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A stage set with a large framed portrait on a golden throne-like peetha, draped in flower garlands of yellow, orange and purple blooms. The portrait shows a smiling man with long dark hair in orange robes, seated in meditation pose before a tree trunk, labelled with a printed caption. The golden throne has red cushions, with artificial tulips in gilded vases on either side and a red basket of fruit at right. Behind is a backdrop of a golden lotus against a starry blue galaxy. At left, a man in white ritual clothing with a white turban-style head covering sits on the platform beside a microphone, holding papers and a prayer bead mala. No one occupies the throne.

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A seated man in white ritual dress sits on a raised white stage before a microphone stand, facing a gold-framed photograph on an ornate gold throne. He wears a cream turban, a white dhoti and an upper cloth with gold border, and his bare upper body is visible. The framed photograph shows a smiling man in orange robes with a white bead garland, seated before a banyan tree trunk with one hand raised in blessing; it carries a printed caption reading "Paramahamsa Nithyananda". The frame is wreathed in yellow, purple and red flowers. The throne has red cushions and a gold footstool with flower petals. Behind is a large golden lotus against a blue starry backdrop. A brass oil lamp stands at left.2011-08-01A photograph of a stage set before a backdrop of a deep blue starry galaxy with a large golden lotus-like flower at upper left. On a gold-carved throne-style seat at centre sits a framed portrait of a smiling figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, holding one hand raised in blessing, with a red cushion in front and a basket of fruit and flower vases nearby. The portrait is garlanded with orange, red and purple flowers. At left, a person in white ritual clothes with a light yellow head covering sits on a low seat with hands joined, facing the portrait. A microphone stands in front of them. Several people's heads are seen in the foreground at bottom, and a dark curtain hangs at right.2011-07-31A photograph of a stage set for a morning session. On the right, a gold-framed portrait of a man with long dark hair wearing an orange robe and a beaded necklace, seated in a meditative pose, is garlanded with yellow and purple flowers and set on a golden throne with red cushions. Flowers in vases, a red basket of fruit and a lit oil lamp sit beside it. On the left, a seated priest in white robes and a white head wrap sits before a microphone, facing the throne. The backdrop shows a golden lotus against a deep blue cosmic starfield. Partially visible audience heads and a raised hand appear in the foreground.2011-07-31A stage with a golden ornate throne at centre, behind which stands a framed portrait of a man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, seated in meditation pose, the frame draped with marigold and multicolour flower garlands. A large blue starry backdrop shows a golden lotus at top right and a blue figure with hands in anjali mudra. At left, a seated man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold-coloured turban and rudraksha mala speaks into a microphone beside a small brass oil lamp. Brass items and a flower offering sit near the throne, and a monitor and bag are at the lower edge.2011-07-29A priest in white ritual dress with a cream head covering sits cross-legged on a raised stage at left, a microphone stand before him. Centre stage a gold ornate throne with red cushions holds a framed portrait of a long-haired man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, seated and raising one hand, garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Vases of tulips, a red basket of fruit and lit oil lamps surround the throne. A starry galaxy backdrop with a gold lotus fills the wall, and dark curtains stand at right. Silhouettes of audience members with raised hands appear in the foreground.2011-07-31A stage puja before a golden ornate throne with red cushions, framed by a garland-decorated portrait of a robed figure in orange seated in meditation against a starry galaxy backdrop with a large golden lotus. A priest in white dhoti and a white head cloth sits cross-legged on the stage steps, bare-chested, performing the ritual with a small bell-like object and a brass vessel nearby. Marigold and red flower garlands hang from the frame, with a basket of fruit, a brass lamp and a tray of offerings on the throne. A kneeling devotee in white and a dark curtain frame the right side.2011-07-29A photograph of a ritual setting with a golden ornate throne-like seat and a framed portrait of a saffron-robed seated figure with a white bead necklace, decorated with red and yellow marigold garlands and flanked by golden lion-shaped supports. A man seated cross-legged at left in white ritual clothing, with a white head wrap and gold-trimmed cloth, sits before a microphone with a small bell and an ornate brass oil lamp nearby. Red and orange flowers adorn the platform, a red basket of fruit sits on top, and a starry blue cosmic backdrop with a golden lotus design fills the background.2011-08-08A photograph of a seated figure in white ritual clothing with a yellow head wrap on a raised stage, in front of a large cosmic backdrop with a golden lotus and a starry galaxy. Beside the figure is a gold-framed portrait on an ornate golden throne-like seat with red cushions, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands, flowers in vases and a red basket. The portrait shows a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, seated in meditation. Several people with shaved heads sit in the foreground audience, facing the stage. A microphone stands near the seated figure.2011-07-31A photograph of a seated priest in white ritual dress with a pale yellow-and-gold head covering and white dhoti with gold border, speaking into a microphone on a stand at left. Beside him on a gold ornate stage is a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a figure in orange robes and a beaded white necklace, seated with one hand raised, in front of a tree trunk. The framed portrait is garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. The stage has red cushions, a basket of red fruit, red tulips in pots, and a water bottle. The backdrop shows a golden lotus and a blue starry galaxy. Audience heads are visible at the bottom edge.2011-07-31August 01 20112011-08-01A photograph of a stage in a hall with a starry purple-blue backdrop featuring a large golden lotus. A gold-and-red throne is set centrally, with a framed portrait of a smiling figure in orange robes and a garland of yellow and red flowers on its back. A seated man in white clothing and a golden head covering sits at the left of the stage, holding a microphone, facing the audience. Red cushions rest on the throne and a red basket with flowers sits on a side table. In the foreground, several people with shaved heads sit with their backs to the camera, including one in a white and maroon top. A dark curtain and a monitor appear at the right edge.2011-07-31A photograph of a golden ornate throne (peetha) set against a cosmic blue and purple backdrop with a large golden lotus motif. On the throne sits a framed portrait of a smiling figure in orange robes with a white bead necklace, seated before a tree, with a red and yellow flower arrangement and a fruit basket beside it. Flanking the throne are tall brass oil lamps (lit) and a small golden footstool with offerings. At lower left, a man in white ceremonial clothes with a white turban and a saffron-marked forehead sits with palms joined in prayer before a microphone, a brass bell at his side. Ceremonial padapuja setting.2011-08-04