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A photograph of a stage event decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands and a blue lattice backdrop with yellow blooms. A man in a cream kurta and white dhoti stands at left, holding a lit lamp with another man in orange. At center, a tall man with long dark hair wears an orange turban, orange robe and rudraksha mala, holding the same lamp over a marigold-wrapped kalasha-like pillar of flowers. Behind them, a man in a white kurta stands and another in orange stands nearby. At right, an older bald man in grey shirt and trousers with glasses stands beside a large banner showing a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" in orange robes with a rudraksha mala. Lamplighting ceremony on stage.

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A photograph of a stage ceremony at a book release, decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands and a blue lattice backdrop. A man in a cream kurta holds one end of a white book or document while a man in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe with a rudraksha mala holds the other end, and a man in an orange robe stands between them. An older man in white and another in a grey-green shirt and trousers stand nearby. A large banner behind shows a portrait of a figure in orange with long hair and beaded necklaces, with printed text reading "Nithyananda" and "amsa Nithyanan" partly visible. Swamiji (probable) is the man in the orange turban and robe with long hair and rudraksha beads, the one receiving the book as a central speaker figure.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.2009-09-10A photograph of a stage event with a blue backdrop strung with white and yellow flower garlands. In the centre, a man in orange robes and an orange turban, with long hair and a rudraksha mala, holds a marigold garland with another man in a beige kurta and white trousers, both handling a white ribbon or cloth. Beside them, a man in a white shirt and a bearded man in orange stand close, and on the right an older bald man in grey short-sleeved shirt and glasses looks on. Marigold and yellow flower arrangements decorate the stage edge. Behind them, a large banner shows a portrait labelled "Paramhamsa Nithyananda" in orange, and text on the banner reads "Nithyananda". a person appears as the orange-robed, turbaned figure with a rudraksha mala, identified by appearance cues.2009-09-10A stage event with a blue backdrop strung with marigold and white flower garlands. A man in a beige kurta and white trousers stands at left, bending over a tall marigold garland pillar with yellow and orange blooms. Beside him a figure in a saffron-orange robe, bright orange turban and a long rudraksha mala stands with hands on the pillar's base, with a long dark plait over the shoulder. Two older men in white shirts and an older man in grey kurta-style clothing stand nearby. A large banner at upper right shows a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and text reading "Paramahamsa Nithyanan[da]" and "Nithyanand[a]". Flower arrangements with orange marigolds and palm fronds fill the lower stage.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.2009-09-10Outdoor 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 copiesA photograph on a stage decorated with marigold garlands and a blue lattice backdrop with yellow flowers. Five men stand around a tall marigold and yellow-flower pillar, and an oil lamp burns on its top. On the left, a man in a beige kurta with grey hair and glasses watches. Next, an older man in white kurta-pyjama reaches toward the lamp, while a man in a white shirt and dark trousers lights it. On the right, a person in an orange-saffron robe with an orange turban and a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded, and an older man in a grey-green shirt stands beside them. A banner behind reads partial text including 'amsa' and 'Nithya' with a saffron-robed figure.2009-09-10Outdoor stage event with a blue lattice backdrop studded with yellow flowers and marigold garlands framing the stage. A large banner on the right shows a smiling woman in orange with a rudraksha mala, labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" and "Nithyananda Dhyanapeetha". At centre, a man in white kurta and white trousers lights a lamp on a marigold-decorated pillar of orange and yellow flowers while a man in white shirt assists. To the left, a man in a light beige kurta stands beside them. On the right, a person in an orange robe with an orange turban and rudraksha mala stands with hands folded, beside an older man in grey-green shirt and trousers. Yellow and orange flower decorations line the stage edge.2009-09-10A stage event with marigold and white flower garlands framing a blue backdrop. Five men stand around a tall flower-decorated lamp stand holding a lit oil lamp. A man in a cream kurta and white dhoti stands at left. Beside him an older man in white kurta lights the flame, and a man in a white shirt and dark trousers reaches to the lamp. At right, a figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban and a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded, with a man in grey shirt beside him. A banner behind reads Paramsha Nithyananda in part, with Nithyananda logo text visible on the right. The lamp rests on a marigold and yellow flower base.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.2009-09-10Outdoor 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.2009-09-10Evening 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.2009-09-10