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A photograph of a ceremonial event on a stage before a large floral backdrop arranged in concentric bands of red, yellow, green, white and purple flowers. A bearded man in an orange-brown robe with a red-and-pink flower garland sits on a throne with a tiger-skin covering and red cushions, eyes closed and smiling. A man in a white dhoti and shirt stands before him placing a garland, and another man in a red kurta stands at left beside a figure in white holding an offering. A young girl in a pink sari at right holds a fruit, and a woman in white at the edge holds a plate. Gold and red decorative elements surround the throne. This looks like a felicitation or abhishekam-style honouring ceremony, with the seated figure matching the page's a person claim only as a probable appearance-based candidate.

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A photograph of a ceremony on a stage in front of a large floral backdrop of concentric arcs in red, yellow, green, white and purple marigold and rose garlands. A bearded man with long dark hair wears an orange-brown robe, a pink-and-green garland and a rudraksha-style necklace while seated on a golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cover. Standing and bowing before him are a bald man in a red kurta, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with beaded necklaces, and a man in white dhoti bending forward. Women in pink, red and magenta sarees and a girl in a pink dress stand nearby, one holding a brass offering plate with fruit. Fruit offerings are held by several attendees. a person is seated on the throne, shown by his ceremonial throne setting, orange robe, and garlands, in the central role of the honoured guest receiving devotees.2016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial celebration in a decorated hall. A seated man in a saffron-orange robe and a long rudraksha mala with a pink and orange flower garland sits on a red-cushioned throne backed by a large floral arch of red, white, yellow, green and purple blooms. A golden trident and golden lion-head ornaments flank the seat. Around him, people in white and orange-red clothes sit and stand, including a woman in a red sari with a red shawl and women in orange-red saris, while a man in white holds a fruit near the throne. Swamiji (probable) is identified by long hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial throne setting, presented as the honoured guest at the Avatardinotsava celebration.2016-12-23A photograph of a seated man in an orange-brown robe on a throne decorated with a large floral backdrop of red, yellow, green, white and purple flowers. He wears a pink and orange garland, a forehead tilak and has a full beard, and holds two yellow fruits. A gold trident stands beside the throne and a gold lion head armrest is visible. At left, a man in a white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala holds a yellow fruit and a trident. Several people in white and orange clothing sit or stand around the throne, with a woman in an orange sari and a man in white in the foreground. a person: the seated central figure in orange robes, garland and throne is the.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A bearded man in an orange-saffron robe and a long pink, white and orange flower garland sits on a red throne backed by a large heart-shaped arrangement of red, yellow, green, white and purple flowers. Golden lion-head armrests flank the seat, and a golden trident stands at left. A young man in white dhoti and rudraksha malas stands at left holding apples, while women in pink and orange saris offer fruit and a white cloth at right. Gold-toned and floral decor fills the stage behind. a person seated on the throne, receiving offerings during an avatar-day celebration.2016-12-23A stage ceremony at a celebration. A man with long dark hair, a saffron-orange garment and beaded malas sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) framed by a large floral backdrop of red, yellow, green and white flower garlands, with a golden parasol above. Several people surround him: a bearded man in a white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala, a man in a red kurta, a man in white with gold-bordered cloth offering a garland, and women in pink and red saris, one with hands folded in greeting. A dark deity murti stands behind the throne. The occasion is the 40th Avatardinotsava celebration, and the seated man is a probable Swamiji based on his long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas. Printed credit overlay reads 'Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam, '2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A ceremonial puja on a stage before a large floral arch of concentric rainbow bands of marigold and white flowers. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes, with a long beard, rudraksha mala and multiple garlands, sits on a gold throne draped with red cushions, receiving offerings. Two men in white dhotis with gold borders and necklaces stand at left, a bare-chested attendant with a sacred thread and a bearded man in a grey kurta assist beside the throne. A woman with long dreadlocked hair wears an orange-saffron dhoti and bead bangles, while others in red and saffron saris stand nearby. Offerings of fruit, flowers and a flower-decked seat fill the foreground, and a gold umbrella canopy and a dark deity murti appear above.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on a golden throne decorated with a large arch of flower garlands in red, yellow, green and white. He wears layered garlands of pink and red flowers and holds the hand of a woman in a magenta blouse and pink sari who bows before him. A woman in a red sari with long dark hair stands beside her, and men in green kurta and a white vest stand nearby. The scene appears to be a devotee honouring the seated figure, with a gold ornament visible at the top left.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23