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A photograph of an empty ornate golden throne (peetha) set on a rug before a purple cosmic backdrop with a large golden lotus motif. A framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" sits on the throne back; it shows a smiling man in saffron robes and a white flower garland, seated before a banyan tree with a raised hand. Red velvet cushions, a red-cushioned footstool with white flowers, orange artificial tulips in vases and a red basket of fruit flank the throne. The throne is unoccupied, so no physical person is present. a person is depicted only in the printed portrait, not in person.

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August 06 20112011-08-06A framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits on a gold-carved altar table, decorated with red and yellow flower garlands and two gold lion figures. The portrait shows a seated man in orange robes with white beaded necklace, raising one hand, in front of a banyan-like tree. Behind the altar is a large golden lotus or lotus-petal backdrop against a starry blue background. Red tulip-style flowers stand in vases on each side, a red basket of fruit sits at right, and a red cushion with flower offerings rests on a gold stand below. No physical people are present; the central figure appears only in the printed portrait, and the lighting and framing suggest a shrine display.2011-08-07A gilded ornate throne on a stage is the central subject, with a large framed portrait placed on its red velvet seat and draped with garlands of yellow, orange, purple and green flowers. The portrait shows a smiling man in saffron robes and a white flower garland, seated in front of a tree trunk with one hand raised. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on both sides of the throne, flanking carved golden side panels topped with orange cloth. A banner behind reads partially 'life' and 'p' in blue lettering. No people are visible in the scene.2010-02-22A gilded ceremonial throne stands on a rug before a blue starry backdrop with a large white lotus motif. Centered on the throne is a framed photograph of a man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala, seated in meditation pose in front of a tree, one hand raised in blessing. Red cushions sit on the throne seat. Tulips in vases flank the throne, and a red basket of offerings sits on the right. Brass oil lamps stand on each side. At the lower left, a seated person in white clothing with a hand near a small wooden stand and microphone is visible only in part. A small gilded footstool with flowers rests in front of the throne. The left backdrop shows a painted figure in blue, and a tablet is set on the right.2011-08-02A framed photograph on a gilded, ornate throne-like stand is the main subject, draped with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, purple, magenta and green. The framed image shows a smiling man with long dark hair in orange robes, wearing a white bead necklace, seated cross-legged with one hand raised in blessing before a large banyan tree trunk. The throne has red velvet cushions and a tray of flower petals at its base. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, and a large dark purple banner with partial lettering is behind. No physical people are visible.2010-02-22November 09 20122012-11-09Empty ornate gold throne set on a patterned red-and-cream rug in front of a blue starry backdrop with a large golden lotus-like form. A framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits atop the throne back, showing a seated figure in orange robes with a white beaded garland, one hand raised, before a banyan tree. Red cushions, white jasmine flowers, red tulips and white tulips in vases, and a red basket of fruit flank the throne. A small gold footstool with red cushion and flowers sits in front. No physical people are visible.2011-08-02November 10 20122012-11-10A 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.2011-08-01November 08 20122012-11-08August 01 20112011-08-01A golden ornate throne (peetha) stands at the centre of a blue starry backdrop with white and gold lotus-like decorations above. Seated on the throne-like seat, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a smiling figure in orange robes and a white flower garland, seated in meditation before a banyan tree trunk, one hand raised in greeting. The portrait is a depiction, not a physical person. Red velvet cushions with white flower petals flank the seat, orange and red tulips stand in vases on either side, a basket of apples sits at the right, and gilded carved pedestals rest at each side. No physical people are visible.2011-08-02