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A photograph of a stage event with a seated speaker on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, decorated with a garland of yellow, white and green flowers. The seated person wears white ritual clothing with a saffron-coloured wrap over the lap and holds a microphone, with a walking stick resting beside the throne. Behind the throne hangs a very large printed portrait of a smiling man with a red tilak on his forehead and long swept-back hair, with a saffron garment, labelled as a portrait of Paramahamsa Nithyananda. Tall cloth panels with floral embroidery and yellow tassels hang at either side, with garlands along the sides. Two pedestal fans stand on the stage, a spotlight is at the left edge, and a small tinselled tree is at the lower right. Copyright text is in the lower right corner.

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A seated figure in white clothes and a light shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion on a stage. Behind the throne hangs a large smiling portrait of a man with long swept-back hair and a red bindi. The stage is draped with purple curtains and red cloth, decorated with colourful garlands and tinsel, and two white fans stand at the sides. The seated figure holds a microphone and a wooden staff rests against the throne.2007-02-15A photograph of a stage event with a large framed portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair and a red bindi, hung on a dark blue backdrop. A seated figure in white clothing with an orange-tan shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and multicoloured garland decorations, holding a microphone. Colourful beaded garlands hang on either side, and two standing fans, a stage light and red steps frame the platform. a person: the seated figure in white and orange shawl on the gold throne with long hair and a shawl is a candidate for a person, though the appearance is only partly visible at this distance.2007-02-15February 15 20072007-02-15 +1 copiesA seated figure sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion and a small canopy, draped in flower garlands, on a stage with a dark purple curtain. The seated person wears white and a light shawl with long dark hair, and a large enlarged portrait behind shows a smiling face with a red bindi, long hair, and an orange garment with a red beaded necklace. Colourful beaded and flower-patterned hangings line the stage, and two electric pedestal fans stand on either side, with tinsel decorations at the base. The photograph is a photo of a stage event.2007-02-15A stage with a large golden ornate throne under a small golden canopy, decorated with garlands of yellow and white flowers. A seated figure in white and cream robes with a shawl sits on the throne, with a microphone before them. Behind the throne hangs a large printed portrait of a smiling man with a red bindi, long swept-back hair, and a rudraksha-style necklace, framed by a deep purple curtain and colourful beaded hangings. Two pedestal fans stand on either side of the stage, and a small floral arrangement rests on the platform in front of the throne.2007-02-15 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated stage in an auditorium. A large golden throne with a red cushion and a small canopy sits centrally, with a seated figure in white robes and a small red mark on the forehead. Behind the throne hangs a large printed portrait of a smiling man with a red tilak and long hair, framed by purple drapes and colourful garlands and tassels. Two standing fans flank the stage steps, and small decorative horse figures sit at the base beside floral arrangements. A dark figure in white on the throne appears as a single person; the portrait is a printed depiction, not a physical person.2007-02-15A seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a small canopy, decorated with white and yellow flower garlands, on a stage with a dark purple curtain. Behind the throne hangs a large printed portrait of a smiling man with a red tilak on his forehead and long hair, framed by colourful woven hangings with tassels. Two standing fans flank the stage, and small decorative ornaments sit at the base. The seated person wears white ritual clothing with a garland and a saffron-coloured shawl draped over the lap.2007-02-15 +1 copiesDecember 27 20062006-12-27A stage with purple curtains and a large printed portrait of a smiling man with long, swept-back hair and a red bindi, hung between colourful garland-wrapped banners. In front, a figure in white robes sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with a garland and a small canopy. A man in an orange-saffron shawl and white clothes kneels on the stage beside the throne, holding something near it. Two white pedestal fans flank the stage, and small tinsel decorations and a pink ornament sit at the sides. The portrait is printed, not a living person, and the throne-sitter's identity is not established by appearance alone.2007-02-15A large framed portrait of a smiling man with long dark hair and a bright grin fills the upper left of a decorated hall. Below it a seated figure in orange and red robes sits on an ornate white beaded throne-like seat with a golden canopy, with orange parasols held above. A kalasha-like decorated structure and colourful striped hanging cloths flank the stage, with marigold garlands strung along the drapes. Around the stage, many devotees in white clothes with orange shawls sit in rows, while a person in white with an orange shawl raises a lit oil lamp or aarti flame on the right.2006-12-27A photograph of a stage set for an event, with a large printed portrait of a smiling man with long hair and a red bindi on a backdrop of dark purple drapery. A seated figure in orange robes and long hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, flanked by garlands and vertical decorative banners with colourful patterns and gold tassels. Two standing fans sit on either side of the stage, and red and gold swags hang above. A camera on a tripod is visible at the bottom edge of the stage. The seated figure's appearance matches the cues for Swamiji (probable): long hair, orange clothing and a ceremonial throne.2007-02-15Evening photograph of a satsang or puja in a decorated hall. A large printed portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair and a tilak is mounted behind the stage, hung with strings of white and red flower garlands. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a flower-decked throne with a white floral canopy, and the throne is flanked by red and gold ceremonial fans. Dozens of seated devotees in white clothes with orange shawls face the stage, and a standing attendant in orange and dark clothing holds a flame and smoke nearby. Colourful embroidered banners and maroon drapes hang at the sides.2006-12-27