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A stage event with a large ornate golden throne (peetha) at centre, decorated with red and white flowers and garlands, holding a framed portrait of a seated saffron-clad figure with long hair. A banner behind shows a saffron-robed figure labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" and the title "Engineering". A woman in a white dress with red vest stands at left holding a microphone and speaking. At right, a woman in white with red sash performs a backbend-style yoga pose on the stage edge. In front, a man in white with red waist sash lies prone on a mat doing a stretch, and two seated participants in white watch from the lower right, with another man in grey at lower left. Potted flowers flank the throne.

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June 02 20092009-06-02June 03 20092009-06-03June 01 20092009-06-01A large hall with rows of participants lying prone on blue, green, pink and grey yoga mats in a child's-pose style, heads down, arms extended. An instructor in white clothing with a red sash stands at the front centre facing the class. Behind them a golden throne-like seat (peetha) sits beneath a large banner showing a portrait of a smiling woman in orange and the words 'a person' and 'Life Bliss Engineering'. Colourful woven tassels hang from the ceiling and dark curtains frame the stage. The printed portrait is a depiction, not a physical person.2009-06-04July 17 20082008-07-17A hall of practitioners lying prone on mats in a yoga session, arranged in rows across the floor. At the front a woman in white clothing with an orange-red sash stands facing the group with hands together. Behind her a golden ornate throne stands on a raised stage, beneath a large banner showing a portrait of a smiling woman in orange labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda and a golden graphic reading Life Bliss Engineering. Colourful decorative hangings with yellow tassels frame the stage, and dark red curtains hang at the sides. Most participants wear white or grey clothing, with some in orange and blue.2009-06-04June 04 20092009-06-04June 01 20092009-06-01A photograph of a ceremonial stage set up for worship. A large framed portrait of a saffron-robed man with a garland of flowers sits on an ornate golden throne with red velvet cushions, a golden canopy overhead, flower garlands draped across the seat, and lit candlestands on each side. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground. Several people are present: a cameraman in an orange shawl and white clothing films the throne, a man in a white shirt stands behind him, and two women in white and orange saris face the throne, one lighting or tending the lamp. The backdrop is a banner reading Life Bliss Engineering and Paramahamsa Nithyananda, with orange and gold motifs. The portrait depicts an appearance-based a person in saffron robes and a garland, shown in a portrait.2009-06-01A stage event in a temple-style hall. A woman in white with an orange scarf sits cross-legged on a raised platform, holding a microphone and gesturing as she speaks. Beside her, a man in white clothes and an orange shawl sits with hands folded, a wristband visible. Behind them, an ornate gold and maroon throne with carved gold base stands against a white backdrop. A dark curtain hangs on the right wall and a black speaker sits at the edge of the stage. A small kalasha-like figure and floral decorations appear near the throne. Two people are visible on stage, plus a partially visible head at the lower right.2009-06-03July 11 20152015-07-11June 02 20092009-06-02