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A photograph of an empty ornate golden throne on a stage draped with deep red velvet curtains. The throne has golden lion heads on its arms and a tiger-striped cushion, with red velvet seats. Above it hangs a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a smiling figure in a saffron-orange turban and robe. Two shaved-headed priests sit to the left on the floor: one in white ritual clothes with tilak and a rudraksha mala, the other in orange robes, both with hands together in prayer. A patterned carpet lies in front of the throne.

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Photograph of an empty ceremonial stage with a gold-and-red throne backed by lion-head arm supports and a tiger-skin cushion, set before deep red velvet drapes. A framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits above the throne, showing a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe. A small gold footstool and a patterned rug lie in front. At the lower left, two men sit on the floor: one in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala, the other in orange robe with shaved head and white tilak, both with hands raised near their faces.2013-09-23November 25 20132013-11-25March 03 20142014-03-03August 12 20132013-08-12Photograph of a stage with two ornate golden thrones draped in red cushions, flanked by golden lion carvings. On the left throne sits a bearded elderly man with long white hair and beard, wearing orange robes and holding a staff. On the right throne sits a man in orange and red robes with hands folded in a namaskar gesture. To the far left stands a golden deity murti of a seated figure beside a golden bull (nandi), adorned with a large garland of yellow and red flowers. Deep red velvet drapes hang behind the thrones and a red carpet covers the floor.2013-11-06September 10 20122012-09-10November 06 20132013-11-06A seated monk in saffron-orange robes with a shaved head sits cross-legged on a red patterned rug beside an empty ornate golden throne. The throne has red velvet cushions, carved gold lions on its arms and a tiger-striped cloth draped across the seat. Behind it hangs a large red banner with a portrait of a smiling man wearing an orange turban and orange robes, placed on a printed photo stand on the throne, plus a second portrait in a red turban and garland. A small brass lamp sits near the monk. The monk is the only physical person present; the throne and portraits are not occupied by anyone visible.2014-01-06 +1 copiesNovember 06 20132013-11-06Two gilded thrones with lion-figure armrests stand on a stage before deep red velvet drapes. On the left, an elderly bearded man with a shaved head wears saffron-orange robes, a garland of marigolds and red flowers, and sits with hands raised near his face. On the right, a younger man with long dark hair tied up, wearing a brown-red garment, sits on a gold throne with a garland and a tiger-striped cloth draped over the seat. A seated attendant in brown-orange robes sits on the floor between the thrones. Red and patterned rugs cover the stage floor.2013-11-06November 06 20132013-11-06A photograph of a stage with a dark maroon velvet curtain behind it. On the right, a man sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, wearing an orange-red turban, an orange-saffron garment and beaded necklaces, with a microphone stand beside him. A man to the left sits on a low red and blue mat, wearing orange-saffron robes, rudraksha beads and a white forehead marking, with a light-coloured fan beside him. The stage is white and gold, with a small gold stool and a red rug in front of the throne. The 'Swamiji (probable)' appearance is shown by the orange-red turban, saffron garment, layered beaded malas and ornate gold throne of the seated figure on the right.2015-06-21