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A photograph of an indoor event under a woven bamboo-latticed ceiling with several floodlights hanging from beams. At the centre, a seated figure on a dark ornate throne-like chair is being approached by a man in a white shirt and dark trousers, while a robed figure in saffron/orange robes stands nearby. A devotee in orange garments stands beside the throne and others in white and yellow are near a white table decorated with green plants. Behind them hangs a large pink-toned banner showing a portrait of a saffron-robed figure with a crown-like head covering, beside the printed words Nithyananda Spiritual Program. To the right, a projection screen shows NSP and the word Enlightenment. Many people in ordinary dress, including women in saris and salwar kameez, line the stage and crowd the foreground.

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Interior photograph of a large bamboo-thatched pavilion with a diamond-lattice woven ceiling and hanging stage lights. On the stage a pink-toned backdrop shows a tree and a portrait labelled "Nithyananda Spiritual Program", with a green-and-white NSP banner beside it. Standing in the foreground, a bald man in an orange robe stands alongside a woman in orange clothing, with a figure in white nearby; they are part of a crowd of people in white, cream, pink and yellow saris and kurtas.2010-02-04Photo of a stage event under a thatched bamboo canopy. A seated figure in orange robes sits in a large orange upholstered chair at center, holding papers and receiving attention from a woman in a dark grey top standing beside them. A man in a white dhoti and shawl stands near the chair, and several people in orange and white robes line the stage. Behind them hangs a pink floral backdrop displaying a printed portrait of a saffron-turbaned figure beside the label "Nithyananda Spurana Program". To the right a screen shows "Enlightenment" and "NSP". A group of women in white and cream saris and kurtas stand along the right edge, and a few heads are visible in the lower left foreground.2010-02-04A wide photo of a stage at an indoor convention hall under a woven bamboo roof. A central figure in orange robes sits on an orange-draped seat, with a white-clad man bending toward them. A large backdrop shows a sepia tree image with a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" wearing an orange turban, and text reading "Nithyananda Spurana Program". To the right, a screen reads "Radiating Enlightenment" and "NSP". Women in white and cream saris with yellow shawls stand along the stage edges and a row of men in white kurtas stands at left. Marigold garlands and potted plants decorate the stage.2010-02-04A stage at a Nithyananda Spurana Program event under a woven palm-thatched canopy. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate orange-cushioned throne with carved wooden arms. A woman in a white sari with a light shawl leans forward to offer or greet him, and nearby stand devotees in white kurtas and dhotis with yellow shawls, and women in saffron and green saris. Behind the throne hangs a large pink-toned backdrop with a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a smiling figure in an orange turban, and a banner reading "Nithyananda Spurana Program". On the right a panel reads "Radiating Enlightenment" and "NSP". Audience members are visible in the foreground.2010-02-04A stage event under a thatched bamboo roof. Centre stage, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate orange-cushioned throne with carved dark wood arms. Around the throne, several people in white dhotis and kurtas, some with yellow shawls, stand with hands folded or reaching toward the seated figure, including a bald man in white bowing. Behind the stage, a large pink-toned backdrop shows a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" beside the words "Nithyananda Spurana Ashram". At the right, a banner reads "NSP" and "Nithyananda Spurana Ashram", with women in saris and a man in a white shirt standing nearby. Palm fronds decorate the stage edges.2010-02-04A stage event under a thatched bamboo canopy with a large pink backdrop reading "Nithyananda Spurana Program" beside a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a man in an orange turban. A seated figure in saffron robes sits in a carved wooden chair at the centre, while a man in white kurta and a woman in white sari bend forward to offer reverence. Nearby, a man in a saffron robe and a man in white stand, and women in white saris with yellow shawls stand with hands folded at the right. Foreground audience members are partly visible. A side screen reads "Radiating Enlightenment" and an orange-flowered garland hangs near the top of the backdrop.2010-02-04A photograph of a stage event under a thatched bamboo roof. A man in an orange saffron robe sits on an orange throne-like chair with ornate dark wooden trim, while people in white shirts, orange robes and a bald man in saffron stand around him. Several women in sarees, including gold and maroon ones, and a girl in a light blue dress are gathered near the chair, some holding papers. Behind the seated figure hangs a pink draped backdrop with a framed portrait of a man in an orange turban and saffron robe, captioned "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" (portrait caption). Stage screens on either side show large text reading "Radiating Enlightenment" and "Paramahamsa Nithyananda". Orange and yellow flowers decorate the stage edges.2010-02-04A stage event under a thatched bamboo roof with a large pink-and-orange draped backdrop. A portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" and "Hyderabad" appears on the backdrop. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate orange-cushioned chair in the centre, while a man in white kurta hands an object to them and several people in white and yellow garments stand around. A side screen shows the text "Radiating Enlightenment". Other attendees in white, yellow and saffron clothing stand and sit in the foreground, and a woman in a green sari stands at right with hands folded. a person: the seated saffron-robed figure with long dark hair on the ornate chair is a candidate, with the cue of long hair and saffron clothing, but the face is not clearly visible enough to confirm.2010-02-04February 04 20102010-02-04A photograph of a convention stage under a woven bamboo roof. A figure with long dark hair in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate orange-cushioned throne-like seat, with a white cushion on a platform before it. A backdrop banner shows a printed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" in orange headwrap and a printed name line. A woman in a white sari with a red border stands beside the throne, and devotees in white and cream, a woman in a yellow-bordered white sari kneeling at the front and others lining the sides, watch. Men in orange robes stand at left, and a red carpet runs across the stage with marigold garlands along the edge. Six people are visible in the scene.2010-02-05Evening event on a stage under a tented roof with a large pink-draped backdrop and a projected screen reading NSP. A figure in orange robes sits on an orange throne-like chair with ornate dark carving, while a woman in white takes his hand and others in white and yellow dupattas stand around. Several people kneel or bend near the seated figure, and a standing crowd of attendees in white and pastel clothing fills the stage and foreground. A potted palm and a camera on a tripod are visible. The seated figure is an orange-robed person on a throne, identifiable only by role; appearance cues are insufficient for a probable identification.2010-02-04February 05 20102010-02-05