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A seated person in saffron-orange robes sits on an orange mat in front of an orange-cushioned seat, holding a silver-rimmed green leaf plate with leaves and a small object while looking downward. Behind, a standing microphone stand is set near a low stage. Two people in white ritual clothing sit to the right: a shaved-headed man in white with a gold necklace, and two women in white saris. A framed portrait on the upper left shows a person in orange robes and a purple headwrap. A woven striped mat with lettering lies at the bottom right, and a steel tumbler sits at the lower left. a person: the seated figure in orange has long hair and an orange wrap, and is presiding over the seating; the identification rests on appearance only and is uncertain.

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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a crossed orange shawl, sitting on an orange cloth on a stage. He holds a large silver tray of green leaves and tears one leaf with his hands. Behind him to the left is an orange-upholstered sofa and a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda. To the right, a shaven-headed man in white with a gold-coloured necklace and two women in white saris sit on the floor by a standing microphone. A water bottle and a steel cup sit on the stage, and a purple and blue patterned mat is at the front. The man in orange has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha-style necklace, so he is a probable Swamiji candidate.2010-10-12A photograph of a puja setting on an orange-draped stage. In the foreground, a man in orange robes and a saffron shawl sits cross-legged on the orange cloth, holding a brass plate with green leaves, with a steel cup and a water bottle beside him. Behind him, a large orange armchair stands beneath a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda", showing a long-haired figure in orange seated under a tree and gesturing with one hand. To the right, a shaven-headed man in white ritual dhoti with gold necklace sits with folded hands, beside two women in white saris with coloured borders and a third woman in white behind them, with brass bowls nearby. A striped mat bears the printed word "a person". The foreground man has long dark hair and rudraksha-style beads, which is consistent with a person appearance, though this is uncertain.2010-10-12A seated man in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an orange-draped stage holding a metal tray of green leaves. Beside him, two people in white ritual clothes sit on the floor: one shaved-headed man wearing a gold necklace and another with white robes. A large orange-upholstered throne stands at left with a framed portrait of a bearded-free man in orange and rudraksha-style beads seated against a rock backdrop, with a mic stand and a water bottle nearby. Orange and purple woven mats cover the floor. The man in orange with long swept hair and saffron robe is a person candidate, seated on the stage during a satsang setting.2010-10-12A seated woman in an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap sits on an orange mat on a stage, holding a steel plate with green leaves and a small bowl. Behind her, an orange armchair with black carved arms is beneath a large framed portrait of a long-haired man in orange robes and a beaded necklace, seated with one hand raised. Several people in white dresses with gold necklaces sit to the right near steel vessels; a bald person in white stands out among them. A microphone stand, water bottle, steel tumbler and a blue and orange striped cloth are on the floor. Dark red curtains hang behind the stage.2010-10-12A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and matching orange shawl sits on an orange mat in a hall, holding a steel plate of green leaves or vegetables on his lap. Behind him, an orange upholstered throne-style chair with black carved arms stands on a white platform beside a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a man in orange with a rudraksha mala raising one hand under a tree. Two women in white saris with orange borders and a girl in white stand at right near offering baskets, a microphone stand, and a water bottle. The scene is a discourse setting with a blue-and-white patterned mat and a red curtain behind.2010-10-12October 12 20102010-10-12A photograph of a ritual exchange on an orange cloth. A long-haired man in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on the floor, smiling, holding a brass-rimmed plate of green leaves and offering something to a bald man in white dhoti and shawl who kneels with palms joined, leaning forward to receive it. Behind them stands an orange upholstered throne with black armrests, and above it a framed portrait shows a long-haired figure in orange with a beaded necklace. A microphone stand, water bottles, a small brass cup and an orange cloth with a purple-and-white woven strip lie nearby. Another person in white stands at the left edge.2010-10-12A seated man in orange sannyasi robes with long dark hair reaches into a large steel bowl of rice and food on an orange cloth. Behind him, a shaved-headed man in white with gold necklace sits with palms folded, and a woman in white sari with folded hands sits beside him. A microphone stand stands in front of them. On the left, an orange upholstered armchair sits beneath a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure seated in meditation. Steel vessels and a water bottle sit on the floor.2010-10-12A photograph of an indoor satsang or puja setting. An empty orange upholstered throne with black trim stands at left, with a framed portrait on the wall above it showing a long-haired figure in orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace seated in meditation. A woman in orange robes sits cross-legged on an orange floor cloth in the foreground, holding a brass plate with green leaves. Behind her, three people in white ritual clothes sit on the floor near brass vessels and offerings, and a standing person in white is partly visible at right. A microphone stand stands in front of them, and a water bottle sits on the floor.2010-10-12October 12 20102010-10-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha-style necklace with gold beads sits on an orange cushion on an orange cloth, holding a silver-rimmed plate of green leaves with a small offering. Long, swept-back wet-looking hair and a bindi-like mark on his forehead are visible. Facing him, a bald man in white dhoti-style clothing with a red-bordered shawl and a beaded necklace sits with his hands near the plate. Behind them, an orange upholstered chair with black armrests stands on a raised platform beside a microphone stand and a dark red curtain. A steel cup sits on the cloth, and a person in white is partly visible at the right edge. The setting suggests a ritual or satsang offering.2010-09-17November 12 20102010-11-12