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A photograph of an ornate stage set for Guru Purnima at Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam, Bidadi. A seated figure in the central golden throne (peetha) is adorned with a large garland of yellow, red and green flowers and a rudraksha-style mala, framed by a golden arch and dark curtain. Two standing deity murti statues in dhoti-style clothing with raised hands flank the throne, decorated with flower garlands. Brass oil lamps (deepas) line the floor, with red and patterned rugs spread on the white tiled floor and a maroon velvet drape overhead. No visible audience is present.

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