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Night outdoor scene at a ratha yatra stop: a man in saffron/orange robes with long swept-back hair sits on a raised golden platform draped with a red patterned cloth and a leopard-print mat, his hands gesturing as he speaks. Behind him a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a seated saffron-clad figure with a beaded necklace. A crowd of devotees in white shirts and white dhotis stands around the platform, some with folded hands, and a woman with a flower in her hair sits in front. Golden ornate panels and marigold-like petals decorate the dais. Tamil-script text appears on a black board at the base of the platform.

Evening photo of a crowd gathered around a seated figure on a raised platform draped with gold-patterned fabric. The central figure wears a saffron-orange robe over a red garment, with long swept-back hair, and sits on a red-and-patterned cushion while devotees approach. Many people in white shirts and dhotis surround the platform, with women in yellow, teal and white saris and salwar; one woman in a red blouse with a braid and flowers in her hair kneels in front, holding flowers. Strings of pennants and a purple paper decoration hang overhead.

Night photograph of an outdoor gathering at a temple-side event with strings of lights and small bunting. A man with long swept-back hair in an orange saffron robe and red undershirt sits on a raised golden-patterned platform with a red cushion, smiling toward the crowd. Around him a dense crowd of devotees stands and sits, many men in white shirts and white dhotis, women in white saris with gold borders, and a woman in a blue and orange sari with a braid. A woman in white wears a rudraksha mala. In the foreground, a woman in a red blouse with a long braid and flowers in her hair faces the platform. An orange and red flag hangs from a tree. Several figures appear to be pressing forward to see him.

Night outdoor gathering at a temple-side event with a crowd of devotees in white and light clothes. On the right, a man with long swept-back hair in an orange saffron robe sits cross-legged on a red and patterned mat before a gold-patterned backdrop, with his hands resting on his knees while a woman in white kneels nearby offering flowers. In the centre, women in saris, including one in a maroon blouse with a braid and one in a yellow-and-blue sari, press their palms together in namaste. A small child in pink stands at left. Strings of bulbs and triangular pennants hang overhead. Several people wear white dhotis and shirts, and a few wear rudraksha-style beads. The swami-like figure's identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so it is described by role only.

Night outdoor scene of devotees gathered around a raised seat beside a gold-embossed panel and a yellow ornamented pillar. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe over red, sits on the seat with his hand resting on the platform, appearing to receive devotees. Around him, people in white dhotis and shirts, women in pink, blue and red saris, and a girl in white with a rudraksha mala stand close. Strings of lights and a small orange flag are visible behind a tree. a person seated, wearing orange robes, long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala cues, receiving devotees.

Night outdoor photo of a crowd gathered before a large ornate golden throne-like platform with embossed floral panels. A man with swept-back long hair wearing an orange saffron robe over a red undershirt sits on the golden seat, reaching out his hand to touch the head of a young child in a red sweater. Around him, many people in white and light clothing, including women in saris and a girl with a long braid and white flower adornment, press close. A saffron flag hangs in the upper left beside a tree, and a golden decorated pole is visible at right. Appearance-based label: a person, seated and blessing a devotee, with saffron robe and long hair as cues.

Night outdoor event with a crowd behind a barricade under string lights. A seated figure on a gold-ornamented throne, wearing an orange turban, orange garment and bare back, with long curly hair and bracelets, receives visitors. A man in a white shirt bends forward offering folded money or papers. Nearby, a bald man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and a saffron-robed man stand to the side, with devotees in white and a woman in a blue top in the foreground. A red and gold garlanded backdrop and a small screen showing another view are visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in orange turban, orange garment and long curly hair on the ornate throne, with a rich floral garland at the side.

Night outdoor gathering with a crowd of men and women, many in white shirts and dhotis. In the foreground a bald man in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala gestures toward a seated figure at right. That seated figure wears a saffron-orange turban and saffron-orange shawl, adorned with gold bangles and a rudraksha-style mala, seated on a gold-edged throne draped in red fabric beside a garland-decorated pillar with marigold and rose garlands. Strings of lights and a small stage stand behind the crowd. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in saffron turban and shawl with gold ornaments is the presiding presence on the throne, appearing in person. Visible cues include the turban, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold adornments.

May 09 2008

February 02 2009

Night outdoor gathering with a crowd of devotees facing a raised ornate golden throne draped with flower garlands in orange, yellow, purple and white. A seated figure wearing an orange robe and a beaded necklace sits on the throne, with a younger attendant in an orange robe standing beside it. Foreground devotees in white and red saris and white kurtas, some with flowers in their hair, lean forward toward the stage. A microphone stand is visible and stage lights glow overhead under white canopy fabric.

Night outdoor scene under bright floodlights and a blue canopy. A man with long dark hair and a beard, wearing an orange saffron dhoti and a white and red flower garland with a rudraksha-style necklace, sits on a golden-accented throne decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands; he holds a glass and is seated barefoot on a cushion. Around him, crowds of men in white shirts and mundus wear rudraksha malas and stand close, some clapping and gesturing. A young attendant in orange stands behind the throne with hands together, and a man in white cloth stands at the right edge. The golden throne has a carved lion-like base.