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A photograph of a ceremonial stage set with a golden throne draped with a red cushion and garlanded with yellow and red flowers. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on the throne, with a large framed portrait behind him labelled "Bhagavan Nithyananda" on the backdrop. Two women in saffron and red saris sit cross-legged on the left, one with palms pressed together in prayer, and a man in a white shirt sits near a brass oil lamp. A woman in a green sari kneels facing the throne, and a white-clad older man kneels before the dais on the right. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style brass vessel and a potted plant are arranged on the floor. The scene appears to be a satsang or ritual gathering.

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A seated man in green and gold clothing with a red and orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne in front of a large backdrop portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" with a smiling man in orange robes. Seated on the floor before him, a woman in a red sari with a white cloth and several devotees in cream, white and plaid clothes, some with hands folded, face the throne. A gold ritual vessel and a brass lamp stand near the front, and a woman in orange sits beside a golden platter of offerings.2011-11-01A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like arms and cushioned seats, adorned with a garland of marigolds and a rudraksha-style mala. Before him, several people sit on a red patterned rug: a woman in white with an orange shawl sings or chants at a microphone, a woman in green and a woman in blue saree sit closer, and a man in white kneels near the throne handling a silver plate. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a cameraman in a red shirt films the scene. A large backdrop shows a smiling man in a light head covering beside red-leaved trees.2011-09-15A satsang stage with a large gold ornate throne at centre where a figure in saffron/orange robes and an orange head wrap sits with hands raised in greeting, with rudraksha beads visible. A large banner behind shows a portrait labelled "Bhagavad Gita Dhyanapeetsang" of a smiling man in a light blue turban and ornate gold collar. Around the dais, devotees sit on red and orange mats: women in green and teal saris, a child in white and red, and men in white dhotis. On the right a bald priest in a white dhoti with an orange-gold border holds a large ceremonial fan-like umbrella aloft. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a bowl of flower petals sits in the foreground.2011-09-08November 06 20112011-11-06November 20 20112011-11-20A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with carved lion heads and a wide garland of white, yellow, purple and red flowers, with a rudraksha mala around his neck and hands joined in greeting. A trident leans beside the throne. Around him, devotees sit on the floor in orange and white clothing with hands folded, several holding brass trays of flowers and offerings. A portrait of a deity is visible at the upper left. a person: the seated figure wears saffron robes, an orange turban, rudraksha mala and sits on a gold throne, matching the page's ritual context.2010-11-05September 15 20112011-09-15A photograph of a satsang with a man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange turban, orange shawl and a beaded necklace, with a garland of white and red flowers draped over the throne. Several devotees kneel and sit on the floor before him with hands joined in prayer: a woman in a white cream-bordered sari, a man in white, a woman in a teal sari with a long braid, a woman in orange and a woman in teal. Golden-brass oil lamp with a rooster finial stands at right, and flower arrangements and offering plates are placed before the throne against a red and gold painted backdrop. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the orange turban, orange robes, rudraksha-style necklace and throne seating.2011-09-17April 01 20122012-04-01September 08 20112011-09-08A photograph of a seated group in a bright hall with a red curtain and potted plants. On the right, a figure in an orange turban and orange robe with rudraksha malas sits on an ornate gold throne, holding a tablet, with a brass oil lamp stand beside him. Several people sit cross-legged on the floor in front: a woman in a white sari with an orange shawl speaks into a microphone, while others in green and orange saris, white dhotis and a bare-chested man with white sacred marks face the throne. Children sit among them. Brass oil lamps and a small silver tray are on the floor.2011-09-08A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate cream and black throne, wearing an orange saffron robe, an orange turban, a long white and orange jasmine-and-marigold garland, and gold bangles, holding a white candle or stick. Four people in saris and white shirts kneel on a red carpet before him, leaning forward with their heads bowed toward silver plates. A red and white floral garland decorates the throne back and a large backdrop portrait shows a head in orange turban beside a rising sun motif. White flowers sit at the right edge. The seated figure's appearance matches the page's Swamiji cues of orange turban, saffron robe and ornate garland, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) seated in a ritual satsang or puja setting.2012-04-01