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A stage event with marigold garlands and blue backdrop with yellow flowers. A man in a cream kurta and white trousers on the left, with a grey beard and glasses, holds a white paper and watches a ceremonial ribbon being cut or held. Beside him a person in orange garments and a gold badge stands near the ribbon. In the centre, a figure in an orange robe, orange turban and long dark hair, with a rudraksha mala, stands beside a man in a white shirt with glasses. On the right, an older man in a grey shirt reaches toward the ribbon. A banner reads Paramahamsa and shows a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham logo with a white bird in a dark circle.

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Photo of an outdoor stage decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands and a blue diamond-lattice backdrop. A man in a cream kurta and white dhoti stands at left, handing a flower garland to a robed figure in orange. Beside them a man in a white kurta, a tall figure in a saffron robe with an orange turban and beaded mala, and an older man in a grey shirt reach toward the exchange. A large banner beside them shows a smiling portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" in orange robes, with a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam logo below. Lamps and a podium stand behind the stage at dusk.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 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 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 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 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.2009-09-10Outdoor stage decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands and a blue lattice backdrop with yellow flowers. A man in a cream kurta and white trousers stands at left, while a figure in a long orange robe with an orange head wrap and a long rudraksha mala stands at centre, leaning toward a garland-draped structure. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers and an older man in a grey shirt stand nearby. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling woman in orange with rudraksha beads, captioned "Paramahamsa Nithyananda", beside a partial sign reading "Nithyananda Dhyana". a person, a sannyasi in orange with a rudraksha mala, appears in the scene.2009-09-10Outdoor stage decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands and a blue lattice backdrop dotted with flowers. A man in a cream kurta and white dhoti stands at left, handing an object to a figure in saffron-orange robes with an orange turban, long dark hair and a rudraksha mala. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands beside them, and a bearded man in orange robes stands behind. On the right an older man in grey clothes stands by the edge. A large banner behind shows a smiling figure in orange with a mala, labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" and the Nithyananda logo. Swamiji (probable): the saffron-robed figure in the orange turban, long hair and rudraksha mala, in the central role of receiving the handover on stage; a dhoti-clad elderly man in a cream kurta is presented in a separate role.2009-09-10A 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.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.2009-09-10A 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.2009-09-10Evening 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