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A photograph of a stage with a deep maroon velvet drape backdrop. On the left, a bald man in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold-carved throne draped with garlands, with a bare-chested older man in saffron wrap beside him and a garland on his shoulders, receiving attention from attendants. Two people in white with orange shawls stand near him, and a seated woman in a gold sari sits at the lower left beside a steel plate with offerings. On the right, a figure in orange robes sits on a gold throne with red cushions, and a woman in white with an orange shawl kneels with arms outstretched toward him while others sit on red mats in white clothes. The scene looks like a satsang or darshan event.

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Indoor event photo at an ashram stage. A long-haired figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red seat, raising a hand in blessing toward a shaved-headed man in white kneeling before them. A gold kalasha with a white-and-green garland rests on the throne's side. Behind, a bald man in white and orange and seated white-clad men attend, with a tall orange-and-gold ceremonial staff and colorful garlands hanging above. Foreground devotees in white with long dark hair sit facing the stage, and several white-clad people kneel near the throne. A large backdrop shows a red-and-white image. Woven baskets with green offerings sit at the left edge.2007-02-24December 31 20152015-12-31November 22 20152015-11-22Photograph of a ceremonial stage in a hall with a gilded golden throne flanked by golden lion figures and a cobra-hood canopy, set against a deep red velvet backdrop. A man with long dark hair swept up in a crown-like knot and a flowing orange-red garment sits on the throne, wearing a rudraksha-style necklace and a garland. Devotees in white dhoti and shawl with saffron-bordered cloth kneel and stand around the throne; one kneeling man in white offers flowers or fruit. A woman in a white sari with a brown rudraksha necklace stands at right, and others in white and red attire attend nearby. Watermarked page image shows a Nithyanandapedia credit at lower right.2016-01-16A 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.2015-11-22August 18 20092009-08-18A stage event under a dark tent with stage lights. A bearded man with long hair, wearing a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace and draped in maroon-brown cloth, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat and a golden cobra hood above it. A young boy in white stands before him as the seated man touches the boy's forehead. Men and boys in white dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies stand in a line, some holding small papers, while a woman in orange and a man in orange robes with a long braid attend nearby. A trident leans beside the throne. The dark backdrop has red concentric patterns.2017-04-03A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a carved gold backrest and red-draped platform, set before deep maroon curtains with gold oil lamps at either side. The central figure wears an orange-red turban with a small jewel, orange-red robes, and a heavy gold-beaded necklace with a rudraksha mala. Around the throne, several people in white dhotis and shirts bow forward or stand with folded hands, some holding small papers, while a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala stands at right. Gold and red throne cushions and a flower garland lie in front.2015-11-22Photograph of a ceremony on a raised red-carpeted stage before a dark curtain. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a cream turban, a red-and-gold garment and a white dhoti, has a standing man in white before him, bending forward, with a hand raised to his face area. Garlands of flowers decorate the throne, and a gold canopy stands above it. Two multicoloured umbrellas with tassels flank the throne. To the left a man in an orange shawl with a rudraksha-style necklace kneels and folds his hands. A woman in white with a red-and-white mala stands on the steps with her hands clasped, and other women in white and cream saris and salwar kameez sit or stand at the sides with folded hands. a person: the seated figure wears a cream turban, red-and-gold robe and ceremonial throne setting, but his face and build are not distinct enough to confirm identity.2008-01-07February 24 20072007-02-24August 22 20092009-08-22Photograph of a ceremonial stage scene. A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a gold-framed backrest wears an orange-saffron robe, an orange turban, and a layered gold and beaded necklace, smiling with eyes closed. Two men in white dhotis and white shirts kneel and bow at the throne's footrest, one touching the seated figure's feet. To the right, a woman in an orange-saffron sari with a red bindi and a rudraksha mala stands beside a young boy in white. Brass lamps stand on either side of the throne, and a deep red velvet backdrop hangs behind.2015-11-22