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Night outdoor scene under a metal roof at an ashram-style open courtyard. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne-chair, under a gold ceremonial umbrella, wears a dark red-brown robe with a red-and-white flower garland, holding a microphone; a black-haired head covering is visible. A bare-chested attendant in white dhoti with a rudraksha-style necklace stands before the dais with hands joined. Several saffron-robed sannyasis stand in a line behind, and a cameraman in white kurta films at left. A banner behind shows a world map with the printed caption "a person" and figures 347 and 47. A gold-painted animal figure and banana leaves decorate the stage.

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March 06 20162016-03-06March 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesEvening photograph of an outdoor pavilion with a corrugated metal roof. On the right, a figure seated on an ornate gold throne with a gold-framed back and a small table at its side, wearing orange-saffron robes and a long flower garland; the figure has swept-back dark hair and holds hands in namaste, and an ornate gold parasol stands above. Several people in white dhotis and white shirts with orange shawls stand in rows on the left, hands folded in prayer, one small child in white with an orange shawl among them; a woman in orange sari stands near center. Behind them is a plant-decorated canopy, a golden deity murti on a pedestal, and a banner showing a world map with the text a person. Green leaves are scattered on the paved floor.2016-03-06 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial reception in an open-sided hall. A seated figure on a gilded throne wears an orange-red robe with a pink floral garland and holds a hand out toward a man in white dhoti and shawl with a red garland and a tilak, who approaches down a central aisle. To the left, a line of devotees in white dhotis with red shawls stands with palms pressed together, some holding cloth bundles. Flower petals are scattered on the floor and a large banner with world maps and a portrait wearing a red turban hangs behind. Several more people in white stand in the background.2016-01-02A night-time outdoor ritual on a paved courtyard under a corrugated roof. On a raised stage at right, a seated figure with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe, a floral garland and a rudraksha-style mala, with hands folded in greeting, seated on an ornate gold throne beneath a decorated parasol. Before him, a line of devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls stand with palms joined, and a standing priest in white holds a burning flame. Behind them, another saffron-robed attendant and a kalasha-like golden deity murti sit near a backdrop with a world map graphic and large numerals. Green leaves are scattered on the floor and offering trays sit at the throne's base.2016-03-06 +1 copiesMarch 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesMarch 06 20162016-03-06 +2 copiesNight-time outdoor gathering under a corrugated metal roof. A man with long dark hair and a red-and-orange cloth sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a gold parasol above him, speaking into a microphone on a raised dais. Before him stand a row of devotees in white clothing, many with hands folded, and a few in orange robes nearby. Bright studio lights and a camera operator are visible at left. A banner on the back wall shows a world map with figures and numbers. Some figures on the raised platform appear to wear distinctive adornments and orange-red cloth, which match the page's a person reference but the face is not clearly discernible, so identity is uncertain.2016-03-06 +2 copiesMarch 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesMarch 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesNight outdoor event under a tin roof with a golden ceremonial throne and a large golden parasol (chhatra) above it. A figure seated on the throne has long dark hair swept up, wears a red-orange garment, a pink-and-white flower garland and a gold necklace, and is seen from behind as he gestures. Around the throne are saffron-robed attendants and a staff member in orange. In the foreground, devotees sit with their backs to the camera, including a woman with a braid and flower in her hair and a man in white. Banana leaves frame the stage, and a banner on the left shows a map of India with the text Nithyanandapedia. A kalasha-style pot sits near the dais. The figure on the throne is an appearance-based a person candidate.2016-03-06 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20162016-01-02