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A photograph of a stage shrine set against a starry blue backdrop with a golden lotus above. A large framed portrait of a long-haired man in orange robes and a white-beaded necklace, seated in meditation pose, sits on a golden throne with red cushions. Two brass oil lamps flank the throne, and a floral garland hangs on the left. In the foreground a bare-chested young man in white dhoti and yellow shawl, with a yellow head wrap and a rudraksha-style bead bracelet, sits cross-legged on a wooden stand before a microphone, hands folded in reverence. One physical person is visible.

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A 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.2011-08-04A seated priest in white ritual dress with a gold-bordered white shawl and a cream turban sits cross-legged on an orange cloth at left, reading from a sheet on a small wooden stand before a microphone. Behind him a large framed photograph of a long-haired figure in orange robes with a beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Gold lotus-shaped motifs rise behind the throne, with oil lamps and flowers beside it, and a blue cosmic starfield backdrop with a painted standing figure with palms joined. The framed image on the throne is a printed portrait, not a physical person.2011-07-26August 08 20112011-08-08A 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.2011-07-29A photograph of a seated young man in white ritual dress and a gold turban, wearing a gold-beaded necklace, sitting cross-legged on a patterned rug before a microphone stand and holding a small brass handbell in his right hand while a book rests on his lap. Beside him stands an ornate gold-leafed throne with red velvet cushions and a gold footstool. On the right, a large framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a long-haired man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with a basket of fruit and red flowers placed nearby. Behind is a purple star-field backdrop and dark drapes. No one else is visible.2011-08-04August 07 20112011-08-07A 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.2011-07-31August 09 20112011-08-09A 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 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.2011-07-31August 07 20112011-08-07August 07 20112011-08-07