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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing an orange turban and long rudraksha malas, sits on an orange cushioned throne on a stage, smiling and gesturing with one hand. A standing attendant in orange robes stands behind the throne, and a man in a light blue shirt with a microphone sits at left beside others in white and striped shirts. Behind the stage is a backdrop with a Kannada heading and a printed portrait of a smiling man in an orange headwrap. Several people are seated in chairs and a bottle of water sits on the floor. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears an orange turban, long dark hair and multiple rudraksha malas on a saffron robe, and sits on a throne, so the seated figure is a candidate for Swamiji.

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A 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 man in an orange-saffron robe and matching orange turban sits in a large orange throne-like chair on a stage, with rudraksha beads around his neck and long dark hair falling past his shoulders. He smiles and turns his head to the side, one hand resting on the armrest. Beneath him are an orange cushioned footstool and scattered flower petals on the stage floor. Flanking him are men in seated rows: a man in a light blue shirt and jeans, a bald man in orange robes, a man in white with a yellow shawl, and a man in a striped shirt holding a folded paper. A banner behind them carries Kannada script. The scene appears to be a public satsang or discourse.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.2010-09-20A 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 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 photograph of a seated saffron-clad figure on an orange armchair on a stage, reading a printed booklet. The figure wears an orange turban, orange robes, rudraksha beads and a red tilak, and is barefoot with feet resting on an orange footstool. Beside him on the left, a man in a light blue shirt and jeans sits with hands clasped. Behind them, several men in saffron robes and yellow shawls sit in rows, and a banner with red Kannada script hangs on the backdrop.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 seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and matching orange turban, with a red tilak on the forehead and a rudraksha mala around the neck, sitting in a large orange armchair on a raised stage. A small orange footstool sits in front of the chair. The figure holds a white sheet and a small book. Flanking him are seated men: on the left a man in a white shirt and white dhoti, and on the right a man in a striped shirt and dark trousers. Two monks in orange robes sit nearby, one on the left and one on the right with a rudraksha mala. Behind them is a banner with a circular portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe, and Kannada script reading 'ಉದ್ಘಾಟನಾ ಸಮಾರಂಭ'. The scene is a dais with a glossy white floor and water bottles on the stage.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 stage event with an orange-draped central chair and a large backdrop portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe, beside Kannada text. A person in an orange turban, orange robe and a dark beaded necklace sits in the orange armchair, holding a small booklet and leaning toward a seated man. Three seated men in white or striped shirts sit on red chairs at the sides, and a man in orange robes sits to the right. Water bottles stand on the floor and an orange footstool sits in front of the chair. The person in the chair appears to be a candidate for a person, shown with an orange turban, orange robes and a beaded necklace, so the identity is uncertain.2010-09-20A seated figure in an orange robe and orange turban sits in a large orange armchair on a raised stage, holding a folded paper, with a rudraksha mala around the neck and bare feet resting on an orange footstool. Beside him an attendant in an orange robe bends forward toward him. Behind the stage a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban and a Kannada headline reading 'ಉದ್ಘಾಟನಾ ಸಮಾರಂಭ'. Several men in white shirts and dark trousers or white dhotis sit in black chairs on either side, and a bald man in orange and a man in white with a yellow shawl stand in the background. Water bottles sit on the glossy floor. A '2010-09-20A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits in a large orange armchair on a glossy white stage, holding a folded paper and a rudraksha mala. Beside him on the left, a shaved-headed monk in orange robes sits with a phone to his ear, and on the right another monk in orange garments sits with hands clasped. Flanking them are men in white and light-striped shirts seated on red-cushioned chairs, one with hands folded under his chin. Behind is a large banner with a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and Kannada text reading 'ಉದ್ಘಾಟನಾ ಸಮಾರಂಭ'. Water bottles sit on the floor in front.2010-09-20