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A photograph of a ceremonial reception on a stage. A figure in an orange turban, red shawl with gold border, orange dhoti and garland stands at left with palms pressed together in greeting, smiling. A man in a white shirt, black trousers and orange shawl stands barefoot at centre-right, holding a small white card or envelope towards him. Behind, a seated man in white dhoti and orange shawl sits near a red tray of offerings, and a figure with bare upper body and brown cloth stands at right. A gilded throne with red cushions and a leopard-print cloth is at left. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks and pink flowers sit in the foreground.

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A photograph in a hall with a gold-ornate throne at left and brass oil lamps in the foreground. A person in a rust-orange turban, orange-and-red shawl and orange robe, with a mala around the neck, stands raising a hand in blessing toward a man in a white shirt, black trousers and orange-striped shawl who holds a small tray or cloth. Behind them a man in white with an orange shawl sits beside a red bowl. A figure in brown and gold stands at right, and a flower-filled brass bowl sits at lower right. The turbaned person's appearance is not clearly established, so the identity is left unsure and described by role.2015-05-09May 09 20152015-05-09May 09 20152015-05-09Photograph of a saffron-robed figure in an orange turban and red shawl handing a white paper or card to a standing man in a white shirt and orange shawl. The turbaned figure wears a rudraksha-style mala and wrist bands, and stands beside an ornate gold throne carved with figures. Behind them a seated man in an orange shawl sits near a dark backdrop and a carved gold pillar. The turbaned figure has long swept-back hair and ceremonial ochre garb, a distinctive appearance-based cue for a person, shown as the presenter.2015-05-09May 09 20152015-05-09Photograph 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 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.2015-01-13May 09 20152015-05-09On a stage draped with deep red curtains, a seated man in a saffron turban, saffron robes and a white flower garland with a red-and-white bead mala greets a standing figure in saffron and brown robes with a gold-bordered dhoti, bare-chested, hair tied up, who presses palms together and bows. A man in a light blue shirt with an orange shawl applauds at left, a clear acrylic lectern stands at the left edge, and two seated men in orange at right, one in a white shirt and red tie and one in saffron with rudraksha beads and white forehead markings, watch. a person is the seated man in the saffron turban and flower garland, who is the central figure receiving the greeting.2013-10-20January 13 20152015-01-13A 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.2015-01-13