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A photograph of an empty ornate gold throne (peetha) with red velvet cushions, garlanded with red and yellow flowers, set before a stone-carved temple-style backdrop with two lion sculptures. A large framed portrait of a figure in saffron-orange robes with a white beaded necklace, seated in meditation with one hand raised, is placed on the throne back and garlanded. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a red footstool with an embroidered emblem sits in front, flower petals lie on the seat, and a red basket holds fruit on a side cabinet. No physical people are visible.

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August 11 20112011-08-11An empty ornate golden throne (peetha) stands centred on a red-carpeted dais in front of a temple-carved backdrop with two large stone lion guardians. Above the throne hangs a framed photograph, garlanded with red and yellow flowers, of a smiling man with long dark hair in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, seated in meditation under a banyan tree with one hand raised. Brass oil lamps (deepa) flank the platform, with red flowers in vases, a small basket of fruit on a side table, and a red cushioned footstool in front of the throne. The throne is unoccupied, so no physical person is present. The framed portrait is a depiction on a wall, not a physical person.2011-08-10A golden ceremonial throne (peetha) stands centred before an ornate temple-wall backdrop with carved stone lion guardians. On the throne seat rests a framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes with a long beaded necklace, raising one hand in blessing; the frame is draped with red and yellow flower garlands. Red velvet cushions flank the seat, with white flowers laid on the cushion. Brass oil lamps (lamps) stand at each side, a red basket of fruit sits on the right pedestal, and a small red cushion in front displays a metal deity murti. Red and orange flowers are arranged in brass vases at the base, and a water bottle is visible at the right.2011-08-11 +1 copiesJanuary 17 20102010-01-17A gilded ornate throne (peetha) stands empty on a stage against a deep blue starry backdrop. Above the seat hangs a framed photograph labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland, one hand raised in blessing, before a tree trunk. Red velvet cushions rest on the throne seat. Two gold-carved pedestals flank it, each topped with a vase of white and red tulips and a basket of fruit on the right. A small gold footstool with white flowers sits in front, and brass oil lamps (oil lamps) stand at the sides. No people are visible in the scene.2011-08-02A priest seated cross-legged on a low wooden seat at the left, wearing a cream-white dhoti, a cream shawl over the shoulders, a gold-tone beaded necklace and a cream headwrap, with white and yellow markings on his forehead and arms, speaks into a microphone. Before him a large golden throne with red cushions holds a framed portrait of a man with long dark hair in orange robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, raising one hand. The portrait is garlanded with orange, yellow and purple flowers, and red flowers sit on the throne base and small side tables. Brass oil lamps stand beside the throne. The backdrop is a large printed image of carved red sandstone temple architecture with stone lion figures. A small red-and-gold offering basket sits on the right table.2011-08-14 +1 copiesAugust 11 20112011-08-11 +2 copiesA framed portrait of a smiling man with long dark hair, seated in lotus pose in front of a banyan tree, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a white flower garland, with his right hand raised in blessing. The framed print, labelled 'Paramahamsa Nithyananda' in small text below the image, sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-faced armrests. Red velvet cushions, a tiger-striped throw, a water bottle and a red-draped stand are in front of it, and a gold-and-red temple setting surrounds the throne. No physical people are visible.2012-10-11August 14 20112011-08-14A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with lion-armrests and maroon cushions, wearing an orange saffron robe, a multi-strand red-and-gold beaded necklace, a large gold pendant, and gold armbands. His hands are folded in his lap and he is seated on a raised stage. Flanking him are large painted deity figures holding a trident and a mace, in orange and gold with blue and green decorative panels. A microphone is clipped near his face. Behind him is a golden-framed doorway. a person is the label for this presenter, identified by the saffron robe, long swept hair, ornate beads and throne cues, seated as the speaker of a discourse.2012-04-14A golden ornate throne (peetha) stands empty on a red-cushioned platform, flanked by two carved gold side panels and brass oil lamps (lamps). A framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits atop the throne, showing a seated figure in orange robes with a white flower garland, hand raised in blessing, before a tree trunk. The framed portrait is decorated with red and yellow marigold garlands and white flowers, and a small footstool with red cushion and flowers sits in front. The backdrop is a pink and purple sky with stars. This is a paduka puja setup with no physical people visible.2011-09-27A seated man in orange saffron robes and a long rudraksha-style necklace sits with eyes closed and hands clasped in his lap on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions. The throne is decorated with floral garlands of red and yellow marigolds, with carved lion figures at its sides. Fruit and flowers sit on a table to the left, and a painted backdrop with reddish figures fills the background.2008-10-02