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A gilded ornate throne with red velvet cushions stands centre-frame on a patterned rug, with a framed photograph of a smiling man in orange robes and a beaded necklace seated on the throne back, raising one hand in blessing. Red flowers adorn the throne, and two brass oil lamps flank the scene. A seated priest in white dhoti and shawl, with a white head wrap and a beaded necklace, sits at left with hands folded in prayer before a microphone. A blue cosmic backdrop with stars and a glowing lotus-like form fills the background, and a small tablet sits at lower right.

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A seated priest in white ceremonial dress with a white turban and gold-toned necklace sits cross-legged on the left before a microphone, hands folded in anjali. Ahead on a gold ornate throne-like stand is a framed portrait of a figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, seated with one hand raised, garlanded with red and orange flowers. Brass oil lamps flank the stage, a red basket of fruit sits on the right, and a starry purple backdrop shows a large lotus above the portrait. The portrait is a printed depiction on a stand, not a physical person. The gold-patterned peetha with a red cushion and flower vases completes a puja-style stage setting.2011-08-09A gilded ceremonial throne stands on a red-and-gold carpet in front of a starry blue cosmic backdrop. A framed portrait on the throne shows a seated figure in orange robes with a beaded necklace, raising one hand in blessing before a tree trunk. Golden lotus-petal motifs rise behind the throne, and red tulips stand in vases on gilded pedestals. Two brass oil lamps flank the throne, one lit, and a red basket sits at its side. At left, a man in white ritual dress, a white head wrap and a garland, sits cross-legged before a microphone with his palms together. A glowing blue figure with folded hands is painted on the backdrop. The scene reads as a puja setup for a Swamiji portrait; the seated man is a priest or devotee, and the framed figure is a printed portrait.2011-08-02A 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 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.2011-07-29August 08 20112011-08-08A 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 09 20112011-08-09A 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 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 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.2011-08-01A gilded ornate throne with red velvet cushions stands centre stage before a starry purple-blue backdrop and a large white lotus motif. A framed portrait on the throne shows a bearded-free, long-haired figure in orange robes and a white bead necklace seated in meditation with raised hand, and it is labelled by the printed caption on the sign. A brass oil lamp stands on each side of the throne, with flower vases holding red and white flowers and a red basket of offerings. On the left a man in white ceremonial clothes and a white turban kneels with palms joined in namaskar beside a microphone stand. A red-cushioned footstool with flowers sits in front of the throne on a patterned rug. Swamiji (probable): the figure in the framed portrait wears orange robes and a white bead necklace, with long hair, a distinctive appearance cue, shown as a depiction on the throne.2011-08-02A 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