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A large tented stage with a dark blue backdrop and an ornate gold throne beneath a gold parasol. A man in a white turban and a pink-and-cream embroidered kurta with a long cream shawl stands before the throne, wearing a white and pink flower garland and holding a small object in his hand. Several people in orange and saffron robes stand nearby, including a man on the left holding a camera-like device and a bearded man in orange at centre. Women in white and orange saris clap and raise their hands on the right. A long table in front holds a tray of sweets and a vase of yellow and orange flowers. Visible text reads Nithyananda Paramashivam and

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A man in a white turban and a multicoloured embroidered tunic with a cream shawl stands before an ornate gold throne on a stage, wearing a white and multicoloured flower garland with a rudraksha-style mala. Gold lion-head armrests flank the throne, and a gold canopy hangs above. Two flower arrangements sit beside the throne. Along the right, a crowd of devotees, many in saffron and white, claps and watches. On the left, men in white and yellow and a few cameramen with photo equipment are visible. A stage camera is in the foreground. The man on the throne is a probable Swamiji candidate based on the turban, the swept-back hair and the ornate clothing and garland, though the appearance is only moderately distinctive.2010-01-01A central figure in a white turban and a patterned purple-and-grey long coat with a white and magenta flower garland stands before a gilded throne (peetha) with a golden umbrella overhead, beside a long turquoise-draped table laden with sweets. Around him, devotees in saffron-orange robes and white garments with clasped hands applaud and face him, and a cameraman in white with a camera on a stand films the scene. Yellow and orange flower arrangements sit on the golden pedestals, and dark blue drapery forms the backdrop. a person is present in the centre, identified by the white turban, flower garland, and ceremonial throne with golden umbrella in combination with the saffron-clad devotees; the page describes this as a New Year event.2010-01-01A photograph of an event stage with a tall ornate gold throne (peetha) topped by a gold umbrella, set against a black curtain. A figure in a pale pink-and-gold garment, a white turban and a flowing light pink shawl sits on the throne, with long multi-coloured flower garlands around the neck and hands folded at the chest. Flower arrangements in orange and yellow flank the throne. Along the sides, people in white shirts with yellow sashes hold up cameras and raise their arms, and a row of girls in white and orange-trimmed saris stand clapping. A large crowd fills the foreground, many with raised arms and phones. A video camera on a tripod sits in front of the stage.2010-01-01A photograph of a stage event in a dark hall. A man in a pale pink ornate garment and a white turban stands before a large gold throne with a gold canopy umbrella, wearing a long white flower garland and holding a small object. Devotees surround the stage: men in white shirts on the left, and women and girls in white, yellow and red clothing on the right, many with hands raised in greeting or clapping. A camera on a tripod and a dense crowd in the foreground face the stage. The swami is not confidently identifiable from appearance, so the central figure is described by role only.2010-01-01A photograph of a large hall with a dark draped backdrop and a golden ornate throne with a golden umbrella overhead. A figure in a pink and cream robe, with a pink turban and a white and pink flower garland, stands before the throne, which is flanked by golden lion-shaped supports and flower arrangements. A dense crowd of silhouetted devotees fills the foreground, many in white clothes and some in yellow shawls, with camera operators raising equipment at the left. Young women in orange and yellow saris stand at the right of the stage. The figure's appearance with turban, pink robe and garland is a person candidate standing before a throne, though this is uncertain.2010-01-01A photograph of a large stage event in a dark hall. A central figure sits on an ornate gilded throne with a golden canopy overhead, wearing a white turban, a pale pink and cream robe, and a white garland with a red-and-gold necklace. Devotees crowd the stage edges and foreground, many dressed in white with yellow sashes and some in bright saffron, pink and red saris; several raise hands in greeting. Vases of flowers sit beside the throne, and a camera on a tripod stands at the front. A figure on the throne is a candidate for a person, with a turban, garland and ornate clothing, though the appearance is not fully certain.2010-01-01A photograph of a stage event with a seated person on an ornate gold throne with a canopy above. The seated person wears a white turban, a multicoloured patterned tunic, a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala. In front is a turquoise draped table with a decorated cake. On the left, a bearded man in saffron-orange robes stands near a brass kalasha-style lamp, and a young man in orange robes stands nearby. On the right, women in orange and white saris with yellow shawls stand and walk, and a brass ornament sits on a pedestal. A dark blue curtain forms the backdrop and a red patterned rug covers the floor.2010-01-01A photograph inside a hall with black drapes, showing a central figure standing beside an ornate golden throne with a gold umbrella canopy and a golden lion-shaped seat. The central man wears a white turban, a lavender-purple silk garment, and a long garland of white and red flowers, and stands with arms slightly open amid a crowd. Surrounding people include saffron-robed monastics raising their hands, men in white kurtas with yellow shawls, and women in orange and red. Flower arrangements, fruit offerings and a plush toy sit near the throne. The central figure has a distinctive turban and garland with ornate gold necklaces, consistent with a person presence on the throne, though the face is not visible enough to confirm.2010-01-01A photograph from a large hall event showing a central figure seated on an ornate golden throne with a tall gilded back and a golden umbrella canopy above. The seated person wears a white turban, a pinkish patterned robe and a garland of colourful flowers. Golden side stands hold vases of bright flowers. A dark curtain forms the backdrop. Along the left, several men in saffron and white garments stand near the stage, and along the right, a line of women and girls in saffron, orange, yellow, purple and green saris and salwar kameez stand close to the throne. A dense crowd of heads and raised arms fills the foreground, some people holding up phones or cameras. The scene looks like a formal darshan on stage.2010-01-01November 05 20102010-11-05A photograph of a large hall event with a dark curtain backdrop. On a raised stage, a figure in a pink and cream garment with a white turban and a flower garland stands in front of an ornate gold throne with a golden canopy umbrella and gold lion-like armrests. Behind the stage, a row of people in white and yellow clothing, some with saffron-coloured wraps, stand and clap with hands raised. Several men in white kurtas stand at the left side near the stage. A dense audience fills the foreground, silhouetted against the lit stage. A camera operator is visible on the left.2010-01-01June 09 20092009-06-09