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A golden ornate throne with lion-shaped armrests sits centrally, flanked by flower garlands of orange, red, yellow and white blooms. On the seat is a framed portrait of a young man in saffron-orange robes with a white bead necklace, seated in lotus pose with one hand raised, in front of a tree trunk. A white brick-like altar with marigold petals and a brass vessel lies below the throne. At left, a seated priest in saffron robes and an orange headwrap, holding a microphone and gesturing, sits beside the throne. The portrait is a depiction, not a physical person. a person cues on the portrait include long swept hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace; the seated speaker is a priest in saffron.

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A golden throne with carved lion-face armrests sits centrally, holding plush tan cushions and a red seat cushion. Above it, a large framed portrait shows a smiling man in saffron robes and a white bead necklace, seated and raising one hand in a blessing gesture, with a banyan-like tree behind him. The throne is surrounded by garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers. In the foreground, a man at left in saffron robes and an orange head cloth sits with his hands extended over a brass vessel, beside white-and-yellow floral-decked bricks used for a fire ritual. Ritual objects and a brass bowl are visible at the lower centre.2009-12-24A ceremonial stage set for a puja with a homa-style arrangement of white offering blocks and silver vessels in front. A seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with a shaved head and an orange turban-like head covering, sits cross-legged and gestures with raised hands while speaking into a microphone. Beside him, a bearded man in white with a yellow shawl sits with hands together. A figure in white stands at the far left. Behind them, a gold throne with lion-form arms is decorated with marigold garlands and a golden umbrella canopy, and holds a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" of a figure in orange with a mala. Pink and maroon draping forms the backdrop. Small colourful paper kites in purple, blue and yellow are hung along the stage front.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a golden back panel, hands pressed together in namaste at the chest. Flanking the stage, a man in orange robes on the left stands with palms joined, and a man in white clothes with an orange shawl on the right holds a microphone on a stand. An arch of red, orange, pink and white flowers frames the dais, with a red carpet at the base and small offering trays with fruit beside the throne.2009-11-17 +1 copiesA golden ornate throne with red cushions and bolsters stands empty in a temple setting, with a framed portrait placed on its backrest. The portrait shows a smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a long white bead garland, seated cross-legged with one hand raised in blessing, against a backdrop of tree roots. A caption on the portrait is partly visible, and a bowl with yellow flowers and an oil lamp sits on a tray in front of the throne. Behind it, a deity figure is draped in a yellow cloth and marigold garlands, with brass lamps and a stone carved niche nearby. Orange ritual cloths cover the floor. No physical people are present in the scene.2011-08-10August 30 20092009-08-30A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat and lion-form armrests, framed by a gold arched back with red and yellow garlands. He wears a long beaded mala necklace and a red tilak on his forehead, with hands folded in his lap and a small booklet beside him. Behind him are large painted panels of a goddess in red and gold sari with jewellery and a flower garland, flanked by white and pink floral arrangements. The floor is wooden and the setting is a stage or hall. a person: long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a mala are visible cues, and he is seated on the throne at the centre of the stage.2008-10-03A framed printed portrait of a smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland, seated cross-legged on a cushion before a large tree trunk, one hand raised in blessing. The portrait sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat with a lion-face carved crest, decorated with yellow and magenta flower garlands and red cushions on a red cloth. Behind it stand gold lamp stands and a gold-and-green draped deity figure. A caption on the print reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda. In the foreground, the dark-haired heads of two devotees are visible at the lower left. The portrait is a depiction, not an in-person presence.2010-09-27A man in saffron-orange robes and a long gold necklace sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, smiling and gesturing with his hands before a microphone stand. The throne is draped with white and orange flower garlands, and red-and-white garlands hang along its top. Pink and yellow flower arrangements stand in vases on either side, and blue drapes form the backdrop of a stage.2009-06-09November 21 20112011-11-21A seated man in orange saffron robes and an orange head turban sits in meditation on an ornate gold throne with a carved arch, decorated with garlands of red and yellow flowers. He wears layered gold necklaces and gold armlets and has his eyes closed with hands resting on his lap. Beside him stands a brass oil lamp topped with a rooster-shaped finial. To the right, a large painted image of a crowned deity figure with outstretched hand is partially visible against a dramatic cloudy sky backdrop.2011-11-17December 02 20092009-12-02