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Outdoor stage under a white tent at a ceremonial event. A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing white ceremonial dress, a gold necklace and a gold crown-like headpiece, sits on a gold-and-red throne decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands. A standing attendant in saffron-orange robes holds a tray toward the seated figure. A second attendant in orange sits at the lower left beside a tall gold ceremonial staff. Golden elephant statues flank the throne, a gold umbrella canopy hangs above, and a large floral backdrop of white, yellow and red arches frames the stage. Brass offering vessels, fruit and flower garlands rest on the stage front.

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January 01 20092009-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial stage under a white tent at an outdoor event. A seated figure in a white dhoti and shawl with gold necklaces sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) framed by a large yellow floral backdrop with a golden crown-shaped canopy and a golden parasol above. A standing man in orange-saffron robes and a sacred thread stands at the left, holding a small ritual item and offering to the seated figure, with a microphone stand in front. Large stylised white and blue serpentine (naga-like) designs curve around the backdrop. Golden elephant statues, silver lamps, fruit, brass vessels and marigold garlands fill the foreground, which is covered with a red carpet and floral festoons.2009-01-01A ceremonial stage at an outdoor tent event, decorated with a large white and multicoloured floral arch and a yellow flower backdrop. A seated figure in white ceremonial dress with a gold necklace and a red mark on the forehead sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions and a golden umbrella overhead, while a standing man in an orange robe holds an offering tray toward him. Golden elephant statues flank the throne, marigold garlands drape the platform, and fruit and silver lamps sit on the stage. In the lower left, a second man in orange, holding a tall golden staff, looks toward the stage.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A photograph of a ceremony on a decorated stage under a white tent. A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing a white and gold dhoti-style garment, gold necklaces and a microphone nearby, sits on an ornate gold throne with red and gold cushions, under a golden umbrella. Behind the throne is a large yellow and white floral backdrop with curled ornamental arches. A man in an orange saffron robe and sandals kneels before the throne, holding a tray. Gold elephant statues flank the throne, and the foreground holds a gold lamp stand, brass pots, bowls of fruit including apples and oranges, and marigold garlands on a white cloth. Visible overlay text reads 'Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam' and ''. The scene resembles a puja offering2009-01-01A seated man in a white dhoti with gold border and a white shawl, wearing long gold chains and a bead necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in front of a large semicircular backdrop of yellow flowers and red, green and purple garlands. A standing man in an orange saffron kurta and dhoti, with long hair, offers a small white box or packet with both hands toward the seated figure, who is speaking into a microphone on a stand. Brass pots, bowls of fruit and offerings with oranges and apples sit on the red floor cloth, and gold elephant statues flank the throne at the edges.2009-01-01July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a seated person on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with red, green, yellow and purple flower garlands and a large floral arch behind. The central figure wears a white garment with gold trim, a gold necklace and a red bindi, and holds up a small framed photograph with both hands. A microphone stand stands in front. To the left, a standing attendant in an orange robe with a red-and-gold sash leans toward the throne. Gold lion-like figures flank the seat and a gold chandelier hangs above. Two physical people are visible.2009-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with yellow flower garlands, red and gold trim, and an ornate golden throne with a canopy above. A seated figure in a white dress with a gold-tinted shawl sits on the throne, holding a small pink booklet or card up near their face. Beside the throne, a standing attendant in an orange robe and a long gold-beaded necklace extends an arm toward the seated figure. A trident is mounted on the left side of the backdrop, and a tall silver lamp stand stands at the right. Lion figures flank the throne base, and a red stage skirt with marigold garlands runs along the front edge. Two physical people are visible on the stage.2010-01-01July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a stage decorated with gold and green drapery, marigold garlands and a golden canopy over an ornate golden throne. A seated figure in white and gold clothing with a yellow-and-white garland sits on the throne, smiling. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a shaved head stands at the left edge, leaning toward the seated figure and offering something held in both hands. Silver lamp stands with a trident finial flank the throne, and flower arrangements sit along the stage edge. The stage is set for a ceremonial honouring at an outdoor event.2010-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01