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June 20 2015

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March 03 20142014-03-03November 05 20102010-11-05A photo in a bright hall where a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a gold canopy is being approached by devotees. The seated figure wears an orange-red robe, a red-and-gold turban, and a long pink-and-white flower garland, and extends a hand over a kneeling man in a peach-coloured shirt. Another devotee in a white robe with a red beaded necklace stands nearby, and a woman in a white-and-green sari stands with hands folded. Behind them, a large flower-garlanded deity murti on a gold throne stands beside a red curtain. A tray of oranges, sweets and fruit sits on the floor in front, and other people in white stand in the background.2014-12-04A stage with a gilded throne at centre, on which a seated figure in a green and yellow garment sits beneath a decorated backdrop of orange-and-red striped panels. A man in a white dhoti and shawl kneels at the foot of the throne, while a line of devotees in white and cream clothes, some with orange sashes, stand along both sides. Among them a girl in white and a woman in a cream sari with an orange border. Blue curtains frame the stage and overhead lights hang from the ceiling.2010-09-02A stage event in an auditorium with a deep red velvet curtain and a golden-and-red ceremonial throne with ornate gold carvings at centre. Seated on the throne is a small figure in orange-red clothing. Two people in white kneel before the throne in devotion, one of them in a white top with a green-patterned garment. Around them stand a line of about a dozen people: men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange shawls and garlands, a man at left in saffron robes with a shaved head and beaded necklaces, and women in white saris with orange or red shawls, several with hands folded in greeting. A tall man in white with a long swept-back hairstyle and an orange shawl stands at the left-centre. Bright overhead spotlights light the stage.2014-07-11A photo inside a red-draped ceremonial tent with gold-carved furniture. A seated man in a maroon turban and saffron-orange robes, wearing a yellow-and-white flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, holds two red fruits and sits on an ornate gold throne, with feet bare on a cushion. Behind him stands a man in orange-and-maroon clothing with a white garland, holding a long golden staff. In front, a woman in white with a brown shawl and beaded necklace stands with hands folded, while a woman in a yellow-and-red floral sari presents red fruits. A man in white kneels at a low offering tray. Several onlookers in shirts and a white shawl stand in the background. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable candidate for a person, with a turban, saffron robes, garland and gold ornamentation; this is a probable identification from visible cues.2015-10-25A 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.2015-01-13A photograph of a stage event with a seated figure on a golden raised throne-platform backed by a large heart-shaped ornate arch decorated with colourful beads and flowers. The central figure wears a red turban or head cloth, a red-orange garment and a garland of pink and white flowers, with a golden necklace. Around the throne, people in white ritual clothes with gold borders and saffron-coloured shawls stand with hands pressed in anjali. A man in a brown-and-gold dhoti or shawl stands at the right with palms together. A brass oil lamp stands near the throne, and a white fan and a large metal vessel sit at the right edge. Pink drapery and carved stone pillars frame the stage.2016-01-03A seated figure on a golden throne with a golden canopy above is surrounded by devotees on a red-carpeted stage with maroon velvet drapes. The seated person wears a saffron-orange head turban, saffron-orange robes and a gold-and-red garland, and appears to be receiving devotees. Devotees in white dhotis and white saris, including elderly men and women, stand and bow or fold their hands in respect, while a woman in an orange sari stands near the throne. A golden decorative backdrop with flowers is visible at right. The seated figure has long hair and a turban, but the appearance is not conclusive enough to confirm identity, so this is a devotional darshan scene.2015-11-22June 21 20152015-06-21A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a large golden backrest and a tiger-skin cloth draped over the seat, set against maroon drapes. The seated person wears an orange-red turban, an orange-red robe, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a golden ceremonial necklace. Devotees surround the throne: a woman in a white and gold-bordered kerala-style sari bends forward with hands near the seated person, while nearby women in orange-brown saris and white-clad men in white shirts and dhotis stand with hands folded or at their sides. A yellow cloth is held near the throne's base. The scene resembles a satsang or darshan on a stage.2015-11-22A photo of a stage at an ashram satsang. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a heart-shaped mandala backdrop of multicoloured jewel-like patterns wears a red turban, orange-red robes, a pink-purple flower garland and gold necklaces, with a gold parasol above. a person: long hair is not visible, but the turban, saffron-red robes, garlands and ornate gold necklaces on a throne fit the cues. To the right, a bald man in orange-red dhoti and gold necklace stands with palms joined, while a row of women in white saris with red borders join their hands in namaskar. A brass lamp stand and a large bronze vessel sit on the stage, and a standing fan is nearby. Devotees in white stand around the throne and a pink curtain backdrops the stage.2016-01-03