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A large thatched-roof hall hosts a seated discourse. On a raised stage, a figure in saffron-orange robes with long hair sits in an ornate carved chair with a gold-trimmed cushion, gesturing while speaking into a microphone. Behind him hangs a pink backdrop with a printed portrait and the words "Nithya Spurana Convention"; two blank projection screens flank him. Potted palms, orange flowers and yellow marigold garlands decorate the stage edge. Hundreds of seated audience members, mostly in white and light clothing, fill the foreground, many with shaved heads or white garments.

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A large open-sided hall with a thatched, bamboo-style roof hosts a seated audience facing a stage. On a central raised dais, a figure in orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on an ornate cream throne with a microphone before them. A pink draped backdrop hangs behind, with a partly visible banner, flanked by two blank white projection screens. Potted palms, tropical flowers and yellow marigold garlands decorate the stage edge. Rows of audience members, mostly in white, cream and striped shirts, sit on the floor and fill the hall. A video camera on a tripod stands at the right side of the stage.2010-02-04A photograph of a large bamboo-roofed hall during a seated convention session. A figure in orange robes sits on a cushioned chair on a raised stage with a red carpet, flanked by potted plants and yellow-and-orange floral garlands. Behind the stage hang a large pink-toned banner and projection screens showing a circular diagram. Rows of audience members in white clothes sit in white plastic chairs facing the stage, with many stacked books on a draped table at the front. Speakers, stage lights and a video camera on a tripod are visible at the sides.2010-02-04Indoor convention hall with a bamboo-thatched roof and stage lighting. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a raised chair at the centre of a stage draped with yellow-and-green garlands and potted plants, with a microphone in front. Behind the stage, large screens show a circular chakra-style diagram and a pink photographic backdrop with a small portrait. Stacks of white booklets sit along the stage edge. Rows of seated audience members in white clothing face the stage in plastic chairs, and a camera on a tripod stands at the right beside a banner with a green circular emblem. Swamiji (probable): the seated speaker in orange robes and long dark hair, positioned as the discourse speaker on the stage.2010-02-04A large bamboo-roofed hall filled with a seated audience, mostly seen from behind, many women in white and coloured saris. On a raised stage at the far end, a robed figure in saffron-orange clothing sits on an ornate gold-trimmed throne with a small side table. The backdrop is a large pink-toned tree image with a framed portrait and a banner reading Nithyananda Spurana Program. Potted palms and flower garlands decorate the stage, and yellow-and-white draping hangs along the platform edge. Overhead stage lights and audio speakers are visible at left.2010-02-04February 05 20102010-02-05A large bamboo-roofed pandal hall with a long red carpet running down the centre aisle toward a stage. Hundreds of seated attendees fill the floor on both sides, mostly in white clothing with some in orange and saffron-coloured sarees. On the stage a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a raised seat before a pink draped backdrop, flanked by potted plants and two large screens, one showing a figure and the other a colourful concentric circle graphic. Stacks of white books sit on a table at the front, and a camera on a tripod is set up near the stage. Loudspeaker cabinets line the walls.2010-02-04A large bamboo-roofed hall with rows of seated attendees in white clothes facing a raised stage. A figure in orange robes sits on a cushioned chair on the stage, with a microphone stand in front, potted plants and yellow-and-white floral draping on the stage edge, and a pink backdrop with a framed portrait. Stacks of books sit on the stage table. Screens display a green-and-white circular graphic, and a video camera on a tripod stands at right beside a banner. a person seated in orange robes at the discourse.2010-02-04Wide view of a large thatched-roof convention hall filled with seated devotees on a long red carpet aisle leading to a stage. On the stage a figure in orange robes sits on a raised seat, flanked by potted plants and a pink draped backdrop, with projection screens on either side. Many attendees in white clothes sit cross-legged on the floor in rows, while others sit in white plastic chairs in the foreground. A stack of books sits near the front of the stage, and a banner with a colourful circular design hangs on the right. Overhead track lights hang beneath woven bamboo rafters.2010-02-04Wide photo of a large convention hall with a bamboo-thatched roof and rows of white plastic chairs filled with seated audience members in white and light shirts, many viewed from behind. On a raised stage at the far end, a figure in orange robes sits on a white chair behind a microphone, with a flower-decorated table and stacks of books in front. A large screen behind shows a pink-tinted image of a figure seated in a pink-toned setting, and a side screen displays a green and orange circular graphic. Stage speakers, lights, a camera on a tripod and a standing fan are visible. The figure in orange is a single person on stage; no identification is made from appearance.2010-02-04A seated speaker in orange saffron robes sits on a raised stage at a bamboo-roofed convention hall, with a microphone stand and a laptop before them. Behind the stage a large screen shows a pink-tinted image and a circular green and orange diagram, flanked by black side screens and potted plants. Stacks of books are arranged on a draped table with yellow and green floral trim in front of the stage. An audience of men in white shirts and light clothing sits on white plastic chairs, their backs to the camera, while a camera on a tripod and a fan stand at the edges.2010-02-04 +1 copiesFebruary 07 20102010-02-07A large open hall with a wooden lattice roof hosts a convention session. On a raised stage, a seated figure in orange robes sits in an ornate cream-and-gold throne chair before a lilac draped backdrop. A seated audience of many people, mostly in white and pastel clothes, fills the foreground, with a few orange-clad attendees among them. Potted tropical plants, yellow marigold garlands and white stage drapes frame the stage, and two blank projection screens flank it. The figure is seated on a throne with a microphone; the sign on the backdrop reads Nithyananda Spurana Ashram, consistent with a probable Swamiji depiction in an orange-robed, throne-seated appearance.2010-02-04