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A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe on a large orange throne-like chair in front of a backdrop with a banner reading 'Nithyananda Spurana Program' and 'Hyderabad', with a printed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" at the top. An older man in white shirt and trousers bends forward to hold his hands in reverence. A monk in orange stands at the left beside a white pedestal with flowers. Several women in cream and white saris, some with yellow shawls, stand at the right with hands folded. Palm fronds and white cushions are visible.

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A photograph of a ceremonial gathering on a stage at the Nithyananda Spurana Program in Hyderabad. A figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and seated on an orange-cushioned throne-like chair with white cushions, is being honoured. A man in white kurta is leaning in to touch or anoint the seated figure's head, while a bald man in orange robes stands at left and attendants in white and yellow stand around. A woman in a white sari with black border and a woman in white stand to the right, and a woman in a brown sari stands at far right. A backdrop shows a large portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" wearing an orange turban, beside the banner "Nithyananda Spurana Program" with a red-pink tree-patterned cloth. Red flower petals and a small brass vessel sit on a white stand at left. The seated figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so the presence of a person is treated as unsure.2010-02-05A photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe on a large orange throne-like chair before a backdrop with a banner reading "Nithyananda Spurana Program" and "Hyderabad". Beside the banner, a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe. The seated figure wears an orange robe and has bare feet on a white cushion; a man in white kurta and dhoti leans in to offer something with his hands, and another man in white with a yellow shawl stands to the left. To the right, women in white saris with yellow shawls stand near a white-robed woman in a patterned top. Red fruit and green foliage decorate the platform edges.2010-02-04A photograph of a seated figure on an orange-cushioned throne at a stage event, dressed in an orange robe, bare feet resting on an orange footstool, holding a small card. Around him stand devotees: a man in white shirt and white dhoti at left, men in orange shawls, and women in white saris with yellow borders and a woman in a lavender-purple sari. A pink-toned banner behind shows a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" of a smiling person in an orange turban and orange robe, beside the words "Nithyananda Spurana Program" and "Hyderabad". White cloths and green palm foliage decorate the platform.2010-02-04Photograph of an indoor convention stage at the Nithyananda Spurana Program in Hyderabad. A central figure with long dark hair and a shaved-looking scalp wears an orange saffron robe and a matching orange shawl, seated on an orange cushioned throne with a white cushion before a small footstool. Around him stand devotees: a man in white with a white shawl at left, a man in an orange robe beside him, a man in white kurta and pants with a folded cloth, and several women in white, yellow and purple saris and salwar kameez, one in a white shawl and a woman in pink patterned salwar at center. A backdrop shows a banner portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda, alongside a pink forest-patterned panel and palm plants. A partially visible screen at right reads Enlight. The scene is a seated darshan with devotees gathered in front of the throne.2010-02-04A seated figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate orange throne with carved black armrests and a round orange cushion, feet resting on a white cushion. A man in white kurta stoops forward holding a small folded paper toward the seated figure, while a man in a saffron top and a man in white stand nearby. On the right, women in embroidered salwar kameez, one in a teal shawl, and a man in a yellow scarf look on. Behind them, a backdrop shows a banner reading Nithyananda Spurana Program and Hyderabad, with a portrait labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda in saffron robes.2010-02-04A seated figure in flowing orange robes sits on an orange cushioned throne in front of a backdrop reading Nithyananda Spurana Program, Hyderabad, with a portrait of a smiling figure in an orange turban at upper left. The seated figure is barefoot, holds a folded white paper or card in both hands, and has long dark hair swept back, with an orange shawl over the robes; this description records visible cues only. Around the throne stand several devotees: a man in white kurta and white dhoti at left, a man in orange robes behind, a man in white shirt and white trousers with a wristband, and a woman in a white and floral kurta beside the throne facing the seated figure. Two women in yellow-green shawls and saris stand at right, and a woman in a white sari stands at far right. Potted palm fronds and red fruit or offerings sit beside the throne.2010-02-04A seated man in a flowing saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate orange throne with carved dark wood back and orange cushions, bare feet resting on an orange footstool atop a white cloth. A devotee in white dhoti and kurta bows forward and touches the seated man's forehead with his right hand while the seated man raises his palm. Around them stand several people: a man in white kurta on the left, a man in saffron robe with a rudraksha-style necklace, and two women in white saris, one with a yellow shawl, assisting or waiting. Behind the stage hangs a large backdrop with a framed portrait labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda, showing a smiling man in an orange turban, beside the words Nithyananda Spurana Program and Hyderabad. Potted plants and a small table with a water bottle sit at the stage edge. The seated man in orange is a person by the saffron robe and throne, but the face and long hair are not distinct enough to confirm identity.2010-02-04A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a brown shawl and a red tilak sits smiling on a gilded throne with red cushions, decorated with yellow and white flower garlands, before a floral-patterned backdrop. A man in white shirt and grey trousers bends forward to offer respects while another man in orange robes stands at left. Three women in white saris with gold borders stand at right, one with a long braid holding a hand near the seated figure. The scene is a ceremonial reception.2009-08-11A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes on a white-draped seat on a red carpet, with a tall-framed devotee in white kneeling at his feet and several people around him. Behind them a backdrop shows a banner reading "Paramashiva Nithyananda" framed with yellow marigold garlands. Standing to the left is a man in orange robes and a woman in a pale blue sari; to the right, a woman in a white sari with a yellow border and others in white and pastel clothing; a bald older man in white and grey stands among them. The seated figure wears a saffron robe and has a distinctive appearance; the page indicates he is.2009-09-11A photograph of a padapuja ritual on a stage with a painted backdrop in orange, cream and brown tones. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a gold throne decorated with green leaves and white, red and yellow flower garlands, with bare feet visible. A man in a white shirt and light trousers bends forward, hands raised in prayer, touching the seated figure's feet. A bald man with a grey beard in a white shirt stands at the left. A standing man in a light-brown dhoti and shawl, with a green ID badge, stands centre-left. A woman in an orange sari with a long dark braid stands left, and a woman in an orange shawl stands right with hands folded in namaste. Women in white saris with gold borders stand at right, and children in white and red are at the lower edges.2009-07-25July 16 20092009-07-16A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, decorated with white and red flower garlands, in front of green and blue draped backdrop. A man in white shirt and white dhoti stands before him offering flowers, while a person in a saffron robe stands at left, and women in white and cream sarees stand and sit around the stage; one woman in a grey-beige sari stands at right. A man in white kurta stands at far left. The seated figure's face and wrist are visible; the throne is gold with floral garlands at its base.2009-01-18