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A photograph of an indoor stage event under a white draped valance with a suspended lighting truss. On the stage a saffron-clad figure with an orange turban, long hair and a red-and-white rudraksha mala stands on a raised platform, receiving an offering from a woman in a pink sari with a blue blouse and a man in a white shirt and light trousers. Behind them a large banner shows a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and the Kannada title 'a person Lakshmi', with a deity image at the right. Seated rows of men in white dhotis and shirts line the stage edges, and a brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at the right. Several other saffron-robed attendants stand nearby.

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A stage event under a white and maroon draped valance. A central figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, a saffron head covering and an orange-and-red beaded mala stands at a seated dais, with a woman in a blue blouse and magenta sari and a man in a white shirt and dark trousers near him, the man handing or receiving a paper. A brass lamp with a flame and flower garland stands at right. Seated men in white shirts and dhotis line the stage. A large banner behind shows a smiling portrait of a person in an orange turban and a temple-style deity illustration. Swamiji appearance is probable: long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala on the central figure seated on the dais.2010-09-20A stage event with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, wearing an orange turban, standing centre stage at a central chair while a woman in a red sari and a man in a white shirt and trousers stand before him, the man handing over an envelope or paper. A large banner behind shows a portrait labelled Nithyananda in Kannada script alongside a smiling figure in an orange turban and a deity murti at right. A brass kalasha-style oil lamp with a lit flame stands at the right edge. Around a dozen seated men in white and light shirts line the stage, and a man in white stands at far left.2010-09-20A stage event with a standing figure in saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and an orange turban, with hands pressed together, facing a woman in a red sari and a man in a white shirt who appear to be greeting or thanking him. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban in a circular portrait, with Kannada script and a deity image on the right. Seated rows of men in white shirts and dhotis line the stage, and a tall brass lamp with a lit flame stands at right. Ceiling fans and stage lights are visible above. The figure's appearance shows several cues consistent with the a person candidate, so this is an in-person candidate on stage.2010-09-20A stage event at an indoor hall with a large banner reading "ನಿತ್ಯಾನಂದ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ" (Nithyananda Lakshmi) and a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban. A figure in orange robes sits on an orange throne-like seat at centre stage, with a tall brass lamp (oil lamp) in front. Seated rows of men in white shirts, white dhotis and white shawls line the stage, several bending forward with hands together. A woman in a green saree stands at a wooden lectern with marigold garlands on the left. Ceiling fans and stage lights hang overhead. The people on stage are seated; the banner portrait is a printed depiction.2010-09-20A stage at an indoor hall with a white draped valance and hanging lights. A large banner behind the stage reads Nithyananda Lakshmi in Kannada script with a red lotus-style emblem, showing a smiling figure in an orange turban and a carved temple sculpture. A figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an orange cushioned chair at the centre of the stage, with a large brass oil lamp with flower garlands in front, petals on the floor. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis sit in rows of chairs on both sides, and a woman in a green sari stands at a podium with a microphone at left. A standing fan is in the foreground.2010-09-20A wide photo of an indoor stage event with a large banner reading "ನಿತ್ಯಾನಂದ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ" and "ಉದ್ಘಾಟನಾ ಸಮಾರಂಭ" (Nithyananda Lakshmi, inauguration ceremony), showing a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban on the left and a painted image of a deity on the right. On the raised stage, a man in orange robes and an orange turban sits in a large orange armchair, with another seated figure in orange beside him. Several men in white shirts and dhotis, and others in white kurtas, sit in chairs along the stage, and a standing man in orange stands at the left by a wooden podium draped with orange garlands. A brass lamp stands at the right edge of the stage, and a fan stands in the foreground. Seated audience members in silhouette fill the lower foreground. The portrait and banner depict the portrait subject; the seated man in the armchair is an appearance-based candidate only, so a person is unsure.2010-09-20A photograph of an indoor stage event with a large brass multi-tier oil lamp (aarti lamp) being lit at centre, adorned with flowers. Standing around it are several men in white dhotis and white shirts, a man in a yellow shawl kneeling to tend the lamp, and a priest in white with a yellow shawl and a tilak. Beside them stands a figure in saffron-orange robes with a saffron head wrap and a rudraksha mala, the cues consistent with the a person presentation. Behind them a large banner shows a portrait of a smiling figure in an orange turban and robes, with Kannada script above, and a lotus motif. Red chairs sit at the left, and a standing fan and stage steps are visible at the right.2010-09-20A stage event with a seated row of men in white shirts and dhotis along the stage edge and a central figure in saffron robes seated on an orange throne-style chair beside a lit brass oil lamp on a tall stand. Behind them a large banner shows a portrait labelled with a Kannada name and a lotus emblem, with a second banner title beneath. Several other people sit in white, and a man in yellow stands at the right. A white draped valance and stage lights hang above, with a fan in the foreground.2010-09-20A stage event with a standing figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap, with long dark hair and a dark rudraksha mala, receiving a gift from a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a purple shawl and a garland around his neck. Swamiji (probable): the standing figure in saffron-orange robes, orange head wrap, long dark hair and rudraksha mala is the central figure on stage. Behind them, a monk in orange robes stands beside the stage, and seated guests in white and light shirts sit in chairs. A large banner behind the stage shows a lotus emblem, a large portrait of a man in an orange turban, and Kannada script.2010-09-20A stage event in a hall with white draped valance and a large banner reading "ನಿತ್ಯಾನಂದ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ" (Nithyananda Lakshmi) and "ಉದ್ಘಾಟನಾ ಸಮಾರಂಭ" (inauguration ceremony), showing a smiling man in an orange turban on the banner's left. Seated on the stage, a robed figure in orange and saffron clothing sits on an orange armchair, with another saffron-robed person beside him, flanked by rows of men in white shirts and dhotis seated on chairs. A standing man in orange stands at a wooden lectern with a microphone and garlands on the left. A brass lamp stands at the right edge of the stage, and a deity murti with garlands appears on the banner at the right. Audience members in silhouette sit in the foreground, and ceiling fans are visible.2010-09-20A stage event with a large banner behind it reading Nithyananda in Kannada script, with a lotus emblem and a saffron-robed figure depicted on the banner. In the centre, a man in a beige shirt and trousers holds up a framed certificate while a man in a white kurta and white trousers presents a silver plaque. A standing figure in a bright orange robe with an orange turban and a rudraksha mala stands between them, with a folded-hands pose from an orange-robed attendant to the right. Seated guests in white kurtas and dark shirts line the stage. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame and flower garlands stands at the right edge, and the stage floor is white.2010-09-20A stage event where a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a rudraksha mala, stands at a central dais receiving a devotee. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti, bowing with a purple shawl and garland, is being blessed with hands extended toward him. Beside them a brass lamp stands on the stage, garlanded with white flowers and petals, and another orange-robed attendant with bare head holds a tray. Behind the stage hangs a large banner with a Kannada title and a lotus emblem, beside a large painted portrait of a bearded man in red-orange cloth. Seated guests in white clothes and a woman in a green sari sit on chairs at the sides, and a floor fan stands at lower right.2010-09-20