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A seated figure in an orange robe and orange turban sits in a tall orange armchair on a glossy stage, with a dark rudraksha-style mala around the neck and long hair visible at the back. Beside him, a bald man in an orange robe sits on a chair, and a standing man in a yellow shawl stands behind. Several men in white shirts and dark trousers or jeans sit in rows on red-cushioned chairs, some with hands raised to their faces. To the right, a tall brass lamp with a flame and marigold garlands stands beside a sitting man in white. Behind the stage is a banner with Kannada text reading 'ಉದ್ಘಾಟನಾ ಸಮಾರಂಭ'. Orange cloth drapes over a chair and flower petals are scattered on the floor.

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A seated man in an orange robe and orange turban sits on an orange throne-style chair on a raised stage, with long hair and a dark bead mala around his neck. Beside him in orange, a shaved-headed man sits on a chair. Several men in white or light shirts sit in rows on both sides, including one in a light blue shirt and jeans in front. A young man in white with a yellow shawl stands behind the stage. A brass lamp with a lit flame and garlands stand at the right edge, and a banner behind shows Kannada script reading an event title. Bottled water and flower garlands sit on the stage floor.2010-09-20A seated man in an orange turban and orange robe, with a rudraksha mala around his neck, sits in a large orange throne-like armchair on a raised platform with a footstool. A row of seated men in white shirts, white dhotis, and a green shawl sits in chairs beside him, and a bald man in orange and a man in a white robe with a yellow shawl stand or sit nearby. A large brass oil lamp (deepam) decorated with flower garlands stands at right. Behind the stage, a large portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe is displayed, with Kannada script reading 'ಉದ್ಘಾಟನಾ ಸಮಾರಂಭ' above a banner. Water bottles sit on the floor.2010-09-20A photograph of a stage event with a large orange-ceremonial figure seated on an orange throne-style chair in the centre, wearing an orange turban, orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala, with a bare foot resting on an orange footstool. Flanking him are seated men in light blue and white shirts and jeans, a bald man in orange robes, and a man in a white kurta with a yellow shawl standing at the back right. Behind the stage is a banner with Kannada text. Water bottles and flowers sit on the stage floor. Swamiji (probable): the seated central figure wears a saffron turban, orange robes, rudraksha mala and a swept-back braid, a distinctive ceremonial presentation.2010-09-20A stage event with a large orange-and-gold ceremonial chair at centre. A figure in saffron robes, an orange turban, a dark rudraksha mala and bare feet sits on the throne, with long dark hair visible and a sannyasi-style presentation; this is a probable Swamiji candidate in person. Beside him, a bald man in saffron sits on the stage, and another saffron-robed man sits on the right. Seated audience members in white shirts, a blue shirt and a green-bordered shawl face the stage. A large brass lamp with a flame stands at right, and a video camera on a tripod is in the foreground. Behind them a banner shows a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban, with Kannada text.2010-09-20A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and an orange turban sits in a large orange-upholstered throne-style chair on a stage. He wears long dark rudraksha beads and has long hair. Beside and around him sit several men: a man in a pale blue shirt and jeans on the left, a bald man in saffron robes next to the throne, a man in white dhoti with a yellow shawl on the right, and a man in a striped shirt and grey trousers holding papers at the far right. A red-and-white backdrop reads Kannada script above them. Water bottles stand on the stage floor and a few people are visible in the background.2010-09-20A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with an orange turban and a dark rudraksha mala sits on a large orange upholstered armchair on a stage. He gestures with his right hand while speaking. Flanking him, a man in orange robes with a mala sits on the right, and an older bald man in orange sits on the left, with a bald-headed man in orange in the foreground left. Seated on the right is a man in a striped white shirt and dark trousers, and at far right a man in white clothes with a garland sits near a tall brass oil lamp with flower garlands. Several men in white and yellow shawls stand or sit in the background before a banner with Kannada script. The stage has a glossy floor and water bottles on a table.2010-09-20A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits in an orange armchair on a glossy white stage, feet resting on a low orange footstool. He wears an orange turban, a long dark rudraksha mala, and has hands folded in his lap. Beside him stand a man in a white shirt with a laptop-style bag strap nearby and a shaven-headed attendant in orange cloth behind the chair. Men in white and blue striped shirts and dark trousers sit on black chairs with orange covers, some with hands folded or resting on their faces. A backdrop shows Kannada text in red letters. Probable Swamiji is seated in the central armchair, identified by the saffron robes, orange turban and rudraksha mala.2010-09-20A photograph of a seated event on a stage with a banner reading in Kannada script at top left. A figure in an orange robe, orange turban and long rudraksha mala sits in a large orange armchair, holding papers and a small booklet, feet bare on an orange footstool. Beside him a monk in orange robes sits on a chair. Further right, a man in a white striped shirt and grey trousers sits, and two men in white clothing sit near a tall golden kalasha-style lamp with burning flames, decorated with white flowers and orange blossoms. Behind, young men in white with yellow shawls stand. The stage has a glossy floor and a patterned backdrop.2010-09-20A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits in a large orange armchair on a stage, with a rudraksha mala around the neck, hands resting in the lap. Flanking him are seated men in white kurtas, a man in a light blue shirt and jeans clapping, a monk in orange robes with hands folded, and a man in a white shirt seated at right. A standing man in a white shirt and yellow shawl stands behind. A tall brass oil lamp with flower garlands stands at right, and a large banner behind shows a smiling portrait labelled Nithyananda in Kannada script, a lotus emblem, and the words Udghatana Samaroha. Visible people total about seven.2010-09-20A stage event with a large backdrop reading 'ನಿತ್ಯಾನಂದ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ' (Nithyananda Lakshmi) and 'ಉದ್ಘಾಟನಾ ಸಮಾರಂಭ' (inauguration ceremony), with a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban at left and a painted deity image at right. A central figure in an orange robe, orange turban and rudraksha mala sits in a cushioned orange chair, with bare feet on a low orange footstool. Flanking him are seated men in orange robes and white shirts, other seated men in white kurtas and dhotis, and standing figures in white with yellow shawls near the back. A large brass lamp with flower garlands stands at right on the stage, and a bouquet of flowers lies at the lower left.2010-09-20A photograph of a stage event with a central figure seated on an orange-upholstered throne-style chair. The central figure wears an orange saffron robe, an orange turban and a long rudraksha mala, with hands resting on the armrest. Around him, men in white and light-striped shirts sit on red-cushioned chairs, several holding mobile phones to their ears. Behind the throne, a man in orange robes stands with a shaved head. A banner behind the stage reads in Kannada script. The scene is an indoor event on a glossy white floor with water bottles at the front.2010-09-20A photograph of a stage event. A man in saffron robes, an orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a dark braided hairstyle sits in an orange armchair with a small orange footrest, in the centre of the stage. Beside him, a man in saffron robes and a yellow-orange shawl sits on a stool; further right a seated man wears a white shirt and dark trousers. Left of centre, men in white shirts, a blue shirt and a green shawl sit on folding chairs. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban and a red-orange lotus emblem with a hand symbol. A brass lamp with orange flowers stands at the right edge. Visible printed text on the banner reads Nithyananda and Kannada words meaning inaugural ceremony. The people count is the seated figures visible on stage.2010-09-20