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A photograph of an acrobatic human pyramid performed on a stage painted with orange and cream arches and a red backdrop. A young girl in an orange outfit stands at the top with her palms pressed together in namaste. Below her, a man in orange with a white tilak on his forehead sits cross-legged on the shoulders of the base, his orange t-shirt printed with a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda". Several performers in matching orange tracksuits and shirts form the base, one bending backward in a bridge and another folded forward. A man in black athletic clothes stands at the left edge with an arm extended, and other hands are visible at the edges of the frame.

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October 12 20132013-10-12A human pyramid of performers in matching saffron-orange outfits on a red stage set with painted orange arches and a wooden door. At the top, a smiling child in orange sits on the shoulders of a seated man in lotus pose, who wears a saffron shirt printed with a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" and a gold waist sash; he has a white tilak on his forehead and holds his arms crossed in front of him. Below, several performers in orange tracksuits bend and balance in support. A man in a black t-shirt with a red thread and tilak stands at the left, arm extended, watching the human tower. Hands from off-frame reach into the frame at the right edge.2013-10-12Photo of a stage performance in an orange-themed hall with ornate orange and gold backdrop panels and a lattice window design. A man in an orange sleeveless top and orange pants stands atop the shoulders of others, his top printed with a portrait of a figure in red headwear. Three men in orange kurta-style clothing with tilak marks steady and support him from below, one wearing an orange t-shirt with a blue logo. A partially visible person in orange bends forward at the right edge, and a figure in dark clothing stands behind the supporters. The stage is decorated with painted floral and arch motifs.2013-10-12A photograph of a performance on a stage decorated with orange and gold painted architectural panels and a lattice screen. A young man in an orange sleeveless top and orange trousers stands on the shoulders of others, arms outstretched for balance. His top bears a printed portrait of a smiling woman in a red turban and red shawl. Three men in orange kurta-style clothes with brown sashes stand around him supporting the stack, one wearing a blue-lettered orange shirt. At the lower right edge, a man in orange bends forward. A person in black clothing is partly visible behind the group. Orange-stained tilak marks are visible on some foreheads.2013-10-12A photograph of an acrobatic human pyramid on a red stage set with orange painted walls, arched cut-out windows and a wooden door. A young man in an orange t-shirt, orange shorts and a gold waist belt sits cross-legged atop the stack, arms spread, with a white tripundra on his forehead. His shirt bears a printed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda". Beneath him, several men in matching orange outfits lie on their backs, bracing the structure with their legs and hands. A man in a black sleeveless top with red and white trim stands at right, smiling. Scattered white confetti covers the red floor.2013-10-12A photograph of a performance in a hall with a painted orange and gold stage backdrop. A young man stands on top of a tall human pyramid, wearing an orange sleeveless top with a printed portrait of a man in red and a shaved-headed man in orange clothes below him. Three or four men in orange tunics and trousers support and balance him, one in a navy sleeveless top beside them, and another man in orange bends forward at the lower right edge. The men below wear orange t-shirts; one reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham. The setting resembles an acrobatic display, with a decorative lattice panel and painted arches behind them.2013-10-12Four men in matching saffron-orange t-shirts and pants crouch on a red mat in an orange-walled hall with gold pillar and lattice windows. A standing man in orange with a white tilak on his forehead leans over and places his hands on the shoulders of a kneeling man in front, who wears a rudraksha mala, while two others kneel beside them and hold a seated person's legs. The shirts bear a blue logo and the text Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam, Kailasa Tamil. No person is identified as a person.2013-10-12October 12 20132013-10-12A photograph of a performance on an orange-walled stage decorated with painted lattice panels and arches. A man in an orange sleeveless top and matching orange trousers stands on the shoulders of other men, hands pressed together in anjali mudra, with a red a person-style portrait printed on his shirt. Three men in orange clothing support and lift him; the front supporter wears an orange shirt with a blue logo and the lifted performer's feet are visible above. A man in orange bends forward at the lower right. Behind them a dark-clothed person stands partly hidden, and a red carpet covers the floor.2013-10-12Four young men in matching orange sleeveless and short-sleeved tops and orange trousers perform a human pyramid on a stage decorated with orange and yellow painted arches and lattice panels. The standing man at the top wears a printed T-shirt portrait of a red-robed figure on his chest and a small pendant, balancing with his arms outstretched. Two men below brace him, one wearing a tee with a blue logo and orange sash, while a fourth man bends backward at the lower right. A figure in black stands partly hidden behind the group. Overall this is a stage acrobatics or gymnastic display in orange costumes.2013-10-12A group of shaven-headed men in matching saffron-orange t-shirts and orange trousers perform an acrobatic yoga display on a red stage with a painted orange backdrop, golden pillars and a speaker at left. Several men balance on one another's shoulders and hold their hands in namaste or raised poses; one man at upper right is lifted in a split pose with arms raised. The shirts bear a printed portrait of a smiling figure. Confetti lies on the red floor. Other people in orange sit or kneel in the foreground, and a floral altar is visible at left.2013-10-12A blurred photograph of an acrobatic human pyramid performed on a red stage set with painted orange palace-style walls, arched windows and a lattice screen. A young performer in orange clothes sits cross-legged at the top with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed. Beneath, a performer in an orange t-shirt with a printed photo and white forehead markings balances the top figure, supported by others bent forward and doubled over on the stage floor. Several more performers in matching orange outfits stand at the right edge, arms outstretched. Everyone wears orange, matching the staging.2013-10-12