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A man in saffron-red robes with a long, swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold pendant sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, one hand raised in greeting and smiling. A microphone stands before him on a red-carpeted stage. A woman in a teal striped top stands beside the throne holding up a large purple-and-white banner printed with a portrait and partial text. Seated to the left, a shaven-headed man in red-brown robes with a rudraksha mala and several other people in saffron clothing listen attentively. Gold-patterned panels decorate the background.

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A photograph of a stage event with an ornate golden-and-red throne backdrop. A man seated on a red-cushioned gilded throne wears a red-and-saffron dhoti and shawl, a gold-and-beaded garland, and a bracelet; he raises one hand in greeting and smiles toward a microphone on a stand. In front, a person in a teal top bends forward holding a large cloth banner printed with a portrait. Several seated people in saffron and red garments and beaded necklaces sit on the red stage carpet at left, including a bald man in glasses wearing a red beaded mala.2016-04-17A seated man on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions is smiling broadly, wearing a rudraksha mala with gold ornaments, a maroon-red dhoti and wrap with gold border, and a tilak on his forehead. Two women in green and teal saris stand at left, one holding a water bottle and both handling a large maroon-and-white banner printed with a face and the words 'Sangha C...'. Seated men in orange and maroon robes and rudraksha malas sit on the red stage carpet beside the throne. A chandelier hangs above, and the wall behind is gold-patterned. a person is identified by the long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklace and ornate throne, consistent with his presence.2016-04-17A photograph of a stage event where a man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red garment and a beaded necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne-style seat beneath a red and gold fringed parasol. Several men and a woman stand around the seat holding a long banner for Nithyananda Sangha India, which shows a printed portrait of a smiling figure in a dark cap and rudraksha-style beads alongside an Indian tricolour flag. Carved wooden panels form the backdrop. A chromed white-robed man and a man in an orange shirt and white dhoti hold the banner, and a young child in blue stands at left. Approximately six to ten physical people are visible.2016-04-17A stage event with a gold ornate throne and a red-and-gold umbrella overhead. A woman seated on the throne with a red bindi and dark hair smiles behind a long brown banner held up by several men. The banner shows a portrait of a smiling person in a black hat with a rudraksha mala and bead garland, plus a horizontal Indian flag and Hindi-script text. Around the stage, a man in an orange shirt and white dhoti stands beside a man in white kurta with a long-haired man in red robes holding a microphone, and several people sit at the edge of the stage.2016-04-17April 17 20162016-04-17April 17 20162016-04-17A stage performance with two performers in red and saffron-red traditional dress holding a long banner reading Nithyananda Sangha India and नित्यानंद संघ इंडिया. The banner shows a smiling figure with dark hair, rudraksha malas and a red-and-gold garland, beside the Indian tricolour with the Ashoka Chakra. A woman in red at right holds a microphone. An ornate red-and-gold canopy umbrella stands above a carved golden backdrop, with seated performers in the background and a red stage floor.2016-04-17A photograph of a ceremonial stage backdrop with gold-toned ornate carvings and a draped white curtain. A seated man in saffron-red robes with a gold ceremonial necklace, rudraksha-style beads and a vertical white tilak sits on a brown leather chair with gold lion-head armrests, extending his hands toward a kneeling devotee in a white shirt with a red cloth draped over his head. Beside him stands a woman in a red-and-gold sari with a dark beaded mala, holding a red shawl with printed text. Behind them are painted deity figures with crowns and a golden kalasha-like ornament. Three people are visible in the scene.2015-09-18December 31 20152015-12-31Staged ceremony on a red stage before a gold-carved throne with a red-and-gold backdrop. A seated man in a deep red-orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits on the throne, smiling. Standing to his left, a man in white dhoti with gold border and red shawl holds a red flag; to the right, a man in red robe holds a red flag printed with a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" wearing a saffron turban, and another man in orange-red holds a silver kalasha pot. Gold-carved statues of attendants flank the scene, with brass oil lamps and pink flower petals on the floor. Appears to be a pushpabhishekam or pada puja ceremony.2016-05-24September 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesMay 19 20132013-05-19