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A 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.

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A stage event with a large banner behind it reading Nithyananda Lakshmi and Udghatana Samarambha in red Kannada and English-style lettering. On the left, a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe, with a red circular frame, is labelled as a banner portrait. In the centre, a robed figure in orange with a rudraksha mala sits on an orange throne-like chair on a raised stage, a seated figure in orange flanked by others. Seated rows of men in white shirts, dhotis and casual clothes, including a man in light blue shirt, watch. A brass lamp with a flame stands on the right beside a video camera on a tripod and a standing fan. Two figures in saffron robes sit nearby, and a bald man in orange stands at the far right edge.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. 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 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.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 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 seated figure in an orange-red robe and an orange turban-style head covering, sitting in a large orange armchair at the centre. Beside him a shaved-headed man in orange sits on a lower seat, and a row of men in white dhotis and shirts sit on both sides on red-cushioned chairs. In the foreground a tall brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at the right edge. Behind them a large backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban inside a circular portrait, with the printed Kannada heading for a person Lakshmi and the subtitle for an inauguration ceremony. Ceiling fans and stage lights are visible above. The seated central figure's appearance has cues like an orange turban, orange robe and rudraksha-style beads, but the identity is uncertain, so he is described as a person and marked unsure.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.2010-09-20Stage event with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a rudraksha mala, seated in an orange armchair on a raised platform. Beside him stands a tall brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped top, garlanded with flowers. Several men in white shirts and dhotis sit in chairs on both sides, some holding papers or phones. A large backdrop shows a smiling portrait labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda in an orange turban and robes, with a lotus logo and Kannada heading. A standing attendant in white and yellow sits at the rear, and a pedestal fan is visible at the lower right.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.2010-09-20A 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 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.2010-09-20