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Outdoor photograph on a dirt path beneath a tree, with a whitewashed building behind. A man in saffron-orange robes wears a red-orange headband, a white and red flower garland, beaded necklaces and gold bangles, and smiles while reaching to a silver trophy cup held by a man in a white shirt. A woman in white with an orange shawl stands at left holding a long pole, a man in a dark suit and orange headband stands behind, and another man in white with hands joined in greeting stands at right near a camera. A printed portrait of a smiling woman is held at lower right. Readable banner text reads 'Nithyananda Padmashivam'. Appearance-based label: the saffron-robed, garlanded central figure has long hair, a headband and beaded necklaces, so this is a person and the awards trophy presentation suggests a ritual or sports exchange.

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Outdoor photo under a leafy tree beside a white building with a sign reading Nithyananda Publishing. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a long swept-back hairstyle, an orange headband, and a large white and red flower garland raises one arm and smiles; a person candidate with long hair, a saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant. In front, a man in a white shirt holds a lit ceremonial flame or torch. Other men stand behind, including one in a black jacket and red tie and another in a white shirt with a mala, and a woman in orange at left. A devotee in white with an orange headband sits in the foreground. The scene suggests an arati or flame ceremony at the event.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25A photograph of an outdoor temple-grounds procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and stone sculptures. A man in an orange dhoti-style garment with a white and orange shawl stands at centre, wearing a white-and-orange flower garland, a multi-strand gold ceremonial necklace and a red bead garland, with long dark hair swept back. A younger attendant in white with an orange shawl holds a tall wooden umbrella pole topped by a red canopy fringed with colourful tassels. An older man in white with an orange shawl stands before him, gripping his arms and placing a garland or flower string. Behind, a cameraman films and another person in a purple shirt holds a small object. Other attendants in orange and white stand nearby.2010-07-26July 28 20082008-07-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a welcome ritual under a covered porch with a banana-leaf plant and a garlanded pillar. A man in white kurta kneels and offers a lit oil lamp in a brass plate to a smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala. The standing man is bare-footed on a silver tray. Around them, devotees in white kurtas and dhotis and women in saris stand with hands folded in anjali. A white car is parked behind.2011-05-23Outdoor flag-hoisting ceremony at a green lawn beside a white building. A figure in saffron-orange robes, a saffron turban and a long white flower garland over a rudraksha mala holds a brass lamp with flame and rings a handbell beside a tall white flagpole tied with yellow cord. Men in white dhotis and shirts stand around with hands folded or raised in celebration, and a man in a maroon kurta lifts his arms. Another saffron-robed attendant kneels on a red mat beside a tray of offerings, and a woman in a pink top sits at the lower right. Purple-leaved shrubs fill the foreground.2008-07-28July 29 20082008-07-29Outdoor photograph of a flag-hoisting ceremony at a newly inaugurated spiritual centre. A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with long hair, a rudraksha mala and a large white-and-orange flower garland, holds a brass lamp with flame and a bell, offering aarti near a white flagpole. Crowds in white dhotis and shirts raise their arms and clap around them, some in maroon kurtas. A man in an orange robe kneels at right beside a tray of offerings on a red carpet, and a white building with a lattice window stands behind a green-leafed hedge.2008-07-28December 27 20082008-12-27Outdoor photo of a welcome ceremony on a dirt ground in front of a decorated tent. A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe wears a thick garland of white, yellow, red and purple flowers, with a gold-toned bead strand at his chest, and smiles. A man in white shirt and trousers with folded hands bows toward him, while a man in white with a yellow shawl and a gold-rimmed plate stands nearby. A man in an orange robe holds a tall golden staff on the right, a person in white kneels in the foreground, and a cameraman in an orange garment films beside a water tank. Several people in white and orange are visible.2009-12-23A photograph of a group walking outdoors past a pale green building with columns. A man in an orange saffron shawl and orange garment, with long swept-back dark hair, is garlanded with a thick multicolour flower garland of white, red and green blossoms. He is smiling broadly. Around him stand men in white shirts and dhotis, one wearing a rudraksha mala and another with a gold bracelet, plus a woman in a white sari with a maroon border. Some carry lanyard name badges. A white car is parked behind them.2009-07-30A stage event under a white tent with a red backdrop. A man in a white shirt and glasses stands at left, looking down. In the centre, a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a red bindi holds a small silver bowl beside a tall brass oil lamp decorated with white flower garlands. At right, another man in orange robes holds the lamp's base. A large portrait of a turbaned man in orange is printed on the backdrop, and a small white-clad figure appears at the far left edge.2010-02-18