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A photograph of a ceremony in a decorated hall, with a golden throne-like seat at the centre backed by a golden arch and a trident emblem, framed by flower garlands in yellow, orange and purple. A bare-chested man with long dark hair and a gold-coloured ceremonial necklace sits on the throne with his hands in front of him. Around him, saffron-robed attendants in orange garments stand near the seat, and a bald monk in orange robes stands at the right. Several devotees in white dhotis and white saris, some with long hair, gather closer to the throne and offer or receive blessings. Two electric fans and a bright yellow floral backdrop surround the scene.

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A large ceremonial stage decorated with yellow-gold backdrop, red and white draped fabric, and floral garlands framing a golden throne-like seat under a gilded canopy. A man seated on the central throne wears a white dhoti and shawl with a long gold necklace and garland. Around him, several people in saffron-orange robes attend closely, and a man in an orange robe stands at the far right. A crowd of devotees in white dhotis and white saris stands below and on the steps, some reaching toward the stage. Brass vessels with orange and pink flowers sit at the lower left and right, and a person in a wheelchair is visible at the left.2010-01-01July 13 20062006-07-13Devotees line a stage decorated with gold-toned metal arches, red and white floral garlands and a golden throne with a red cushion. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits on the throne, extending hands to a line of devotees. A man in an orange dhoti and shirt stands beside the throne at left, with other men in white shirts and dhotis and women in white, pink, blue and yellow saris waiting in line. The stage has a red carpet over white cloth. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in orange robes with long hair on the throne, as indicated by the long hair, orange robes and ceremonial seat.2009-02-01A crowded indoor hall with devotees gathered around a richly gilded golden throne-like seat decorated with gold relief panels and red velvet cushions. A woman in an orange sari and a man in orange-trimmed attire stand at the throne's edge, while devotees in white and orange clothing reach forward with offerings in brass plates and bowls. Garlands of white and multicoloured flowers drape the throne and the red cushion. Red and maroon drapes, a patterned panel and overhead lights frame the scene, with more devotees standing behind in white and orange. Appears to be a devotional darshan or bhiksha offering during a guru celebration.2008-07-17A photograph of a stage ceremony under a white tent with red draping. A seated figure in white clothing and a white shawl sits on an ornate golden throne with a canopy, garlanded with white and yellow flowers, and wears a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala. Several devotees in white and coloured saris and salwar stand in a line, some with palms joined, while an orange-robed attendant stands to the right of the throne holding a tray. A kneeling man in white and an orange-robed person kneel in front of a large golden lotus pedestal with garlands. The backdrop is a yellow flower-covered panel with a trident and ornamental motifs.2010-01-01A photograph of a stage at an outdoor tented event decorated with red and white drapes, yellow marigold garlands and flower pots. A seated figure in white with red and white garlands sits on a gold throne with a golden canopy in front of a yellow flower-covered backdrop. Around the stage, devotees in white, saffron and blue clothing stand and bow or approach with offerings, while a saffron-robed monk stands at right and a man in white with a saffron shawl stands near a camera operator. Brass lamps and flower arrangements line the stage edge.2010-01-01July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a devotional gathering at an ornate golden throne draped with red and white fabric and flowers. A figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a long beaded necklace, sits on the throne smiling. A devotee in a white-and-grey checked shirt bends low to touch the base of the throne, while people in white dhotis and cream shirts stand around. The scene is crowded with people in mostly white and light-coloured clothing, with a silver offering vessel in front of the throne.2008-07-17A crowded festival tent with red and white draped valances and a golden ornate platform at centre. On a gold-and-yellow decorated dais, a figure in orange robes stands among attendants; a golden canopy with garlands hangs above. Around the platform, devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, saffron and orange robes, and women in sarees of red, pink, yellow and green move about. A woman in a pink saree with red blouse holds an orange-lined tray, and flower garlands and orange marigolds decorate brass vessels at the front. Many people are visible, mostly partly seen in the foreground.2010-01-01Guru Poornima celebration in a gold-draped hall with a golden arched backdrop and a raised seat decorated with garlands. A figure with long swept-back dark hair and orange clothing sits centrally, with a bald orange-robed priest standing before him beside a silver tray with a cake-like offering. Other orange-robed sannyasis sit to the right, and devotees in white clothes with rudraksha malas sit on a red carpet in the foreground, some with eyes closed. A decorated kalasha and flower garlands surround the altar and a small deity murti appears at right.2005-07-21A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a throne decorated with a large floral garland of red, yellow, purple and white flowers arranged in a tall arch behind him. A long multicoloured flower garland hangs at his chest. Several devotees in white attire stand around him: a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with an orange shawl at left, another man in white at left-centre, and a woman in a white sari offering a lit oil lamp with a brass plate toward the seated figure. Another woman in a white sari stands at right beside a gold-ornate throne armrest. A person in white kneels in the foreground beside the throne. The setting is a gilded ceremonial stage with white draping. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe and turban with a flower garland, consistent with the page's reference to Paramahamsa Nithyananda.2015-01-13January 01 20082008-01-01