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A 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.

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A 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 large oil lamp lit at the centre, its base wrapped in orange and yellow marigold garlands. A man in a cream kurta and white dhoti lights the lamp with a wick held over the flame, while a man in a cream shirt and grey trousers stands at the right with his hands near the lamp. A bearded man in an orange robe with a lanyard stands behind, and a man in a white kurta stands in the centre. The backdrop is blue with white and yellow flower patterns and marigold garlands. Two people in orange robes stand at the right, one wearing an orange turban. The lamp is lit as part of a stage ceremony, with no visible printed name tied to any person.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 ceremony with marigold and yellow flower garlands framing a blue lattice backdrop. A man in a cream kurta and white dhoti stands at left, holding a lit lamp with another man in white at center. A figure in saffron robes and an orange turban, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, stands at right, reaching toward the same lamp. Beside them stand a bearded man in saffron, a man in white, and a man in a grey shirt at far right wearing a mala. Swamiji (probable): the saffron-robed figure in the orange turban and long hair, with a rudraksha mala, is the in-person candidate shown performing the lamp ceremony on stage. Visible banner text reads Nithyananda and a partial word beginning Pa.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 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 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 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'.2009-09-10Evening 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.2009-09-10Outdoor 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 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.2009-09-10Photo 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.2009-09-10