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April 19 2008

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April 19 20082008-04-19Outdoor ceremonial stage under a white canopy with a yellow draped curtain and marigold garlands along the edges. Two saffron-robed men stand at the centre; the one on the left wears an orange shawl and orange head cloth and is reaching to pull or unveil a yellow curtain, while the one beside him wears an orange turban, orange robe and a rudraksha mala and places a hand on the curtain. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands at the left edge, and a few onlookers in white are visible at the right. A deity picture hangs behind the stage. The gathering suggests a dedication or unveiling ceremony at a festival. a person appearance is uncertain for the two saffron-robed figures.2008-12-31A photograph of a long-haired figure in a white dhoti-style garment and a white flower garland with red blooms, pulling aside a red satin curtain on a stage. Beside him at left, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and gold bangles bends forward near a gold ornate throne-like structure decorated with white and red flowers. The backdrop shows a yellow and red scalloped valance with green trim.2011-05-17A stage event in an orange-walled hall. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and long beaded necklace stands on a white raised platform in front of a white cushioned throne with tassels, reaching for a folded gold cloth held out to him by a younger man in orange kurta and dhoti with long dark hair. A microphone stand stands to the right beside a small table with a glass and water bottle. The scene suggests a presentation of cloth on stage. a person is the standing figure in orange turban and beaded necklace, shown presenting a gift before a white throne; the younger attendant in orange is a devotee.2009-09-15December 31 20092009-12-31December 22 20092009-12-22Indoor photograph in a plain hall with a tiled floor and a red-patterned rug. On the left, a bald man in orange robes with a red border holds a microphone toward a younger man in orange robes who holds out a large pale peach silk shawl, smiling. The younger man wears a red tilak on his forehead. Behind them, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a figure in orange with a rudraksha mala, beside a trident and ceremonial metal lamps. Strings of red and orange pennants hang on the wall and a striped maroon curtain is behind them.2008-01-14December 31 20092009-12-31December 31 20092009-12-31A standing man in a saffron-orange draped garment stands on a white stage before a deep red velvet curtain, with a small red tilak mark on his forehead and dark hair pulled back. He wears a sleeveless saffron top with a long saffron wrap over one shoulder and draped around the waist. Behind him, a second person in a saffron kurta stands partly visible at the left edge. To the right, a golden-yellow upholstered chair with carved silver-toned armrest sits beside a small table holding a bottle of water and papers. A blue mat lies on the stage floor. The man appears to be a person, based on the saffron robes, long swept-back hair and red tilak, while his identity remains uncertain from appearance alone.2009-12-22July 21 20092009-07-21A figure in an orange turban and orange sleeveless top wears a white flower garland and draws aside a deep red curtain in a bare, white-walled hall with blue drapes and marigold strings. Beside him, men in white dhotis and shawls stand near a tray of rose petals, one wearing a gold necklace and another holding a rudraksha mala with hands folded. A cameraman films the scene, and a small shrine with a deity murti is visible behind the curtain. The man in orange shows no clear a person cues beyond the orange robe and turban, so identity is uncertain.2010-02-18