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A stage event in a hall with a white draped ceiling and maroon curtains. A banner reads in Kannada 'Sri Nithyananda Lakshmi' with 'Udghatana Samarambha' below, showing a portrait labelled with that name, a deity murti and a figure in an orange turban. On the stage, a man in orange robes and orange turban sits centrally on an orange-cushioned chair, flanked by seated people in white and colourful clothes. A brass oil lamp stands before the stage. A large screen at right shows a man speaking at a microphone beside a woman. In the foreground a cameraman in white and a man in orange shirt film the event from the audience area, and rows of empty black chairs fill the floor.

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Indoor stage event under a white draped ceiling with a red-and-gold valance. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange head wrap sits centrally on an orange-cushioned chair, flanked by seated men in white and light shirts. A large banner behind shows a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban, with a Kannada-script heading. An oil lamp stands at the stage edge. In the foreground, a cameraman in white with an orange shawl films the stage, another camera operator in orange shirt works at right, and empty black chairs fill the floor. A projection screen at upper right shows a speaker at a podium. A tall striped orange-and-white cylindrical decoration hangs from the ceiling. a person candidate is the orange-robed central seated figure; appearance is only moderately distinctive.2010-09-20A wide photograph of an indoor stage event with white draped ceiling and colourful striped pillars wrapped in red, blue and yellow patterns with orange fringe. A large backdrop shows a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and a kalasha-like graphic with figures; the banner reads a Kannada title. On the stage, a central figure in orange robes sits on an orange cushioned seat, flanked by seated people in white and orange clothing, with a brass oil lamp and a standing man in white. Foreground: a cameraman in white clothes and an orange shawl films with a tripod-mounted camera, and rows of empty black chairs fill the hall with a few seated attendees at the edges.2010-09-20A photograph of a large indoor hall during a public satsang event. Audience members sit in rows of chairs in the foreground, many with their backs to the camera, wearing white shirts and dark clothing. On a raised white stage, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits centrally, flanked by rows of people in white and pastel clothes, some seated on chairs and some standing. Two large projector screens show a speaker at a podium. A banner behind the stage reads Nithyananda Lakshmi with a portrait, and tall decorated pillars in red, yellow and blue hang from the ceiling beside white draped fabric.2010-09-20A photo of a large hall during a seated public event. On the stage, a row of men in white dhotis and shirts sits behind a central figure in orange-saffron robes, seated in a chair near a microphone stand. Behind the stage is a backdrop reading a Kannada banner with the printed text Nithyananda Lakshmi. Two side screens show a close-up of a speaker at a desk with a microphone. Tall decorated pillars with orange tassels frame the stage. An audience of many seated people in white and light clothing fills the foreground, and a woman in a sari stands at the left edge near the stage.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 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 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.2010-09-20Photograph of a stage event in a hall with white ceiling drapes, maroon curtains and a projection screen. A banner on the right shows a portrait labelled with Kannada text and a lotus emblem, depicting a smiling figure in an orange-red turban. A standing man in white clothes and white dhoti stands at the left edge near a railing. At a wooden podium draped with marigold garlands, a person in orange robes stands beside a woman in a teal sari. Seated on the stage are about a dozen people in white and pastel clothes, several with hands folded in greeting. An empty orange armchair sits beside a large brass oil lamp (aarti lamp) in the foreground. Two standing fans are visible at the lower corners.2010-09-20A stage event where a speaker stands at a wooden podium with a microphone on the left, decorated with orange marigold garlands. Behind the stage hangs a large banner with a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban, and Kannada script reading Nithyananda Lakshmi and the subtitle Inauguration Ceremony. Seated in a row are about two dozen men in white kurtas, cream shirts and dhotis, with one in a brown shawl and others in dark jackets. At the centre a figure wearing an orange robe, orange turban and garlands sits on an orange chair; the appearance is not clearly distinctive enough to confirm identity. A tall brass lamp stands at the right edge of the stage beside a fan, and a white curtain with gold trim frames the ceiling.2010-09-20A stage event with a large banner behind it reading in Kannada script and English "Nithyananda Lakshmi" with the subtitle "ಉದ್ಘಾಟನಾ ಸಮಾರಂಭ" (inauguration ceremony), a lotus emblem, and a large framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe labelled as a portrait. In the centre, a seated figure in orange robes with an orange turban and rudraksha beads sits in an orange armchair beside a tall brass oil lamp (deepa) lit with flames. Behind him stands a figure in white and yellow. Rows of seated men in white shirts, white dhotis and off-white traditional clothing face the stage, and a standing attendant in white stands at the right. White drapes with gold trim frame the top of the stage.2010-09-20A seated saffron-robed figure with a red-orange turban and orange shawl sits on an orange-cushioned chair on a raised stage at a live talk. Beside him, a man in a light grey shirt holds a microphone, and a figure in white with a yellow shawl stands behind the chair. Rows of seated people in white kurtas and dark clothing fill the hall, many facing the stage. A large banner behind the stage reads in Kannada with a lotus logo and shows a smiling portrait of a saffron-turbaned figure in a red-bordered oval. Striped pillar drapes frame the stage, and a wooden podium stands at left. A video camera is visible at right.2010-09-20Wide photo of an indoor event hall with a stage backdrop reading a Kannada banner headline, flanked by orange and multicolour fabric drapes. A large portrait on the left shows a smiling man in an orange turban. On the stage, a man in a saffron robe sits in an orange-upholstered armchair with a hand to his head; around him sit men in white shirts and dhotis, and two men in white garments stand near the back. A wooden lectern with garlands stands at stage left, and brass oil lamps are at right. A large audience of men in white shirts fills the foreground seats. A deity image sits on the backdrop at right.2010-09-20