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A festive photograph on a red carpet strewn with petals under a decorated canopy. A seated figure on an ornate golden throne wears saffron robes and a white-and-orange flower garland, smiling and raising a hand. Around him, men in white shirts and white dhotis with lanyards and rudraksha-style malas stand close. A kneeling man in saffron clothing holds a framed painting of a chariot drawn by white horses, with a charioteer and passenger. A woman in an orange and red sari stands at the left, and a girl in a white and red outfit is at the right edge. a person appears as the seated figure on the throne, identified by saffron robes, a flower garland and the throne setting; the page reports his presence at this event.

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A festive photo under a canopy with a gold-framed ornate throne in the background. A woman in a red-orange sari and garland sits centrally at the throne, smiling, as several men in white shirts and white dhotis reach toward a large painted poster of a chariot scene with white horses and two figures riding, laid on red cloth. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe with a sash stands at left beside a blonde young woman in red-orange, and another blonde young woman in orange is at lower left. A seated man in orange with beads and gold chain claps at lower right. Garlands and a red-carpeted floor complete the setting.2008-01-01Outdoor tented event with pink and white draping and a large golden ornate throne-like seat with a kalasha-style canopy at the back. A man seated centrally wears an orange shawl, a red-and-gold garland and beaded ornaments, and is seated before a golden backdrop. In front of him a large framed painting shows a chariot pulled by white horses with a charioteer, on a red carpet strewn with petals. Around it, devotees in white shirts and white dhotis, and women in orange and white saris, crowd close, some bending to touch the painting or the ground. A woman in an orange sari with a beaded necklace kneels at the lower right. Many people are crowded at the edges, with children and a Western-looking woman with blonde hair in an orange top among them.2008-01-01July 03 20122012-07-03Outdoors under a canopy, a man with long dark hair, white forehead paste and an ornate gold-and-beaded necklace sits on a red-cushioned throne with a golden back, smiling and extending his hands toward a devotee. He wears a rust-orange robe. Around him, saffron-clad sannyasis wearing rudraksha malas and white-clad devotees stand close. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with a red-bordered shawl and a garland of white flowers holds a framed portrait, while a woman in orange blouse steadies it. The framed portrait, decorated with white flower garlands, shows a man in orange robes. A decorated saffron-and-gold ceremonial parasol with a red emblem hangs overhead, and a brass bell and palm trees are visible. A group of onlookers fills the background. Ritual padapuja setting.2013-12-26July 30 20092009-07-30A stage event with a red carpet and an orange-upholstered throne-style chair. A man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe and seated barefoot on a cushion, grips the hands of a woman in a red sari with a dark embroidered shawl, while a man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands before him. A bald man in an orange robe and a figure in white with a yellow shawl stand nearby, and women in white saris with yellow shawls kneel at the edges. Behind them a backdrop shows a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" beside the banner text "Nithyananda Spurana Program Hyderabad". Several onlookers are visible, including a man in white with folded arms.2010-02-04A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, draped in orange saffron robes and wearing a long rudraksha-style necklace, with long dark hair. Devotees in white ritual clothes surround him; a man in white kneels and offers a garland of flowers, another man in orange robes and beaded necklaces holds a brass tray, and women in white saris stand nearby with hands raised in offering. The throne is decorated with gold filigree and a crescent motif, with floral garlands hanging behind. The scene resembles a guru puja or bhiksha offering.2008-07-17July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a ceremony on a gold-and-red throne decorated with white and red flower garlands, with a golden trident-like ornament at the top left. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, sits on the throne smiling and reaching toward a tray held by a man in white with an orange shawl. Other attendants in orange and white stand nearby, and a man at the left wears a garland and purple lanyard. The dark backdrop shows painted rock texture and the gold throne frame. a person is seated on the throne as the central figure, with long swept hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, receiving an offering during the Gurupoornima celebration.2009-07-07A photograph inside a marquee-style hall during a darshan setting. On the right, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with garlands and flower strands, gesturing with an outstretched hand toward a woman in a white sari who bows with folded hands. Beside them a bald young man in orange robes kneels and reaches forward. Several people in white dress and orange shawls stand in the background near a red velvet curtain and a painted panel with elephant motifs. The figure on the throne shows distinctive long swept hair, saffron clothing and a gold ceremonial necklace, consistent with a person appearance, though the image is small and partly obscured.2008-07-17A photograph of a devotional gathering in a hall with a large golden throne decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. A long-haired figure in an orange-red robe sits on the throne with one hand raised. Around the throne, a man in a white shirt and grey trousers stands with palms pressed together, while a bare-chested young man in orange garments stands at left. Several people in white dresses and white dhotis, including women with orange shawls, approach or stand nearby. Behind the throne are large banners showing a smiling man with a necklace and a goddess figure with a crown and earrings. Devotees are present to pay respects, with the scene resembling darshan.2008-10-07A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a large golden backrest and a tiger-skin cloth draped over the seat, set against maroon drapes. The seated person wears an orange-red turban, an orange-red robe, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a golden ceremonial necklace. Devotees surround the throne: a woman in a white and gold-bordered kerala-style sari bends forward with hands near the seated person, while nearby women in orange-brown saris and white-clad men in white shirts and dhotis stand with hands folded or at their sides. A yellow cloth is held near the throne's base. The scene resembles a satsang or darshan on a stage.2015-11-22