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A man in a saffron-orange sleeveless robe stands with palms pressed together at his chest and eyes closed, wearing a heavy gold necklace of beaded ornaments. He has long, swept-back dark hair and stands on a raised orange-carpeted platform beside an orange cushioned throne with a red patterned cushion and a small wooden stool holding flowers and cloth. Behind him, a man in white with an orange scarf holds a tray of flowers, and a woman in a white and yellow sari with folded hands stands nearby. A man seated behind the throne wears a yellow shawl over white clothes. Orange-painted wall, green potted plants and a red banner with Kannada script complete the scene.

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Outdoor stage event beneath a red-orange banner reading "ಗುರು ಪೂರ್ಣಿಮಾ" (Guru Purnima) with the date "ಭಾನುವಾರ 25 ನೇ ಜುಲೈ 2010". A long-haired man in a flowing saffron-orange robe and a gold bead necklace stands with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed. Beside an orange-upholstered seat with a red patterned cushion, a man in white kurta and orange shawl holds a brass tray of yellow and red flower petals. Behind them, a second man in white with a yellow shawl stands near the banner, which also shows a portrait labelled with the name "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" and a temple photograph. Flower petals are scattered on the orange stage floor.2010-07-24A seated man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes and a long gold bead necklace sits on an orange cushioned throne on an orange-draped platform, feet resting on a low wooden footstool decorated with yellow marigold garlands and a folded maroon-and-gold cloth. Long dark hair falls to his shoulders, and a red tilak marks his forehead. To his right, a man in white dhoti and an orange shawl holds a silver tray of yellow flower petals. Behind them, an orange wall bears a Kannada banner reading Guru Purnima 2010 with a framed portrait of a smiling white-turbaned man. Several other people in white and yellow clothes stand in the background, and strings of lights and green garlands decorate the wall above. The man on the throne has distinctive long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron robes, consistent with the page's mention of Swamiji, so the appearance is a probable match.2010-07-24Outdoor photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes standing with palms pressed together in namaste near his chest, eyes lowered, with a red tilak on his forehead and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace of beads and a pendant. Behind him a second man in white clothing and glasses stands under an orange umbrella, and another person in orange stands at the left edge. Blurred stone sculptures and trees fill the background. The scene suggests a devotional or ceremonial moment in a temple courtyard.2010-02-12A man with long, swept-back dark hair stands outdoors with his palms pressed together in namaste at his chest. He wears a saffron-orange robe draped over his shoulders and a heavy ceremonial necklace of gold beads and ribbed gold pendants. A red vertical tilak mark is on his forehead. Behind him, a long wooden pole rises into the frame, and blurred figures in white and yellow clothes stand nearby, including a bearded man in orange on the right. The background shows greenery and a pale white structure. Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robe, and ornate gold necklace.2010-02-12A man with long, swept-back dark hair stands with palms pressed together in anjali mudra at chest height, eyes closed, in front of a seated audience. He wears a flowing saffron-orange garment draped over the shoulders and a heavy gold necklace of ornate beads, with a red bindi and a white tilak on the forehead. Behind him, rows of seated devotees in white and a ceiling with lights and a green leafy decoration fill the hall. In the lower left, a woman in white with a rudraksha mala sits looking to the side.2010-02-12A standing man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead, dressed in a flowing saffron-orange robe with a gold-and-bead necklace, holds his palms together in anjali at chest level in a pavilion. Behind him a seated woman in white with a rudraksha mala and a red bindi sits before a row of brass oil lamps and a tiered brass lamp stand with a brass figure. A crowd of seated devotees in white fills the background, and a decorated pillar with painted patterns stands at right. The setting suggests a satsang or puja gathering.2010-02-12A standing man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead stands with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes lowered. He wears a flowing saffron-orange garment draped over his shoulders and a heavy ceremonial gold bead necklace. Behind him, a woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala sits on the floor with hands folded in her lap, and rows of small brass bells and brass lamps are arranged on a mat in front. A tall tiered brass lamp stands nearby. A crowd of seated and standing devotees, many in white, fills the hall, with a red-cushioned seat and a yellow-shawled man visible at the right. A tall decorated pillar in red and white and a fan of green leaves are visible in the background.2010-02-12October 10 20102010-10-10A man with long, dark, swept-back hair stands with palms pressed together at his chest in an anjali greeting, eyes lowered. He wears a flowing saffron-orange robe and a heavy gold necklace of barrel-shaped beads with a central gold pendant. Behind him a red and orange banner shows a large portrait of a smiling man in a white turban with a red bindi, beside Kannada text reading guru purnima and a date of 25 July. Another man in white stands at the right edge and an orange cushion sits at the left edge.2010-07-24A man with long, swept-back dark hair stands in a procession-like outdoor setting, palms pressed together in anjali mudra at chest height. He wears a saffron-orange draped robe and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace of ornate beads, with a red bindi and a white tilak on his forehead. Behind him a bearded man in orange robes stands near a tall wooden pole, and a woman in a white sari with yellow shawl stands blurred in the background. Palm trees and bright daylight appear in the soft-focus backdrop.2010-02-12A standing man with long dark hair and a red forehead mark stands with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed, on a low wooden footstool. He wears a sleeveless saffron-orange garment wrapped around the body. Behind him is an orange upholstered chair with a tasselled cushion, a white cloth, a small bowl of red fruit, and a flower arrangement. Draped cream and maroon fabric forms the backdrop, and a white air cooler stands at left. Indoor stage setting. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, saffron clothing and stage throne match the page's claim that he is present.2010-02-14A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead stands outdoors with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. He wears a flowing saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulders and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace of barrel-shaped beads. Behind him, a bearded man in white and yellow clothing stands near a tall wooden staff, and a woman in a yellow garment is blurred in the background. The setting appears to be an open-air gathering with greenery.2010-02-12