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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits in an orange armchair on a stage, wearing a dark rudraksha mala and holding hands together in his lap. Long hair falls past his shoulders and he smiles while looking to the side. Around him, men sit in folding chairs: an older man in a gold-bordered shawl and white dhoti, a man in a light blue shirt and jeans, and men in white shirts and dark trousers. A standing priest in white with a yellow shawl appears behind. Behind the stage hangs a banner with Kannada-script lettering and a large painted deity figure decorated with red and yellow flower garlands. A white pedestal fan sits in the foreground beside water bottles and scattered petals. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in the orange armchair as the central figure, with long swept-back hair, an orange turban, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala.

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A seated orange-robed figure in an orange throne-like armchair at the centre of a stage event, wearing an orange turban and a rudraksha mala with a dark bead necklace. Beside and around him sit several men in white shirts and dhotis, one in a red-and-gold shawl, one in a light blue shirt and jeans, and others in yellow shawls or white clothes. Behind them a large banner shows a deity murti with a painted face and red-and-white garlands, and the Kannada-script word for a ceremonial beginning appears in red. A white fan stands in the foreground on a glossy floor scattered with petals. Several people are visible in the room, including partially seen figures at the edges.2010-09-20A photograph of a stage event with a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and an orange turban, with a rudraksha mala around the neck, sitting on a large orange throne-style chair with a footrest. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts and other men in casual clothes sit in rows of chairs on either side and behind. Behind the stage is a banner with Kannada script and a painted image of a deity with garlands. A white pedestal fan stands at the front right and water bottles sit on the floor.2010-09-20A seated man in a saffron-orange robe and a saffron-orange turban sits in an orange armchair on a raised stage, wearing a rudraksha mala around his neck and holding his hands together in his lap. Behind a banner in Kannada script showing a decorated deity murti with flower garlands, seated and standing guests in white dhotis and kurtas, and a man in a light blue shirt and jeans, sit on red-cushioned chairs. Priests in white with yellow shawls stand at the back, and a white pedestal fan and water bottles sit in the foreground on a glossy stage with scattered petals. The saffron-robed man in the armchair is a probable Swamiji, identified by his orange turban, orange robe and rudraksha mala.2010-09-20A seated saffron-robed figure with an orange turban and long dark hair, wearing a rudraksha mala, sits smiling in an orange armchair on a stage. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: orange turban, saffron robes and rudraksha mala on the central throne-like seat. Around him sit men in white shirts and dhotis, a man in a light blue shirt and jeans, and men in dark trousers and striped shirts, some with a green shawl and others with a gold-bordered wrap. Behind them stand shaven-headed men in white with yellow shawls. Behind the stage, a large banner shows a deity murti with garlands and Kannada script. A white fan and water bottles sit in the foreground.2010-09-20A photograph of a seated public event on a raised stage. In the centre, a person in an orange saffron wrap and matching orange top sits on an orange throne-style chair, with long dark hair, an orange turban, and a dark rudraksha-style mala around the neck, bare feet resting on a low orange step. Beside and around this person sit men in white shirts and dark trousers, one in a light blue shirt and jeans, and one in saffron robes with a red shawl. Behind them stands a backdrop with Kannada script and a large painted image of a fierce deity figure adorned with yellow and red flower garlands. A water bottle sits on the stage floor and a fan is in the foreground. Several people in the background wear white with yellow scarves. a person: the centred figure in orange with turban, long hair, and mala occupies the throne-style seat and matches the described presentation.2010-09-20A photograph of a seated stage gathering. Centre, a man in an orange turban, orange sleeveless robe and a long dark rudraksha mala sits in an orange armchair with his hands resting on the armrests. He is a person candidate by appearance: an orange turban and rudraksha mala. Behind him stands a man in white with a yellow shawl. To the left a man in a light blue shirt and jeans sits with his hand near his face, and on the right a man in a white striped shirt sits in a red chair. Further back, several seated men wear white shirts and yellow shawls. Behind them a large painted deity murti with red and yellow garlands is displayed on the backdrop.2010-09-20A stage event with seated dignitaries in a row of chairs. In the centre, a person wearing a saffron-orange turban, saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on an orange throne-like seat, holding a small white paper. Flanking figures wear white dhotis and shirts, one in a light blue shirt, another with a green shawl. A framed deity murti with garlands and a red-and-gold Kannada-language banner stand behind the stage on the left. Several younger men in white and yellow robes stand at the back. Water bottles and fruit offerings sit on the floor, and a fan is at the lower right. Swamiji (probable) is seated centre on the orange throne, wearing a saffron turban and saffron robe with a rudraksha necklace.2010-09-20A photograph of a seated public talk on a stage. In the centre, a person in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits in an orange armchair with a rudraksha mala around the neck, holding papers and speaking, with an orange footstool before them. Flanking them on both sides are men in white shirts and trousers and dark trousers seated in red-cushioned chairs, some holding papers. Behind the stage is a painted backdrop with a red-and-white deity image garlanded with flowers. Water bottles stand on the floor and a fan is in the lower right corner. Several other people sit in the background.2010-09-20A seated man in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe sits in a large orange armchair on a stage, wearing a long dark rudraksha mala and a bare chest with a sash. He has long dark hair and rests his feet on a low orange platform. Around him, rows of men sit on chairs: some in white dhotis and shirts, one in a light blue shirt and jeans, a bald man in orange robes beside him, and others in white shirts and dhotis with green-bordered shawls. A white pedestal fan and plastic water bottles stand on the stage floor. Behind them hangs a banner with Kannada script, a temple deity image with garlands, and a dark curtain on the right. Scattered flower petals cover the floor.2010-09-20Indoor event photo showing a row of seated men on a stage in front of a pink-walled hall with a dark red curtain. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe and a bright orange turban sits on an orange-cushioned chair with rudraksha beads visible on his chest, bare feet resting on an orange block. a person-like figure with an orange turban and rudraksha cues, seated centrally on the stage. Beside him an older man in a white dhoti and white shirt, a man in a maroon-and-gold shawl with glasses, and a man in a light blue shirt and jeans sit in folding chairs; to the right, men in white shirts and dhotis sit in a line. Water bottles and scattered petals lie on the glossy floor. A painted banner on the left shows a deity figure with Kannada script.2010-09-20A seated stage scene at a public satsang. Beside him, men in white shirts and white dhotis sit in chairs, one holding an open booklet and another wearing a green shawl. A large printed portrait behind shows a smiling man in an orange turban and robe. Pale walls, a lit oil lamp at the left edge, and a floor fan complete the scene.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