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A photograph of an outdoor stage under a white tent canopy with gold-ornamented décor. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace sits centrally on a red-cushioned throne, hands folded in his lap. A woman in a rust-red sari with a red turban and bangles stands at left with palms joined in greeting toward him. At right, a bald man in a white kurta and an orange shawl, holding a small orange bag, also greets him with joined hands. Behind them a framed portrait is displayed, and attendants in white and saffron stand nearby with flower garlands. Another person in a white turban stands behind the throne.

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A stage ceremony on a raised platform under a white tent canopy with gold-painted decorative pillars. A figure in a rust-red turban, bare-shouldered ochre wrap and ochre dhoti, with sandalwood-coloured body markings and a long garland, bows toward a bald man in a white kurta and orange shawl who presses palms together in greeting. Seated in the centre is a person in an orange-red silk robe with a mala, behind a framed portrait and a gold ornate throne. Several attendants in white and orange stand nearby, and one seated attendant at right holds a small book. The scene centres on a respectful greeting and honouring at a ceremonial seat.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13A stage event under a white tent with a golden ornate backdrop and a framed portrait on a shrine. On the left, a man in a rust-red turban and rust-red dhoti-style wrap, with a rudraksha mala and bare upper body, clasps hands with a bald man in a white kurta and an orange shawl on the right. Between them, a seated woman in a bright orange-red saree sits near other people in orange and saffron clothes, including one with a white turban behind. A framed portrait is visible in the background. Chairs with orange upholstery line the stage.2015-01-13A photograph of a ceremonial stage under a white tent with a gold-ornate shrine behind. On the left, a figure in a red-orange turban and a red-orange cloth wrapped around the body wears rudraksha beads and ornaments and holds up a saffron cloth. In the centre, a seated woman in an orange sari with a white garland holds the cloth. On the right, a bald man in white kurta and a saffron shawl with a gold garland smiles and holds the other end of the cloth. Two men in white and saffron sit in the background, and a garlanded deity murti stands at the rear.2015-01-13A stage event under a white tent with an ornate golden shrine-like backdrop. On the left, a figure in a red-orange turban and rust-red robe, with a rudraksha mala and gold-toned waist sash, reaches out to clasp the hands of a bald man in a white kurta and orange-gold shawl on the right. Between them, a man in a red-orange robe sits in a cushioned chair, and seated attendants in orange and red garments flank the scene. Floral garlands hang at the left edge. Several people are visible in the background.2015-01-13A photograph inside a decorated tent stage. In the centre, a man in an orange-red robe with a matching cloth draped over his shoulders sits on a red-orange cushioned seat with his head tilted. Beside him on the left, a standing figure in a rust-red robe and a red turban, with a garland, presses palms together in greeting. On the right, a bald man in white clothes with an orange shawl holds up an object near the seated man. Behind them, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" and an ornate gold shrine arch stand with flower garlands. A man in a white turban and an orange-striped shawl stands behind the portrait, and another man in white with an orange shawl stands at the far right. Several people are visible, and the seated figure is the central focus.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13Photograph of a ceremonial moment on an outdoor stage under a white tent. A woman in a rust-red turban and rust-red wrap holds a gold ceremonial staff or sceptre with red-and-gold tassels toward a seated figure in bright orange robes on an orange throne. A bald man in white dhoti and orange shawl stands on the right with his hands joined in namaste. Behind them a figure in white with a white turban stands near a gilded throne; ornate gold thrones and a floral garland decorate the background, and a few other men in white and orange are visible at the edges. Four or more people are clearly visible, so the count range is 6-20 only if all partially visible figures are counted; the clearly visible people number about six.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph of an indoor event on a stage. A white-haired older man in white kurta with an orange saffron stole bows forward with palms pressed together, greeting a seated figure. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange wrap, a rudraksha mala, and an orange turban, and sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. A devotee in orange clothing stands at left holding a phone, and a potted green plant and water bottle sit on the stage. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by the turban, rudraksha mala and saffron attire with the seated throne position.2016-05-06A photograph of a ceremonial scene under a tent with a gilded arched backdrop and a framed portrait labelled with a devotional image. A seated figure in red-orange robes, a red turban and rudraksha malas is having his forehead touched by the hand of a devotee who bends forward in an orange shawl and saffron robe with gold necklace. Standing to the left, a man in a red turban and red-orange wrap with bangles and malas watches. Behind, a person in a white turban and mala stands near the seat, and a man in white shirt stands at the right beside orange chairs. Flower garlands decorate the backdrop. The seated figure shows distinctive long swept-back hair, a red turban and orange-red robes with malas, and is.2015-01-13