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A large hall with a central figure seated on an ornate silver and red throne, wearing an orange-brown robe, a long rudraksha mala, a bead necklace and armbands, with long hair swept back. Surrounding him, many devotees sit on the floor with hands clasped behind their heads in a group exercise pose; many wear white, orange or saffron clothing and some have bare upper bodies. Fans stand between the seated crowd, and colourful statues of deities and gods line the walls behind, with framed pictures above. A cloth rug covers the floor near the throne.

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A photograph of a yoga or meditation session in a hall with pink walls, framed pictures and colourful deity statues in the background. In the centre, a bearded man with long dark hair, a white tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace sits smiling on an ornate silver and red throne, holding a silver staff, dressed in orange-red robes. Around him, a large group of devotees sit on the floor with their hands clasped behind their heads in a stretching posture, many in white dhotis and orange clothing, with blurred figures in the foreground. Two electric fans stand in the room. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by his distinctive long hair, rudraksha mala and ornate red and silver throne. Credit text reads 2020 Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam2017-10-07October 07 20172017-10-07August 16 20172017-08-16 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate silver throne with a red cushion, centred in a hall. Around him, rows of devotees sit on the floor in orange and white clothing, many with hands raised to their heads, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor on striped mats, and a brass deity murti sits in the background. Large screens behind show a bearded man in red robes with a rudraksha mala. Several people in white and orange attire sit among the crowd, and the scene appears to be a satsang or meditation session.2017-10-07A seated man on an ornate white and red throne, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti-style wrap, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with a white tilak on his forehead and long swept-back hair, gestures with one hand. Before him, many participants in orange and white clothes sit on mats with hands behind their heads in a stretching pose. Two white pedestal fans stand in the room, with a gold deity murti and framed deity images on the walls behind. The setting appears to be a satsang hall with a Hindu shrine backdrop.2017-10-07A photograph of a large seated gathering in a hall with gold-and-red decorations, a golden shrine with a seated figure at the top left, and a large screen above. A long-haired man in a red-and-brown garment sits on an ornate red-and-silver throne at the centre, with a trident and a ceremonial fan-like object beside him. Many participants in white clothing and red-orange shawls or scarves sit on chairs and floor cushions, most with both arms raised and hands touching their heads in a shaktipada-style gesture. A camera on a tripod is visible at left. The man on the throne has a distinctive long swept-back hairstyle and saffron-toned clothing, a person candidate, though his face is not visible for confirmation. Over a hundred people may be present; the visible count is roughly 50 to 100 partially or fully visible participants.2017-07-02 +1 copiesOctober 06 20172017-10-06A photograph of a large indoor hall during a guided group practice. A man with long dark hair and an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne at the back, looking out over the room. Many devotees in white kurtas and white or orange-bordered clothing sit cross-legged with both hands raised to the back of their heads, elbows out. Silver ceremonial staffs with ornaments stand beside the throne, and ceiling fans are visible at the edges. Pink walls and a large screen are in the background.2017-08-16 +1 copiesOctober 07 20172017-10-07A photograph of a seated session in a bright exhibition hall with a golden tree backdrop and panels on the walls. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a long beaded necklace sits on a brown leather throne at the centre, appearing to lead. Around him, many participants in white clothes and red-orange shawls sit on the floor with both hands raised to the top of their heads in a guided practice. Some people in the front wear white shirts with red-orange scarves. a person: the seated central figure shows saffron robes, a long beaded necklace and a throne, which fit the page's reference to a person, though this is an appearance-based label. The background panels carry printed photographs and text, and a small figure in orange stands at the far right.2015-07-10A large hall where many seated devotees, mostly men with bare upper bodies and white or red-saffron dhotis, sit on the floor with both hands clasped behind their heads in a meditative posture. Some wear orange shawls, rudraksha malas and gold bangles, and a few are dressed in white. In the centre stands an empty ornate silver-and-red throne with a carved frame, and large screens on both sides show a figure in orange robes, not clearly a physical person in the hall. White chairs are arranged along the back and a small brass deity murti sits near the throne.2017-10-07A crowded indoor hall of seated devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas, many with red or orange shawls and red-orange necklaces, raising their arms with hands on their heads in a unified gesture. Many are seated on striped red, pink and purple mats. In the centre stands a large red and silver ornate throne (peetha) with a red seat, flanked by a silver trident (trishul) and a standing fan. Behind the throne a dark-haired woman in red sits on a low seat. Pink walls display framed religious pictures and a banner reading 'Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham'. Chairs in the foreground are red-upholstered. No one is clearly identifiable as the a person on the throne, which is empty of a clear occupant.2017-07-02 +1 copies