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A stage ceremony with a gold and red ornate throne (peetha) decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, set on a raised platform under a red and white canopy. A man in saffron/orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands at the right, palms joined in greeting. To the left, several men in saffron robes and women in white sarees stand with palms pressed together, and a figure holds a silver aarti lamp. Strings of golden lights hang along the top edge and small decorative lamps line the back wall. Two photographers and a camera are visible at the lower edges. The swami's appearance is uncertain, so he is described only by role as a saffron-robed devotee.

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December 29 20102010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29Outdoor stage under a red and maroon canopy with a banner reading Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam above. A central ornate throne draped in red cushions and garlanded with yellow and orange flowers sits empty. A man in saffron/orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a long-haired figure stands with palms pressed together in anjali near the throne, with a second robed man on the left, several white-clad women and men with hands folded in namaskar, and a figure in orange at right. Orange railings and a white-and-orange stage border frame the scene, with a stage canopy of light fixtures.2010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29A stage under a pink and white canopy with blue cord trim. A richly decorated golden throne (simhasana) with a red cushion, draped and garlanded with marigold and yellow flowers, sits centre-left beneath a small red-and-gold parasol. A man in orange robes and a beaded necklace stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, smiling; he is a sannyasi-style devotee-led gathering member, identity not established by appearance. To the left, orange-clad men with necklaces and white-clad women stand with hands folded. On the right, women in white and colourful saris and a man in orange with a shawl stand with palms joined. Orange-and-white stage railings frame the platform and wall-mounted brass lamps decorate the backdrop.2010-12-29Outdoor stage event under a banner reading Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam, framed by orange and peach scroll borders. Center stage is an ornate golden throne (peetha) with a red cushion, decorated with garlands and flowers. Around it, several men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand with hands folded in namaskar, one holding a ceremonial staff. A figure in orange robes with a garland raises a hand in blessing near the throne. Women in white and cream sarees and pastel salwar kameez stand along the right side with hands folded. Red and white draping covers the stage roof, with stage lights and metal scaffolding visible.2010-12-29A stage decorated with red and gold drapery under a banner reading "Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam" in stylised lettering. A large ornate golden throne (peetha) with a red seat is garlanded with marigold flowers, with a small canopy above. A man with long dark hair in orange/saffron robes and a rudraksha-style necklace stands at the right of the throne with palms joined in greeting. Several people in orange and white stand along the stage: a bald priest in orange on the far left holding a ritual object, men in orange robes, women in white saris and other colours with hands folded in prayer. Red and orange railings edge the stage.2010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29A man in orange saffron robes and a long orange-and-gold garland stands on a raised stage smiling and waving his right hand toward the crowd. Beside him stands an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned seat, decorated with yellow, orange and white flower garlands, with a decorative parasol above it. Around him, women and men in white traditional dress with folded hands stand in a line, along with a woman in a pale blue top and a woman in a pink-and-brown outfit. Brass oil lamps and kalasha-style vessels stand on the stage, and gold-framed panels and small lamps decorate the backdrop. Four or more people are visible, with several more partly at the edges.2010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29A photograph of an indoor stage set for a ceremony, with a central seated figure on an ornate throne or peetha backed by a decorated white-and-red arched frame with floral medallions. The seated figure wears an orange-red garment and a garland, and is flanked by oil lamps and brass vessels. Around the stage, several young men in orange dhotis and orange shawls stand and sit, some holding brass lamps or ritual items, while others in white garments and orange sashes kneel near the front. Lamps and metal vessels are arranged on tables. Purple curtains and a small television monitor frame the scene. The figure on the throne is an appearance-based candidate only; the visible cues are the orange robe, garland and throne, which are insufficient to confirm identity.2008-07-17A photograph of a festive stage event with a large golden throne backed by a heart-shaped ornate frame and red draped curtains, carved stone-style pillars and marigold garlands. A seated figure on the throne wears a red and gold garment, a gold necklace and a garland, with a cushioned gold seat. Around the stage stand many people in white dhotis and white saris, with some in orange and purple garments, including a man holding a yellow cloth and a boy in white. A video camera on a tripod films the scene, and a man in orange at the upper right raises his hands. Several dozen people are visible in the scene.2016-01-03