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A photo of a stage ceremony under a thatched roof with a backdrop reading "Nithyananda Spurana Program Hyderabad" beside a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda". A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and orange headwear sits on an ornate orange throne with a cushion, feet resting on an orange footstool. An elderly man in white kurta and dhoti kneels and offers a folded paper or prasad to the seated figure, while a woman in a patterned salwar kameez stands with palms joined. Other devotees in white saris with yellow borders and white dhotis stand on the red carpet, and a person in orange garments stands at the left edge. Orange flowers and potted plants decorate the stage.

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A 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 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 stage event with a seated figure in an orange saffron robe on an ornate orange throne with carved dark wooden armrests, bare feet resting on a raised orange platform over a red carpet. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers leans in from the left, handing an envelope or paper toward the seated figure, while a woman in a white sari with a green blouse and a braided plait reaches in from the right. To the right, several women in white saris and white dresses with yellow shawls stand in a line, one wearing a blue patterned headscarf. Behind them is a pink-tinted backdrop reading "Nithyananda Spurana Program" and "Hyderabad," with a smaller portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a smiling figure in orange head wrap and robe. A woven bamboo-style roof is overhead. Visible people: about eight on stage.2010-02-04A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes on an orange throne-like chair on a red-carpeted stage at a Nithyananda Spurana Program in Hyderabad. A man in white kurta and dhoti bends forward to place his hands on the seated person's head, while a woman in a white sari with a green blouse stands beside, holding a white cloth. Standing devotees in white clothes, one with a blue headscarf, line the sides, and a man in a checked shirt stands at left. Behind the stage hangs a pink-toned banner showing a portrait of a smiling figure in an orange turban labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda, with a forest background, and a palm-leaf thatched canopy overhead. Flower arrangements and palm fronds decorate the stage. The seated figure's identity is not established from appearance.2010-02-04A seated man in an orange robe sits on an orange cushioned throne on a red carpet, smiling, with his bare feet resting on a white cloth. Around him stand devotees: a man in white dhoti and kurta with a yellow shawl, a man in white kurta and white dhoti touching the seated man's arm, a woman in a pink salwar kameez, a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with yellow shawl, and older women in cream and white saris. A man in orange garments stands at left. Behind them hangs a pink-tinted backdrop with a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a smiling man in an orange turban, beside the words "Nithyananda Spurana" and "Hyderabad". The roof is woven palm thatch.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.2010-02-04A 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.2010-02-04Photograph 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 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.2010-02-04Photo of a stage event under a thatched bamboo roof with a pink-tinted banner of banyan tree roots behind. A man in a sleeveless saffron/orange robe sits on an ornate orange throne-style chair with a carved dark wood frame, smiling and holding a folded paper; his bare feet rest on an orange cushion. A man in white kurta stands before him, receiving or handing over the paper. To the left, a man in white dhoti and cream shawl stands beside another man in orange robe with a rudraksha-style mala. A portrait on the banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron shawl, labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda", beside text reading "Nithyananda Spurana Program Hyderabad" with the Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam logo. Red carpet covers the stage floor, and a small seated figure sits near a white table with red fruit.2010-02-04A photograph on a stage with a red carpet beneath a thatched bamboo roof. A figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe sits on an orange-cushioned throne-style chair, head lowered, while a man in white kurta and white dhoti leans in and touches the forehead area. Around them stand devotees: a man in white with a yellow shawl, a man in an orange robe, a woman in a pink salwar kameez, and women in white saris with yellow borders. Behind them hangs a pink banner with a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a smiling man in an orange turban, plus the printed words "Nithyananda Spurana" and "Hyderabad". Potted plants and orange flowers decorate the stage edges.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.2010-02-04