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A 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.

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A 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 stage event with a red carpet and an orange-upholstered throne-style chair. A man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe and seated barefoot on a cushion, grips the hands of a woman in a red sari with a dark embroidered shawl, while a man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands before him. A bald man in an orange robe and a figure in white with a yellow shawl stand nearby, and women in white saris with yellow shawls kneel at the edges. Behind them a backdrop shows a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" beside the banner text "Nithyananda Spurana Program Hyderabad". Several onlookers are visible, including a man in white with folded arms.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.2010-02-04A 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 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 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.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.2010-02-04Photo 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 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 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 ceremonial gathering on a stage at the Nithyananda Spurana Program in Hyderabad. A figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and seated on an orange-cushioned throne-like chair with white cushions, is being honoured. A man in white kurta is leaning in to touch or anoint the seated figure's head, while a bald man in orange robes stands at left and attendants in white and yellow stand around. A woman in a white sari with black border and a woman in white stand to the right, and a woman in a brown sari stands at far right. A backdrop shows a large portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" wearing an orange turban, beside the banner "Nithyananda Spurana Program" with a red-pink tree-patterned cloth. Red flower petals and a small brass vessel sit on a white stand at left. The seated figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so the presence of a person is treated as unsure.2010-02-05A photograph of a darshan held under a banyan-like canopy of hanging roots and aerial branches. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions and floral decorations, with flowers and garlands at the base. Around the throne, devotees in white dhotis, white shirts and white saris stand and kneel, several with hands raised toward the seated figure. Children in white and orange-saffron clothing, including a boy in a white shirt and grey trousers, stand close to the throne. A green mat lies at the bottom of the frame.2009-08-08