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A stage event with several saffron-robed monastics seated in gilded ornate chairs with red velvet backs. In the centre a bald man in orange robes and orange head cloth sits at a microphone on a stand, with a bearded man in orange clothing to his left holding printed papers. Further right another orange-clad man in a turban and a grey-haired man in orange sit behind a table draped in blue cloth and garlanded with marigolds and roses, with water bottles and a fruit tray on it. A banner behind shows partial red lettering and a dark signboard reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham and Paramahamsa Nithyananda, with text about a December 2007 event. Several people are visible, all seated on the stage.

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December 30 20072007-12-30A stage event with several saffron-robed religious leaders seated in a row on ornate gold-and-red thrones behind a table draped in blue cloth and layered with white and orange flower garlands. The seated figure at far left has a long dark beard and a saffron robe; the next several wear orange turbans and orange robes, and one in white undergarments stands near the centre microphone. A microphone stands in front of them and water bottles sit on the table. Behind them a framed painting shows deities with a gold-trimmed frame, and a white draped canopy hangs overhead. A banner at right reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam, Inauguration of Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam ashram in Oklahoma on 30 December 2007, and a board mentions Paramahamsa Nithyananda.2007-12-30A photograph of a seated stage panel at an outdoor event with gold-and-red ornate chairs behind them. Five or so men sit at a table draped with white and red flower garlands, with Aquafina water bottles and glass bowls on it. The man second from left wears a flowing orange robe with a sandalwood tilak on his forehead and speaks at a microphone. Beside him, a man in a plain white shirt with a red-and-gold shawl sits with a tilak. At right, a man in an orange turban and orange robes and a bespectacled man in orange robes sit near a black backdrop with partial gold lettering. A bright stage light is at upper right.2007-12-30December 30 20072007-12-30A stage event with saffron-robed sannyasis seated on ornate gold-and-red thrones in front of a banner with a large smiling portrait and Kannada script. In the foreground, a man in a saffron turban and rudraksha mala leans forward to speak with a saffron-clad figure in a yellow shawl. Beside them sits a bald man in an orange robe holding papers, and at right a man in an orange turban and rudraksha mala reads from a printed booklet. A white-clad man with a white head cloth and rudraksha mala sits at left. Water bottles, flower garlands and name placards line the table. The seated figures include a candidate in saffron clothing with compatible cues, but identity is uncertain from appearance.2008-12-30December 30 20072007-12-30A stage at an outdoor tent event shows several seated men in saffron-orange robes. On the left, a bearded man with long dark hair sits on a red velvet throne with gold-embossed armrests and a red cushion, his face turned away. Beside him, a man in an orange robe and orange turban sits with his hands folded, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Further right, a smiling older man in orange sits beside another man with long hair, orange robe and beaded mala, who is holding a long ceremonial stick. A blue draped table in front has white and red flower garlands and bottled water. White cloth hangs above and a warm stage light glows in the background.2007-12-30December 30 20072007-12-30December 31 20092009-12-31December 30 20072007-12-30A stage event under a white tent with gold-framed painted backdrop of a deity pair. Five seated saffron-robed men in orange turbans and orange robes sit on red and gold chairs behind a table decorated with white and orange flowers and water bottles. The man at far left holds a paper and reads, the second wears an orange turban and rests his hand on his chin, the third in orange robes holds a small object, a man in a maroon-and-gold shawl sits beside them, and a turbaned man in orange sits at right. Printed boards on the stage read Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham and Paramahamsa Nithyananda, with a dated inauguration notice.2007-12-30Outdoor stage under a white canopy with a gold-framed painting of a deity pair behind a row of gilt, red-cushioned thrones. Several saffron-robed monastics in orange turbans and rudraksha malas sit on the stage, one speaking into a microphone while others listen. Bottled water, flower garlands in white, red and orange decorate the dais. On the left wall, framed portraits with circular medallions are displayed. A dark-clad man sits at the far left edge. The seated figures are an assembly of guests of honour at the event.2007-12-30