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A photograph of a ceremonial hall during a celebration. A seated man in an orange-brown robe with a pink flower garland and a long dark beard sits on a red-cushioned throne-like seat beside a golden lion-form carving, with hands held together in a gesture of offering. Standing beside him is a man in white dhoti and a white shirt with rudraksha mala beads, holding a tall gold staff. Women in saris with long braids, one wearing a red sari and another a yellow blouse, stand around the seat, some with hands folded in namaskar. Behind them a large floral display of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, green and white decorates a tall figure. Multiple people in white and dhoti stand in the background, and a camera on a tripod is visible at left. The floor has a striped woven rug. Roughly 15 people are visible.

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December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial gathering on a striped rug in a tent-like hall, with a large throne decorated by a multicolour garland arch of flowers. A long-haired man with a beard, wearing an orange-brown robe and a pink garland, sits on a red and gold throne with a golden lion-form armrest. Seated figure with long hair, orange robe and pink-and-white garland, appearance consistent with a person by long swept-back hair and orange ceremonial clothing. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and shawls, a man in an orange shawl, and women in saris (green, red, yellow, white) stand or bend forward, one holding a garland and fruit-like offerings placed on the throne. A golden staff rests against the throne. Lights hang overhead, and a cameraman is visible at the left edge.2016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial scene in front of a large floral display of concentric bands in red, orange, yellow, green, white and purple flowers. A bearded man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange-brown garment and a pink-and-white garland, sits on a red-cushioned golden throne with a golden lion-headed armrest. Around him, several devotees in white dhotis with gold borders and orange shawls stand close, including one holding a golden staff topped with a finial and another in a white dhoti wearing rudraksha malas. Women in saris and braided hair stand in front, one in a red sari and one in a white sari with gold border; a basket of apples sits near the throne, and a woman in a pink outfit stands at the right edge. The stage has red drapes in the background. The photo is from a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam archive page and is captioned with the 2016 Avatar Day celebration.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A seated figure in an orange-brown robe with a long dark swept-back hairstyle and a large red, pink and yellow flower garland sits on a red throne in front of a tall wall of multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green, white and purple. Beside him a standing man in a white dhoti with a shawl and a rudraksha mala holds a golden staff and a fruit or lemon in his hands. Devotees in saffron and white clothing, a woman in a sari and others in shirts stand or kneel at the lower left, some reaching toward the throne. A golden ritual object and a folded brown cloth rest near the throne. Red curtains and stage lights are behind, indicating a temple-style celebration with devotees offering darshan.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23