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A ceremony in a decorated hall with dark purple curtains and red drapes, hung with colourful woven tassels and flower garlands. A large framed portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair dominates the backdrop. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a white floral garland and a crown-like headpiece, sits on a flower-covered throne, with a brass vessel before them. Around them, rows of devotees in saffron and white clothing sit on the floor, some holding objects, while a man in a brown shawl stands at left with his arm extended. Fans and cushions are visible at the edges.

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A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate throne with a decorative canopy strung with white flower garlands, before a large portrait of a smiling man with long hair and a red tilak. Devotees in white and orange clothes sit cross-legged on the floor in rows, some holding flowers or offerings, while a person in a dark vest stands at left with an arm raised. Tall colourful fabric pillars with tassels and strands of marigold garlands flank the backdrop, and a small purple bird logo appears in the top-left corner.2006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27Evening puja in a decorated hall with dark red and purple drapes and hanging colourful fabric tassels. Seated on an ornate golden throne draped with white garlands is a figure in orange clothing with a crown-like headpiece and rudraksha-style necklaces, appearing to be Swamiji (probable). In front, a standing attendant in a brown shawl raises a lit oil lamp toward the throne. Seated devotees in white and orange clothes sit on the floor on both sides, many with hands folded in namaskar, and a few flower garlands and offerings lie before the throne.2006-12-27Evening event on a stage hung with dark red curtains and tall decorated panels with floral garlands. A large portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair dominates the backdrop. Centre stage, a seated figure in orange robes and a white garland sits on an ornate white-and-gold throne canopy with a red cushion. Devotees in white and orange clothes sit on the floor in rows, many with palms pressed together, while a standing attendant in a dark vest raises a decorative fan toward the throne.2006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27A photograph of a satsang or darshan event on a decorated stage. A large framed portrait of a smiling man with long hair, labelled as Paramahamsa Nithyananda in the archive caption context, hangs behind the stage, flanked by floral garlands and colourful embroidered hangings. A seated figure in orange and gold clothing sits on a raised throne-like seat under an ornate white canopy with a red cushion, with a yellow chamara fan beside them. Around the stage, many seated devotees in white and saffron/orange robes with orange shawls listen in rows, some on the left in white kurtas, others in orange saris and salwars on the right. The mood is ceremonial with a dimly lit hall.2006-12-27A photograph of a satsang-style gathering in a hall draped with dark maroon curtains and hanging garlands with colourful woven panels. A large framed portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair and a red tilak dominates the backdrop. Seated centrally on a decorated throne with a flower-garlanded canopy is a person in saffron/orange robes with a crown-like headpiece and a garland, with a hand raised in blessing. Rows of seated devotees in white and saffron clothing face the throne, several with hands in anjali; a kneeling figure in a brown jacket and red shawl sits at the front, and a small brass vessel and offerings lie before the dais. The people visible number roughly twenty-five to thirty.2006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27A photograph of a satsang or puja on a decorated stage. A large printed portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair hangs behind the seated figure. A central figure sits on an ornate peetha/throne with a white floral canopy and garlands, wearing an orange robe and a garland, with a red cushion behind. Seated devotees in white and orange clothes fill the foreground, many with orange shawls. A standing man in a brown jacket faces the throne, gesturing with his hand. Colourful decorative banners hang at the sides, and electric fans stand among the devotees.2006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27A photograph of a ceremony on a stage hung with dark blue drapes and decorated cylindrical banners. A large printed portrait of a smiling figure with flowing hair, labelled as "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" in the caption area, hangs behind a gilded throne draped with white flower garlands and a flower canopy. Seated on the throne is a figure in saffron-orange robes with a red cushion behind, wearing a gold headpiece and a garland; the figure is a person by appearance cues (long hair, saffron robes, ceremonial gold ornaments), though this is uncertain. Around the throne, devotees in white and orange clothes sit with hands folded in prayer, and a standing attendant in a beige jacket with a shoulder bag faces the throne. A row of women in orange saris sits at right, and a few attendants hold yellow fans and ritual items. The scene appears to be a satsang or puja setting.2006-12-27