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A 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...".

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A 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 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 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 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 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.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 04 20102010-02-04A 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 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 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.2010-02-04