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Indoor ceremonial stage at a foundation-laying event. A young man in saffron robes and a saffron turban embraces an elderly white-haired man in white dhoti and shawl, who bows with a garland of white flowers and multicolour blooms around his neck. Behind them, a standing man in white kurta with a saffron scarf stands near the stage. On the right, a seated saffron-robed figure with a white beard sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, and another gold throne sits empty beside him. A large pink backdrop shows a portrait of a turbaned man beside a stylised bird logo and Kannada script. A table with water bottles and brochures is at lower left. Several people stand in the background.

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A stage event with a gold-and-red ornate throne chair at the centre. A man in a saffron-orange robe and matching saffron turban bends forward, receiving a garland of white and multicolour flowers placed over his head by another man in saffron-orange robes who stands to the left and leans in to honour him. To the right, a seated older man in white kurta and white dhoti with a wristwatch claps his hands. Behind them stands a man in a white shirt with a green-striped sash. Blue-topped water bottles and a flower-decorated table sit in the foreground. A banner behind shows a painted portrait of a young man in saffron, with Kannada and English text and the Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam logo. Probable Swamiji (saffron robe, distinctive saffron turban, ceremonial garland) receives the honour from a devotee in saffron clothing.2003-01-01 +1 copiesA stage event with a large banner behind it showing a smiling young man in an orange turban, with Kannada and English printed text. Gold ornate thrones with red cushions line the stage. A man in orange robes and an orange turban stands leaning forward, placing a garland of white and orange flowers around the neck of a seated figure in orange robes. The seated figure's head is bowed, and the figure is seated on a gold throne. To the right, a man in a white shirt and trousers sits on a gold throne with his hands pressed together in greeting. A young man with shaved head in white clothing stands behind. A table in front holds bottled water, steel cups and a floral arrangement.2003-01-052003 -Glimpses From Various Programs2003-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 05 20032003-01-05 +2 copiesJanuary 05 20032003-01-05A stage event with a pink draped backdrop showing a large portrait of a turbaned man, plus a smaller framed portrait at upper right. In the centre, a standing figure in orange robes and an orange turban, with bare shoulder, places a hand on the palms of an older man in white dhoti and shirt with a maroon shawl, who bows with joined palms. Two ornate gold-and-red thrones stand behind them; on the right, a seated figure in orange robes sits on a throne. A blue-draped table with garlands, bottled water and printed brochures lies in front. Several other people in white and a man in a dark jacket stand in the background.2003-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 05 20032003-01-05January 01 20042004-01-01January 05 20032003-01-05A stage event with five people seated on ornate gold-and-red thrones before a large blue banner showing a smiling bearded man in an orange head wrap and Kannada script. From left: a woman in a cream sari, a man in white with an orange shawl, a bald man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, a bearded man in orange robes and orange head wrap gesturing with his hand, and a woman in orange robes with an orange head wrap. Front table has orange and white flower garlands and water bottles. A yellow banner with Dhyanapeetam lettering is visible at left. The bearded man in the centre wears orange robes and orange head wrap; he is not visibly adorned with crown or ceremonial gold necklaces, so no a person identification is made.2005-01-01 +1 copiesA stage at an outdoor event with three ornate gold-and-red thrones. On the left, a young man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits with palms pressed together in greeting, smiling. In the centre, an older bald man in white traditional clothing sits with his hand on his knee. On the right, a bald man with a grey beard in orange robes leans forward toward the centre man. Garlands of white jasmine and orange marigolds drape the front of the stage, with water bottles and glasses on a blue-covered table. Behind them a large orange banner shows a printed portrait and partial Kannada script, and a small framed portrait sits between the thrones. Two people in white clothing are partially visible at the left and right edges.2003-01-01 +1 copiesA stage event with three ornate gold-and-red thrones. On the left, a young man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban gestures while speaking. In the centre, an older bald man in white kurta and dhoti, with a red thread on his wrist, rests his hand on his chin. On the right, a man with a grey beard and orange robes sits with arms folded. A table in front is decorated with white and orange flower garlands, and water bottles and steel glasses sit on it. A banner behind shows Kannada script. Two men in the background watch.2003-01-01 +1 copies