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A stage event with a large banner reading Nithyananda Lakshmi and Kannada text meaning Udghatana Samaroha (inauguration ceremony), with a deity image on the banner. A woman in an orange sari with an orange head covering stands at center, draping a blue cloth over a seated man in a dark shirt and black trousers. Beside her, a sannyasi in orange robes with a yellow shawl assists, and another man in white with a yellow shawl stands at right. Seated audience members in white shirts and dhotis, and some in dark clothing, sit in chairs on the stage, with a white standing fan in the foreground.

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A stage event in front of a banner with Kannada script. A figure in an orange sannyasi robe with an orange turban and long hair stands center, draping a blue shawl with gold border over the shoulders of an older man in a white shirt and dark trousers, who wears a white garland. The figure in orange has a rudraksha-style adornment and is smiling. Behind them a shaven-headed monk in orange and another in orange stand, while attendants in white dhotis with yellow shawls hold a tray with flowers and offerings at right. Seated guests in white and a man in green shawl sit in chairs at left, and a fan is visible at the bottom right.2010-09-20A photograph of a ceremony on a stage at a Kannada-language event. A man in a blue shawl and dark trousers, with a garland around his neck, bows forward while a figure in an orange robe and orange headwear places a hand on his head. Behind them a monk in an orange robe stands near a small yellow platform, and a young man in white with a yellow shawl holds a plate of flowers. Seated guests in white and cream clothes sit along the left, and a standing fan is at the lower right. A large banner behind the stage shows Kannada script and temple imagery.2010-09-20A stage event with a large banner behind it showing Kannada text. In the center, a figure seen from behind wears a bright orange turban, sleeveless orange top and orange wrap, with long dark hair visible below the turban. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers bows forward and offers a blue silk shawl with silver border, which the figure receives. Beside them, a man in orange robes stands with his hands folded, and a man in white with a yellow shawl holds a small tray. Seated guests in white shirts and a green shawl watch from chairs at the left and lower left. The figure wearing the orange turban and wrap is the only candidate for the presence described by the page, but the view is from behind and the appearance is too uncertain to label.2010-09-20A stage event where a man in a white shirt and dark trousers, wearing a blue shawl and a white flower garland, bows forward while a figure in saffron-orange robes with an orange head wrap places a hand on his head in blessing. Behind them, a seated man in white clothes and a green shawl watches, with other seated guests in white and a man in a yellow shawl standing at right holding a tray of orange and white flowers. A banner behind the stage shows Kannada text and a temple image. Plastic water bottles sit on the stage floor and a white fan is in the foreground.2010-09-20A stage event at a person Lakshmi program with a banner reading Nithyananda Lakshmi and an Kannada subtitle. A man in an orange robe with a saffron turban, long hair and a rudraksha mala stands center, barefoot, receiving a tray offering from a man in a dark shirt and a green shawl who bows before him. An attendant in white dhoti with a yellow shawl stands at right, and seated guests in white and a man with a maroon shawl watch from the left. Other monks in orange sit behind, with a decorated deity image on the banner at right. The orange-robed central figure has distinctive saffron turban, long hair and mala cues, a person by the page's claim.2010-09-20A photograph from a stage event with a banner in Kannada script behind. A figure in saffron-orange robes, long hair and an orange head wrap stands centre-stage, smiling and presenting a folded blue silk shawl with a garland to a man in a white shirt and dark trousers. Behind them another saffron-robed monastic and a man in white dhoti with a yellow sash hold trays of flowers and cloth. Seated guests in white and cream clothes line the left side on chairs, and a standing man in grey shirt is at right. A floor fan and water bottles are in view.2010-09-20A stage event with a large banner behind, showing Kannada text and a hanging backdrop. A man with long dark hair, wearing a flowing orange robe with an orange head cloth and orange sash, reaches out to a older man in a gold-bordered shawl and dhoti who stands with a white garland around his neck, receiving a bundle or offering from him. Several monks in orange robes stand nearby, and seated guests in white and cream clothing watch from chairs at the sides, with water bottles on a table and a standing fan at the right edge.2010-09-20A photograph of a stage event where a woman in an orange sleeveless top and orange head wrap, with long dark hair, stands before a man in a saffron-orange robe who holds a tray of flowers and garlands. She is receiving or draping a golden-orange shawl over a man in a dark shirt and trousers, who holds it up to her. Other people in white and cream clothing stand and kneel behind them on the platform, and seated men in light shirts sit in the foreground with papers. Orange marigold garlands hang at the stage edge, and a large banner with Kannada script decorates the back wall. Flower petals are scattered on the floor, and a fan is visible at the right edge.2010-09-20A photograph from a stage event with a seated audience. In the foreground, a figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban stands with a sash and bare arms, holding out a brass vessel and a floral garland. Facing him is an older man in a gold-bordered shawl over a white dhoti, wearing spectacles and a flower garland, with bare feet. Another saffron-robed monk stands behind at left. Seated guests in white shirts and dark trousers line the stage, and a backdrop shows a large portrait of a man in an orange turban beside Kannada lettering. The presentation appears to be a felicitation or honouring ceremony.2010-09-20A photograph of a stage event with a Kannada banner reading 'ಉದ್ಘಾಟನಾ ಸಮಾರಂಭ' (inauguration ceremony). A sannyasi in a saffron-orange robe and orange head wrap stands on the left, offering a small orange-red plate or bowl to a man in a white dhoti and yellow-gold shawl with a white flower garland, who stands barefoot on the platform. Several seated men in white shirts and dhotis watch from chairs, one wearing spectacles and a cream shawl. A standing fan sits in the lower left corner. The sannyasi in orange is not identifiable as a person from the visible cues, so this is recorded as a sannyasi role only.2010-09-20A stage event with a figure in full orange robes and an orange turban draping a long orange-and-gold shawl over the shoulders of a standing man in a white shirt and dark trousers. Behind them a large banner reads Nithyananda Lakshmi with Kannada text, and a deity murti stands on a red backdrop. Seated on the left are men in white and beige shirts, one with a lanyard, and a woman in a sari. On the right, a monk in orange sits beside an orange throne-like chair holding a flower arrangement. A probable Swamiji in orange clothing and a turban is the figure placing the shawl, with orange clothing and a turban as the qualifying cues.2010-09-20A photograph of a stage event in a hall with a red and cream wall and a ceiling fan. A standing figure in orange robes and an orange turban, with a long orange shawl, leans forward and touches the head of a man in a white shirt and dark trousers who bows before him. Nearby, a seated figure in orange robes sits beside an orange-upholstered armchair. Men in white shirts and dark trousers sit in rows of chairs, and a brass oil lamp with garlands stands at the right edge. A banner behind the stage shows Kannada script and a deity image. The stage has a yellow platform block. The figure in orange with the turban shows distinctive orange attire, though appearance alone is uncertain.2010-09-20