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A seated figure in an orange robe with a yellow marigold garland sits on a cream cushioned chair in an open hall with a blue draped backdrop and a striped mat. An elderly man in a cream shawl sits in a black wheelchair, holding hands with the seated figure. A standing man in a rust-coloured shirt and brown trousers steadies the wheelchair, and three devotees kneel on a white cloth in front, including a woman in a purple sari and a woman in a red and gold sari.

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A seated man in orange robes with a garland of yellow flowers and a red bindi sits on a white cushioned throne in a hall with blue draped backdrop and red-striped mats. An elderly man in a beige shawl sits in a black wheelchair before him, his hand held in the seated figure's hands. A man in a rust-coloured shirt and brown trousers stands at left, a man in a checked shirt kneels in front, and a woman in a purple sari kneels at right beside another figure in orange. Scattered flower petals lie on a white cloth before the throne. Speakers are mounted high on the walls. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan moment.2007-01-02December 14 20092009-12-14A photograph inside a plain whitewashed hall with a striped multicolour floor mat. A man seated in a wheelchair in a blue shirt, brown trousers and a rudraksha mala is holding hands with a woman in orange robes who kneels on a red-cushioned gold throne at right. Behind them a woman in a pink sari with a lanyard stands, and a bald man in white with an orange shawl looks on. On the left two young men stand: one in a white kurta with a yellow shawl, the other in white dhoti and kurta with a mala. A young man in a yellow shawl and an orange-robed attendant appear at right edge. Pedestal items and a tray are visible near the throne. a person cues are absent in the seated orange-robed figure's presentation, so identity is uncertain.2009-12-14A photograph of a seated devotee in a wheelchair, wearing a blue shirt, brown trousers and a rudraksha mala, having his hands held by a robed figure in orange who sits on a gold-framed throne with red cushions. Behind them a woman in a pink sari and a man in an orange shawl look on, along with a woman in an orange robe and a young woman in white with a yellow shawl. Two men in white dhotis and yellow shawls stand on a colourful striped rug at left. A red tray of offerings sits beside the throne. The white wall and framed doorway form the backdrop. Five people appear in the scene, plus the seated devotee and the throne-sitter.2009-12-14A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair and a yellow-flower garland, bare-chested and wearing an orange-saffron cloth, seated on a white cushioned seat under a thatched open pavilion. He holds the hand of an elderly man in a cream shirt and shawl seated in a wheelchair. A woman in an orange sari kneels beside them, and a man in a checked shirt stands nearby. Behind, a standing man in white with an orange shawl watches, and a line of women in saffron, white and teal saris stands along the wall. A tall man in a pink shirt and wristwatch stands at right. Trays hold fruit, rudraksha beads, turmeric, folded bills and a stick of incense.2007-01-02A photograph of a public darshan setting under a tin-roofed open hall. A central figure with long dark hair and a crown-like headband wears an orange-saffron robe and a white-and-yellow marigold garland, seated and bowing her head as a man in a wheelchair in a white-striped shirt and grey trousers receives blessing. A woman in a peach kurta with white dupatta stands at left holding a plate of flowers, and a man in a white kurta with orange shawl stands behind. Other standing devotees watch at right, including a man in a striped shirt and a woman in a maroon top. A white-draped table holds brass plates of offerings, a steel tumbler and a red basket. A banner behind shows a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda".2006-12-10June 28 20102010-06-28A stage event with an orange backdrop and a flower-decorated golden throne at right. A man in an orange robe with a shawl stands at centre, bending toward a seated elderly man in a wheelchair, who wears a light blue shirt. Around them, people in white and cream clothes with gold borders, including a woman in cream with an orange shawl at left and women in saris at right, watch or assist. A man in a white shirt bends over the wheelchair, and a girl in white sits at lower left. Garlands of marigolds and roses decorate the throne and the foreground. The orange-robed man has long, swept-back hair and ornate adornments, a person candidate, but his appearance is not conclusive enough to confirm.2009-07-25A seated man in an orange-saffron shawl and a yellow marigold garland blesses a kneeling devotee by placing his hand on the top of the devotee's head. He has long, swept-back dark hair and is bare-chested beneath the shawl. Three other devotees kneel or lean forward around him: a man in a white shirt with pink trim in the foreground left, a man in a red-and-white checked shirt, and a woman in a red sari with white embroidered border. A dark-haired man in a grey top leans in at right. A wooden cane rests against the seat at left, and a low table holds packets and a plate of yellow sweets. Behind them a blue tarpaulin hangs from the ceiling beside red-painted walls and large windows.2007-01-02A woman in an orange sari with long dark hair sits on a white cushioned seat in an open-sided pavilion, while a man in white shirt and white dhoti with an orange shawl bows low toward her, hands extended. Behind him an older man in white and glasses leans in, and a man in a pink shirt and grey trousers stands nearby. A woman in a white sari with green border stands at left, and a small group of people in white and pale shirts stands in the background. A video camera on a tripod is at right, a black bag sits on a bench, and yellow flowers lie on the white cloth in front of the seated woman.2007-01-02Indoor photo in an open hall with red walls and bamboo blinds. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, bare-chested and wearing an orange shawl and white flower garland, sits on a white cushion at left. Two devotees kneel in front of him on a striped green mat; a woman in an orange sweatshirt leans forward and a man in a brown shirt sits beside her. A man in white with an orange shawl stands behind the seated figure, and women in white and orange saris stand near the back wall, one in a blue sari. Garlands and a tray of money notes sit at lower left.2006-12-10A seated man in an orange dhoti and bare chest, wearing layered beaded rudraksha-style necklaces, golden armbands and a ceremonial gold necklace, sits on a red-cushioned throne with a striped tiger-print cloth. He holds a golden ritual implement toward an elderly woman seated in a wheelchair in a blue-and-white polka-dot blouse and white sari with a lanyard. Behind them, a woman in a cream sari with a beaded necklace stands with hands folded, another man in a white shirt holds his hands in anjali, and a woman sits in the background. A green forest backdrop and red fabric decorate the room. a person is the seated orange-clad figure, given his saffron clothing, bare-chested adornments and throne, performing a blessing for the devotee.2012-04-06