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A decorated stage with a large gold ornate throne (peetha) at centre, framed by arches of marigold and green foliage garlands on a red backdrop. A framed photograph on the throne shows a saffron-robed figure with long hair, a rudraksha mala and a raised hand, adorned with a marigold garland. Two seated men sit at the left: a bearded man in white clothes with a yellow shawl and hands in anjali, and a shaved-headed man in saffron robes with a mala, sitting before a small microphone. Below, rows of white boxes, brass bowls, a pot and a row of coloured paper diamond-shaped decorations (purple, blue, gold) cover the front table. Three people are visible.

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A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with floral garlands and red drapery. At centre sits an ornate gold throne holding a framed portrait of a long-haired figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, the portrait labelled in print. Two men sit at a low table with brass vessels and white boxes: a white-clad elder with a long white beard and folded hands on the left, and a seated man in orange robes and an orange turban beside him, speaking into a microphone. Purple, blue, orange and gold square paper decorations lie along the table front, and a large silver pot stands at the right.2009-12-24A ceremonial stage set for a puja with a homa-style arrangement of white offering blocks and silver vessels in front. A seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with a shaved head and an orange turban-like head covering, sits cross-legged and gestures with raised hands while speaking into a microphone. Beside him, a bearded man in white with a yellow shawl sits with hands together. A figure in white stands at the far left. Behind them, a gold throne with lion-form arms is decorated with marigold garlands and a golden umbrella canopy, and holds a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" of a figure in orange with a mala. Pink and maroon draping forms the backdrop. Small colourful paper kites in purple, blue and yellow are hung along the stage front.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a stage set for a ceremony. On the left, a bearded man in white clothes with a yellow shawl sits with palms joined, beside a man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and gold chain, seated behind a white draped table with small oil lamps and metal vessels. To the right, an ornate gilded throne with a small golden canopy holds a framed portrait of a long-haired figure in orange clothing, decorated with a yellow garland. The throne is framed by arches of green foliage and orange and white flowers, and small coloured paper lanterns hang from the table edge. Red and navy drapes hang behind the stage.2009-12-24October 06 20132013-10-06Photograph of an indoor ceremonial setting with orange and purple draped fabric backdrop. Central golden arched frame holds a seated statue of a sage in orange robes with a red cloth, adorned with red and orange garlands, raising one hand in blessing. Behind it stand two deity murtis wearing orange garments and floral garlands, one holding a trident-like staff. To the right a golden throne-like seat with a framed portrait of a robed figure, and a golden umbrella above. Two standing men in orange saffron robes flank the scene: the left one in an orange turban holding a wooden staff and a small booklet, the right one in an orange turban and orange shawl. At far left a partially visible person in white with a rudraksha-style mala.2013-02-07A photo of a ceremony under a white tent with a golden umbrella above a gilded throne draped in long garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. A man in saffron-orange robes with a saffron head covering and rudraksha-style beads sits on the throne, holding a small object with both hands. Two men stand to the right: one in orange robes with a mala, the other in white dhoti-style clothing. A man in white stands to the left beside a tall drum-like structure, and a large fire blazes at the far right. Oil lamps sit on the green floor in front of the throne. The setting suggests a temple-style ritual with a kalasha-style arrangement and an orange flag at the top left.2011-07-15Outdoor ceremonial stage under a white tent canopy with a golden umbrella overhead. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands, wearing an orange robe, orange turban, and rudraksha mala. Two attendants in orange robes stand beside the throne, one at left holding a cloth and one at right wearing an orange shawl over saffron clothes with a beaded necklace. A man in white dhoti stands at far right. Oil lamps sit on the green stage in front of the throne, and striped mats lie at left beside a large fan-like object. The figure on the throne has long swept-back hair and distinctive saffron and ornate adornments, matching a person appearance.2011-07-15January 13 20152015-01-13Wide photograph of a stage event with a large ornate throne at centre, decorated with floral garlands, golden arches and a decorative backdrop. A seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace sits on the throne, flanked by a portrait photo above of a man in a white turban. Rows of people in white and orange sit on the raised platform on both sides, with saffron-clad sannyasis to the right. Brass lamps and a kalasha-style vessel with offerings sit before the throne, and striped banners with elephant motifs hang from the ceiling. A fan and speaker equipment are visible at the edges. a person is the seated orange-robed figure on the throne, a candidate shown by saffron clothing and beaded necklace; the portrait above is a depiction.2006-07-11A ceremonial stage with a golden throne draped in garlands of orange, yellow and red flowers, with a gold umbrella overhead. A figure in an orange robe and orange head wrap sits on the throne with hands pressed together in prayer. Around the stage, a person in an orange robe with a rudraksha-style bead garland stands at left beside a large decorative cobra, several men in white dhotis kneel or bow in devotion, and two women in white saris and an orange-clad woman sit with folded hands at right beside a bright flame display. Offerings of fruit and flowers lie on the platform, and a video camera stands at the left edge.2011-07-15A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a golden back panel, hands pressed together in namaste at the chest. Flanking the stage, a man in orange robes on the left stands with palms joined, and a man in white clothes with an orange shawl on the right holds a microphone on a stand. An arch of red, orange, pink and white flowers frames the dais, with a red carpet at the base and small offering trays with fruit beside the throne.2009-11-17 +1 copies