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A photograph of a ceremonial moment outdoors under a canopy. A smiling man in a red turban and red robes, with a white pearl necklace and gold pendant, raises his right hand in a blessing or oath gesture while holding a sheet of white paper. Beside him, a shaven-headed man in orange robes with a red tilak stands with gold ornaments, and a man in orange robes holds a silver tray at the lower right. Several men in white shirts stand at left, facing him. Background shows a green garden and orange and yellow decorations. Whether the red-turbaned man is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so he is described by role.

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A smiling man in a red turban and red robe, with a long pearl necklace and gold pendant, holds a sheet of white paper and stands among devotees. Beside him, a shaved-headed monk in orange robes wears a long gold bead mala and has a vertical tilak on his forehead. Another orange-robed devotee stands at the right edge, and men in white shirts stand at the left. Brass trays hold offerings near the bottom of the frame. A white tent canopy and blurred greenery form the background. Whether the man in red is a person cannot be determined from appearance alone, so this is only a description of visible roles and clothing.2011-02-23A man in a red turban and red shawl stands among a crowd of devotees, holding a sheet of white paper while raising his other hand toward a seated devotee's head. He wears a white beaded necklace, a gold chain, rudraksha beads and a red bindi. Behind him, people in white and saffron robes stand under a white tent with red and orange draped pillars.2011-02-23A photograph of an indoor ashram gathering where a man in a red turban, red robe and a white pearl necklace with rudraksha beads raises his right palm toward a bearded man in white clothing. Nearby, a man with long swept-back hair in white garments and a shawl presses his palms together, and an older man with a white beard in white clothes stands with hands folded. Behind them, saffron-robed attendants stand, one holding a silver tray, and a child in a white shirt walks past. Green trees and a window are visible in the background.2011-02-23February 23 20112011-02-23A photograph of a man in a tall magenta-red turban with gold trim, wearing a green and yellow garment, multiple gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style bead mala, smiling and raising one hand in blessing toward an older white-haired man in white clothes who stands with palms pressed together. A monk-like figure in orange robes with white markings on his arm stands at right, and other men in white and dark shirts crowd the background in an indoor hall. Appearance cues include the ornate gold necklaces and bead mala, with a visible golden kalasha-like ornament; the figure is in a blessing gesture.2011-12-04A smiling man in a red turban with a silver brooch and red sash over white clothing, wearing rudraksha beads and bracelets, raises one hand in blessing toward a line of people with palms pressed together. A bald monastic in orange robes and glasses stands at right, and a bespectacled young man in a dark jacket and other devotees in white and yellow stand to the left. A colourful painted backdrop fills the upper background.2011-10-11October 20 20112011-10-20A photograph of a temple or ashram ceremony under a white canopy with orange and yellow pillars. A man in a red turban and red shawl, with a pearl necklace and gold-toned beads, holds a white paper and extends his arm toward a child in the foreground. Behind him, men in white dhoti and shawls and an orange-robed man hold brass plates with offerings. The man in red has long dark hair and wears red-and-white garments consistent with a sannyasi. Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back hair, red turban, ornate pearl and gold necklaces, and ceremonial red dress, presiding over a blessing or distribution.2011-02-23A photograph of a long-haired man in a red shawl and red top, with a red bindi, a white pearl necklace, gold pendant and rudraksha malas, smiling as he receives a folded white paper from an older man in a white shirt who holds his palms cupped together. Behind them, shaven-headed men in white and an orange-robed monk stand near a silver tray at the bottom edge. The man in red has long swept-back hair and a crown-free but ornate, distinctive presentation with multiple rudraksha malas and a ceremonial gold necklace, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) in the central role of receiving a petition. Background includes yellow and orange drapes.2011-02-16Indoor ashram scene with a group of people in conversation. In the centre, a man in a red turban and red shawl over a red robe, wearing a gold necklace and beaded mala, holds a folded white paper and gestures while speaking. To his left stands a man in saffron/orange robes with a beaded necklace. On the right, a shaven-headed man in white dhoti and shawl holds a tray with red flowers, and a man in orange robes holds a brass tray with a bell and items. A man in a white kurta and rudraksha-style necklace and a woman in a green salwar with embroidered sleeves stand on the left, along with other people behind. Pillars with colourful tassels and white draped fabric frame the hall.2011-02-23A photograph at an indoor hall with a patterned carpet-free floor and a pink-purple backdrop at right. A central figure wears a deep red turban with an orange band and a jewelled brooch, a red shawl and an orange sleeveless garment, with rudraksha mala beads and bangles on the arms; he smiles while reaching out to apply a mark to a man in a white shirt holding a mobile phone. Around them, several men in white shirts and dhotis stand close together, some with folded hands, and a bald man at right wears white tripundra marks, orange and rudraksha beads. Photo credit overlay reads 'Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam'.2011-10-20A photograph of an indoor gathering. A man in a cream turban and cream shawl over a red-and-gold silk garment, with a rudraksha mala at his neck and beaded bangles on his wrist, smiles warmly while raising his hand toward a man in an orange turban and orange kurta. The orange-robed man listens with a serious expression. A man in a white shirt stands at left, and a cameraman with a video camera and other attendees in the background, one in red, are visible. A red and orange backdrop fills the background.2011-09-22