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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushioned seat and an arched backrest garlanded with white, red, green and yellow flowers. He wears a long multi-strand rudraksha-style mala and a large ceremonial necklace, hands resting in his lap. The backdrop is a draped burlap-coloured cloth decorated with pink lotus flowers and white garlands on either side, and a red carpet covers the floor. Gold carved armrests flank the throne.

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne carved with lions and floral motifs, framed by an arch of marigolds, roses and other flowers in red, orange, yellow and white. The figure wears a jeweled crown-like headdress, multiple rudraksha-style garland strands and a long flower garland. In front stands a white-tiled platform decorated with scattered petals, brass vessels, a silver tray and a small offering of fruit and flowers. Pink and gold draping fills the background. Only one physical person is visible.2009-12-24A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a gold-trimmed border sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow, white, red and purple flower garlands. He wears a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a gold ceremonial necklace, with his hands pressed together in namaskar and his eyes closed. The throne sits on a flower-covered dais in front of a gold and yellow backdrop, with gold-and-flower-decorated side pieces on either side. Appearance-based probable Swamiji: long swept-back hair, saffron robe and ornate gold necklace, seated on a throne in an adorned stage setting.2009-12-27December 17 20112011-12-17 +1 copiesA golden ornate throne (peetha) stands empty on a red-cushioned platform, flanked by two carved gold side panels and brass oil lamps (lamps). A framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits atop the throne, showing a seated figure in orange robes with a white flower garland, hand raised in blessing, before a tree trunk. The framed portrait is decorated with red and yellow marigold garlands and white flowers, and a small footstool with red cushion and flowers sits in front. The backdrop is a pink and purple sky with stars. This is a paduka puja setup with no physical people visible.2011-09-27A man seated on an ornate golden throne shaped like a seven-hooded cobra, its hood rising behind him, with coiled golden serpent bodies forming the base. He wears a gold headband, a red-and-gold beaded necklace with a large gold pendant, gold bangles, a pale peach shawl over his shoulders and a yellow dhoti with a maroon sash. His right hand is raised in a mudra while he speaks into a microphone on a stand. Strings of white and pink flower garlands hang behind him against a red backdrop painted with peacock feathers, and a brass oil lamp hangs at upper left. Gold-carved side panels frame the stage. Swamiji (probable) based on the swept-back long hair, cobra throne, saffron-toned shawl and ornate gold necklaces, seated in the role of a speaker giving a discourse.2009-12-25 +1 copiesJanuary 1st 2013A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-carved armrests and a gilded backrest, hands pressed together in greeting. A white and red flower garland hangs over his shoulders, and a golden trident-like staff rests beside him. The throne is set against a backdrop decorated with white jasmine-style flower garlands, yellow and orange floral panels and a large yellow flower motif. He appears to be an appearance-based probable Swamiji, with long hair, saffron clothing and a turban serving as cues, though the identification is uncertain. One person is physically present.2008-07-17October 24 20102010-10-24December 25 20092009-12-25 +2 copiesDecember 25 20092009-12-25A man with long dark hair sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers, with a large floral arch behind him. He wears an orange saffron robe with a gold border, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and a red bindi on his forehead. His arms rest on the throne's armrests and he smiles while looking to the side. Below the throne is a platform strewn with flowers, and a folded red cloth lies on the floor. Behind the throne hang yellow and green draped curtains. Swamiji (probable) is seated centre, wearing the orange robe and long hair cues described above.2009-12-27November 21 20112011-11-21