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A photograph inside a temple hall with dark wooden pillars and an ornate gilded throne behind. A standing man in an orange saffron robe with long grey hair tied in a bun and a grey beard is extending an orange cloth toward a smiling woman in a red-orange turban and red garment, who holds the other end of the cloth and wears a flower garland. Nearby, a bald man in a brown and gold dhoti with a rudraksha mala kneels, another bald man in a brown dhoti and rudraksha mala stands behind, and an older man with a white beard and orange head wrap sits to the side. Several onlookers in shirts and white clothing stand in the background.

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A photograph of a temple scene. Seated on a gilded throne with ornate golden carved panels is a smiling man wearing an orange-red turban, a red shawl, brown dhoti with gold border, and layered garlands of yellow and orange flowers, with gold bangles on his wrist. An elderly man with long white hair in a topknot and a long white beard, wearing an orange robe and yellow shawl, leans toward him, offering or touching his arm. Around them stand several men in saffron-and-maroon robes with rudraksha malas, some with white-and-orange forehead markings, one kneeling in front of the throne. A silver staff stands beside the throne. a person, seated on the throne, identified by his turban, flower garlands and gilded seat; the elderly robed figure and attendants are unidentified devotees and priests.2015-05-09 +1 copiesA seated man on a gilded throne with a silver trident beside him, wearing an orange-red turban, a multicolour marigold and white flower garland, gold bangles, a red shawl and brown dhoti. An attendant in a saffron-orange robe bends forward to touch his feet, while a man in a red-brown robe with rudraksha beads and a white-clad helper stand behind. A fruit tray and scattered petals lie in front. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in the honoured position with the saffron-orange attendant performing padapuja. The seated man has turban, garland, gold bangles, red shawl and rudraksha-adjacent attire as qualifying cues.2015-05-09A photograph of a stage event at an ornate golden-and-white temple-style dais. A man in full orange sannyasa robes with a short beard stands at left, presenting a small maroon velvet box with gold trim to a central figure. The central figure wears a red turban with a gold emblem, a long multicolour flower garland, gold necklaces with a rudraksha mala, gold bangles, and a red-and-gold cloth draped over the shoulder, and is smiling with open hands. Seated behind them on a red-cushioned throne-like chair is an older bearded man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with a bald head and white beard. Further right, other seated men in orange and red robes, including one with a red turban, watch the exchange, and one reads a book. A gold ornate backdrop with a large golden pillar and a decorative flower arrangement fills the background. Visible text reads a pedia credit at lower right2015-01-13A stage at an outdoor satsang event under a white tent canopy. A woman in an orange-red turban and matching saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits on an orange throne at left, gesturing with her hand toward a man in white-and-gold headwear and a bead necklace seated beside her. An older man in an orange robe sits in the center on an orange throne, bending forward. A standing man in a pale peach-coloured shawl stands at right facing them, and attendants in orange shirts stand behind. Behind them a gilded ornate arch with a golden canopy and carved deity figures frames the stage, with flower garlands visible at left.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph of a ceremonial honouring on a stage. A seated elderly man with white hair and a white forehead mark, wearing an orange robe and a magenta silk shawl with gold border, smiles while a younger man in a rust-red dhoti with gold waistband and an orange shawl drapes the shawl over him. A rust-red turban and a rudraksha mala are visible on the standing attendant. Behind them, an ornate gold-and-orange velvet throne with crystal-studded upholstery, a decorative backdrop with a trident-shaped symbol, a wicker basket of fruit on the left, and a microphone on a stand. A second attendant in rust-red robes and a red turban stands at the left, and another seated figure in a red turban sits on the far right throne. a person: the honoured elderly man is presented as the central figure, with cues of orange robes and a shawl offering, but the appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2015-08-30Photograph of a ceremonial stage event. A central figure seated on an orange armchair wears a red-orange turban, orange-red robes, and multiple rudraksha malas, smiling with hands resting on the armrest. Behind them stands an ornate gilded arch and a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure labelled as a portrait of Paramahamsa Nithyananda, flanked by golden pillars. A kneeling man in a gold-brocade shawl and white dhoti bows and touches the seated figure's hand. Around them stand attendants in orange and white turbans and saffron robes, plus a young man in cream and orange and other staff in white shirts. Orange cushioned chairs fill the foreground. A copyright credit overlays the lower right.2015-01-13A 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.2015-01-13A 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 at an ashram with a gilded ornate backdrop and a golden canopy over a throne decorated with flower garlands. Three men in saffron and orange robes stand center stage. A man in orange robe and white cloth presents a small red envelope to a white-bearded elder with a rudraksha mala and orange shawl, who holds a palm extended. On the right, a man in a red-orange turban, orange shawl and colourful flower garland gestures toward him. Seated men in orange, and a standing attendant in white, watch from the sides. Gold carvings and white drapery form the backdrop.2015-01-13A 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.2015-01-13