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A photograph of a stage at a person Dhyanapeetha event, with a backdrop banner showing Gujarati text and a saffron-clad figure with a rudraksha mala. A man in a cream kurta with glasses receives a book or paper from a long-haired figure wearing an orange turban and orange robe, who presses palms together and smiles. A man in white kurta stands at left with palms together. The table edge is decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands over orange cloth, with a microphone at right and a sound label on it.

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A photograph of a stage event with a marigold and yellow garland-draped table in front. A man in a pale beige kurta holds a small plate with a red thread or offering while a sannyasi in orange robes assists from the left. On the right, a young man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red turban, orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, stands with hands folded in front of a microphone, a probable Swamiji by the distinctive turban, long hair and rudraksha cues. Behind the table, a banner shows Gujarati script and a fan stands nearby. A man in grey shirt with a red-beaded necklace stands at the far right. Several people are visible on stage.2009-09-10A stage event with marigold and yellow flower garlands draped along the front of a table. A man in a light cream kurta with glasses bends forward to receive a pale blue booklet from a person in saffron-orange clothing. The saffron-clad figure wears an orange turban, a long rudraksha mala with large beads, and an orange sleeveless robe, and stands at a microphone with a 'Dhyanapeeth Sound' tag. Behind them a banner shows Gujarati text reading 'Mukhya Atithi' (Chief Guest) and 'Maaniya Mukhya Mantri Shri Naren...', with a saffron-robed portrait at left and an older man in white seated at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the saffron-clad figure has long swept-back hair, an orange turban, rudraksha mala and saffron robe.2009-09-10A stage event with a flower-decorated dais draped in marigold garlands and orange and green fabric. A man in a cream kurta with glasses stands at a microphone on a stand, speaking. Seated beside him, a figure in an orange turban, orange shawl and rudraksha mala smiles; the long hair and ornate ceremonial appearance are appearance-based cues, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) seated in person. Two older men in light clothing sit at the ends of the dais. A maroon banner behind them shows Gujarati text and a logo. A small electric fan and water glasses sit on the table.2009-09-10Photograph of a stage event with a marigold-garlanded table in the foreground. A saffron-robed figure with a tall orange head covering and long dark hair, wearing a dark rudraksha mala, stands at right holding a blue booklet and smiling, with a microphone in front. Beside them, an older man in a cream kurta leans forward to take the booklet. A man in a light grey shirt with a headset microphone stands behind them. A large banner behind the stage shows Gujarati script. The scene appears to be a book release. The saffron-robed figure fits the appearance cues associated with a person, but the face is not clearly visible enough to confirm, so the identity is uncertain.2009-09-10A stage at a person Dhyanapeeta event in Vadodara, Gujarat. On the left, a man in a maroon shawl with a white garland stands with hands extended toward a woman in an orange sari and orange headwear, who stands with palms pressed together and smiles. A man in a white shirt stands behind them holding a brass vessel. Seated at the edges are an elderly man in white and another man in grey. The dais is draped in orange and marigold and yellow garlands, and a large banner behind them shows a portrait labelled Nithyananda Dhyanapeeta and Gujarati text.2009-09-10A stage event with a marigold and yellow flower garland draped along the front of a raised dais. A man in a maroon-red shawl stands with palms pressed together in namaste, head bowed, facing a younger figure in saffron-orange robes with a saffron turban and a long rudraksha mala, who leans forward in greeting. Behind them a large banner shows a saffron-clad figure wearing rudraksha beads, with Gujarati text reading the chief guest and the chief minister's name. Two elderly men in light shirts sit at the edges of the dais, and a flower bouquet rests on the stage. Swamiji's presence is a probable identification based on the saffron robes, turban and long rudraksha mala.2009-09-10A photograph from a stage event. On the right, a figure in a bright orange turban and orange robe, with long hair and rudraksha beads, smiles and holds a blue booklet while handing it to an older man in a peach kurta who bends forward to receive it. A man in a white shirt stands behind them, and an older bearded man in white stands at the left edge. The stage front is decorated with marigold and red flower garlands, a microphone is at right, and a backdrop behind them shows Gujarati text. Three to four people are visible.2009-09-10A stage event with a standing speaker at a microphone on the left, wearing a pale peach kurta and wristwatch, and a seated man in the centre in an orange turban, orange shawl and beaded rudraksha-style mala, with long dark hair. To the right, an older man in a grey shirt sits behind a marigold-garlanded table draped with yellow, orange and green marigold toran. Behind them a maroon backdrop shows large Gujarati lettering reading the honorific title and a name, with a partially visible Nithyanandapeeth logo. The centre figure's cues (orange turban, saffron shawl, long hair, mala) fit the Swamiji (probable) description on this stage, seated beside the speaker.2009-09-10A photograph of a stage event with a marigold-garlanded table front in yellow and orange. Behind it, a large banner reads Gujarati text. A seated man with grey hair and a grey beard wears a cream kurta and a bouquet of red roses sits at the center. An older man in white kurta with a saffron-and-maroon shawl leans in to embrace a younger figure in saffron robes and an orange turban who is wearing a rudraksha mala. Two attendants in orange and white stand behind, one at the left edge and one at the back.2009-09-10A photograph of a stage event with a flower-garlanded dais edged in marigolds and yellow blooms. A person in an orange turban and orange robe, seen from behind, drapes a white and gold garland over the shoulders of a man in white kurta and red-and-gold shawl. Seated in front, a bearded man in a cream shawl holds a bouquet of red roses. Behind them a man in a light grey shirt with a lapel microphone stands beside a bespectacled man in an orange kurta. A banner behind the stage shows Gujarati text and a portrait of a robed figure wearing rudraksha beads. a person: the orange-turbaned figure in orange robes with long hair and a visible sweep of hair at the back is the most.2009-09-10A stage event at a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetha function. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and layered rudraksha malas stands centre at a microphone, smiling and pressing his hands together. Beside him on the left, a man in a light cream kurta claps. On the right, an older man in a grey shirt with a red wristband and rudraksha mala holds up a small booklet showing a portrait. The stage front is decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and white flowers. Behind them a maroon banner has Gujarati text reading 'Mukhya Atithi' (Chief Guest) and 'Manniya Mukhya Mantri Shri Narendra Modi', with a partial 'Dhyanape' visible at left. Two people in orange at the edges hold trays. Probable Swamiji (orange turban, layered rudraksha malas and orange robe, centre stage) is present in person.2009-09-10A stage event at a person Dhyanapeetha function. Behind a long table draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands stands a saffron-clad figure with a dark orange turban, a long braid, and a rudraksha mala, hands joined and smiling, with a microphone in front. Beside them a man in a light cream kurta holds up a book with a woman's cover photo. A man in a grey-green shirt and glasses applauds at the right, and an elderly man in white kurta leans over the table at the left. A banner behind reads 'Mukhya Atithi' and 'Maanniya Mukhya Mantri Shri Narendra' in Gujarati script, and a backdrop shows a saffron-robed teacher with a mala.2009-09-10