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A photograph of a padapuja-style honouring on a floral-decorated stage. A man in white kurta and trousers bends forward to touch the feet of a standing figure in a rust-brown robe with a red-and-white shawl and an orange-and-gold turban, long dark dreadlock-like hair falling over his shoulder. The standing figure smiles as he looks down. Behind them stands a red and white flag with a small Mauritian flag at the left, a flower garland archway with marigolds and red blossoms, and a deity murti or framed image with garlands. Two ornate silver-and-red velvet thrones flank the scene, with white flower arrangements and palm fronds in the foreground. A small framed image of a seated figure in red is visible in the background.

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July 09 20172017-07-09A photograph of a stage set at a formal ceremony. A man in a rust-red robe and matching orange-red turban stands before a gilded throne with an ornate golden arch and red cushion, wearing a beaded rudraksha mala, a ceremonial gold necklace and gold armbands, with long dark hair falling behind him. Before him an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti bows deeply, reaching down toward a red and gold cushion on the floor. Golden lion, elephant and bull figures stand on the platform, potted green plants flank the throne, and a microphone stand is at right. Painted deity panels in blue and gold fill the backdrop between magenta curtains.2017-06-21 +1 copiesJuly 09 20172017-07-09A photograph of a ceremonial exchange on a stage decorated with dense garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and red flowers. A bald older man in a white kurta and white dhoti, wearing a purple silk shawl with gold border, smiles and reaches forward to receive a white shawl with a small Indian flag from a figure in a rust-brown robe with a matching rust-brown turban adorned with a jewelled ornament and a feather. The turbaned figure has long dreadlocked hair and a bare upper chest. Two ornate white-and-red cushioned chairs flank them, and a gold-covered table with a vase stands between. Decorative lions and floral arches frame the scene. The turbaned figure matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of distinctive ceremonial turban, long hair and saffron-toned clothing, shown here in an in_person ceremonial greeting.2017-07-09A photograph of a ceremonial stage at a satsang, densely decorated with marigolds, yellow and orange flower garlands and white blossoms. Two red velvet thrones with silver-carved frames stand side by side. On the left, an older man in white kurta and pants with a dark patterned shawl bows toward the seat. On the right, a man in a maroon-red robe with a matching rust-orange turban and a white shawl gestures toward the other throne. Between them stands a gold-draped table with a small flag, and a painted figure in the background, with the words 'a person' applied to the right-hand figure's distinctive orange turban, long hair and shawl. A large framed image of a seated figure and a flag appear behind the thrones; the scene is purple-lit with framed pictures on the walls.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A photograph of a formal ceremony on a decorated stage with orange, yellow and red flower garlands overhead and purple lighting. A bald man in a white kurta, with a lanyard, drapes a white shawl printed with an Indian flag over a bearded man in a rust-red turban and long swept-back dark hair, wearing a brown-red robe and a gold-trimmed ornament. Both stand between two ornate white-and-red thrones with carved lion faces. A brass vessel sits on a table in front. a person is being honoured, with long hair, a red turban and ornate clothing as visible cues. Two people are visible.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A photograph in a temple hall decorated with marigold and rose garlands, with a deity murti framed behind floral arches. A bald older man in white kurta-pajama with a lavender-purple shawl stands with palms joined in a respectful gesture, bowing toward a figure in a rust-brown robe with long dreadlocked hair, a rust-orange turban decorated with a gold ornament, and a white shawl draped over the shoulders, who reaches out to receive him. Two red velvet thrones with silver carved arms flank them, and a golden offering bowl sits on a gold-draped table between them. The turbaned figure with a clearly distinctive ceremonial appearance is a candidate for a person, with the page noting his presence, so the appearance-based label applies.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 representative2017-07-09A decorated stage with garlands of marigolds and roses, a purple-lit backdrop and a deity portrait behind. Two red-cushioned silver thrones flank a golden-draped table. On the right, a man in a rust-maroon robe and a rust turban, with long braided hair and a white shawl, stands with palms joined in greeting. Beside him a red flag hangs from a pole. On the left, an older man in a white kurta, grey-and-black shawl and rudraksha mala bows toward him. Palm fronds and white flowers decorate the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is the figure in the rust robe, identified by his turban, braided hair, rudraksha-adorned ceremonial dress, and role as the figure being greeted.2017-07-09