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Photograph of a public event on a stage with a large banner behind. A central figure in an orange-red turban, orange robe and orange shawl stands and drapes a garland over the shoulders of a man in a blue shimmering shawl and white shirt. To the right, a monk in an orange robe holds a tray of offerings, and a man in a white shirt and trousers stands beside them. A seated woman in a green sari watches at left, and several seated men in white shirts and an orange-robed attendant appear at the edges. A large portrait on the banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban and robe, and the banner carries red Kannada-script lettering and a lotus emblem.

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A stage event photograph. A man in an orange robe with an orange turban and long dark hair stands center, holding out his hands to a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bows with a purple shawl and white flower garland around his neck. Beside them, a sannyasi in orange robes holds a brass tray with an offering, and a man in a white shirt watches nearby. Seated guests in white and light clothing line the stage, and a large backdrop shows a red-turbaned portrait beside a lotus emblem. Probable Swamiji (orange robe, orange turban, long hair, rudraksha mala) is physically present, honouring a visitor.2010-09-20A stage event with a standing figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap, with long dark hair and a dark rudraksha mala, receiving a gift from a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a purple shawl and a garland around his neck. Swamiji (probable): the standing figure in saffron-orange robes, orange head wrap, long dark hair and rudraksha mala is the central figure on stage. Behind them, a monk in orange robes stands beside the stage, and seated guests in white and light shirts sit in chairs. A large banner behind the stage shows a lotus emblem, a large portrait of a man in an orange turban, and Kannada script.2010-09-20A 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 stage event with a banner behind reading Nithyananda and a Kannada word for Lakshmi. A smiling man in an orange headwrap, orange robes and a rudraksha mala places a garland over the head of a man in a dark jacket draped with a green and gold shawl. A bearer in white dhoti and a yellow sash holds a tray with a plate and packets. Seated men in white, some wearing red or green shawls, watch from chairs at the side. The orange-robed figure shows distinctive long hair, a turban, saffron clothing and a mala, consistent with a person appearance, though the image does not confirm identity.2010-09-20A figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban places a white and yellow flower garland over the head of a older man in a gold-bordered shawl. The man bows his head forward. Beside him, a man in white kurta and striped cap holds a small gold tray. Behind them, a large portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and forehead marks is displayed on a wall next to a red lotus emblem. A seated man in white and a shawl sits at the right edge, and several seated devotees in orange are visible at the left. The setting is a stage with a dark red backdrop.2010-09-20Stage event photograph in front of a large banner with Kannada script and a painted deity figure with a tall crown. A figure in saffron-orange robes, with an orange turban and rudraksha mala, stands beside an orange armchair and receives a brass tray of offerings and a flower garland from a man in a white shirt and dark trousers. Other saffron-robed attendants and seated men in white shirts and light clothing sit or stand along the stage. The figure has a long swept-back hairstyle and a rudraksha mala, cues consistent with the page's reference to a person, though the identification is uncertain.2010-09-20A photograph at a public stage event. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl, with an orange head-wrap and a dark rudraksha-style mala, stands center-left, raising his arm to place a white flower garland around the neck of a man in a white shirt and dark trousers who bends forward holding a purple-edged shawl. Behind them a second person in orange robes holds a silver tray of yellow flowers. Seated figures in white shirts and light blue shirts watch from chairs at the sides. In the background a large backdrop shows a painted deity murti with garlands, and Kannada script lettering is visible. The saffron-clad man has long dark hair and distinctive ceremonial adornments consistent with the page's reference, labelled as a probable Swamiji candidate on stage.2010-09-20A stage event where a monk in orange robes and an orange turban stands at left, facing a seated man in a golden-brown shawl with a garland, who is being honoured. Another orange-clad attendant at left holds a flower bundle. A man in a white striped shirt and dark trousers stands near the centre, and seated guests in light shirts occupy chairs at right. Behind them a large backdrop shows a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban with a red tilak, and partial Kannada script reading an inaugural or felicitation heading. Several other people in white and orange are visible in the background.2010-09-20A photograph of a stage event. A man in an orange saffron turban, orange robe and long orange shawl, with long dark hair and a rudraksha-style necklace, stands at left extending his hands to a man in a white shirt and dark trousers who wears a red-and-gold shawl and a white flower garland. Between them a brass vessel is passed. Beside them a priest in white with a yellow shawl and a rudraksha mala stands. Behind the stage is a banner with Kannada script and a painted deity image. Seated audience members in white shirts sit to the right, and an orange cushioned chair stands at left.2010-09-20A photograph from a stage event. A figure in an orange turban, orange robe and orange sash, with long dark hair, smiles and reaches toward a man in a green-and-gold patterned shawl with a white flower garland, who holds a brass tray with offerings. An orange-draped wooden armchair stands at left. Other people in white shirts and dhotis, one in orange robes and one with a white-and-green shawl, sit or stand on the stage. The backdrop shows a large banner with Kannada script and a temple tower illustration.2010-09-20Indoor event photograph of a stage backdrop with a large Kannada banner reading a Nithyananda Lakshmi title above a smaling portrait of a man in an orange turban with a red bindi. A man in an orange robe with a red-orange turban, a long beaded rudraksha mala and orange garment stands centre-stage receiving an offering from a bowing man in a green-and-gold shawl. A white-clad man in a yellow shawl holds a silver tray with flower garlands and offerings, while a saffron-robed attendant on the right holds a book. Men in white shirts stand around the stage and seated chairs with red cushions are visible.2010-09-20A stage event where a man in an orange saffron turban and orange robe, wearing a rudraksha mala, places a white jasmine garland with red and blue flowers around the neck of a seated man in a purple silk shawl with gold zari border. Behind them a large banner shows Kannada script and a painted backdrop, with a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban at left. To the left, a second orange-robed attendant holds a brass tray with flowers. Seated guests in white and yellow clothing sit at the right and below the stage. The purple-shawled man is receiving the garland.2010-09-20