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A photograph of a stage event beneath a large backdrop showing a golden lotus and a starry cosmic nebula. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears an orange-red turban and a blue-grey garment with a long beaded necklace; this appearance is consistent with the a person, identified by the turban and ceremonial gold necklace cues. Red and white draped fabric and flower arrangements decorate the throne. In front, a young girl in a green and yellow dress sits on the stage floor near the throne, while a man in white with a cream turban sits at left beside a small wooden stand. Several women in saris sit at right, one gesturing toward the throne, with a monitor and a fan visible.

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July 23 20112011-07-23July 23 20112011-07-23 +1 copiesJuly 23 20112011-07-23A seated man in white ritual clothing and a red turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a rudraksha mala and a white and red garland around his neck, hands resting on the armrests. Flanking him are gold pedestals with draped white cloth, fruit and a peacock-feather decoration above. Before the throne, a glass oil lamp stand stands in the foreground, while several devotees sit in front: a man in a green kurta at left, a woman in a white and purple outfit, a woman in a green sari, women in pink and teal, an older man, and an older woman in an orange-and-pink sari with folded hands. The backdrop shows a painted sky with a starry, purple-pink gradient. The seated man is not clearly identifiable from appearance, so his role is given as a seated figure on a throne receiving devotees.2011-10-11A seated man in green and gold clothing with a red and orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne in front of a large backdrop portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" with a smiling man in orange robes. Seated on the floor before him, a woman in a red sari with a white cloth and several devotees in cream, white and plaid clothes, some with hands folded, face the throne. A gold ritual vessel and a brass lamp stand near the front, and a woman in orange sits beside a golden platter of offerings.2011-11-01A seated man in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned back and red velvet seat, wearing a long garland of yellow-orange flowers, a gold necklace, orange armbands and a red tilak on his forehead, with long hair swept back. In front of him a tray holds yellow flowers and red offerings. To the left, two women kneel with their palms pressed together in namaskar, one in a red top and one in a green and gold sari, with a microphone stand in the foreground. Gold oil lamps flank the throne against a backdrop of red, orange and black clouds with a crescent moon and stars.2012-09-26A photograph of a seated man on a red velvet throne with ornate gold carved backrest and gold lion-shaped armrests, against a dark backdrop with orange and red clouds and a glowing crescent. He wears an orange-saffron garment, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, gold armlets, a gold belt and vibhuti marks on his forehead, and his hands rest in his lap. Long swept-back hair and ceremonial gold ornaments match the a person presence. In front, a gold footstool holds a plate of flowers and fruit. Four people sit on the floor with palms pressed together in anjali: a woman in a red top and orange dupatta on the left, an elderly man in white clothes, and two women on the right, one in a blue-striped sari with green shawl and one in a white sari with red border. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a gold throne is partly visible at the left edge. a person is seated on the throne during satsang.2012-09-28September 15 20112011-09-15A photograph of a seated spiritual teacher on an ornate gold throne (peetha) against a warm orange and red painted backdrop. The central figure wears an orange saffron wrap draped over one shoulder and white dhoti, with a long orange turban, a multi-strand rudraksha-style bead mala and ceremonial gold necklace, and raises one hand in blessing. Marigold and rose garlands hang over the throne arms. Seated before him on the floor are devotees: a woman in a green sari, a child in white, a woman in a dark blue sari, a man in white with a white head covering, and a figure in a white dhoti and shawl, with small oil lamps and offerings in front. The appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) candidate, with orange saffron wrap, turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklace cues, seated on a throne as the teacher giving satsang.2011-09-15September 15 20112011-09-15A seated man in a red dhoti-style garment with a gold-yellow shawl and a yellow turban sits on an ornate gold throne (peetha) on a stage, wearing a beaded necklace and gold armbands. Behind him a large screen shows a smiling face wearing a yellow turban and a red bindi. Around the stage, a group of people sit on the floor facing him: a woman in a yellow blouse and saree at left, a woman in a white saree, a girl in pink, a man in an orange top, a boy in a plaid shirt, several children in orange, and a woman in a purple saree with gold border seated at right holding a small object near an oil lamp. Peacock-feather decor and green foliage with orange flowers frame the throne, and a microphone stands in the foreground.2011-09-04 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange robe and orange beaded mala sits in meditation on an ornate gold throne with a crown-shaped canopy, decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands and trident-topped finials. Before him, a group of about a dozen devotees sit cross-legged on an orange mat: women in white and green saris, men in white dhotis, and a young girl in orange. Brass oil lamps and offering plates sit on the stage in front, and a laptop is open on the mat. Blue drapery forms the backdrop, with an orange banner at the top left.2010-10-18 +1 copies