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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.

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A 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 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 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 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.2010-09-20A 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 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 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.2010-09-20A 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 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 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 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 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.2010-09-20