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A photograph of a stage event under a thatched canopy. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe, sits on an ornate orange throne-style chair with carved dark wooden arms and a round orange cushion. Around him stand devotees: a man in an orange robe at left, a man in white with a yellow-and-gold scarf, a woman in a white sari with gold border holding papers, and other women in white and yellow saris. A seated person in a wheelchair in a grey-green shirt is at lower left, and a person in white bows at the chair's base. Behind is a large pink draped backdrop with a framed portrait of an elderly saffron-clad sage and printed banner text. Right side has a banner reading Radiating Enlightenment.

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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe on a carved orange-cushioned throne under a thatched canopy, with a large pink-toned backdrop behind. A man in orange and a man in white stand at left, while a man in white bends toward the throne, and a person in a wheelchair in a grey top sits in front. Several women in white saris with gold borders and a woman in a blue shawl stand at right. A printed banner portrait shows a smiling bearded figure in an orange turban, captioned "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" and "Nithyananda Spurana Program". The seated figure in orange is an appearance-based candidate but cues are insufficient, so identity is uncertain.2010-02-04A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an orange cushioned throne on a stage under a woven bamboo canopy. A pink and white backdrop behind shows a printed portrait captioned "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" beside the text "Nithyananda Spurana Program" and "Hyderabad". The seated person holds a silver-toned ritual vessel and a small object, while a man in a wheelchair in a light green shirt sits before the throne. Standing devotees in white dhotis, white shawls and cream sarees with gold borders surround the throne, some with hands folded. A side banner reads "Radiating Enlightenment" and a crowd sits in the foreground.2010-02-04A stage event under a thatched canopy in front of a large pink-toned banner printed with a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" and the words "Nithyananda Spurana Convention" and "Hyderabad". He rests his hand on the head of a seated young person in a grey shirt in a wheelchair. Around him, a man in an orange kurta and another in white kurta stand, a man in white bends forward, and two women in white sarees with gold borders stand at right, one holding papers. Potted green plants and a white panel frame the scene.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 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.2010-02-04A 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 photograph of a stage event with a red carpet. A seated figure in orange robes sits on an orange throne with dark carved wooden arms, holding a gold ceremonial object in one hand and a gold-coloured rod in the other. A man in a wheelchair in a grey-green shirt is positioned in front of the throne. Around them stand people in white dhotis and white saris with gold borders, one man in an orange kurta on the left, and a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl at right. Behind the throne hangs a pink-toned banner reading Nithyananda Spurana Program with a portrait of a smiling elder in an orange turban and the word Hyderabad. A woven bamboo roof overhead and a partially visible banner reading Enligh... complete the setting.2010-02-04A stage event under a woven bamboo-thatched canopy. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on an orange throne-like chair with a dark ornate backrest, receiving items from devotees. Several devotees stand around: a woman in a maroon sari and red blouse, a woman in dark patterned salwar, a man in a white kurta with a yellow shawl, and women in blue and white saris with yellow shawls. A large pink-tinted backdrop behind shows a banyan-like tree and a printed portrait of a man in an orange turban labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda", with the words "Nithyananda Spurana Program" and "Hyderabad". A white panel at the right reads "Enlight...".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 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 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.2010-02-04