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Photograph of a crowd at an inauguration. In the left foreground, a figure in an orange saffron turban and orange robe with a white jasmine garland stands at a white stone plinth, pulling a yellow-orange cloth off a dark plaque. Around them, men in white dhotis and shirts, one wearing glasses and a gold wristwatch, lean in and watch; a boy in a green shirt and several children in bright clothing stand behind. A yellow cloth hangs beside the plinth. The plaque carries engraved lettering that is partly illegible.

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July 28 20082008-07-28A photograph of a ceremonial moment at an outdoor doorway with a white concrete ledge draped in yellow cloth. A central figure in an orange robe and orange turban, with a long garland of white and red flowers, stretches an arm toward the ledge while looking down. Beside them, a man in an orange robe holds a plate of flowers, and men and women in white dhotis and shirts stand close by. A cluster of children in mismatched shirts crowd behind a low wall on the right, several peeking over. A man in red garments kneels at the lower left on a patterned mat.2008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28A photograph of an outdoor inauguration at an ashram. A woman in an orange saffron robe with an orange head wrap and a long garland of white and red flowers stands at a concrete plaque, reaching toward it with a hand and holding a tray of flowers and petals. Beside her, a man in orange robes holds a brass tray of petals. Behind them a crowd of children and adults in white and yellow clothes watch and gesture. The plaque has a black panel with Tamil text and a portrait photo, and a yellow cloth is draped over part of the stone. Marigold petals are scattered on the monument.2008-07-28 +1 copiesA photograph of an inauguration at a whitewashed building. A woman in an orange sari with an orange turban and a white-and-red flower garland unveils a black plaque by pulling back a bright orange cloth. A man in white with a yellow shawl and a shaved-headed man in white with a yellow shawl hold brass trays of flowers and offerings. Red flower garlands hang above the plaque, a banana stalk stands at left, and a crowd of men and boys in white and yellow shawls watches. The plaque's Tamil engraving includes the name Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam, and the scene is a public opening ceremony.2010-02-18July 28 20082008-07-28A photograph of an outdoor ceremony under a red and multicolored canopy fringed with tassels. A man in an orange turban, orange sleeveless top, orange dhoti-style cloth and white flower garland stands barefoot, scattering petals from his hand over a red flower-covered memorial frame with an orange cloth draped down its side. Beside the frame, a black board bears a framed portrait and Tamil text. Two men in white shirts hold metal trays of flower petals, another man in white stands at left, a cameraman films at upper right, and a banana bunch and coconuts are nearby. Approximately eight people are visible.2010-02-18A photograph of a foundation-stone or plaque unveiling at an outdoor site. A man in an orange saffron robe with an orange turban and a white flower garland stands at a white stone plinth, pulling away a yellow cloth from a dark plaque with Tamil lettering. Beside him, a bearded man in orange robes and a second man in orange with a red-bordered shawl look on; one holds a plate of flowers. Several men in white shirts and dhotis and a crowd of children in school clothes react with raised hands and smiles against a whitewashed wall. A colourful woven mat lies on the ground. The orange-robed figure with the turban and garland appears to be a person by appearance cues: orange turban and ornate saffron attire with garland.2008-07-28A photograph of an outdoor inauguration at a village gathering. A person in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban, wearing a multicoloured flower garland of red, white and green, holds a brass lamp with a bright flame and a brass bell, smiling as they perform a ritual at a white stone wall with a plaque. Beside them, a man in an orange robe and a bearded man in an orange shawl stand near. An older man in white dhoti and shirt holds his palms together in namaskar. A man in a red-brown garment with a flower garland is at the left edge. A large crowd of children and adults in white and bright shirts raises hands and claps around the scene, and a yellow cloth hangs from the wall. A thatched roof and banana plants are visible overhead.2008-07-28 +1 copiesJuly 28 20082008-07-28 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor ceremony where a figure in an orange saffron robe and orange turban, with a white and red flower garland, rings a brass bell and holds a brass lamp with a large open flame over a white stone plaque. Beside him, a second man in orange holds a tray of pink flower petals. Behind them a crowd of children and adults in white, yellow and orange clothing stands with hands pressed together in prayer. The plaque carries a framed portrait and Tamil inscription, with a second framed portrait on the right. A faded yellow cloth hangs over the plaque edge.2008-07-28