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A 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.

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A 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 copiesJanuary 01 20072007-01-01A 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.2007-01-01December 31 20062006-12-31A 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.2007-01-01A 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.2007-01-01Outdoor ceremony under a blue canopy with pink fabric draped at the top left. Five men stand on a red carpet beside a draped table decorated with flower petals. On the left, two men in white shirts and dhotis look on. Next are a man in a saffron turban and a rudraksha mala, and an older bearded man in a saffron shawl with a dark green border, standing barefoot. Beside them, a man in an orange robe and orange turban leans on a walking stick and stands near a black plaque being unveiled; a yellow cloth covers part of the plaque. Flowers and a small sign are visible on the table. Two people in white and saffron clothing appear at the centre of the scene, with a rudraksha mala worn by one saffron-clad figure.2006-12-31January 01 20072007-01-01January 01 20072007-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial stone-laying event under a decorated red and gold canopy with a blue stage carpet. Five men stand before a black foundation stone plaque mounted beneath a white DHYANAPEETAM sign with a bird logo; the plaque reads foundation stone laying ceremony details. On the left, an elderly man in white dhoti and shirt claps his hands, and a younger man in an orange-yellow turban and saffron-orange robe, and another man in white, stand nearby with hands folded. On the right, a bald man in a saffron-orange robe with folded hands stands beside a man in a light cream shirt and dhoti who gestures toward the plaque. Marigold and rose garlands decorate a flower-covered table, and a water bottle sits on a chair at the left edge. A man in a white kurta stands at the far left edge, and a figure partly visible at the far right wears white.2003-01-01January 01 20072007-01-01 +1 copiesDecember 31 20062006-12-31