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A photograph of a decorated stage at a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam event. A large ornate golden throne with a red cushioned seat and a golden canopy hung with white flower strands stands centre stage, garlanded with red and white flowers, with a golden trident leaning beside it. Three small saffron-robed figures, appearing to be statues or murtis, sit with hands in prayer on the rocky backdrop, which is painted with green trees. Brass lamps, flower garlands and offerings sit on the stage. In the foreground a woman with long dark hair and a red sleeveless top faces the throne from behind, watching the stage.

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A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes and a white jasmine garland with red flower accents stands in profile to the right, facing left. Behind him is an ornately decorated white and gold throne with a red cushion, draped in white flower garlands and framed by a gold canopy topped with a kalasha. Four small golden statues of seated figures stand on rocky backdrop panels, with a trident and floral arrangements nearby. A white tent canopy with blue trim overhead. The throne is adorned for the occasion; the man is the only physical person visible.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a decorated stage at a Guru Poornima event. A standing man in saffron-orange robes with a white and red flower garland and a long-haired appearance stands at left, hands together. Behind him is an ornate gold throne with a red seat cushion, draped with red, orange and white flower garlands, with a golden canopy hung with white flower strands. Brass lamps, fruit offerings and flower arrangements sit on a table at the base. Behind the throne, statues of seated sages in saffron robes are displayed on a rocky backdrop with painted forest scenery. A golden trident stands at left and a ceremonial staff at right.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a raised stage, speaking, with a microphone stand and tripod-mounted camera in front. Flanking the throne are gold palanquin-style seats and deity murtis (possibly Shiva and Parvati) draped in marigold and multicoloured garlands. A large fringed canopy hangs above, and a painted temple-gateway backdrop with stone pillars sits behind. Seated white-clad devotees in the foreground face the stage, and a shaved-headed attendee in orange sits among them. The figure on the throne is an appearance-based candidate for Swamiji (probable), shown by saffron clothing and long hair, while the page places him at a talk.2010-11-23July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07