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A photograph of a devotional procession at dusk beneath a colourful canopy with red, yellow, green and pink fringed draping. A golden statue in an orange saffron robe, with an orange turban, long dark hair and a beaded chain, stands on a raised platform with its right hand raised in blessing. A man in white kurta and orange shawl reaches up to touch the statue's raised hand. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis sit or kneel below, one holding a golden brass tray. A golden ceremonial umbrella and a gilded ornamental fan stand at the left. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, so no physical candidate is present.

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February 11 20072007-02-11A photo of a golden statue in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange head cloth, raised on a pedestal beneath a canopy hung with red, yellow, green, purple and white fringed drapery. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis gather around the pedestal, several with hands raised and reaching toward the statue, which is being honoured in a ritual setting. A trident stands at left and a decorated silver umbrella is visible behind. The statue is a figure, not a living person, and no living person is visually identified.2007-02-11February 11 20072007-02-11January 18 20092009-01-18Outdoor evening event at a palm-lined open ground strung with orange flags and lights. A large crowd of mostly white-clad people sits on blue and white plastic chairs and stands behind them. In the foreground, a figure in an orange turban and orange robe sits on an orange-cushioned ratha-style seat, with a flower and fruit offering tray beside him. Men in white shirts and a woman in white with a yellow shawl stand close beside the seat. A banana tree and coconut bunches are at the upper right, and a banner is visible in the background.2010-02-18A photograph of a large festive ceremony under a white tent with red and white swagged drapes. A tiered golden canopy and decorated golden-yellow backdrop frame a central raised dais. A figure in a white and gold sari sits on the dais, with a figure in an orange robe standing beside a brass kalasha-like ornament. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides. Around the dais, many devotees in white dhotis and white saris, some with yellow shawls, crowd the stage; a man in an orange robe stands in front, and a woman in orange also attends at the dais. Garlands, flowers and fruit offerings sit on the floor, and a wheelchair user is visible at the lower left. Appears to be a puja or darshan with abhishekam-style offerings; the a person candidate on the dais is not clearly identifiable from appearance.2010-01-01A outdoor festive gathering under a striped canopy with a decorated umbrella. A central figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban wears a long white-and-green flower garland with yellow blooms and walks forward; he has long dark hair and a broad smile. Behind him a man in white shirt and white dhoti holds a golden trident-topped staff, and a woman in a white sari stands nearby. Several men in white dhotis and orange shawls, some with white garlands, crowd around; a man in a light blue shirt on the left holds a white pole. Many onlookers fill the background under bright daylight.2007-02-06Outdoor festival scene under a white tent with a blue carpet. On the left, a bare-chested elderly priest with a long white beard, an orange turban and a white-and-red flower garland holds out his hands in greeting. Facing him, a man in an orange-red silk shawl with gold zari border, bowing and smiling, is received by the priest. Behind them, men in orange robes wear beaded garlands and a bald-headed man in a white shirt stands with a small bell or stick. Other devotees in white and orange stand in the background. A golden ceremonial object with an ornate carved top is visible at the lower right. Visible people: about 10.2009-07-07A festival procession moves along a sandy road with ornate embroidered parasols in red, gold and yellow with a white bird motif. At centre, a man with long dark hair wears a white and gold dhoti-style garment, a garland of red and white flowers and gold necklaces, holding his hands together. Beside him, a bearded man in saffron-orange robes wears a large gold pendant necklace. Nearby, a young man in a red embroidered kurta with an orange shawl walks barefoot, and women in green, orange and red saris follow. Men in white shirts crowd the foreground, with palm trees and yellow and orange banners behind.2009-01-01A homa ritual under an orange and green decorated canopy at night. A standing man in orange robes with a hood and a beaded necklace presses his palms together at the right of a square fire pit (homa kund) with smoke rising, flower garlands and marigold petals around its edge. Seated devotees in orange and red garments surround the pit, some with brass bowls and offerings. Behind them, a framed portrait labelled 'Paramahamsa Nithyananda' is garlanded with flowers. Men in white with yellow shawls stand at the right and lower right, and banana plants and leaf festoons decorate the tent. A brass vessel with flowers sits in the lower left.2009-09-25December 09 20052005-12-09Photograph of an evening gathering with a crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis, some with hands raised in greeting or folded in reverence. On the right, a long-haired figure in a bright orange turban and orange robe, with dark rudraksha mala beads around the neck, sits on a white-covered seat and extends one hand toward a younger man in orange with a red tilak and beads. A grey-haired man in a white shirt and beaded mala stands nearby. The figure's long swept hair, orange turban and orange robes match the appearance cues associated with Swamiji, so this is a probable identification based on appearance alone.2008-05-09