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A framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a saffron-robed seated figure with a red-beaded garland, placed on a decorated pedestal before a bamboo-and-ochre backdrop. Two men in saffron shawls and white robes stand at right, one holding a brass tray of offerings toward the portrait. A man in a pink-and-white checked shirt and grey trousers, with gold bracelets, stands at left gesturing with his hands. A small framed deity image sits behind the portrait, and a second man in orange stands at the far left edge.

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A photograph in a plain whitewashed hall. On the left, a shaved-headed man in saffron robes with a red border bows with palms pressed together toward a framed portrait. In the centre, an older man in a checked shirt and grey trousers holds a brass plate with a cloth draped over his arm. Behind them stands a large framed photograph labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA", showing a figure in orange robes with a white garland and a red-and-white beaded garland, seated with one hand raised, set on a red-topped cushioned seat. Long saffron and orange drapes hang at a window, with brass pots, a trident and a walking staff along the walls.2008-03-25A framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure is held up by a standing man in white clothes with a yellow shawl. Seated on a gold-trimmed throne, a person in orange robes and a white flower garland writes or signs on the framed picture with a pen, while a second orange-robed person stands at right with long dark hair. Two men kneel in the foreground: one in a red checked shirt with a rudraksha mala and a ring, the other in white with glasses and a mala, gesturing with a hand. A brown box holds red fruit and offerings on a white-draped table, and yellow-gold curtains hang behind.2009-08-15A photograph of a devotee receiving a blessing during a darshan-style gathering. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a orange shawl sits on a gold throne with red cushions, with red flower garlands at the feet. A man in a white shirt and blue jeans stands before the seated figure, who touches his forehead with one hand while holding a small object in the other. To the left, a man in white kurta with an orange shawl and other men in white and checked shirts stand watching. Behind the throne is a large colourful painted temple-gopuram backdrop, and fruit sits on a white table. The seated figure has distinctive long dark hair, orange saffron clothing and an orange shawl, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) presentation in a throne-seated blessing role.2010-02-10December 01 20092009-12-01 +2 copiesJanuary 30 20102010-01-30Indoor photo in a hall with cream walls and rows of brass kalasha pots hanging on bamboo sticks with orange cloth. In the centre, a large framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits on a tiered, cushioned platform with a decorative arch behind it. The portrait shows a seated figure in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and red tassel. In front, a man in a white checked shirt and grey trousers hands a small packet across the platform, while two men in white dhotis and orange shawls receive or hold it. A man in orange robes stands at the left, smiling. The room is lit by daylight from a barred window on the left.2008-03-25December 30 20092009-12-30August 16 20092009-08-16A seated figure on a flower-decorated throne is garlanded with white and red blossoms and wears an orange robe. The throne backdrop is covered in marigolds, roses and white floral arches, with a small deity murti above. A woman in a white sari at left gestures toward the seated figure. Two men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand at right, one holding up a framed picture showing a seated figure. The scene is a garlanded throne presentation with a framed gift.2007-07-29Photo of a stage event with a painted temple-style backdrop of pink and blue pillars and gold arches. A bald priest in orange robes stands center, garlanding a smiling man in a pink shirt with a red tilak who holds a flower garland and paper. To the left, a man in orange robes with a shawl claps, and a man in a white shirt and yellow shawl stands behind. On the right, a bearded sadhu with white hair and a long beard in orange clothes and a rudraksha mala holds a microphone and papers. A blue painted statue hand appears in the foreground left. Several other men in white and light clothing stand around the stage.2010-01-29A photograph of a ceremonial reception on a stage. A long-haired figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gilded golden throne with red cushions, smiling with bare feet on a red cushion. A man in a white kurta offers something with both hands while bowing toward the seated figure. Behind them, a man in a plaid shirt and grey trousers leans in, and several older men in white kurtas stand to the left, one holding a garland of flowers, others with hands pressed together. Behind the throne is a large painted backdrop of a colourful temple gopuram with carved deities. Orange-robed figure is seated centrally with a white-robed devotee performing padapuja-style reverence. The seated figure has long hair, an orange robe and a saffron shawl, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues.2010-02-10Indoor ceremonial scene before a large portrait backdrop of a saffron-robed figure wearing rudraksha beads. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange turban, pink dhoti and a gold-bordered shawl stands with hands joined, wearing a long white and red flower garland. Beside him a bald monk in orange robes with a rudraksha mala watches. At left, a young man in white dhoti holds a brass staff, and a kneeling priest in white dhoti with striped border performs a ritual near a brass vessel on a red carpet. On the right stands an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushion and a brass kalasha-style lamp. Possible puja or padapuja setting.2011-11-27