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A photograph of a seated ritual exchange on an orange cloth floor. A long-haired figure in an orange robe sits cross-legged, raising one hand in a blessing gesture, with a brass tray of green leaves and a small metal vessel before him. Opposite, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and shawl with bare chest sits with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a beaded necklace and bangles. Behind them stands an orange upholstered throne beneath a framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala. A striped woven runner with the word a person lies on the floor, a microphone stand is at right, and a water bottle and a steel tumbler sit on the cloth.

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A 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 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 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.2010-10-12November 12 20102010-11-12A 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.2010-10-12November 12 20102010-11-12A 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 satsang setting with orange floor cloths and an ornate gold-and-red throne behind them, garlanded with flowers. A man kneeling on the orange cloth in a white dhoti and white shirt, his bare feet visible, holds out small green leaves toward a seated figure. That seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe with gold borders, long swept-back hair, and a multi-strand garland with gold ornaments, and sits on an orange cushion in front of a microphone stand; the figure is reaching out to take the leaves from a bronze tray. A brass pot stands on the floor nearby, and a framed portrait hangs on the orange wall. Two people are visible.2010-11-12A photograph inside a hall with a red curtain and a white tiled wall. A seated sannyasi in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair sits on an orange cloth, facing a shaved-headed man kneeling in white dhoti and shawl with red borders, hands folded in anjali and a gold ceremonial necklace. The seated figure holds a brass plate of green leaves, and a small brass bowl sits near the kneeler. Behind them, about ten women in white saris with coloured borders stand with hands clasped in devotion. An orange sofa and a banner reading NITHYANANDA are visible at the edges. The scene appears to be a devotional greeting or padapuja. The seated figure's appearance shows some cues but not enough to confirm identity.2010-10-12A photograph of a satsang stage with orange draped floor cloths and a gold-carved ornate throne at left. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti kneels at left, offering a brass plate of green leaves with his hands outstretched. Seated on an orange cushioned chair at centre-right is a person with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured ceremonial necklace, smiling as he receives the offering. A framed portrait above him shows a seated figure in orange robes with a mala. A microphone stand stands at right and a water bottle sits on a side table. A small brass vessel rests on the floor. Two people are physically present.2010-11-12A photograph of a stage at a convention. A seated figure in saffron/orange robes with long dark swept-back hair and a red bindi sits on a cushioned white throne-style chair, one hand raised in a gesture. Behind him, another person in orange clothing stands near an ornate gold-carved chair. In front, a man in white kurta kneels with palms pressed together, head bowed, in a gesture of reverence, beside a small white box and scattered flowers on a red cloth. A woman in a white sari leans in at the right edge, a fan and dark curtain stand behind. Swamiji appearance is a probable candidate by the seated figure's orange robes, long hair and red bindi, though identity is uncertain.2007-01-05November 12 20102010-11-12