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Photograph of a seated figure on a raised white-and-orange platform at the front right, wearing a saffron-orange shawl over white clothing with long dark hair swept back, a cross-legged posture with hands folded in the lap. Several people stand around the orange-carpeted stage area: a cameraman in a white shirt filming with a video camera on a shoulder rig, a man in a striped shirt holding a camera, a man in white dhoti and saffron shawl, a man in a pink shirt with a video camera, and a bald man in a white kurta with an orange shawl standing at right. A red carpet runs along the left floor. On the orange wall behind is a framed display board of photographs with printed headline text. Count of visible physical people: about seven.

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Indoor photo in an orange-walled room. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an orange cloth at right, facing left and smiling. Around him, men in white dhotis and kurtas stand with orange shawls, and several camera operators film or photograph the scene. One cameraman in a striped shirt holds a shoulder camera, another in a pink shirt and grey trousers films with a handheld camcorder, and a man in a white shirt raises a small camera. A framed photo collage hangs on the wall at upper left. The seated figure's long hair, saffron robes and orange shawl match the description of a person, but the appearance is not clearly distinctive enough to confirm identity. Visible people: seven or eight.2010-07-24A photograph of an outdoor-looking hall with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof. In the foreground a man with long dark hair, wearing an orange shawl and orange garment, sits in a white chair on an orange mat, facing left. Around him, several men in white dhotis and shirts with orange shawls stand or move about; one man in front holds his hands together in greeting, and another in white with an orange shawl and a shaved head stands near. Photographers and videographers are at work, one filming with a camera on his shoulder and another kneeling to shoot. A framed photo display hangs on the wall behind, and a man in orange robes stands at the right. A yellow shawl and garlands are visible on some attendees.2010-07-24A photograph of a press and devotee gathering indoors against an orange wall. Several camera operators film and photograph: a man in a striped shirt holds a video camera on the left, a man in a pink shirt with a video camera at the centre, and a man in a white shirt raises a still camera. Behind them, young men and a woman in cream and white clothes with orange shawls stand watching. On the right, a figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits in profile on a low seat, hands resting in the lap, while a man in white with an orange shawl stands nearby. A framed poster hangs on the upper left wall.2010-07-24A photograph of an indoor hall with orange-painted walls and an orange cloth laid on the floor. In the foreground a cameraman in a pink shirt and grey trousers films, while a man crouched in striped shirt photographs the scene. A bald man in white with an orange shawl stands at right, next to a seated figure in orange robes whose back is turned. Behind them several men in white dhotis wear garlands, and a woman in a cream and gold Kerala-style sari with a flower garland stands near the centre. A woman in cream and orange at left walks barefoot. The scene resembles a ritual reception with media coverage, but no a person candidate is clearly identifiable from appearance.2010-07-24A photograph of a seated man in orange robes on a white-cushioned chair on an orange cloth-covered floor, with a flower garland around his neck and a wooden box of fruit beside him. He has long dark hair and gazes to the side. Orange flower petals and a marigold-decorated object lie at his feet. In the background, men in white dhotis and orange or yellow shawls stand near a wall; one man in a white shirt holds up a camera, and a photographer kneels at the lower left filming the seated figure. A sign on the wall lists names.2010-07-24Outdoor scene at an orange-walled compound. A long-haired figure in orange robes with an orange shawl and a white-and-gold beaded garland sits smiling on an orange armchair, bare feet resting on a small orange footstool strewn with marigold petals. A bald man in white kurta and dhoti stands at left holding a tray with offerings. Behind, a man in white with an orange shawl stands near a cameraman in white shirt filming with a video camera on a tripod-style mount. A red banner reads Guru Purnima with Kannada text, and a second banner shows a portrait of a man in orange turban. Another person in white and a boy in dark shirt stand at right. Probable Swamiji: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, orange robes, orange shawl and ceremonial beaded garland, seated on a throne-like chair.2010-07-24A photograph of a temple-style pavilion with orange and red walls, an orange curtain and a carved stone pillar. A bald man in an orange robe and a long orange garment stands at center, looking toward a woman in an orange sleeveless outfit who stands with her back to the camera at left. Beside him, a man in a white shirt and grey trousers films with a large video camera, another man in pink shirt and dark trousers stands behind, a man in white kurta with a yellow shawl stands at right, and a man in grey jacket at far right holds a camera to his eye. Brass lamps stand at left on a stone base, and a blue and gold rug with the printed name Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham lies on the orange floor.2010-07-24A photograph of a temple courtyard with orange-painted walls and a red-and-white striped band. A seated woman with long dark wavy hair, wearing an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap, sits on a white cushioned seat facing away from the camera. A bald man in an orange robe stands beside her, holding a small offering dish on a stone pedestal. To the right, a cameraman in a pink shirt films with a camera, and several men in striped shirts and a man in white with a yellow shawl stand watching. Orange cloth covers the floor, and a blue sign with white lettering hangs on the wall.2010-07-24A photograph of an outdoor event on an orange-painted platform with red-and-white striped steps. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, orange shawl and a multi-strand beaded garland, sits smiling in an orange armchair; the page indicates Swamiji (probable), with cues of long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial garland, and he is seated as the honoured guest. Around him, devotees in white kurtas with orange or yellow shawls stand with hands folded in namaskar, and a man in white holding a video camera on the left films the scene. A large dark stone-like object stands behind the seated figure, and an orange-cloth-covered table with fruit is visible. Several people in white and yellow stand behind the platform.2010-07-24Outdoor photo of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a long orange shawl and a garland of beads, sitting on an orange cushioned chair before a crowd of devotees in white clothes with orange shawls. A bald man in white with an orange stole gestures toward the seated figure, and a dark-haired man in white holds a small wooden box. Behind them, a cameraman films with a video camera, and a man in yellow stands by. Orange-and-white painted steps and a doorway with banana leaves and coconuts frame the background.2010-07-24Outdoor photo at an orange-walled ashram courtyard. A central figure with long dark hair, a red bindi and orange robes with a long garland of gold beads sits on an orange throne-like chair while a man in white kneels before them, appearing to perform foot worship. Around them, a man in white with an orange shawl stands at left, and a man in white with a yellow shawl and glasses stands at right with arms folded. Two women in white saris stand in the background, and a banana plant and a kalasha-like brass object sit near the chair. Cameras and a camera operator frame the scene at the edges. A banner in Kannada reads Guru Purnima and shows a smiling portrait of a figure in white. Scene matches a pada puja setting. The central figure is a person seated on a throne, identified by long swept hair, orange robes and ornate gold garland; identity is uncertain.2010-07-24Outdoor ceremony against an orange-painted wall with a hanging banana bunch and foliage. On the right, a figure with long dark swept-back hair, a gold necklace and an orange robe stands with palms pressed together in namaste, smiling, beside an orange-cushioned armchair. Nearby, a devotee in orange kneels with palms joined, a man in orange with a mala and a man in white with a yellow shawl stand, and a cameraman in white shoots with a Sony video camera. A low table holds a wooden tray of fruit and flowers, and a woman with white flowers in her hair sits in the foreground. a person is the figure in orange with long hair, gold necklace and namaste, identified by appearance cues only; other people are devotees, priests and camera operators.2010-07-24