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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits in an orange armchair with palms pressed together in greeting, a rudraksha mala around the neck. Flanking him, seated men in white and orange clothing clap, and a brass oil lamp with floral garlands stands at the right edge. A large banner with Kannada script and a portrait of a smiling saffron-clad figure forms the backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated central figure wears an orange turban, long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and saffron robes, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event.

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A 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 seated man in saffron-orange clothing with an orange turban and a rudraksha mala smiles and holds his palms together in namaskar at an event with a large banner behind him showing a red-toned painted figure and temple. To his left sits an older man in white kurta with a striped green, orange and white shawl. To his right, a bald man in orange robes holds a booklet. A tall brass oil lamp draped with orange and white flowers stands beside the right side of the frame. Another man in orange sits behind, covering his mouth. Text on the image reads a copyright notice.2010-01-13A photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe and orange turban on an orange armchair, with long dark hair and a long dark bead mala across the chest, smiling and looking to the side. Beside him, an older man in white shirt and white trousers with glasses sits with hands clasped and eyes lowered on a dark folding chair. Behind them, several people in orange robes and a bald man in glasses sit against a white stage backdrop with a red Kannada banner across the top. The seated figure in orange matches the appearance cues of a person, seated on a throne-like chair as the speaker at a public satsang.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 seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and an orange turban sits centrally in a large orange cushioned throne on a glossy floor, with a dark rudraksha mala around the neck and bare feet resting on an orange footstool. Hands are folded in the lap. Flanking seats hold devotees and guests: on the left a man in white shirt and trousers with a wristwatch, a bald man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, on the right a man in orange robes and a striped shirt wearing a watch, and a man in a striped shirt and dark trousers. Behind them, men in white shirts with yellow shawls stand, and a long banner above reads in Kannada script with a large maroon heading and a faint background image. Water bottles sit on the floor. Swamiji (probable) is shown seated on the throne with long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala.2010-09-20A seated figure in a saffron-orange sleeveless robe, orange head turban, and a long rudraksha mala sits in a large orange armchair on a stage, hands resting on the armrests and smiling. Around him sit other people: a bald man in orange with glasses on the left, a bald man in orange with a rudraksha mala on the right, and a man in a white-and-grey striped shirt holding a small booklet and speaking to him. A standing man in white and yellow appears behind. Tall brass oil lamps with lit flames and flower garlands stand at the right edge. A white backdrop with a red decorative border is behind them. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in the orange turban, rudraksha mala and orange armchair.2010-09-20A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits in an orange armchair on a stage, wearing a dark rudraksha mala and holding a small paper. Beside him, a brass oil lamp with a flower garland stands at right, and garlands of marigolds and roses decorate the stage. Behind him a large portrait labelled with a smiling man in orange turban and robes is displayed, and a banner with Kannada text is visible. Several men in white shirts and dark trousers sit in red chairs at the sides, and one man in a striped white shirt holds a paper at the right edge. The person in the centre has distinctive long hair and rudraksha beads, so the appearance cues are sufficient to label the central seated figure as Swamiji (probable), seated as the speaker in a satsang setting.2010-09-20A stage event with a central figure seated in an orange armchair, wearing an orange robe, orange turban, and a dark rudraksha mala, with hands folded in lap. Behind him is a large banner with a portrait labelled in Kannada script showing a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe, with Kannada text reading 'udghatana samarambha' above a lotus logo. Probable Swamiji cues: orange turban, orange robe and rudraksha mala in the seated figure; the orange-turbaned portrait is a printed depiction. Around him sit many men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with shawls, plus a man in a yellow shawl standing at right. A tall brass lamp with flowers at its base stands beside the chair, and a white pedestal fan is in the foreground.2010-09-20A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and matching orange turban sits in a large orange armchair on a stage, with a rudraksha mala around the neck and holding a printed sheet. Beside him, a brass oil lamp (aarti-style lamp) decorated with flowers and garlands stands tall on the right. Behind him, a large oval portrait on the left shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe. Several men in white shirts and dhotis, and others in orange robes, sit in red-cushioned chairs along the stage. Above them, a banner shows Kannada text and a faint devotional backdrop.2010-09-20A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and orange turban sits in an orange armchair on a stage, with long dark hair and a dark rudraksha mala around the neck, holding a small booklet. Beside him a tall brass oil lamp (kuthuvilakku) with a lit flame is draped with white and pink flower garlands. Behind the stage, a large printed portrait shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe within an oval frame, and the backdrop displays a lotus emblem. Men in white shirts and dark trousers sit in red chairs on either side, and a saffron-clad attendant stands at the right edge.2010-09-20A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a rudraksha mala, sits in an orange armchair on a stage, with bare feet resting on an orange footstool. Beside him stands a tall brass lamp with a lit flame, decorated with flower garlands. Men in white shirts and dhotis sit in rows of chairs on both sides, and a white standing fan is in the foreground. Behind the stage hangs a large banner showing a smiling man in an orange turban and robes, with Kannada script above and at the top. The stage floor is polished and reflective.2010-09-20A stage event with a seated sannyasi in saffron robes and an orange turban on an orange upholstered throne-style chair, wearing a rudraksha mala. Beside him stands a large brass oil lamp with a flame. A large banner behind shows a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron clothing, labelled "Nithyananda" and the Kannada heading "ಉದ್ಘಾಟನಾ ಸಮಾರಂಭ" (inauguration ceremony). Seated rows of men in white shirts, dhotis and white kurtas, some with hands raised to their faces, fill the stage. A man in a yellow shawl and white clothing stands at the right edge, and a shaven-headed man in saffron stands near the centre. The seated figure's identity is uncertain from appearance alone; the banner portrait is a printed depiction.2010-09-20