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A photograph of a standing man in saffron-orange robes with a long flower garland of white and pink blooms, standing before an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion on a decorated stage. Behind him are flower-draped golden canopy and a painted forest backdrop with several golden seated figures. A gold-handled trident stands at the left, and flower arrangements, brass lamps and fruit offerings decorate the platform, with a fan and microphone at the sides.

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July 07 20092009-07-07A figure in an orange-saffron robe stands on a blue-skirted stage in front of an ornate gold throne with red cushions, decorated with white and red flower garlands. The man wears a white and red flower garland around his neck and a rudraksha-style garland. Behind the throne are small golden deity figures and a trishul leaning against it. Brass lamps, flowers, fruit offerings and a canopy of white flowers frame the stage, with a painted forest backdrop behind. a person appearance cues include the saffron robe and ornate garland, consistent with a Gurupoornima darshan setting.2009-07-07A photograph of a man in saffron-orange robes standing barefoot on a red-covered platform before an ornate gold throne with a red zebra-striped cushion. He wears a white and red flower garland, a rudraksha mala, a gold chain, and a red tilak on his forehead, with long swept-back hair and eyes closed. Behind him stand golden trident-topped staffs and a gold parasol draped with white jasmine strands, and carved figures of seated saints in orange with hands folded flank the scene. In front are silver bowls of fruit and offerings, a silver pot, and oil lamps, with a microphone on a stand at right. Because the page identifies this event as a Gurupoornima celebration and this figure's cues are distinctive, he is described as a person, seated on the throne in a ceremonial setting.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A standing man in saffron-orange robes and a white and red flower garland stands before an ornate gold throne with a red zebra-striped cushion. He wears a rudraksha mala and a gold chain, and has a red bindi and long hair. Behind the throne, a golden canopy is hung with white and red garlands, and a gold trident leans at the left. Painted sculptures of seated saffron-clad sages with folded hands flank the backdrop. Silver lamps, fruit, flowers and a silver bowl are arranged on the stage in front, and a microphone stand stands at right. a person is shown standing, in appearance-based identification with the throne and rudraksha cues, while the scene is a stage honour setting.2009-07-07A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, garlanded with white and pink flowers and red-orange marigold strands. A long-haired person with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace holds hands together at the waist and speaks into a microphone; the figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on the saffron robes, long swept hair, rudraksha mala and gold necklace. Behind the throne, three painted or sculpted devotee figures in orange with hands folded in namaskar flank a gold trident, and rock-and-foliage backdrop decorates the stage. Flower arrangements, fruit, a silver bowl and gold kalasha-style vessels sit on the stage front, indicating a satsang or discourse setting.2009-07-07January 01 20082008-01-01A 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.2009-07-07A seated figure in an ornate gold throne with a red zebra-striped cushion sits centrally on a stage decorated for Gurupoornima at Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam. The seated person wears a saffron-orange robe, a white and red flower garland, a red rudraksha mala and a gold chain, with hands resting in the lap holding red flowers. Garlands of white jasmine and orange and red blossoms frame the throne. A golden trident stands to the left, brass lamps and vases of flowers sit at the sides, and a rock-and-foliage backdrop fills the background. A microphone stands nearby.2009-07-07A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions and a tiered gilded canopy, on a stage decorated with white, pink and orange flower garlands. The figure wears a white and red floral garland and sits behind a blue carpeted aisle lined with garlands. Behind the throne is a painted forest backdrop with two small golden figures, a trident and a kalasha-style ornament. Oil lamps, flower arrangements and offering plates sit on the stage in front of the throne. a person is seated on the throne, identifiable by the saffron robes and garlands, though the appearance cues are limited.2009-07-07A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with gold trim sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a cobra hood, decorated with garlands of yellow, purple, red and white flowers. He wears layered orange and gold beaded necklaces, a dark rudraksha mala, and a white and red forehead mark, with long swept-back hair, and rests his bare feet on a gold footstool. Behind him hangs an orange backdrop printed with a large white three-lined tripundra and a crescent, and a golden trident stands to the left. Below the throne are white flowers and a red and orange garland, with a black kalasha-like pot beside a white cloth. The figure's appearance with saffron robes, long hair, rudraksha and ornate gold necklaces on a throne is consistent with a person, seated in a darshan-style setting.2009-02-23