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A photograph of an evening stage event decorated with marigold and orange flower garlands and a blue diamond-patterned backdrop with yellow motifs. In the centre, a man in a cream kurta and white dhoti lights or hands over an object near a tall flower-garlanded column. Beside him, a man in a white shirt watches, and a figure in a long orange-red robe with an orange turban and rudraksha mala stands at the column. A man in an olive-green shirt stands at the right edge. Behind them, a large banner shows a smiling woman in an orange top with a beaded necklace, with the printed caption "a person" and "Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham" on the banner panels. Several other people are partly visible in the background.

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A stage event decorated with marigold and orange-yellow flower garlands and a blue lattice backdrop with yellow dots. A man in a long beige kurta and white churidar stands at the left, bending over a flower-decorated table. Beside him, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers holds a small object. A figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe, orange turban and long rudraksha mala stands at centre, with a long braid, and appears to be a sannyasi or priest; their appearance does not clearly establish identity. At right, an older bald man in grey shirt and trousers and glasses stands near a large banner showing a smiling woman in orange with rudraksha beads, labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda, beside the Nithyananda Dhyanapeeta logo.2009-09-10Evening outdoor stage event with an ornate backdrop of blue diamond-lattice panels studded with yellow flowers. A tall orange and yellow marigold-garlanded pillar stands in the centre, and a man in a white kurta-pyjama lights a flame on it with a long taper while a man in a grey shirt and trousers reaches in to help. Beside them stands a man in a beige kurta and white pyjama, and a man in a white shirt watches. Behind them a figure in saffron-orange robes with an orange head covering stands near a banner. The banner shows a smiling figure in orange with a rudraksha-style mala, captioned "Paramahamsa Nithya...", with the Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam logo. Orange and yellow marigold garlands decorate the stage edge, and a small floral arrangement sits on the left. Lamp lighting on a flower-decorated stage, consistent with a ceremonial opening.2009-09-10Evening outdoor stage event with a flower-decorated platform in orange, yellow and green marigold garlands. A man in a cream kurta and white dhoti stands at left lighting a lamp with a long taper, while a saffron-robed figure in an orange turban and orange sleeveless robe with rudraksha mala stands opposite, both hands near the flame. Behind them stand other saffron-robed attendants, a man in a white kurta, and a older man in a grey shirt at right. A blue diamond-lattice backdrop with yellow flowers hangs behind, and a large banner shows a smiling saffron-clad figure beside a printed portrait caption reading "Paramahamsa Nithya..." with a person logo. The lamp rests among marigold garlands on the stage edge.2009-09-10A stage ceremony at an outdoor event with a blue backdrop of yellow flowers and a flower-covered platform. An older man in a pale beige kurta and white dhoti stands at left, lighting or touching a lamp wick held between two hands with a second man in orange. Beside him, a man in white kurta stands, and at centre-right a figure with long dark hair, an orange turban, orange robes, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial necklace holds the same lamp, an oil lamp, on a marigold-decorated stand. At far right a man in grey shirt and glasses stands with folded hands. Marigold garlands in orange and yellow decorate the stage edges, and a banner with the word Paramah is partly visible at upper right. The orange-robed figure at centre is a probable Swamiji, depicted in person with long swept-back hair, an orange turban and rudraksha mala.2009-09-10A stage ceremony at an event with a blue lattice backdrop decorated with marigold garlands and yellow flowers. Several people stand around a large lit oil lamp set on a marigold-garland pillar. A man in a cream kurta and white dhoti holds the lamp's edge. Beside him, a man in a white kurta and white dhoti stands, and at the right a figure in a saffron-orange robe with an orange turban, long swept-back hair, and a rudraksha mala holds a lit wick or stick near the lamp; this figure is an appearance-based probable candidate for Swamiji (probable), shown with the saffron robe, turban, long hair and rudraksha mala while lighting the lamp. Two other saffron-robed attendants stand behind, and a man in a grey shirt and trousers at the right helps with the lamp. A banner reading Paramahamsa is partly visible at the upper right, and a small sign reading NITHYAWALA is at the upper left.2009-09-10Outdoor stage at dusk decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands and a blue lattice backdrop. A man in a beige kurta and white dhoti stands at left, handing an item to a figure in saffron-orange robes with an orange turban and long hair who stands at center, wearing a beaded mala. Another orange-robed woman and a white-clad older man stand nearby, and an older man in grey shirt stands at right. A large banner behind shows a smiling figure in orange with rudraksha beads labelled as text, beside a Nithyananda logo. A small raised glass podium with a microphone stands at left.2009-09-10A stage ceremony at a person Dhyanapeetha event. A man in a beige kurta and white churidar stands at left, lighting a tall oil lamp (dipa) set on a pillar of marigolds in orange and yellow, with a second man in a grey shirt reaching in from the right. Behind them stand a bearded man in orange robes, a man in white kurta, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers, and a man in an orange turban and orange robe. Behind them a blue backdrop is hung with white and yellow flower garlands, and a large banner shows a saffron-robed figure wearing rudraksha beads beside a person logo. Marigold garlands frame the stage edges.2009-09-10A stage event decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands and a blue lattice backdrop. A man in a beige kurta and white trousers, with grey hair and glasses, stands at left lighting or touching a lamp on a marigold-wrapped stand. Beside him, a bearded man in orange robes and a white-clad older man stand near the stand. At right, a figure in a saffron-orange robe, orange turban and rudraksha mala holds the lamp with another hand, with long hair visible, and an older man in grey-green shirt and trousers with glasses stands beside him. A large banner behind shows a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyanand..." in an orange robe with rudraksha beads, and the word "a person" on a sign. Marigold garlands line the stage edge.2009-09-10A stage ceremony at a person Dhyanapeetha event. A man in a light beige kurta and white dhoti stands at left with folded hands. Beside him, a bearded man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands. At centre, a man in white kurta lights a large oil lamp on a marigold-wrapped stand, with another man in white shirt and dark trousers beside him. On the right, a figure in an orange turban, orange robes and a long rudraksha mala stands with hands joined, and an elderly man in a grey shirt with folded hands stands beside. The stage is decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands and a blue lattice backdrop with yellow blooms. Printed signage partly reads 'Para...' and 'a person'.2009-09-10A photograph of a stage ceremony with floral decorations. Four men stand around a tall oil lamp wrapped in orange and yellow marigold garlands, which is being lit with a match. On the left, a man in a light beige kurta and white pants stands barefoot, looking down at the lamp. Next, an older man in a white kurta lights the lamp while a man in a white shirt and dark trousers leans in beside him. On the right, a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and a saffron turban stands beside an older man in a grey short-sleeved shirt. Behind them is a blue lattice backdrop decorated with yellow flowers, and marigold garlands line the stage.2009-09-10A stage event with a blue lattice backdrop decorated with yellow flowers and marigold garlands. An older man in a beige kurta and white trousers stands at left, holding a lit lamp or ceremonial item with another man in a white kurta at centre-left. At centre-right, a man in an orange saffron robe and orange turban with long hair and rudraksha mala is in the foreground, reaching toward the same ritual object. A man in a grey shirt stands at right beside a large banner portrait of a saffron-clad figure wearing a rudraksha mala, with printed text reading 'Paramahamsa Nithyananda'. Marigold garlands line the stage edges. Several people in orange and white stand behind.2009-09-10Outdoor stage event decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands and a blue lattice backdrop. A tall figure in orange robes, an orange turban and long dark hair, with a rudraksha mala across the chest, stands at center holding a tray and reaching toward a man in a beige kurta and white pyjamas who is leaning forward to take something from it. Behind them a man in a white shirt and a bald older man in white clothes watch. At right, an older bald man in grey shirt and trousers stands with hands clasped. A banner behind the stage shows a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" in orange robes with rudraksha beads, and the text "Nithyanan" appears on a sign. Probable Swamiji cues: orange turban, long hair, orange robes and rudraksha mala on the central figure.2009-09-10 +1 copies