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A photograph inside an orange-walled hall with a corrugated roof, metal railings and a red carpet. A woman in a white sari with a gold border stands at left with palms pressed together in namaskar. A central figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a long red-and-orange flower garland, a rudraksha mala and a cloth sash, stands barefoot with one hand extended toward her. Beside him a man in white dhoti with an orange shawl holds a brass plate of offerings. Other people in white and gold-bordered saris and dhotis stand behind the railing, and a video camera on a tripod is at right. Banners and colourful cylindrical pillars decorate the hall, and a wall clock hangs at left. Overlay text in the corner reads Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam

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A photograph of a covered hall with a corrugated metal roof and orange walls. In the centre, a barefoot figure in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala walks along a red carpet between metal railings. Behind and beside them stand several people in orange saris and saffron garments with folded hands, and men in white dhotis and shawls. Trays with flowers, oil lamps and small bowls sit on mats at the left, and a tripod-mounted camera stands at the far left. A man in orange with a shaved head and gold necklace stands at the right edge facing the procession. A kalasha-like decoration and a framed picture hang on the back wall.2010-11-03Indoor hall with orange walls, a corrugated metal roof and exposed steel trusses, with a red carpet runner down the centre. A barefoot man in a saffron-orange robe with a long orange shawl and a rudraksha mala walks along the carpet, a yellow-orange turban on his head and long hair visible at the back. Behind him a bald man in white dhoti and white shirt with an orange shawl walks beside a man in white with a yellow sash. On the left, people in white with orange and yellow shawls stand near a camera operator. Seated devotees in white sit on mats along a metal railing, and a child in white sits on a mat at right. Banners with photographs and colourful pillars decorate the wall behind. The saffron-robed man shows appearance-based cues consistent with a candidate, so this is a probable identification.2010-08-01A photograph inside a temple hall with a corrugated metal roof and orange-painted walls. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala walks down a red carpet toward a shrine where a deity murti is decorated with flowers and draped in red cloth. On the left, men in white dhotis and bare upper bodies stand holding a tray with offerings, and a few appear to be bald-headed. On the right, women in white saris with gold borders and yellow shawls stand with palms pressed together in greeting. A wall hanging and a framed picture appear at the left edge, and ceiling fans hang from the roof. a person appearance cue: the saffron robe and long rudraksha mala are present, but the face and overall presentation are not conclusive enough for a confident identification.2010-10-30A photograph inside a covered hall decorated with yellow marigold garlands, strings of beads and tall cloth banners in red, blue and orange patterns. In the centre, a young man in a saffron-orange robe with a red and white flower garland walks along a red carpet, hands joined in greeting. Behind him a bearded man in orange also walks, while white-clad attendants and staff move through the room, and a wooden counter and information boards line the right side. Green banana leaves edge the walkway.2009-12-30A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe and a flower garland walks down a red carpet runner between metal handrails in a hall with terracotta walls and colourful patterned pillars. Behind him, a man in white with a red shawl walks alongside, and a line of people in white clothes stand along both sides with palms pressed together in greeting. Light streams in from an open doorway at the far end, where palm trees are visible outside.2010-08-15A photograph of a man in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair and a large gold-coloured garland walking down a red carpet runner between metal railings in a hall with terracotta-coloured walls. Beside him a man in white dhoti and white shirt with a red shawl walks with bare feet. Devotees line both sides of the aisle with hands folded in anjali mudra and some bow low, including women in white and a man in a white shirt at right. A woman in white bends forward at far left. Colourful pillars and a tiled roof frame the hall, with an open doorway and palm trees beyond. a person: the saffron-robed man with long hair and a gold garland is the visible central figure, walking as a guest of honour.2010-08-15A photograph inside a newly built hall with white walls, a grey floor and a red carpet runner. A man in an orange saffron robe and a white flower garland with a tassel stands centre, smiling with arms slightly open, while people in white clothes move around him. Behind him, a camera operator in white with a shoulder-mounted video camera films the scene. On the left, a woman in white with a long shawl gestures near blue curtains trimmed with yellow marigold garlands, and boxes and offering trays sit against the wall. On the right, men in white shirts and dhotis carry a tray and stand by a red double door decorated with gold medallions and marigold festoons. The room is brightly lit by tube lights and a ceiling fan.2010-02-18A photograph of a covered hall with a red carpet runway between metal railings, lined by devotees on both sides. On the left, a row of young girls in white dresses with yellow trim stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. On the right, men in white dhotis and shirts stand with hands folded. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe wears a white and orange flower garland and holds a small object in his hands, while a bald monk in an orange robe walks beside him. Orange walls, paper star decorations hang from the ceiling, and a tall patterned banner stands at left.2010-09-13A photograph inside a temple hall with a red carpet runner down the centre and a metal railing on each side. A figure in orange robes and a heavy red and orange flower garland stands at the centre, with a bare-headed priest in white and an orange shawl in front holding a brass tray, and a man in white behind him holding a brass vessel. Devotees in white garments line both sides, some with hands folded in namaskar, and a woman in white holds flowers. Behind the railing a red and white checked rope barrier separates the crowd. The scene appears to be a darshan or welcoming ritual, with orange-robed attendants and devotees in white.January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesOctober 07 20112011-10-07A photograph inside a covered temple hall with orange-painted walls and a red carpet runner. A figure in an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala walks barefoot down the carpet toward a shrine with an ornate golden arch and a deity murti in red and gold. Men in white dhotis with bare shoulders and shaved heads stand along the left with palms pressed together. On the right, women in white and cream saris with coloured borders and a man in white stand with hands folded. A video camera on a tripod films from the middle, and bright orange banners hang on the walls. a person: the walking figure in orange robes and a long rudraksha mala matches the presentation expected of the page subject, though the appearance is not certain enough to confirm.2010-10-30