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A photograph of a festive stage scene with a large floral arch of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, white and green behind a seated figure. A bearded man with long swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange shawl over a garland of multicoloured flowers, smiling at the people around him. A trident-shaped ornament stands near the arch. Around him, devotees in white dhotis with gold borders and white blouses with coloured-striped pallus bend forward to offer respect. A woman in an orange-red shawl stands at right with hands joined, and a man in a white vest and checked shirt stands at left. The setting suggests a birthday celebration event.

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A photograph of a ceremony on stage in front of a large arch of flower garlands in red, yellow, green, white and purple. A man with long dark hair and a red-and-gold garment stands at center, with a golden tilak or kumkum on his forehead, while a woman in a white sari with a maroon border leans forward toward him. Other devotees stand around: a man in a white vest and checked shirt on the left, a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala beside a bald man in a dark sweater, a woman in white and gold on the right, and a woman in a maroon sari with a red-and-gold border on the far right. Gold ornaments and a trident-shaped finial are visible at the upper left of the arch. Five physical people are visible.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial honouring at a throne backed by a large floral arch of red, yellow, green and white garlands with a trident motif. A bearded man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and layered garlands of red and white flowers sits on a red-cushioned throne, smiling. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and gold-bordered shawls and women in orange and gold saris bow, touch and offer flowers, and a woman in gold and teal holds a basket of fruit. The scene resembles a birthday honouring with the a person seated centrally, though identity is uncertain from appearance.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a stage event where devotees gather around a large throne decorated with a dense arch of marigold and multicolour flower garlands in red, yellow, green and white. A figure seated on the throne wears an orange-saffron shawl and a flower garland, with a dark sculpted deity murti and a golden umbrella above. Surrounding devotees include a bare-chested man in white dhoti with gold border and a red shawl, women in white and yellow saris and blue blouses, and an elderly man in white. A golden trident stands at left. Purple backdrop and stage lights frame the scene.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A stage ceremony at a celebration. A man with long dark hair, a saffron-orange garment and beaded malas sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) framed by a large floral backdrop of red, yellow, green and white flower garlands, with a golden parasol above. Several people surround him: a bearded man in a white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala, a man in a red kurta, a man in white with gold-bordered cloth offering a garland, and women in pink and red saris, one with hands folded in greeting. A dark deity murti stands behind the throne. The occasion is the 40th Avatardinotsava celebration, and the seated man is a probable Swamiji based on his long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas. Printed credit overlay reads 'Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam, '2016-12-23A photograph of a bearded man in saffron/orange robes seated on a gilded throne at the centre of a richly decorated stage. He wears a long pink-and-white flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, and gestures with raised hands while speaking. The throne is backed by a large arch of red, yellow, white, purple and green flowers and leaves, with a gold trident standing beside it. Around him stand a white-clad man with a bead mala, a bare-chested young man in a white dhoti, a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari, a woman in a magenta sari, and a woman in orange. A portrait-style figure on the left is partially visible. The scene suggests a ritual or satsang setting.2016-12-23A photograph of a festive ritual setting beneath a canopy of white and red flower garlands strung in rows. A man with short dark hair and a smile sits centrally before a floral backdrop decorated with flowers in red, yellow, purple and white, with circular ornaments. He wears a red-and-white flower garland, gold necklaces and a rust-coloured cloth. To his left, two men in saffron-orange dhotis and matching orange head cloths stand with their backs partly turned, one wearing rudraksha beads. On the right, a woman in a rust-brown sari with gold jewellery holds a silver plate, and a girl in white with a long plait and a young girl in white stand near the seated man, who is receiving them. A man in white stands at the far left edge.2017-07-09A photo of devotees gathered around a seated man on a golden throne in an ornate hall. The seated man wears a saffron-red cloth, a red and white flower garland and rudraksha malas; he smiles and is surrounded by people. Behind him a large garland of yellow, orange, red and green flowers covers a golden deity or throne structure. Nearby a man in white with a white shawl and gold-trimmed cloth stands holding a gold ritual object, and a woman in a yellow sari sits behind. A young man on the left wears white with a white and red flower garland, and several women in white and yellow sarees with rudraksha necklaces face the throne from the foreground.2015-07-31December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate throne decorated with bands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers and a gilded backdrop, with hanging garland strands above. The seated man wears a white tilak, multiple strands of flower garlands and gold ornaments, and smiles at the viewers. In the foreground, devotees with their backs to the camera kneel in front of the throne: one wears an orange cloth wrap and rudraksha beads on the arm, another in white dhoti and shawl, and two women in cream and white saris, one with a yellow flower in her hair, bow in devotion. The scene suggests a puja or padapuja reception at a throne.2017-07-09