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A photograph of a stage event with a large printed backdrop of red-orange temple pillars and carved architecture. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand on a red patterned mat. The taller man on the left, bare-armed under a loose orange shawl, stands barefoot with arms at his sides. The man on the right, wearing an orange robe and holding a rudraksha mala in his hands, stands beside a gold-framed ornate throne cushioned in red and garlanded with flowers, with fruit on a side table. Flowers lie in the foreground. Two people are visible.

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Photograph of a stage event with a large printed backdrop showing red-orange temple pillars and carved architecture. A tall man in long orange robes and a loose orange shawl stands at left with both hands raised in an explanatory gesture, his long dark hair swept back. Beside him, a second man in orange dhoti and shawl holds a rudraksha mala and a stick at a low table draped in orange and set with fruit. To the right, an ornate gold-and-red throne with red cushions stands near floral garlands. Pink and red flowers lie in the foreground. Two people, one a person in saffron robes with distinctive long hair and rudraksha mala, among persons seated at the edge.2009-08-06August 06 20092009-08-06Photograph of a ceremonial stage with a golden umbrella overhead and a golden throne backed by garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. A long-haired man in orange silk robes and a gold necklace of beads stands on a golden platform holding two small plates, with a red bindi on his forehead. Probable Swamiji: long swept-back hair, saffron robes, ornate gold necklace and bangles. Beside him a shaved-headed priest in orange cloth, with a rudraksha mala, bends forward and offers a tray of items. White balusters and a blue canopy frame the stage.2011-12-20April 27 20122012-04-27July 25 20092009-07-25January 01 20072007-01-01April 27 20122012-04-27A photograph of a Gurupoornima-style honouring ceremony in a hall with a gilded throne backed by a golden ornate panel and red cushions. A seated figure on the throne wears saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with white and orange flower garlands draped over the shoulders, and rests bare feet on a silver vessel of flowers. Before him, a kneeling attendant in orange robes and an orange cap holds a folded orange cloth, while a second person in a long flowing orange garment and headcloth stands to the left, lifting the cloth to their head. Marigold and white flower decorations line the throne and a yellow-and-maroon floral panel is behind them. Probable Swamiji cues include the saffron turban, orange robes and garlands on the seated throne figure, and he is physically present in the scene.2008-07-17February 11 20132013-02-11July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of an evening stage programme. On the left, a shaven-headed priest in orange dhoti and shawl holds a lit camphor aarti flame toward the seated figure. On a gold-and-red throne sits a person in orange robes with a gold garland, hands folded in namaskar, with a red bindi. Two gold metal murtis stand in front on a gold pedestal: a four-armed male deity and a female figure in a red sari. A large orange banner behind shows a smiling portrait labelled with Tamil text reading Paramahamsa Nithyanandar and Dhyana Satsangam. Gold-and-orange draped backdrop, flowers and oil lamps frame the scene.2011-12-08A photograph of a coronation-style ceremony on a gilded throne in front of a large painted deity figure with a moustache and multiple arms holding objects. A seated person with long matted-looking hair, bare-chested with a white forehead marking, wears layered gold and bead necklaces, rudraksha malas and a gold crown, and is garlanded with white flowers and a red-and-green garland. A standing man in a long swept orange-saffron wrap with long curly hair and bangles places a garland on the seated figure's head. Two other men in saffron wraps stand at right, one holding a silver tray with rose petals and offerings. A woman in red and orange clothing and a garland stands at the left edge. Gold ornate chairs and a red cushioned seat frame the scene.2012-04-27