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A seated man in an orange-saffron robe sits on the lower step of a stage in front of a gold ornate throne with a red cushion and a small gold parasol above it. He is holding a horn-like instrument to his mouth and raising one arm. Behind him a large poster-sized portrait shows a smiling man with long hair and a red tilak on the forehead. Colourful striped fringed garlands hang at the sides of the stage and a potted flower arrangement and a clay pot of flowers sit in front. The setting is an indoor hall with a blue curtain backdrop and a standing fan at the left.

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February 24 20072007-02-24Photo of a stage event with a large golden ornate throne at centre, draped with a multicolour garland and topped with a small umbrella-like canopy. Seated beside the throne on the stage edge is a long-haired man in orange saffron robes with rudraksha beads and a microphone in front of him. Behind the stage hangs a very large printed portrait of a smiling man with a red bindi, white hair and rudraksha beads, framed by colourful flower garlands. Two standing fans, small decorative stands, and a terracotta horse figure sit on the stage and floor. Decorative painted cylindrical banners hang on the right side.2007-02-15A seated speaker in orange-saffron robes with a garland of beads sits on the edge of a stage in front of a large golden throne draped with a red velvet cushion and a striped flower garland. Behind the throne hangs a large printed portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair, a red tilak on his forehead and rudraksha beads, framed by colourful flower garlands. Two standing fans, tinsel decorations, small brass deity idols with flower garlands, and painted wooden horse figures are arranged on the platform. The speaker holds a microphone and a wooden staff.2007-02-15February 25th 20072007-02-25A stage at an Ananda Samajam programme. A man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on the stage edge beside a microphone, with long hair falling to his shoulders. Behind him is an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, draped with a striped garland and topped by a small golden canopy. A very large printed banner of a smiling man with a red tilak and long hair hangs behind the throne, framed by floral garlands, with a tall decorated cloth banner on the right. A gold deity murti garlanded with flowers and a small orange-tinted shrine stand to the left, with terracotta horse figures at the front of the stage and electric fans on either side.2007-02-15A stage at an evening event with dark maroon curtains and a large backdrop portrait of a smiling face with long hair, framed by colourful woven garlands and tassels. A gold ornate throne with a red seat and a small gold canopy sits centre stage, with white flower garlands draped on its arms. A seated man in an orange robe sits on the steps at left, near a microphone stand, flower petals in a brass bowl, and a small plant arrangement. Two standing fans flank the stage and a wall-mounted fan is at right.2007-02-24A stage with red and purple drapes and hanging floral garlands with decorative tassels frames a large printed portrait of a smiling man with long hair and a red bindi. A seated figure in orange robes and a beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a canopy, beneath a draped white and red ceiling. Two standing fans flank the stage, and small holiday-style decorations sit near the steps. The seated person is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) presenting from the throne, with long hair and orange clothing; the portrait behind is a depiction and not the seated person.2007-02-15A photograph of a stage set for an event, with a large printed portrait of a smiling man with long hair and a red bindi on a backdrop of dark purple drapery. A seated figure in orange robes and long hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, flanked by garlands and vertical decorative banners with colourful patterns and gold tassels. Two standing fans sit on either side of the stage, and red and gold swags hang above. A camera on a tripod is visible at the bottom edge of the stage. The seated figure's appearance matches the cues for Swamiji (probable): long hair, orange clothing and a ceremonial throne.2007-02-15A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a small umbrella canopy on a stage. Behind the throne hangs a large banner portrait of a smiling man with long hair and a red bindi, flanked by colourful striped and garland-decorated hangings. Two white pedestal fans stand on the stage, with silver tinsel and a small green tree decoration at the edge. A purple curtain forms the backdrop. The seated figure appears to be speaking into a microphone. A small figure of a horse stands at the lower right corner of the stage.2007-02-15A figure in an orange saffron robe stands with palms pressed together in namaste on a gold ornate throne with red cushion and a small golden umbrella canopy, centred on a stage before red velvet curtains. Behind the throne hangs a large printed portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair, a red bindi and a white smile, labelled by the banner's caption. A golden deity murti stands on a side table with small potted plants, a kalasha-style brass vessel and offering items on the steps below.2007-02-24A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a canopy, holding a microphone near the face. Behind the throne hangs a large printed portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair and a red tilak on the forehead, wearing ornate clothing. Colourful striped and patterned decorative hangings with yellow tassels and marigold-style garlands frame the stage, which has a dark purple curtain backdrop. Two standing fans and small tinsel Christmas trees flank the stage. A sign or caption reads 'Paramahamsa Nithyananda' on the portrait area. The seated figure appears to be a person, based on long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, but the identification is uncertain.2007-02-15February 24 20072007-02-24