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A seated figure in orange saffron robes and a red-orange shawl sits on a gold-framed throne, wearing a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold necklace, with a vermilion mark on the forehead. Men in white shirts and trousers surround him, one pouring petals and holding flower garlands over his head while others hold garlands and a plastic bag of petals. Pink and white flowers cover the seated figure, and a man in a striped shirt with a rudraksha mala stands at right. A photographer holds a camera above the crowd, and a black backdrop hung with floral strings fills the background. a person: the seated figure has long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, and is being honoured with garlands in a ceremonial setting.

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A photograph of a flower-decorated stage in an indoor hall. A bald man in an orange robe stands at centre, facing right, while a man in a white shirt and white dhoti places a long garland around his neck and a woman in an orange sari with a gold shawl reaches to adjust it. Another man in a grey shirt and white dhoti stands at left. Behind them rise large arches of orange marigolds, yellow blooms and purple and red flowers. At right, an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and gold carved base sits beside a gold-framed panel. Dark blue drapery forms the backdrop.2010-10-25A photograph inside an ashram hall where a seated figure in an orange-saffron garment and white shawl, with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a smiling expression, sits before a large golden throne-like backdrop framed by an elaborate arrangement of yellow, red, purple and white marigold and garland flowers with green leaves. Several people crowd around in the foreground: a man in a blue-and-white checked shirt at left, a man in white with a red-and-white tilak at centre-right, a bald older man in white, a young child, and a man in a light cream shirt at right. Fluorescent ceiling lights and a dark painted backdrop with foliage are visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair, saffron clothing, a white shawl and beaded necklaces, matching the page's claim of Paramahamsa Nithyananda's ashram event.2013-01-06A photograph of a ceremonial stage at a Gurupoornima event. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a garland of white and red flowers sits on an ornate golden throne with a peetha base, a bright cushion and floral decorations. A man in an orange shirt and white dhoti kneels at the front, draping an orange cloth over the seated figure's lap, while a woman in a blue sari with gold trim assists beside them. Behind the throne stand gilded figures of seated sages in orange, a golden trishula leans at left, and a backdrop of painted rocks and greenery surrounds the stage. Standing attendants in orange and white watch from the sides. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable candidate for a person, given long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a garland and throne setting.2009-07-07August 15 20102010-08-15Photo of a Guru Poornima celebration in a hall with blue walls and hanging tapestries with orange tassels. Centre, a man in a cream turban stands above a richly decorated throne with a red seat and flower garlands, raising one arm. In front, a woman in orange robes holds an offering vessel, while another person in a salmon-coloured sari-style garment stands nearby. Seated in rows on the right are shaven-headed monks in orange robes with hands folded, and seated devotees in white with lanyards on the left. A brass ritual lamp and offering items sit on the floor, and a video camera is at right. Identity of the turbaned man is uncertain from appearance.2006-07-11A crowded temple scene with a golden ornate throne backdrop decorated with flower garlands in yellow, orange and red, and striped floral arches. In the centre, a shaven-headed man in orange robes and a gold necklace stands beside a seated figure in orange clothing with long dark hair, who holds a bright orange cloth. A brass plate or vessel sits near the throne. Devotees and onlookers in white and orange shirts press around them. A small fan and a red cushioned seat are visible.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial scene in front of an ornate golden throne decorated with flower garlands and a golden seat with red cushions. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a red tilak on the forehead and a beaded necklace sits on the throne, receiving an offering from a shaved-headed attendant in orange clothes who holds a silver vessel. A man in a brown kurta and glasses kneels beside the throne, and a young boy in a white shirt sits in the foreground. Standing devotees in white and orange saris and robes surround the throne, with a tripod-mounted camera visible at right. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne in saffron robes, long swept-back hair and a beaded mala, with the shaved attendant in orange performing the offering.2008-07-17A photograph of a crowd moving through a shaded outdoor area under a corrugated roof, with festoons of fabric and decorative orange flags above. At the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap, with a white flower-and-bead garland and rudraksha-style beads, raises one hand in greeting. Around him, men in white shirts and saffron-clad devotees press close, one bald man in orange robes in the foreground, and women in orange and pink saris stand at the right beside a tall blue pole with orange pennants. Trees fill the background.2010-09-04December 26 20062006-12-26October 24 20102010-10-24A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne draped with pink and white flower garlands, wearing an orange turban, orange robe and red shawl, with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace visible. Several men in white and light-coloured shirts crowd around; one in the foreground on the left extends his hand toward the seated figure, another behind lifts a flower garland over the seated figure's head, and a man on the right holds a bundle of flowers. A black backdrop hung with green floral strands fills the background, and a cameraman stands at the far left edge. Floral offerings are scattered on the base of the throne.2010-08-15Night outdoor darshan event under a white and multicolour striped tent with colourful fringed valances. A tall palm tree stands beside the stage, lit by string lights and floodlights. A figure in a saffron-orange turban and orange-gold shawl stands on the stage, placing a hand on the head of a devotee bowed before them; a flower garland of purple and white blooms sits at the foreground. Beside them, men in white shirts and white dhotis stand near the stage, one wearing a bead necklace. A crowd of onlookers in the dark background watches, with a few men in white and a man in a grey shirt in the foreground. Visible people number roughly 21-100.2005-11-19