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A large indoor hall set for a gathering, with a raised red-carpeted stage backed by white draped fabric, maroon swags and orange-and-red floral garlands. Four tall gold-painted pillars flank the stage, and an ornate gold throne with a dark cushioned seat stands centrally, with two lilac-draped side tables holding flowers. Rows of seated devotees fill the foreground on a red carpet and mats; many wear white headbands or head cloths and white or light clothing, with some in darker shirts. The photo is a scene with several dozen people visible, seen from behind them facing the stage.

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A photograph of an empty stage set up for a ceremony, with a large ornate gold throne with a maroon velvet seat at centre. Maroon and red drapery hangs across the top, with orange and red flower garlands along the swags and on white side panels. Two gold pillars stand on either side, and white-clothed tables with flower arrangements flank the throne. Below, a crowd of mostly seated people, viewed from behind, wears white head cloths and sits on a red carpet facing the stage.2009-02-15February 15 20092009-02-15Photograph of an empty stage set up for an indoor event under a high metal-framed ceiling. A golden ornate throne with a dark red cushioned seat stands centre stage, flanked by two small white-draped side tables with purple cloths. Behind it hangs a white pleated backdrop with maroon velvet swags, and tall golden pillars wrapped with red and orange flower garlands frame the stage. Red carpeting covers the platform edge, and a small white podium sits at the left. Partially visible heads of audience members appear along the bottom edge of the frame.2009-02-15February 15 20092009-02-15February 15 20092009-02-15A large indoor hall viewed from the back, with a crowd of several hundred seated devotees on the floor facing a raised stage. Most wear white clothing and white headbands, while some women wear coloured saris and salwar. Two aisles of red carpet run toward the stage, which has red and white drapes, marigold-style garlands and tall golden pillars. In the centre sits an ornate golden throne with a red cushion and flower decorations, and a lone speaker stands at a podium to one side. Speakers flank the stage and stage lights hang at the right edge.2009-02-15January 24 20092009-01-24Wide view of an indoor stage decorated for a person Spurana programme. A framed portrait on the left, bordered in gold and garlanded, shows a smiling man in a turban and dark clothing, labelled as a portrait of the subject. On the stage a seated figure sits on a red-cushioned throne in front of a pale floral backdrop, flanked by hanging drapes in cream and pink, garland arches, lit oil lamps and white floral arrangements. Dozens of seated devotees in white clothes fill the foreground audience area, facing the stage.2006-12-17Wide view of a dimly lit auditorium stage decorated for a satsang programme. A central throne with red upholstery and a seated figure in saffron-coloured robes sits before a ornate backdrop of pink and cream drapery, floral garlands and a patterned panel. Oil lamps burn on the stage floor and along the sides, with white ceremonial pillars and small framed deity pictures flanking the scene. At the left edge, a framed portrait shows a man in a golden turban, displayed as a portrait rather than a live person. A large audience sits in dark silhouette on the floor in the foreground, facing the stage.2006-12-17Wide view from the back of a seated audience toward a decorated stage at an event hall. The audience, many in white or light clothing, faces the stage. On the left, a large framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a bearded man in a white turban and gold necklace, with a dark cloth or banner beside it. The stage is hung with pink and peach drapery, floral garlands and arches, and small wall decorations. At centre stands a red-cushioned throne-like seat set against a floral backdrop with a white-clothed platform and lit oil lamps. Several audience members sit in the foreground and a figure stands near the stage steps.2006-12-17Indoor event photographed from behind the audience, with many seated devotees facing a stage hung with red drapes and decorative woven banners with tassels. On the stage stands a gilded ornate throne with a canopy, beside a standing golden figure. A person in white stands near the throne, and several seated attendees in white, orange and saffron clothes sit on the floor in front. Oil lamps and offerings are placed at the base of the stage. Warm red lighting fills the hall. A candidate in saffron clothing is visible on the right, but his appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so the figure is described by role only.2006-10-15A large hall packed with seated devotees in white clothing, viewed from behind their heads. On a raised stage in front, a figure sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) against a red draped backdrop, with flanking white pedestals decorated with flower arrangements. The seated figure wears an orange and white garment and a rudraksha-style necklace. A cameraman in a white shirt stands near the stage edge. Hanging ceiling fans, lamps and yellow and blue decorative banners are visible above the crowd.2009-06-21