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December 25 2009

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Outdoor ceremony on sandy ground with a large cream-coloured throne-like seat under a colourful multi-coloured parasol with fringe. A central figure in saffron-orange robes with a saffron head wrap, rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a handheld microphone sits on the seat, with a small wooden stool and cushions before him. Around him, young volunteers in white kurtas and blue sashes, some kneeling and bowing, perform service; standing beside the seat are an older man in orange robes with a mala and an orange-clad woman. Behind, a crowd in white and orange stands near a banner reading Nithyananda Youth Foundation and a blue plastic drum. Clay pots sit at the lower right.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25Outdoors on a dusty ground, a figure in orange robes with long dark hair and a golden crown-like headpiece sits on a large cream cushioned throne holding a microphone and a ceremonial staff, wearing a red and purple flower garland. Beside the throne, an older bearded man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands. Around them, young men in white kurtas and yellow shawls, some with rudraksha malas, sit and stand; a banner on the left reads Nithyananda Youth Foundation and a backdrop on the right shows Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam logos. Colourful striped mats cover the ground in front. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in orange robes with long hair, crown-like headpiece, microphone and garland matches the page's reference to Paramahamsa Nithyananda speaking at this event.2009-12-25Outdoor event on bare ground with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a red and orange garland and a tilak-marked forehead, holding a microphone on a large cream upholstered throne-like chair. Two colourful striped umbrellas with tasselled edges shade the seat, and a small offering tray with flowers and a coconut sits in front on a multicoloured mat. Around him, men in white kurtas and yellow shawls with lanyards sit or stand, some with hands raised in greeting. Brass pots and a blue water drum sit at the lower right. Behind is a banner with a portrait and the words Nithyananda Youth Foundation, and a pink and maroon canopy and a saffron flag. The seated figure has long hair and a golden headband, and is shown as.2009-12-25December 29 20082008-12-29Outdoor gathering under a large maroon and gold canopy on a dusty ground. A woman in a bright red dress with a red-orange shawl sits on a raised tiger-striped seat in the centre, holding a fan-like object, with a trident on a stand beside her and small parasols above. Surrounding her, many people in white clothes, some in yellow and pink, sit and stand, clapping and smiling; several devotees in white are gathered close. An orange flag appears at left and a trident-topped stand at right. Some white-clad attendants stand to the right, one wearing a white shawl with red border. The seated figure's appearance does not clearly match the page's a person claim, so identity is uncertain; she is described by role only.2010-12-22Outdoor photo at a large open-air event on sandy ground under striped pink and teal canopy tents. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits on a white cushioned armchair-style throne, holding a microphone and wearing a garland and a yellow headband. Around them, men in white kurtas with yellow sashes and blue lanyards, and several saffron-robed attendants, stand close; one man in white kneels at the throne's footstool and another stands with arms raised. A striped colourful umbrella with a blue and gold emblem shades the throne. Behind the tents are banners reading Ananda Linga and Vaidya Seva, a blue water drum, and clay pots at the lower right. A purple and green mat lies in front.2009-12-25Outdoor festival scene on sandy ground under a clear sky. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a white cushioned throne-like chair beneath a pair of colourful patterned umbrellas, with a red-and-pink canopy behind. Around the throne, people in white clothing with yellow sashes raise their arms and clap; some devotees in white dhotis kneel and sit on the sand, and a man in white on the right stands with a relaxed pose. Red balloons float above a tall framed portrait on a pole, and orange flags are planted nearby. A blue barrel and clay pots sit at the right edge. A crowd of many people in white and orange fills the background.2009-12-25November 12 2006 Salem Aadheenam Inauguration2006-11-12December 25 20062006-12-25Outdoor photo of a cultural welcome performance on a paved campus road in front of a white building and green trees. Women dancers in orange and green saris with flower garlands in their hair perform in the foreground, some kneeling and holding sticks. Behind them a figure in orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on a white-draped raised platform or throne with a white canopy. Nearby standing men wear white dhotis and shirts with rudraksha malas, and a man in an orange shawl stands at the side. A garland-decorated table with a white cloth is in the centre. The scene shows a welcoming ceremony at a college event.2006-09-17A group photograph on a raised stage with a red-and-maroon backdrop and a large portrait above. Around him stand about twenty devotees: men and women in white dhoti or saree with orange shawls, several with rudraksha malas. A patterned red carpet, a silver kalasha-style vessel and a fruit bowl sit at the front, with garlands along the stage edge and white plastic chairs in the foreground.2006-12-27