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Night outdoor gathering in front of an ornate gold-trimmed shrine stage. A young man in saffron-orange robe with a red undershirt sits cross-legged on a red cushion, smiling, while a crowd of devotees surrounds him. Several men wear white dhotis and shirts; women wear saris and have flowers in their hair. Behind him, a framed photograph shows a smiling woman in orange with a mala. To the right, a deity murti with garlands and red drapery is displayed, with red and gold banners overhead and a tree at upper left.

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February 02 20092009-02-02Night outdoor gathering around an ornate golden ratha (chariot shrine) decorated with lions and a red cloth, where a deity murti stands adorned with garlands and a crown. A large framed portrait on an easel to the left shows a man in saffron robes. A man in a saffron-orange top stands at the centre of the shrine platform while a crowd of devotees in white clothes, a woman in a yellow and red sari, and girls with braided hair gather around. Loudspeakers flank the platform and a bus with a banner stands at right. Dense crowd fills the foreground.2009-02-02Night outdoor scene of devotees gathered around a raised seat beside a gold-embossed panel and a yellow ornamented pillar. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe over red, sits on the seat with his hand resting on the platform, appearing to receive devotees. Around him, people in white dhotis and shirts, women in pink, blue and red saris, and a girl in white with a rudraksha mala stand close. Strings of lights and a small orange flag are visible behind a tree. a person seated, wearing orange robes, long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala cues, receiving devotees.2009-02-02February 02 20092009-02-02Night outdoor scene at a ratha yatra stop: a man in saffron/orange robes with long swept-back hair sits on a raised golden platform draped with a red patterned cloth and a leopard-print mat, his hands gesturing as he speaks. Behind him a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a seated saffron-clad figure with a beaded necklace. A crowd of devotees in white shirts and white dhotis stands around the platform, some with folded hands, and a woman with a flower in her hair sits in front. Golden ornate panels and marigold-like petals decorate the dais. Tamil-script text appears on a black board at the base of the platform.2009-02-02Night photo of a gold-coloured ornate ratha (chariot) decorated with lion and elephant carvings, with a red cloth canopy. Two deity murti figures stand inside, garlanded with flowers, one holding a trident. In front, a seated person in saffron-orange robes sits on a red-and-cream cloth on the ground, surrounded by devotees. Men in white shirts and trousers, a woman in a red sari, and several children stand close around the ratha. A framed photograph is placed beside the chariot, a speaker stands at its base, and a tree with green leaves overhangs the scene. Several people are visible in the crowd, with most in white clothing.2009-02-02February 02 20092009-02-02Evening outdoor stage event under a decorated canopy with star motifs, tinsel and striped pillars. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits centre stage on a red-draped platform, flanked by young men in white dhotis and orange shawls. A large banner behind shows a smiling saffron-turbaned figure above a row of framed portraits. Standing and seated devotees in white fill the foreground, one woman with a long braid wears a pale patterned sari, and a speaker stands at a white podium at right. A lectern-side man wears a gold-yellow shawl. The page indicates the a person appearance, but the seated figure's identity is not established from appearance.2007-01-12Night photo at a gilded temple ratha shrine with carved golden lions and a red cloth canopy, housing a pair of deity murtis adorned with garlands. A seated man in an orange robe and red undershirt sits on a red-and-maroon patterned cloth, a central figure receiving a bowed devotee in white. Two women in white saris stand at left holding flowers, and a man in white with an orange shawl stands at right with hands folded. A framed portrait beside the shrine shows a man in orange robe and rudraksha mala seated in a meditative pose. Speakers and banner text surround the scene, with a decorative painted pillar at each side.2009-02-02Outdoor evening satsang at night under a canopy, with strings of lights overhead. A man in an orange saffron robe, orange turban, and red and white flower garlands sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests, holding a small staff and making a hand gesture while smiling. a person is seated on the throne, which is consistent with the page. Seated devotees in white and colourful saris and kurtas, several with palms pressed together in anjali, face him on a green mat. A tall cloth backdrop beside the throne shows a large portrait of a smiling man in orange, labelled "Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam". Several people stand in the background, and a water bottle sits on a table beside the throne.2012-04-06 +1 copiesOutdoor evening gathering under a white tent decorated with star-shaped streamers and tinsel. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with an orange turban and long hair sits on a red-carpeted platform, with a bearded man in white and an orange shawl beside him. Around them, several men in white shirts and orange shawls stand, and a young boy in orange kneels nearby. Women in saris, one in pink and one in blue-green, sit on the platform facing the seated figure. A large banner behind them shows portrait photos and Tamil text. A white-shirted crowd fills the foreground, one man wearing a Dhyanapeetam shirt. A white podium with a microphone and a black board with Tamil text stand at the right.2007-01-12Night outdoor event on a raised red-draped platform with a golden-ornate red throne. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron turban-style cap sits on the throne, wearing beaded rudraksha-style necklaces and bangles, smiling toward the crowd. Beside the throne, a man in white shirt and white dhoti with a red bead necklace stands among devotees. A crowd of people in white and colourful saris and shirts stands behind metal barriers under bright floodlights, with red festoon lights strung overhead and a garlanded golden structure at the left edge.2011-11-10