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A photograph of a hall with orange walls where a monk in orange robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace places a garland of orange marigolds with pink flowers around the neck of a man in a white kurta. Nearby, a man in cream kurta and glasses with an orange marigold garland stands beside a woman in an orange sari. An older man in a white shirt and glasses stands at right. A poster above shows a bald figure in pink with a red crown-like turban against a yellow background. Several people are visible, with the central garlanding taking place near a printed banner.

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April 14 20122012-04-14A stage event where a man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban places a long white and red flower garland around the neck of an older man wearing a white dhoti-style outfit and a gold-bordered red shawl. Beside them, another saffron-robed figure holds a brass plate with offerings. A man in a white shirt smiles nearby, and a brass lamp with a flame stands at the right edge. A large backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban, labelled as a portrait, behind the stage.2010-09-20September 11 20122012-09-11February 02 20102010-02-02December 11 20112011-12-11A photograph of a red-walled corridor where a shaved-headed sannyasi in orange robes and a rudraksha mala garlands a seated elderly man with a fresh orange-and-white flower garland. Beside them a man in white dhoti with gold border and beaded necklace holds a garland, while a bald man in white and a man in white kurta stand by. A wall notice reads Please respect the privacy of Swami Paramahamsa Nithyananda. The scene resembles a devotee receiving garlanding and blessing at a temple corridor.2011-11-21January 1st 2013 +1 copiesSeptember 11 20122012-09-11A photograph of a ceremonial moment in a hall with cream walls and pillars. On the left, a bare-backed, shaved-headed man with a rudraksha mala and red tassels and sacred ash marks on his skin lifts a white-and-multicolour flower garland onto the head of a younger man in saffron robes, who has tilak on his forehead and gold chains around his neck. On the right, an elderly person in saffron robes and rudraksha beads drapes a pale peach silk cloth over his own head, partly covering his face. Tripod-mounted speakers and stands are visible in the background.2012-05-08December 10 20112011-12-10A photograph inside a decorated hall with orange, purple and white flower garlands strung along the pillars and ceiling. Petals are scattered on the floor. A young man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange robe, a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala and smiles while walking forward. Beside him an elderly white-bearded man in an orange dhoti and shawl walks with a hand near the younger man. Around them, devotees in white shirts and mundus, several with rudraksha malas, and orange-robed attendants move through the crowd. A boy in a red shirt holds a plate, and a basket of flowers is visible at the lower left.2010-02-02April 29 20162016-04-29