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A night stage event under a white tent canopy with a large golden-orange backdrop painted with a tree, a trident-like emblem, a drum, an om symbol, a crescent moon, a bird motif and a face in profile. A seated figure in orange and saffron robes sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with flower garlands, centered on the stage. Lamps stand on either side of the stage, with flower arrangements and white draped cloth nearby. The audience sits in darkness in the foreground, their heads silhouetted against the lit stage.

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A photograph of a stage set for a Shiva Rathri event. A seated figure in orange robes and a beaded necklace sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with yellow and multicolored garlands, in front of a large orange backdrop. The backdrop shows a bare tree silhouette, a crescent moon, a drum, a trident, a glowing Shiva lingam, a Shiva face, a bird and an Om symbol. A trident stands beside the throne, and a small table with papers and flower garlands sits at the front of the stage. Red draping and a white canopy frame the stage.2009-02-23Night outdoor event on a open ground: a large projection screen on the left shows two performers, a man in a light kurta seated and a woman in a red sari playing a stringed instrument. On the right, a tented stage with an orange-gold backdrop depicting a Shiva lingam, crescent moon, trident and drum motifs, with a framed deity murti and a lit lamp before it. A figure in saffron stands near the stage. Rows of seated audience members in white clothing fill the lower foreground, with speakers and a small table in front.2009-02-23A seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on a gold throne (peetha) decorated with a garland of flowers, on a stage before a large orange backdrop painted with a leafless tree, a damaru drum, a crescent moon, a trident, an Om symbol, a Shiva lingam emblem and a dove. A small brass stand with a kalasha-like vessel and flowers sits in front of the throne. Devotees in white and orange clothing sit on the floor facing the stage, with some in the foreground in white and striped shirts. A satin-draped stage and a tented ceiling frame the scene.2009-02-23A decorated stage set against a large orange backdrop printed with a bare tree, a crescent moon, a drum, a trident, an Om symbol, a shivling, a cobra-like figure with a crown and a white swan emblem. At centre sits a seated figure in an orange robe with rudraksha beads, on a gold throne with a multi-hooded serpent canopy, framed by garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers. A small trident stands to the left and flower offerings lie on the white-draped platform. The figure is a statue or depiction on the throne, not a physical person, and no one else is present. A white draped canopy hangs above.2009-02-23A seated figure in an orange-red robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a tall back, garlanded with marigold and white flower strands, on a red stage carpet. A white flower garland hangs over the robe, and a golden trident stands to the left. A microphone stand is in front, with red and white floral arrangements at the base. Behind is a large orange painted backdrop showing a drum, crescent moon, a Shiva lingam symbol, a face with a flowing stream, a bird and a dark disc, with a leafless tree. The figure's face is distinct and the figure appears to be a presiding figure on the throne, so identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2009-02-23A photograph of a stage set with a large orange backdrop painted with a leafless tree, a damaru drum, a crescent moon, a trident, an Om symbol, a dove and a stylised Shiva lingam emblem. Centred on a gold and orange throne decorated with flower garlands sits a single seated figure in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, with long dark hair. A trident stands to the left. The stage is draped in silver and gold fabric with flower offerings and a small lamp in front. The figure's appearance matches the page's a person candidate with some cues (orange clothing, mala, long hair), but the view is distant and the face is not clear, so identity is uncertain.2009-02-23May 04 20162016-05-04December 30 20142014-12-30December 28 20062006-12-28Night outdoor stage event under a banner reading Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam in black gothic script with a decorative border. The stage is decorated in red and orange with a red valance and gold fringe. A large seated figure in white ritual dress is adorned with a white and red garland, sitting on a gold-draped throne. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and rows of small lamps line the back wall. A dense crowd of seated devotees, many in white, fills the foreground behind bamboo barriers, while a camera operator and a man in orange standing nearby are visible. A monitor on the right shows the same figure. Stage lights illuminate the scene.2010-12-29A night photograph of an outdoor tented stage decorated with marigold and green garland swags along its front. The backdrop is a painted mountain landscape with a snow-white peak and orange sunset sky. A figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-brown throne at centre, a probable Swamiji with long hair and orange clothing, seated behind a microphone stand. Red carpets run across the stage floor, and in the foreground are a brass puja setup, rows of small oil lamps and a seated attendant at the lower left. A few seated people in white and saffron sit at the stage edges.2010-02-12A stage set for a satsang or darshan event, with a large painted backdrop of a banyan tree against a sunset landscape. A seated figure in the centre sits on a wooden dais draped with a patterned cloth, wearing a beaded necklace, with a trident and staff nearby; the figure's appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity. On the right, an ornate gold throne with a canopy holds three gold-adorned deity murti. A seated gold-clad statue stands at the left, with yellow and orange flower arrangements on the stage floor, red stage skirting with potted plants in front, a white cloth on the stage, and two crystal chandeliers overhead. Stage lighting is dim and hazy.2014-12-30