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A photograph of a programme stage with deep maroon velvet curtains framing the sides and a white stepped platform in front. Centre stage a richly gilded ornate throne with a golden parasol above it sits before an orange backdrop with lettering. A figure in an orange wrap and saffron-orange garment with a beaded necklace sits on the throne, looking upward, with flower garlands draped on the throne and a microphone stand beside it. A small white lectern and floral arrangements flank the seat. The stage is empty of other people.

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December 23 20082008-12-23A seated figure sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion and a gold canopy with hanging beaded strands, set on a raised white stage. The seated person wears an orange-saffron robe, a white flower garland, orange beaded necklaces and a light headpiece, with hands resting on the throne arms. Garlands of marigolds and red and white flowers decorate the throne, with potted flowers on either side. Behind is a dark navy backdrop with maroon velvet curtains and an orange-cushioned sofa at the right edge. The seated person appears to be a person, the speaker at a satsang on a throne, with appearance cues of orange robes and beaded necklaces.2008-12-27December 27 20082008-12-27A photograph of a stage with a large ornate gold throne (peetha) draped with marigold garlands and a gold canopy with hanging beads, set against dark maroon velvet curtains and a black backdrop. A seated figure in orange robes and a light head wrap sits on the throne with palms pressed together in a namaste gesture, wearing garlands of orange and white flowers. Red flower arrangements flank the throne, and a microphone stand stands to the right on the white dais. A figure seated on a throne in orange robes with long hair, rudraksha-style adornments and gold necklaces is a person, the presiding guru at a satsang.2008-12-27December 23 20082008-12-23A seated figure sits on an ornate gilded throne with a golden canopy umbrella on a stage with an orange-and-purple patterned floor covering. The figure, in orange robes with an orange shawl and a long orange-beaded necklace, has long dark hair and presses palms together in a namaste gesture before a microphone stand. Behind the throne hangs a large backdrop printed with a temple pillared hall. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides of the stage and dark blue curtains frame the set. The figure has long swept-back hair and orange garments with a beaded necklace, consistent with the page's Swamiji cues, so this is a probable in-person depiction of Swamiji seated on the throne. A dark monitor is in the lower left foreground.2011-01-29A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a tall carved back, draped with red cushions and garlanded with yellow, orange and red flowers, on a stage before a bamboo-slat backdrop. The figure wears an orange robe, an orange turban, and a long beaded mala with a gold-toned pendant, and holds a microphone on a stand before them. A red banner above reads Inner Awakening, with a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a smiling woman in red. Flanking the throne are white cylindrical speakers, potted plants, and candelabra-style floral stands. The figure in orange with a turban and mala is a person candidate seated on the throne, shown here as an in_person presence.2009-06-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a white and orange garland sits with palms pressed together in anjali on an ornate gilded golden throne with red cushions and a golden canopy umbrella above. The throne sits on a raised stage with a red carpet, flanked by flower arrangements, behind a dark blue draped curtain. A partially visible person in orange clothing sits at the lower left edge facing the stage, and a tray of fruit sits at the lower right. The figure's distinctive long hair and saffron robes match the a person cues, but the face is not clear enough to confirm.2008-12-25August 21 20122012-08-21A photograph of a stage set for a discourse. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a white garland and rudraksha-style beads sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden umbrella overhead, flanked by golden lion-like finials, a red carpeted step, and flower arrangements at the sides. A dark blue draped curtain backs the stage. A microphone stand stands in front of the throne. The figure's shaved-looking head and robes suggest a sannyasi, and the presentation is consistent with a person seated on the throne, though the face is not clear enough to confirm identity.2008-12-23A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange head covering sits in a large ornate gold throne decorated with red cushions and garlands of yellow and orange flowers. The figure has hands pressed together in a namaskar gesture, with a red and green rudraksha-style mala visible at the neck. Behind the throne hangs a bamboo-look golden beaded backdrop with red drapes above. A red banner reads Inner Awakening beside a portrait labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda showing a smiling woman in a red top. Potted plants with orange blooms, two tall white speakers, black candelabra-style stands and a microphone stand flank the dais, and a patterned red rug lies at the front. No other people are visible.2009-06-17 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a red cushion, on a raised stage. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders and he wears a beaded necklace. A golden umbrella canopy with fringe stands above the throne, framed by garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers and palm fronds. Behind the stage are cream draped fabric, a dark red curtain and a white pillar with a gold capital. A white pedestal holds a small offering dish.2008-12-23