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A photograph of a ceremony in a hall with a dark red curtain and a golden throne draped with colourful garlands and a small umbrella canopy. A seated figure in orange robes sits on the throne, with a raised ceremonial staff nearby, while a standing man in white with an orange shawl holds a camera. Several shaven-headed men in white and orange sit on the floor, and a group of women in white saris with gold borders sit in rows in the foreground, some with hair in braids. Brass oil lamps and pots and pineapple-shaped offerings sit on a low platform at left. Petals are scattered on the floor.

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February 24 20072007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, long hair swept back, eyes closed, in a plain white-walled hall. Before him, a row of devotees in white dhotis and shawls, some with sandalwood and vibhuti marks on their foreheads and gold-beaded necklaces, bend forward holding flames and offerings; one white-clad man in the center holds lit oil lamps while others reach toward the flames. A small table to the left holds fruit and a plate, and a white tower fan stands behind. Young women in white with yellow borders and braided hair sit in the foreground.2010-10-22 +1 copiesIndoor 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.2007-02-24July 11 20062006-07-11October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesIndoor ceremony on a stage with dark blue drapes and a large red-and-orange backdrop hung with garlands. A figure with long hair wearing orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne under a decorative canopy, appearing to be a person candidate by the long hair, orange clothing and throne cues. Around the front, several shaven-headed devotees and attendants in white robes sit or stand, some with folded hands. A man in orange stands near the throne, and a woman in white sits at right. In the foreground, a low table holds brass plates, coconuts and banana-leaf or woven offerings with green tops, plus a small white fan at left.2007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA stage ceremony in a hall with a large backdrop of a stone temple gopuram and columns. A man in white ritual cloth with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a red seat and a golden canopy above. Four women in white and cream saris with gold borders kneel on orange mats before the throne, facing it with their hands joined. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and pink flowers lie on the golden platform. On the left, a man in orange robes with a microphone sits and speaks, while mats and offerings are arranged on the orange floor. The scene resembles a padapuja or satsang.2011-01-28A photograph of a satsang on a raised stage. A man with long dark hair, wearing a white dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne under a gold canopy, one hand raised in blessing. Five people sit on the floor before him: two shaved-headed men in white dhotis, one bare-chested with sacred markings, and three women in white saris with yellow borders. Brass oil lamps stand at both sides, with trays of flowers, kumkum and offerings on the orange floor. Orange drapes, garlands and white and dark-blue striped banners frame the backdrop, which shows a temple-style arch. A visible sign reads Nithyananda Paramashivam.2011-02-12A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, with a small side table bearing flowers and fruit. Around him on the floor, devotees in white and cream clothes with yellow or orange shawls hold lit oil lamps and perform aarti before a brass thali of flowers and offerings. A small steel fan and sheer curtains are in the background. A seated figure in saffron with a long dark hairstyle on a golden throne fits the appearance cues of a person, with the rest of the people being devotees performing aarti.2010-10-29