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A standing figure in a rust-red robe and matching wrap with a tan head turban stands with palms joined in anjali before an empty gold-carved red velvet throne. To the left, a gold peacock-form vahana carries a garlanded deity murti decorated with yellow and red flowers. To the right, a large deity figure with a crown and jewelled ornaments stands beside a gold-tinted statue. Behind them, an orange banner shows Kannada and English text and a portrait of a smiling figure in saffron. The scene reads as a ceremonial stage setting. The figure's appearance is ambiguous at this resolution, so the identity is unsure.

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October 08 20102010-10-08October 08 20102010-10-08October 08 20102010-10-08A figure in a red-maroon robe with a grey-green turban and a rudraksha mala stands in front of an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaskar with head bowed. Behind is a large orange banner with Kannada script and the word 'Celebration'. To the right is a large glossy image of a goddess with a crown, red-and-white garlands and jeweled necklaces, beside a gilt ceremonial object. Gold-framed decorative elements and flower garlands surround the stage.2010-10-08October 08 20102010-10-08October 08 20102010-10-08October 08 20102010-10-08A seated man in an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with yellow, red and green flower garlands sits cross-legged with hands folded in his lap. He wears a multicoloured striped turban, an orange-saffron shawl over bare shoulders, and a long rudraksha mala with a gold pendant. A gold footstool sits in front of the throne. Behind him, a large orange banner shows a golden deity murti with ornate jewellery and a flower garland, and a bronze-coloured figure stands at right. Swamiji (probable) cues: turban, saffron shawl, rudraksha mala, seated on a throne.2010-10-12A seated figure in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and garland decoration, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind him a large backdrop shows a large silver-plated deity murti of a goddess with crown, earrings and garlands on the right, and a smaller gold-coloured deity figure with garlands and a yellow-fringed parasol on the left. Another yellow-fringed parasol stands above the throne. The red stage backdrop displays large Kannada script and an English line reading Celebration. A small oil lamp stands on the stage floor, and a fan is visible on the right. The setting appears to be a public satsang event.2010-10-12A photograph of a stage backdrop for Dasara, with Kannada script reading ದಸರಾ and the English words 'Celebrating the Divine Mother' and 'Jagannmateya Aradhane' style subtitles on an orange background. At left, a smiling man in an orange turban is shown in a printed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithya" on the backdrop. Centre stage, a seated figure in red robes and a red-and-white beaded mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, flanked by gold carved panels. At left stands a gold deity murti of a goddess adorned with yellow and red garlands on a gold lion-like vahana, and at right a large gold goddess image with a crown, layered necklaces and garlands. Several people in white and yellow clothing are seen at the bottom edge of the frame, partially visible in the audience.2010-10-08Photograph of a stage set for a Dasara celebration. A seated figure in red robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in the lap, with a second gold throne-like seat with a golden lion-like carved armrest and flower garlands to the left. Behind them a large orange banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi, the Kannada word dasara in large letters, and a jagannmateya aradhane subtitle. At right a golden deity murti of the goddess is adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers, a jeweled crown, and layered necklaces. A small printed caption reads Nithyananda Paramashivam copyright line in the corner.2010-10-08A standing figure with long dark hair, wearing a green sari-style draped garment with a gold border and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, presses palms together in a namaste greeting in front of an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Behind, a large orange banner with Kannada script and a golden deity murti adorned with garlands, jewelry and a crown fills the right side. A smaller figure in orange robes stands at the right edge beside the murti. Flower garlands and a small brass offering tray sit near the throne.2010-10-10