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A photograph inside a hall with orange and maroon curtains and potted plants in the foreground. On the left, a man in an orange-red turban and orange-red wrap stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing gold-trimmed red cloth and a beaded necklace. Beside him, two elderly men in saffron and orange robes, one with a white beard and rudraksha malas, stand near orange cushioned seats and footstools. A bearded man in a white shawl and lavender dhoti receives a garland, and an attendant in a pink dhoti and orange-yellow shawl holds a plate of flowers and offerings on the right. Orange and gold cushions sit on the floor.

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January 12 20152015-01-12A stage ceremony with orange-draped armchairs and orange cushions set among potted plants and rocks, under maroon velvet drapes. A woman in an orange sari with a matching orange head wrap and gold armlets stands at left beside the chairs. In the centre, a man in orange robes and a shaved head receives a yellow and orange flower garland from a man in a gold-bordered yellow-and-lavender shawl and lavender dhoti. On the right, a man in a rust-brown robe and a man in a pink dhoti with purple border hold a brass tray of marigold garlands, and a man in white stands in the background. The setting suggests a formal welcome or honouring ceremony.2015-01-12A 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.2015-01-13A photograph of a ceremonial moment in an indoor hall with a backdrop of a forest scene and a brass figure group on a table. A woman in an orange-red turban and orange wrap with rudraksha malas and gold bangles stands at left, draping an orange cloth over the shoulders of a seated man in orange robes with a garland of yellow and pink flowers and a white tilak. Behind them a man in orange robes with rudraksha mala stands with hands joined, and a boy in white with a yellow sash watches at right. Potted plants and rocks decorate the floor at left, and a deity murti with a garland sits in the upper left. a person is the seated man in orange robes with a flower garland, identified by appearance cues, and he is the central figure being honoured. Two physical people are the seated man and the woman; others are additional visible people.2015-01-12Ceremonial stage scene at a Kumbh event with ornate silver and white decorations behind. A bald priest in orange-brown dhoti with gold border and a bead garland reaches toward a kneeling sadhu in orange-brown robe and gold necklace, hands folded in anjali. Beside them a man with long hair in a pale peach kurta with gold chain and a blue-striped sash stands and gestures, while a young man with hair tied in a bun wears a red shawl and bows. Marigold offerings sit on silver trays in front, and seated devotees in orange robes are at the edges. Several people are visible.2015-09-12January 12 20152015-01-12August 20 20152015-08-20Photograph 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 taken under a white tent stage with a red carpet. A seated man in an orange-gold robe and white lei sits on an orange throne-style chair, holding a paper and smiling. In front of him a sannyasi in a rust-brown robe with an orange turban and a long braid bows with palms pressed together. Beside them a second devotee in matching rust and gold stands with hands folded, and a standing attendant in orange robes holds papers at the left edge. Golden ornamental pedestals and a bouquet are visible. Edge of a person in a brown robe and bag occupies the right foreground. The seated man in orange is a person by ceremonial orange-gold attire and a throne, but appearance cues are limited.2015-01-13Photograph of a ceremony on a stage before a deep red velvet curtain and ornate gold thrones. At centre, a figure with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, wearing an orange garment, stands beside a bald man in a yellow-orange shawl, who faces him. a person appears to be the figure with long hair, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, and is labelled as such only on appearance cues. At left, an older bald man in a red-orange shawl with a gold crown-like headpiece stands next to a gold throne. At right, a bare-chested attendant in orange dhoti holds a blue tray.2013-02-03Three seated men on orange-upholstered armchairs on a red-carpeted stage before a maroon velvet drape and a bamboo lattice backdrop. The man on the left wears a saffron-orange robe and a shawl, with a long dark beard, and is seated on a low orange footstool. A small girl in a pink top and purple skirt bends forward in front of him, offering something. The elderly man in the centre wears an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, with white tilak marks on his forehead. The man on the right wears a maroon-red dhoti and shawl, and is smiling. A bald man in an orange-brown cloth stands behind them, gesturing. To the right stand a decorated deity murti with gold ornaments and a silver ritual urn, plus potted plants.2014-10-12Night outdoor satsang on an orange-draped stage. A man in a long-haired, swept-back style sits on an orange throne-like armchair, wearing a rust-red robe with gold border, a gold ornamental necklace and a rudraksha mala; he gestures with his right hand while speaking. Beside him, a second orange chair holds a man in a red turban and red robe with a mala. Standing behind them, a bald man in orange robes with a shawl and beads watches. At lower left, a shaved-headed devotee in rust-red robes sits with palms pressed together in namaste. In the foreground a devotee in white kneels and bows low, touching his forehead near the chair's footrest. Other people in white and saffron stand at the edges and a drum player sits at right. The first seated figure matches the page's description but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2015-07-07