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A photograph of a satsang on a raised stage in front of an ornate gold throne-shrine. A seated figure in the centre, with a long swept-back hairstyle, a red-and-gold ceremonial crown, and a saffron-orange garment, holds a ceremonial scepter-like staff in one hand and raises the other in a blessing gesture. The throne is backed by a large fan of multicoloured flower garlands in red, orange, yellow, purple and white, with gold lion and deity carvings on the pillars. Devotees in white and beige clothing sit with their backs to the camera on the floor in front, and oil lamps burn at the bottom edge of the frame. a person: the seated figure's long hair, crown, saffron-orange clothing and ornate adornments match the page's account of the Jayanthi satsang.

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January 13 20152015-01-13Photograph of a golden ornate shrine-throne backdrop with carved lions and deity reliefs. A seated figure on a gold throne is framed by a large heart-shaped arrangement of flower garlands in red, orange, yellow, purple and white. The seated person wears a tall gold crown, a red-orange garland and ornaments, and holds a ceremonial silver-gold staff while raising a hand in greeting. In the foreground, seated devotees in white and red clothes face the throne, and burning oil lamps with flames are visible at the edges. A printed page excerpt about a 2015 Jayanthi satsang is provided as context only.2015-01-13A photograph of a devotional stage event. A central figure sits on a golden throne with a tall ornate crown, beaded necklaces and a garland, raising a hand in blessing and holding a small ceremonial object. The throne is backed by a huge floral arch of marigolds and roses in red, orange, yellow, white and purple, flanked by golden lion sculptures and carved golden pillars with figures and a deity panel. In front, several devotees sit with palms joined, including a woman in a white sari with a red border and a man in white, and a woman in a red blouse and white sari; one man wears an orange shawl. Lit oil lamps with flames stand at the lower edges of the frame.2015-01-13 +2 copiesA seated figure on a golden throne with a large floral backdrop of red, orange, yellow, purple, white and green flower garlands, wearing a tall gold crown, a saffron-yellow cloth draped over the lap, and multiple beaded garlands; a ceremonial sceptre is held in one hand. Several devotees in white clothes and orange shawls sit with their backs to the camera facing the throne. Ornate gold carvings of lions and a deity panel frame the throne, with brass oil lamps in the foreground and a red-draped stage. Eleven or so people are visible in the scene.2015-01-13A photograph of a ceremonial stage with an ornate gold throne backdrop, flanked by golden lion carvings and deity relief panels. A seated figure in a red and gold outfit with a jeweled crown and a ceremonial mace-like staff is smiling and raising hands in greeting, framed by a large arc of multicolored flower garlands. Several people in white and saffron attire sit with their backs to the camera on a red-draped dais, with brass oil lamps in the foreground. Whether this seated figure is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so the figure is described by role as a seated presider. Overall, a devotional satsang or jayanthi setting.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) backed by a large semicircular arrangement of flower garlands in red, orange, yellow, white, purple and green. The seated person wears a golden crown, a rudraksha-style necklace and a ceremonial gold garland, holds a ceremonial staff (trident-like sceptre), and smiles toward the audience. Several seated devotees in white, cream and saffron-orange clothes, some with hands in anjali, face the throne from the foreground, while brass oil lamps stand at the edges of the stage. Golden lion and temple-style carvings frame the dais.2015-01-13A seated figure on a golden throne is centred before an ornate golden shrine-like arch with carved lions and deity figures. The person wears an ornate crown, a red-and-gold garland, layered beaded necklaces and holds a ceremonial sceptre, smiling. Behind the throne is a large heart-shaped arrangement of marigolds and roses in red, orange, yellow, purple and white. Several devotees in white and cream garments, some in orange shawls, sit in front with hands folded, and oil lamps stand on the lower corners. a person: the central seated figure wears an ornate crown, a garland and bejewelled necklaces, consistent with a presiding teacher on a throne.2015-01-13A photo of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) framed by a large arch of garlands in red, orange, yellow, purple and white flowers. The seated person wears a tall golden crown, a saffron-orange garment with a shawl, a long beaded garland and a rudraksha-style mala, holds a golden ceremonial staff (sceptre) and raises one hand in blessing. Golden lion-like carvings flank the throne and gilded figures stand above. In the foreground, devotees sit with their backs to the camera, several in white or orange clothing, with small brass oil lamps on the floor at the bottom edge. The seated figure has long, swept-back hair and ceremonial jewellery, consistent with the page's a person context at a satsang setting.2015-01-13A photograph of a central figure seated on an ornate golden throne framed by a large arch of multicolored flower garlands in red, orange, yellow, white and purple. The seated person wears a golden crown, a rudraksha mala and a long garland, holds a ceremonial golden staff, and smiles. In front, a row of devotees in white shirts and dhotis, a woman in a white sari with red blouse, and a person in an orange shawl face the throne with their backs to the camera. Golden carved lions and deity reliefs decorate the shrine, and oil lamps sit at lower right. a person (crowned figure seated on the throne with rudraksha mala and ceremonial staff).2015-01-13A figure seated on a gold throne with a tall ornate crown, wearing red and gold garments and a multi-strand beaded necklace, hands raised in greeting and a ceremonial fan-like object held in one hand. Behind the throne a large heart-shaped garland of red, orange, yellow, purple and white flowers frames the seat. Golden carved sculptures of lions and figures decorate the backdrop. In the foreground, several seated devotees in white dhotis and saris and a person in an orange shawl face the throne with hands folded, while oil lamps burn at the lower edges. The Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam copyright overlay appears at the lower right.2015-01-13A photograph of a ceremonial stage with an ornate gold throne framed by a large arch of multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple, white and green. A smiling woman in a red-and-gold sari with long garlands and a gold necklace sits on the throne, raising one hand in blessing and holding a ceremonial staff. Gold lion and deity carvings flank the throne, and small oil lamps sit in the foreground. Around ten devotees face the stage from behind, several in white shirts and saris and others in orange shawls.2015-01-13