hair are not distinct enough to confirm identity.

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Photograph of an indoor convention stage at the Nithyananda Spurana Program in Hyderabad. A central figure with long dark hair and a shaved-looking scalp wears an orange saffron robe and a matching orange shawl, seated on an orange cushioned throne with a white cushion before a small footstool. Around him stand devotees: a man in white with a white shawl at left, a man in an orange robe beside him, a man in white kurta and pants with a folded cloth, and several women in white, yellow and purple saris and salwar kameez, one in a white shawl and a woman in pink patterned salwar at center. A backdrop shows a banner portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda, alongside a pink forest-patterned panel and palm plants. A partially visible screen at right reads Enlight. The scene is a seated darshan with devotees gathered in front of the throne.2010-02-04A seated figure in flowing orange robes sits on an orange cushioned throne in front of a backdrop reading Nithyananda Spurana Program, Hyderabad, with a portrait of a smiling figure in an orange turban at upper left. The seated figure is barefoot, holds a folded white paper or card in both hands, and has long dark hair swept back, with an orange shawl over the robes; this description records visible cues only. Around the throne stand several devotees: a man in white kurta and white dhoti at left, a man in orange robes behind, a man in white shirt and white trousers with a wristband, and a woman in a white and floral kurta beside the throne facing the seated figure. Two women in yellow-green shawls and saris stand at right, and a woman in a white sari stands at far right. Potted palm fronds and red fruit or offerings sit beside the throne.2010-02-04A photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe on a large orange throne-like chair before a backdrop with a banner reading "Nithyananda Spurana Program" and "Hyderabad". Beside the banner, a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe. The seated figure wears an orange robe and has bare feet on a white cushion; a man in white kurta and dhoti leans in to offer something with his hands, and another man in white with a yellow shawl stands to the left. To the right, women in white saris with yellow shawls stand near a white-robed woman in a patterned top. Red fruit and green foliage decorate the platform edges.2010-02-04A photograph of a seated figure on an orange-cushioned throne at a stage event, dressed in an orange robe, bare feet resting on an orange footstool, holding a small card. Around him stand devotees: a man in white shirt and white dhoti at left, men in orange shawls, and women in white saris with yellow borders and a woman in a lavender-purple sari. A pink-toned banner behind shows a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" of a smiling person in an orange turban and orange robe, beside the words "Nithyananda Spurana Program" and "Hyderabad". White cloths and green palm foliage decorate the platform.2010-02-04February 05 20102010-02-05A seated figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate orange throne with carved black armrests and a round orange cushion, feet resting on a white cushion. A man in white kurta stoops forward holding a small folded paper toward the seated figure, while a man in a saffron top and a man in white stand nearby. On the right, women in embroidered salwar kameez, one in a teal shawl, and a man in a yellow scarf look on. Behind them, a backdrop shows a banner reading Nithyananda Spurana Program and Hyderabad, with a portrait labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda in saffron robes.2010-02-04Photograph of a stage event under a woven bamboo roof with a red carpet. A man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate orange throne with carved black trim, barefoot, smiling and handing something to a small girl in a light blue dress. Around them stand a man in a white dhoti and shirt, a woman in a white salwar with a dupatta, a woman in a gold sari, and a woman in yellow-bordered white. A man in saffron stands at left, and people in white sit on the red carpet at the edges. Behind the throne hangs a banner showing a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" and the text "Nithyananda Spurana Program Hyderabad". The seated figure has long swept-back dark hair and saffron clothing, a cue that makes him a probable candidate.2010-02-04Photograph of a seated figure in orange robes on an orange throne-like chair on a red carpeted stage under a bamboo-thatched roof. Behind him a backdrop shows a banyan-tree print with a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" and the banner "Nithyananda Spurana Program Hyderabad". A young girl in a light blue dress stands before the throne while devotees in white and yellow kneel and stand around the stage. A man in orange robes stands at left and another man in white dhoti and shirt stands near the throne. Seated figure's appearance is uncertain, so identity is not asserted.2010-02-04A photograph of a stage event with a large pink-toned banner behind it showing a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" and the text "Nithyananda Spurana Program Hyderabad". A seated figure in orange robes sits on an orange throne-like chair with carved dark wooden arms, smiling and gesturing with one hand. A bald man in white dhoti and kurta stands before him with palms joined in namaskar. A woman in white top and grey trousers holds a cup and an orange-brown rudraksha-style mala, with a woman in a green sari and another in white with a yellow shawl standing to the sides. A man in an orange shawl and a younger man in white stand at left. A thatched woven roof overhead and a red carpet below complete the setting. The seated figure's orange clothing and throne are visible, with the seated figure's identity left to appearance-based judgment.2010-02-04A photograph of a ceremony on a red-carpeted stage under a woven thatched roof. A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate orange throne with carved dark wood armrests, with a white cloth on the cushion. A man in white dhoti and shirt bends forward to touch or honour the seated figure's head, while a woman in a white sari with a green blouse holds a small white dish. To the left, a man in white robes with a yellow shawl stands with hands joined. To the right, several women in white saris with yellow borders and one in a blue head covering stand in attendance. Behind them a large backdrop reads Nithyananda Spurana Program, Hyderabad, with a portrait labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda showing a smiling person in an orange turban. Orange-robed attendants stand at the edges. a person appearance is uncertain: the seated figure has long dark hair and orange robes, but the face is not clearly matched to the portrait.2010-02-04A photograph of a stage event at a Nithyananda Spurana Program in Hyderabad. A man in orange robes sits barefoot on an ornate orange throne-style chair with carved dark wood, holding a small folded paper or card. A woman in a pale yellow salwar with a patterned shawl leans toward him, while standing devotees to the sides wear white and cream sarees and dhotis with yellow shawls. Behind them hangs a backdrop with a portrait labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda in an orange headwrap, plus tropical plants and flowers at the left edge. The seated man is an appearance-based a person, identified by his orange-robed presence on the throne, though his features are uncertain.2010-02-04A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe on a large orange throne-like chair in front of a backdrop with a banner reading 'Nithyananda Spurana Program' and 'Hyderabad', with a printed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" at the top. An older man in white shirt and trousers bends forward to hold his hands in reverence. A monk in orange stands at the left beside a white pedestal with flowers. Several women in cream and white saris, some with yellow shawls, stand at the right with hands folded. Palm fronds and white cushions are visible.2010-02-05