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A stage set for worship with a deity murti on the left, decorated with yellow, red and white flower garlands and a blue draped cloth, seated beside a golden vahana-style carriage with a lion/elephant-form base. On the right, a red velvet throne with a tiger-patterned cloth holds a framed portrait of a man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a beaded necklace, seated in lotus pose before a banyan tree; flowers and a potted plant sit beside it, and a golden box with floral decoration rests on the lower step. Red-patterned carpet covers the floor and deep maroon velvet drapes the backdrop.

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Photograph of a stage set before dark maroon velvet drapes. On the left stands a garlanded deity murti, adorned with red, yellow and green flower garlands and a blue cloth, atop a gilded carved vehicle with an elephant-head motif. On the right, a red velvet throne with a tiger-striped cloth holds a framed printed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes, a beaded necklace and long dark hair, raising one hand. Flower offerings in a gold tray rest on the carpet in front of the throne. No physical people are visible. A printed caption reads Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam, , , which is omitted from text2012-10-22A photograph of a temple-style stage with deep maroon velvet drapes. On the left, a standing deity murti with a tall crown and a long beaded necklace stands on a gold-coloured vahana-style carriage with an elephant-head base, decorated with a garland of yellow and red flowers and a blue cloth. On the right, a red velvet throne with a leopard-print cloth stands beside a framed printed portrait of a young man with long hair seated in orange robes with a mala, hand raised in blessing, against a tree-trunk backdrop. A gold tray with flower offerings sits on the red carpet in front of the throne. No people are physically present.2012-10-22November 21 20152015-11-21A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a gold-carved throne with a heart-shaped back wrapped in multicoloured flower garlands, resting his hand on a red cushion, with a rudraksha-style mala and a long white flower garland across his chest. Beside him on the left, a deity murti in a gold arched niche wears a garland of multicoloured flowers, and a brass oil lamp stands by. In front of the murti, a silver-based kalasha or puja vessel sits among garlands and a small saffron-clad figure. Maroon velvet drapes hang behind a stage with potted plants in the foreground.2015-06-02September 27 20142014-09-27 +1 copiesDecember 04 20142014-12-04Photograph of a stage at an indoor event with dark maroon velvet drapes. On the left, a golden arched throne holds three deity murtis (statues) draped in garlands of yellow, white and purple flowers, with a red cloth behind them. On the right, a seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped armrests, wearing a rudraksha-style necklace and a gold chain; a golden umbrella canopy stands above him and a golden trident leans beside the throne. The murtis are statues, not physical people.2015-09-05August 25 20172017-08-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion, wearing saffron-orange robes, a long pink and white flower garland, a gold necklace, bangles, and a rudraksha mala. He has long swept-back hair and smiles toward the right. Beside him stands a decorated deity murti in blue with a gold crown, adorned with a multicolour flower garland of red, yellow, purple and white. Behind them are a red velvet curtain, a wooden pillar and a floral backdrop. Swamiji (probable) is the throne-seated man with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala, seated as the teacher.2013-07-02Ceremonial stage scene with a dark red velvet curtain backdrop. On the right, a man in orange-red robes and a red turban sits on an ornate golden throne with a large floral-garlanded backrest of rainbow-coloured flowers, golden lion-head armrests, and a red cushion. He wears a white flower garland, a gold necklace and bangles, with his hand resting on the armrest. a person seated in a throne with long swept-back appearance cues is not established; the figure wears a turban, saffron-orange robes, and ornate gold jewellery. On the left, a seated figure in a rainbow-garlanded golden shrine niche wears a gold crown and orange drapery. In front, a metal deity murti is decorated with flower garlands and an orange cloth, flanked by potted green plants and brass oil lamps.2015-06-02 +1 copiesA stage with a dark blue draped backdrop shows a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala on a gold and red throne decorated with yellow, orange and white flower garlands. He sits with hands folded, facing right toward a microphone stand. Beside him stands a gold lectern-style white pedestal with a lit oil lamp, and brass oil lamps flank the stage. To the left, a separate golden swan-shaped throne holds a standing gilded statue of a figure in orange clothing with a red turban and gold necklaces, also garlanded. The stage is carpeted in orange. No audience is visible.2010-12-28May 05 20152015-05-05