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Photograph inside a red-draped tent with a green mat floor. On the left, a man with a rudraksha mala and orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne, smiling. Beside the throne stands a shaved-headed man in orange with a rudraksha mala. Several sadhus in orange and saffron stand in the centre: one wears a tall orange turban and orange shawl, another has a long wrapped head and pink-trimmed bag, and a bearded sadhu with ash-smeared body and bare chest stands near a gold chair. On the right, a man in orange shawl and robe holds a small stick. Five people are visible.

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A photograph inside a red-draped tent with green floor covering. On the left, a man with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha mala and orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold footstool. A bald attendant in orange-brown robes with a rudraksha mala stands beside the throne holding a tray. Facing the throne are several sadhus: one with long matted dreadlocks in an orange robe and orange head wrap, a bearded elder in orange with a beaded mala, a sadhu in a loose orange wrap with an orange turban, and a figure with matted hair and a pale shawl holding a bag. At right, a man in orange robes and orange shawl holds a small stick of incense. A camera tripod stand and a white-draped table are visible at the edges. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure on the throne, identified by his swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and orange robes.2013-02-06A long-haired man in orange robes and rudraksha malas sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-shaped armrests inside an orange tent. Probable Swamiji (probable), seated and smiling, with long swept-back hair and a tilak, gestures toward two sadhus in orange turbans and saffron shawls who bow in front of the throne. A shaved-headed attendant in orange robes with gold borders and rudraksha beads stands beside them with palms joined, and a trident hangs on the tent wall. A gold kalasha-style ornament stands in the foreground and green matting covers the floor.2013-02-06February 06 20132013-02-06Photograph of an indoor stage event under a white tent ceiling. A seated man in a red-brown dhoti and orange-red turban, with a rudraksha mala and bare arms marked with white lines, sits on a red-orange armchair while a man in an orange shawl and dhoti stands at right, holding and presenting papers. Beside them, a second seated elderly man in orange robes and a white head covering gestures with his hand, and a young attendant in white with a white turban and mala stands behind. A framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a smiling figure in an orange turban on a gold stand, with a golden canopy and dark floral decorations nearby, and several men in white shirts stand in the background.2015-01-13A photograph of a devotional gathering in a red-draped tent. On the left, a man in orange robes with a white tilak on his forehead and rudraksha beads around his neck leans forward from an ornate gold throne, extending his hand toward a line of sadhus. Several men stand before him: one in a bright orange turban with a long beard, one in a red turban with long dreadlocks wearing orange and a pink shawl, and others in saffron and orange clothing. Behind them, a woman in a golden-brown sari with a flower garland sits near another gold throne. Gold-carved chairs and a red backdrop frame the scene, with a keyboard visible at the right edge.2013-02-06Outdoor stage event under a white tent with a gilded ornate throne at left draped with a rainbow flower garland. An older bald man in orange robes stands at centre-left, handing a small object to a smiling man in an orange shawl and red cap. At right, a sannyasi in a red turban, rainbow flower garlands and rudraksha mala stands beside others in orange and red robes. Seated figures in orange robes sit at left and right edges. a person cues (none clearly distinctive enough to commit).2015-01-13Indoor ceremony under a red tent with gold-embossed ornate thrones. A man with long dark hair and a white forehead mark, wearing an orange-brown robe and rudraksha beads, sits on the left throne with bare feet on a red cushion, extending his hands toward a devotee. A bald young man in orange kneels or leans in, and a figure in an orange turban and saffron shawl with long matted hair stands centre. On the right, a man in an orange shawl and rudraksha mala holds a yellow object, and an orange-turbaned elder with a white beard stands beside a large trident and a tridentlike ceremonial prop. The setting suggests a darshan or blessing moment.2013-02-06February 08 20132013-02-08May 02 20162016-05-02A stage ceremony under a white tent canopy. An older bearded man in orange robes stands at center-left, handing a folded cloth or gift to a smiling man in an orange robe and red turban-style cap, who holds it with both hands. To the right, a person in maroon and gold robes with a multicolour flower garland and gold bangles reaches toward the exchange, and another figure in a red turban and orange garment stands behind. At left, a seated man in orange robes with a short beard sits in front of an ornate gold and red throne decorated with a flower garland. Red carpeting covers the platform, and a golden decorative pillar stands at left. a person cues are not clearly established from the visible cues, so identity is unsure.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.2015-01-13February 06 20132013-02-06