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A photograph of a stage set inside a dark tent with a lit pink lotus backdrop and a glowing trident and Om symbol, with painted Varanasi ghat architecture on the sides. A seated figure in a maroon-red robe and a red head covering sits on an ornate gold throne flanked by golden lion figures, wearing a white flower garland and holding his hands together in greeting. To the left, a group of saffron-robed sannyasis and a man in a white kurta and dhoti stand near the stage edge; one saffron-robed monk in a maroon shawl stands at the front.

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May 21 20142014-05-21A seated man sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion-shaped armrests and a red cushion, in front of a large illuminated pink-red lotus backdrop and a painted city-skyline panel. He wears a red-orange robe, a white flower garland, and a dark red head wrap. Around him, standing figures in orange and saffron robes and a white-clad man stand near the throne in a dimly lit hall. A man in a brown shawl with glasses stands at left, and a person in a brown robe with a bag strap is in the foreground. The throne's identity is not established by visible cues alone, so the seated figure is described by role only.2014-05-21A photograph of a stage event at night under a dark blue tent canopy lit by pink and purple lights. A large pink lotus backdrop with an ornate gold-framed seat dominates the right side. A seated figure in saffron-red robes, wearing a white flower garland, sits on a gold throne with lion-shaped armrests and red cushions, bare-footed with a red head covering. Several standing people in front of the stage include a man in a light green shirt and dark trousers, a bearded man in white dhoti and kurta, a man in white with a shoulder bag, and people in orange and saffron robes, some with bare shoulders, facing the throne. A painted city skyline and an Om symbol appear on the backdrop. a person is the seated figure on the throne, identified by the saffron robes, flower garland and ornate throne, and is not clearly visible enough for a confident identification.2014-05-21May 21 20142014-05-21A photograph of a stage set for a satsang, with a seated figure on a gilded throne with red cushions and a large orange marigold garland, flanked by two golden lion figures. Behind the throne a large pink-and-gold lotus and a golden trident rise against a dark blue arched backdrop with a crescent moon. A group of about 18 people stands on both sides: on the left several young boys in saffron and orange robes and a man in orange with a sash and papers; on the right men in white kurtas and dhotis holding yellow cloth bags. The central seated figure wears a saffron-coloured cloth, and the appearance is uncertain with respect to the a person identity given in the page. A ritual-style event with the group presenting in front of the throne.2014-05-21A seated figure in a red-and-saffron robe and red head covering sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped armrests and red cushions, wearing a white flower garland. The throne sits on a stage backed by giant pink lotus petals, a silver-and-gold trishul, a crescent moon and a painted backdrop of Varanasi ghats and temple spires under purple and pink stage lighting, with a dark dome canopy overhead. The seated figure is the only physical person visible; no identification is made from appearance.2014-05-21May 21 20142014-05-21A photograph on a stage under a dark blue dome, with a large golden throne with lion-headed armrests in the centre-right. A seated man in an orange-red garment and red head wrap sits on the throne, wearing a white flower garland, with a small figure beside him. Standing around the stage are men in white dhotis and shirts, a man in a green shirt and dark trousers at left, and several monks in saffron and orange robes. Behind them is a pink and orange lotus-petal backdrop with a large stylised om-like symbol at upper right and a painted cityscape of temple spires. Blue stage flooring and coloured spotlights complete the scene.2014-05-21May 21 20142014-05-21Stage photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-shaped arms and a red cushioned base, wearing a garland of orange and yellow marigolds and a red-and-gold cap, dressed in reddish-brown robes. Behind the throne a large pink lotus with glowing petals and a gold crescent and trident-like ornament frame the scene under blue and red lighting. Around the throne stand more than a dozen people: on the left a man in orange robes and several men in white dhotis and kurtas; on the right men in white kurtas and beige and yellow garments, many holding yellow cloth pouches or bags. Some participants stand with hands folded, and one man in orange-brown robes stands beside the throne. A printed caption reads 'Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam' with the copyright line, but the seated figure's identity is not asserted from appearance.2014-05-21May 21 20142014-05-21A seated figure sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion-shaped armrests, a red cushioned seat and a gold trident-style backdrop, framed by a large pink lotus and crescent motif on a stage with purple lighting. The seated figure wears a red cap, an orange-red garment and a marigold garland. Around the throne stand about fifteen people: on the left, several in saffron/orange robes, including one holding papers and a man in white with a microphone; on the right, men in white kurta and dhoti clothing holding small yellow cloth bags. The scene resembles a formal felicitation or satsang with dignitaries presenting gifts.2014-05-21