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A group of people stands on a red carpet in front of a tented stage backdrop showing a large framed deity image of two figures adorned with garlands of marigold and flowers. Several men in orange or saffron robes and orange shawls stand together, while others wear white kurta or dhoti-style clothing; one man in a dark jacket and white cap stands among them. At the right, a dark plaque is inscribed with text marking an inauguration. A portrait photo of a smiling older man appears at upper left, and an ornate white and yellow decorated panel is at right. A purple-draped table sits near the plaque.

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January 01 20072007-01-01 +1 copiesPhotograph of a stage event with a red carpet, a large framed deity poster of two gold-adorned murtis with floral garlands at the back, and a white canopy overhead. A bald man in saffron robes stands near the centre-left, next to a man in a grey-blue kurta and white cap and another in a white kurta. On the right, a bald saffron-robed monk stands barefoot beside another saffron-clad figure with a garland, and a man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at the far right. A dark board with partly visible text sits behind them. Roughly seven to nine people are visible, with several more partly visible at the edges.2007-01-01A group of people stands on a red carpet under a striped tent at an outdoor event. At the left, a bearded man in a white dhoti with a saffron shawl stands beside an ornate gold-and-red throne. Next to him, a bald man in an orange robe with a saffron sash, and several other men in saffron and orange robes, stand alongside men in white kurtas and dhotis and a man in a grey jacket and white cap. Behind them a large backdrop shows a deity murti of two figures adorned with garlands and flowers, with framed portraits at upper left. A banner with Kannada script hangs at right.2007-01-01A photo of a formal inauguration ceremony under a red-and-white canopy with blue drapes. Several saffron-robed monks and a few men in white and light-coloured clothing gather around a black granite plaque with gold lettering reading "Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam" and "Inauguration of Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam Namakkal, on 1 January 2007". A man in a cream shirt and a grey-sleeved man in a light shirt with a striped shawl stand at left, while a bald man in white stands at right. Marigold garlands and yellow cloth decorate the plaque, and a large colourful painted deity image with flower garlands hangs at the upper left.2007-01-01 +1 copiesA stage event with a red carpet and draped blue and red backdrop. A standing table fan is at left beside a wooden podium. Several people stand in a line: on the left, two men in saffron/orange robes, one with a shaved head; a central figure in orange robes with a saffron head wrap and long rudraksha malas, hands folded; a man in cream-white kurta and trousers with folded hands; a bald man in orange robes; and two men in white dhoti-style clothing, one wearing a white cap and a dark waistcoat, with folded hands. Banner text in Kannada script and a partial 'Nithyanandapeetham' sign appear behind the group, with a large poster of a saffron-clad figure at right.2007-01-01Photograph of a stage event on a red carpet under a tent with red and blue drapes. On the left, a man in an orange saffron robe draped over his shoulders stands beside a wooden podium with a garland, facing right. Next to him, a shaved-headed man in orange robes stands. A central figure in an orange robe with an orange head cloth and a long dark rudraksha mala stands with hands folded. Beside him, an older man in a cream kurta and trousers stands. To the right, a monk in orange robes and an orange head wrap stands, and further right two men in white dhotis and a dark waistcoat with white caps stand. A white electric fan is in the foreground. A portrait banner on the right shows a red and black image, and a blue banner behind the stage reads partial Kannada text.2007-01-01A photo of a dedication ceremony in front of a garlanded deity murti backdrop under a red-and-white canopy with a blue draped wall. A black plaque reading "Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam" sits on a purple satin-covered table with flower petals, partly covered by a silver cloth and a yellow cloth. A monk in saffron robes with a shaved head bends to unveil it while a man in a cream suit reaches toward it. To the left, three men stand in saffron and yellow robes, one with a yellow head cloth, and beside them a man in a white kurta with a tricolour-striped shawl stands near a large white-robed man at right. A shaved-headed man in orange and an orange-robed attendant stand in the background, and a cooling fan stands at right.2007-01-01A stage ceremony at an inauguration event where a dark-plaque with the printed name "Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam" is being unveiled, draped in yellow cloth and garlanded with white flowers. An elderly man in cream kurta-style suit and glasses stands at the centre, while a robed saffron-clad figure with a bald head stands at the right edge beside a man in white shirt and trousers. Several men in saffron and orange robes and a man in white cap and dark waistcoat stand on a red carpet; a large colourful framed deity image with garlands is behind them, and a purple satin-covered table holds the plaque.2007-01-01January 01 20072007-01-01January 01 20052005-01-01 +1 copiesA stage ceremony under a white tent with red valance and blue draped table. Several saffron-robed monks stand at left, one in a bright orange turban. A man in a white kurta and cream vest, a former Chief Minister, stands centre and shakes hands with a bald monk in orange robes at right. Beside them a man in white kurta with a Gandhi-style cap and shawl, and another in a dark vest, stand watching. Behind the table are dark banners reading "Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam" with inauguration text and marigold garlands on the table. Six or more people are visible.2007-01-01Group photograph in front of a decorated temple shrine with deity murti draped in marigold and garland strands, brass lamps and a red curtain behind. Several men stand close together outdoors. A central figure wears a deep orange robe and has a red tilak mark on the forehead; beside him a man in a light grey kurta and white dhoti stands barefoot. A man in a white kurta and dhoti stands at left, another in a dark waistcoat, and a man in a cream kurta with glasses stands at right. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at right, one with a saffron head wrap and long hair. Behind them, devotees in white and light shirts crowd the frame.2007-01-01