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A photograph of an empty ornate golden throne on a stage draped with deep red velvet curtains. The throne has golden lion heads on its arms and a tiger-striped cushion, with red velvet seats. Above it hangs a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a smiling figure in a saffron-orange turban and robe. Two shaved-headed priests sit to the left on the floor: one in white ritual clothes with tilak and a rudraksha mala, the other in orange robes, both with hands together in prayer. A patterned carpet lies in front of the throne.2013-09-23Photograph of an empty ceremonial stage with a gold-and-red throne backed by lion-head arm supports and a tiger-skin cushion, set before deep red velvet drapes. A framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits above the throne, showing a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe. A small gold footstool and a patterned rug lie in front. At the lower left, two men sit on the floor: one in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala, the other in orange robe with shaved head and white tilak, both with hands raised near their faces.2013-09-23March 03 20142014-03-03September 10 20122012-09-10November 25 20132013-11-25September 24 20142014-09-24A stage event with red velvet drapes behind a large golden relief of a multi-armed deity seated in meditation, holding a staff or sword, with a crown and ornate necklaces. A man seated centrally on an ornate white-and-red throne wears an orange-red shawl, a red turban, a long white garland and a rudraksha-style mala, with a microphone stand in front of him. Flanking him on the stage, a row of people sit on the floor in white and cream dhotis and saffron-orange cloths, and several women in gold and cream saris with garlands sit on golden chairs and cushions. A small wooden stool with a garland rests before the throne, and a patterned rug covers the stage floor. Central figure appearance suggests a person, though the face is uncertain; the seated arrangement is consistent with a satsang or discourse.2017-08-15November 06 20132013-11-06November 06 20132013-11-06Photograph of a stage with two ornate golden thrones draped in red cushions, flanked by golden lion carvings. On the left throne sits a bearded elderly man with long white hair and beard, wearing orange robes and holding a staff. On the right throne sits a man in orange and red robes with hands folded in a namaskar gesture. To the far left stands a golden deity murti of a seated figure beside a golden bull (nandi), adorned with a large garland of yellow and red flowers. Deep red velvet drapes hang behind the thrones and a red carpet covers the floor.2013-11-06Photograph of a gilded stage with red velvet curtains. On the left, a man in maroon robes and a red turban sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on an ornate golden throne with a leopard-print cushion, a white flower garland around his neck, and a microphone stand before him. In the centre stands a golden Ganesha murti adorned with red and green garlands and a red cloth. On the right, a young attendant in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban stands holding a small vessel and pouring or offering water near the murti. A golden lion-figure and brass lamp sit on the stage.2017-08-24A stage ceremony in a hall with maroon drapes and a painted backdrop of white arches, floral medallions and decorated pillars. A seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace sits centrally on an ornate golden throne in front of a decorated altar. Several young men in orange dhotis and shawls stand and kneel around, some holding ritual implements and a shining lamp, while a man in white clothes stands at left near a camera. Brass pots and lamps sit on low tables in the foreground, and a monitor displays the ceremony at right. Gurupoornima celebration with puja and aarti.2008-07-17