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Photograph of a stage event in a hall with a white floor and a brass ceremonial lamp on the right. A figure in orange robes with an orange head wrap sits on an orange-cushioned throne, and a person in a white shirt bows at their feet while another assists with a yellow cloth. Seated on the left, several people in white or light clothing sit in chairs and folding wheelchairs, and a bald man in orange stands behind the stage. A banner at top left shows a Kannada-script word and a painted deity image. a person (orange robes, orange head wrap on the throne) is present, with a devotee bowing at his feet. Around 12 people are visible.

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A photograph of an indoor stage event. A seated figure in an orange robe and orange head wrap sits on an orange throne-like chair with a small orange footstool, receiving a respectful gesture from a man in white dhoti and shirt with a green-bordered shawl who bends forward and touches the seated figure's hand. Another person in an orange robe with rudraksha beads stands beside the throne holding a small offering of yellow flowers. Behind them a man in an orange robe stands near a backdrop with a painted image of a temple deity and Kannada script. Seated guests in white and light-coloured shirts line the stage, and a floor fan and water bottles are visible. Flower petals are scattered on the glossy floor.2010-09-20A photograph of a stage event with a seated figure in orange saffron robes and an orange turban, seated on an orange armchair with bare feet resting on a yellow cushion. A man in a white shirt bends forward and touches the figure's feet, while another man in a white shirt stands nearby with a yellow cloth draped over his arm. Seated men in white and light blue shirts watch from the left, and a monk in orange robes stands at the back. A framed deity picture hangs on the left wall, and a standing fan and red curtains are visible. The scene appears to show padapuja, the ritual honouring of feet, with the seated figure in orange described as Swamiji (probable) based on the orange turban, saffron robes and rudraksha mala.2010-09-20A stage event with a large white banner behind, bearing Kannada script and a temple illustration. A figure in an orange sleeveless garment with an orange head wrap stands at an orange armchair, bending toward it with hands on the seat. Near the chair, a man in a saffron shawl and white dhoti holds a small object, and a man in a white shirt and grey trousers stands at right. Men in white shirts and dhotis are seated in rows of chairs at left and right, and a white bottle sits on the stage floor. The floor is pale and scattered with petals.2010-09-20A photograph of a stage event. A woman in an orange sleeveless top and orange head wrap stands beside a large orange armchair and offers a brass plate to an older man with white hair and a white garland, wearing a pink-and-maroon shawl over white dhoti. Behind them a monk in orange stands near a yellow banner. Seated along the stage in white shirts and dhotis are several men, and a standing man in a white shirt and dark trousers holds papers. A tall gold lamp with flower garlands stands at right, and a small yellow block sits on the floor before the chair.2010-09-20A stage event with a Kannada banner reading Nithyananda Lakshmi and the word samarambha in red lettering, beside a temple image. In the centre, a woman in an orange sari with an orange head covering stands beside an orange upholstered armchair and offers a shawl or cloth with garland to a man in a white shirt and dark trousers. Behind them, a shaven-headed man in orange robes stands near the armchair, and another man in white is seated at the left. Several seated men in white dhotis and white shirts line the right side of the stage, and a brass lamp stand with garlands stands at the far right edge.2010-09-20A stage event where a man in an orange turban and orange robe sits on an orange armchair, his hand resting on a green cloth draped over his lap. A kneeling man in white clothes bends forward to touch the feet of the seated figure, resting on a small brown block. Behind them, a standing man in orange robes and a shaved head watches, and another orange-clad attendant stands at the right of the chair. Seated guests in white and light clothing line the stage, some barefoot, with water bottles nearby. A white garland and floral petals sit on the platform, and a portrait of a deity with a crown and a banner with regional-script lettering stand in the background. A pedestal fan sits in the foreground. The seated figure in the turban may be a person, given the orange turban and robe, and the orange-robed clothing of the attendants is consistent with a satsang setting.2010-09-20A stage event with a seated figure in orange robes on an orange armchair, with a standing woman in orange wrap and orange headscarf beside him. Another man in orange robes stands behind the chair. Men seated in white shirts and white dhotis line the stage, and one standing man in white shirt and dark trousers wears a green-and-gold shawl. A tall brass oil lamp with flower garlands stands at right on the stage. Behind, a banner shows Kannada script and a temple gopuram. Ceremonial stage setting with an orange cushion on the floor.2010-09-20A man in a white shirt and dark trousers, with a garland of white flowers and a cream shawl over his shoulder, stands on a raised white platform and offers a small tray or item to a seated figure. The seated figure wears an orange robe and an orange turban, and sits in an orange upholstered armchair with a yellow footstool. Around them, several men in white and light clothing sit in chairs, a bald man in orange robes stands behind, and a man in white with a yellow scarf stands at the left. The room has red curtains, a white wall, a standing fan and a stainless steel railing. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in orange robes and turban, receiving the offering; the figure's appearance is consistent with the page but the identity is inferred from the setting.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 photo from a satsang stage. A figure in an orange saffron robe and orange turban sits on an orange upholstered chair, with long dark hair visible at the back, and a devotee in white kurta and dhoti kneels at his feet, bowing forward with hands extended, as if offering padapuja. Behind them a man in white shirt stands, and to the right seated men in white shirts and white mundus watch from chairs. On the left a brass oil lamp with flowers stands on the stage, and a woman in a yellow saree stands in the background. A large portrait on the right shows a smiling person in an orange turban and orange robe, labelled as a portrait. The stage is covered with scattered white petals. Swamiji candidate present, appearance-based, in orange robe and turban with long hair.2010-09-20A stage event with a large banner in Kannada script reading 'Nithyananda Lakshmi' and 'Udyanana Samaroh' above a faded temple-style deity image. A figure in saffron robes and an orange turban, wearing a rudraksha mala, stands on the stage beside an orange-cushioned chair while a man in a purple-bordered shawl bends forward toward him. Another saffron-robed attendant holds a brass tray with fruit and flowers, and a man in white dhoti with a yellow shawl stands at right. Seated spectators in white shirts and a blue shirt watch from the side, and a white fan is visible at lower left.2010-09-20Indoor stage event with an orange armchair and a raised orange-cushioned platform. A standing man in an orange robe and orange turban holds up a red cloth and stands over a seated devotee who bows with his head toward the platform. Behind them a man in white clothes holds a brass tray with flowers and a red offering. A bald man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at left beside a man in a yellow scarf. Seated audience members in white and light clothes sit in chairs, some with hands folded in prayer. A large banner shows a painted deity face with a crown and garland in Kannada script, and petals are scattered on the floor.2010-09-20