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A photograph of a seated ceremony in a decorated hall. In the centre, a man with a shaved head and red tilak sits cross-legged on an orange-draped wooden seat, hands folded and eyes closed, wearing an orange robe and a white-and-red flower garland. Around him a long yellow and orange marigold garland and white jasmine strands hang from the seat. A standing man in a long orange robe and orange turban holds a silver kalasha-style vessel over the seated figure's head, while men in white shirts and trousers stand and assist with the offering. Devotees in white and orange look on, and a painted backdrop shows colourful ornamentation. This appears to be a padapuja or abhishekam style honouring.

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A photograph of a ceremonial honouring inside a decorated hall. A central seated figure wearing an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha-style garland of white and red flowers sits cross-legged on a low wooden seat draped in orange cloth, hands folded in the lap. A standing man in an orange robe and orange turban pours or raises a silver vessel over the seated figure's head. Around them, men in white shirts and trousers stand with palms pressed together, and one man on the right holds a flower garland. Large yellow marigold and white jasmine garlands frame the seat, and a painted backdrop and a framed portrait hang on the wall behind.2009-07-23A photograph of a ceremonial honouring inside a hall decorated with yellow marigold garlands. A seated man in orange robes with a red garland and a silver crown-like headpiece sits on an orange cushion on a raised seat, hands folded in his lap and a red bindi on his forehead. Standing beside him, a man in an orange turban and orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair and a gold necklace reaches toward a white jasmine arch above the seated man's head. Behind them, several men in orange and white shirts watch, and a painted banner with Kannada script and a lion motif is visible on the wall.2009-07-23A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange shawl sits on a wooden throne-like seat draped with cushions, hands folded in his lap, garlanded with white and red flower necklaces and wearing a crown-like headdress of white flowers. A tall man in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe leans in to touch the crown with his hand. Around them, men in white shirts and trousers stand, kneel or reach toward the seated figure, one at the right offering a garland-draped hand, and a yellow marigold garland frames the scene, with a painted portrait of a saffron-robed figure with raised hand on the wall above. Appearance-based label: the seated figure in orange with a crown and garlands is a person, shown in person and being honoured in a ceremonial setting.2009-07-23A seated man in orange robes and a white garland of flowers with red accents sits cross-legged with hands folded in his lap, a red dot on his forehead. A standing attendant in an orange turban and orange cloth lifts a silver crown above his head, while a floral arch of white jasmine and yellow marigolds frames the scene. Behind them, several men in orange and white clothing watch, and a banner with Kannada script hangs on the wall above a painted backdrop of deities.2009-07-23A photograph of a seated saffron-robed figure receiving aarti in a decorated hall. The central figure sits on a low seat under an arch of white and yellow flower garlands, wearing an orange robe, a crown-like silver headpiece, and a white mala. A man in a white shirt holds a lit oil lamp toward him. Standing around are men in white shirts and an orange-robed attendant with a shaved head. A framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" hangs on the upper right wall above a flower garland, and a banner in Kannada is visible behind. The central figure matches the probable Swamiji appearance cues of orange clothing, a crown and a mala, while the seated person's identity remains unconfirmed.2009-07-23July 23 20092009-07-23A photograph of a seated elder in orange saffron robes and a white flower garland with red roses, sitting cross-legged with hands clasped in his lap, wearing a silver crown and a red tilak on his forehead. A younger man in an orange robe and matching orange turban, with long hair, stands at left smiling and placing a silver crown on the seated man's head. Behind them, men in white and orange clothing hold long white jasmine garlands, and a yellow marigold garland decorates the right edge. A banner with Kannada script and a painted backdrop of a lion and figures fill the background. Appearance-based label: the standing turbaned man with long hair and saffron robes is a person candidate in a crowning ceremony, while the seated bearded man receiving the crown is a person being honoured.2009-07-23A photo of a ceremonial honouring at an indoor event. A seated figure in orange robes, with a silver crown and a white flower garland, sits upright on a throne-like chair with hands clasped in meditation. A tall man with long dark hair, an orange turban and orange robes with a gold chain holds a silver tray with a flaming oil lamp (aarti) toward the seated figure. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers reaches forward with his hand over the flame. Yellow marigold and white jasmine garlands decorate the chair and backdrop, and several onlookers stand behind in white and olive clothing.2009-07-23July 23 20092009-07-23A seated bald man in saffron-orange robes with a white and red flower garland sits on a wooden chair under a white floral arch and a large yellow marigold cross-shaped garland. Around him, devotees in orange robes and white shirts reach toward him; one in an orange turban holds a silver offering tray or crown-like object and another gestures with an outstretched arm. A man at lower left photographs with a phone. Bright hall with ornate ceiling and framed pictures behind. a person seated in the centre, identified by saffron robes, garlands and the honoured seated position. Devotees honour him in what appears to be a reception or darshan.2009-07-23A seated elderly sadhu in orange robes sits cross-legged on a cushioned wooden throne-like seat under an arch of white and yellow flower garlands, with a tall yellow marigold cross-shaped garland overhead. Around him, several devotees stand close: a tall figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching turban with a yellow-orange bead garland, a bald monk in orange robes with a white flower garland, and men in white shirts with rosette ribbons. A large banner behind shows painted deities and gold lettering in Kannada. A camera or phone is held at the lower left edge. The setting appears to be a hall with a fan and a framed picture on the wall.2009-07-23A photograph of an aarti ceremony in a decorated hall. A seated man in saffron robes and a gold crown sits on a wooden throne draped with an orange cushion, hands folded at his lap, flanked by white and yellow marigold garlands and a yellow floral arch. A devotee in an orange turban and orange shawl leans in to offer a silver plate of lit oil lamps, and a man in a white shirt and black trousers stretches his hand toward the flame. Standing and seated onlookers in white shirts and orange garments surround them, and a seated man in white at left smiles. a person cues here: the seated central figure wears saffron robes and a crown, but the appearance is uncertain given the crowded ceremonial setting.2009-07-23