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A photograph of a stage decorated with dense garlands of orange, yellow and red marigold flowers over a canopy, with magenta lighting and ornate red-and-white thrones on a flower-bordered platform. Two men stand centre stage: a man in white kurta with a dark patterned shawl accepts a booklet from a figure in a rust-red robe with a matching red turban, white shawl and beaded garland. The robed figure appears to be a sannyasi receiving a gift, and the identity of the robed figure is unsure. Flower garlands drape the stage edges, and framed deity pictures line the backdrop.

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July 09 20172017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A photograph in a flower-decorated hall with a canopy of marigolds and yellow blossoms over two ornate silver-and-red thrones. An older man in white trousers and a lavender-purple shawl with gold border bows forward, offering or receiving something over a gold-draped table. Facing him is a younger person with long dreadlocks, wearing a rust-orange maroon sannyasi cloth, a rust turban with a brooch, and a white shawl with an Indian tricolour border. Behind them is a deity murti or portrait framed by garlands, with purple lighting and hanging marigold strands. A candidate matching the page's Swamiji reference has several visible cues: long locks, a turban and orange-saffron robes, so this is an appearance-based probable identification of the younger figure standing at the table in the sannyasi role.2017-07-09A photo on an ornate stage decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands and red flags, including a Mauritius flag. A man in white kurta with a grey patterned shawl, smiling, hands a printed booklet of photographs to a bearded-looking man in a maroon-red ochre robe, white shawl, layered gold necklaces and a red-maroon turban with a feather ornament. The taller figure's distinctive turban, gold ornaments and saffron-maroon clothing, presented as a guest exchange on the stage, match the page's indication of a person; appearance is consistent but not certain, so the label is probable. A carved temple-style pillar and a yellow-draped table with a small plant stand beside them. Two people are visible.2017-07-09A photograph of two men standing before a flower-decorated altar framed with marigold and yellow garlands under purple lighting. On the left, an older bald man in white dhoti and a purple-and-gold silk shawl holds a silver tray with a small red-and-yellow offering. On the right, a man in a rust-brown robe, white shawl and a tall red-and-gold turban with a feather smiles and receives the tray. Two red-and-white ornate armchairs flank them, and a deity image garlanded with flowers stands behind. Swamiji (probable) appears as the man in the rust-brown robe and turban, based on the turban, ornate ceremonial presentation and rudraksha-style necklaces, with the role of recipient of the honoured offering. The man on the left is a guest in a purple shawl.2017-07-09A photograph of an event stage decorated with flower garlands, red and gold fabrics and carved red pillars. A bald man in white kurta and white dhoti, with a garland around his neck, stands on the left holding a blue and white brochure. Facing him is a man with a striped orange-red turban with a small jewelled ornament, a white shawl over bare shoulders, rudraksha-style beads and a rust-coloured dhoti, holding the brochure with both hands. A small Mauritian flag is visible on the left beside a red-and-orange flag, and gold-draped tables and a red throne-style chair appear behind them.2017-07-09A ceremonial exchange on a decorated stage with red velvet thrones and marigold garlands. A man in white kurta with a grey-black scarf hands a white document to a smiling young man in a rust-orange (saffron-toned) robe, gold chain and long beaded garland, who wears an orange turban with a white plume and gold ornaments. Beside them stand a red flag with a small Mauritian flag, floral arrangements, and a carved silver stand. A printed photo credit reads Nithyananda Paramashivam, , . Probable Swamiji is the recipient with distinctive turban, ornate clothing and gold necklaces, shown receiving the document as the government representative2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09