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A seated audience of devotees faces a raised orange-draped dais in a hall with dark maroon curtains. A figure in orange robes sits on the dais with a microphone stand before him, and a framed portrait with a saffron-clad figure hangs above on the wall. Rows of people in white clothing sit on orange mats, while women in saris and salwar kameez sit to the right on blue-and-orange mats. A small vase of flowers sits on a white table, with a whiteboard, fan and TV on the sides. Blue signs read Maintain Silence and Switch off Cell Phones.

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A seated audience of devotees faces a stage in a hall with a dark maroon curtain. A figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an orange-draped dais behind a white podium with a microphone, hands pressed together in greeting. A framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" hangs above the stage, with a potted flower on the podium. Devotees sit on orange and striped mats on a tiled floor, mostly men in white shirts and women in saris and salwar. Signs on the walls read Maintain Silence and Switch off Cell Phones. A whiteboard and an old television stand to the right.2010-02-07A photograph of a seated audience in a hall with a dark curtained stage backdrop, a framed portrait of a woman in orange robes on the back wall, and ceiling fans. A figure in orange robes sits on a raised white and orange platform behind a microphone stand, with a flower arrangement beside them. Many people in white clothing sit on orange mats facing the stage, with some women in colourful saris on the right. A whiteboard, a television set and a blue sign on the right wall are visible.2010-02-08A photograph of a Bhakti Yoga session in a hall with dark red curtains and terracotta tiled floor. A figure in saffron/orange robes sits on an orange-draped raised dais at the front, speaking to the audience. A framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" hangs above him, showing a figure in orange robes seated on a platform. A white podium with a small flower stands to one side. Audience members, mostly in white clothes, sit on orange mats in rows; some women wear saris and salwar kameez in pink, green, blue and purple. A large whiteboard, a fan, and a wall poster titled "BHAKTHI YOGA" with a colourful diagram stand nearby. Roughly two dozen people are visible in the scene.2010-02-08A photograph of an indoor satsang hall with a seated audience facing a figure in orange robes seated on an orange-draped low platform before a dark curtain. Many audience members sit cross-legged on orange mats wearing white clothes, seen from behind; a few women in blue, purple and orange saris sit at the right. A framed portrait of a figure in orange robes hangs on the back wall above a small white pedestal with a vase of pink flowers. A microphone stand, a whiteboard, ceiling fans and a television are visible. The figure in orange wears a saffron robe and appears to be speaking to the group. A printed sign on the left reads a warning to maintain silence and switch off cell phones.A photograph of a satsang-style session in a hall with maroon curtains and ceiling fans. A woman in orange robes sits on an orange-cushioned chair on a raised orange stage, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind her hangs a framed painted portrait of a robed figure in orange. Rows of seated attendees, mostly men in white shirts and white dhotis, sit on striped mats on the floor facing the stage, with a few women in colourful saris among them. A white board, a potted pink flower, a small white table and a blue sign reading 'Mountain Silence, Switch Off Cell Phones, Children under 12 years not allowed' appear in the room. A hanging banner on the left shows a diagram of coloured circles. About 30 people are visible.2010-02-08A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes on a raised orange-draped platform, speaking into a microphone to an audience seated on the floor in front of him. The audience is mostly young people in white shirts and white trousers, sitting cross-legged on blue and orange mats; a few wear striped or grey tops. Behind the speaker hangs a framed portrait of a figure in orange robes seated on a platform, and a vase with flowers sits beside him. A white board on an easel stands to the right, with ceiling fans, a thatched roof and a dark maroon curtain behind. A small sign at the left reads in English about a programme for children under 15 years old. The speaker wears an orange garment and is seated in a golden-brown armchair. Swamiji (probable): the speaker has long dark hair and wears orange robes, which are distinctive ascetic cues, and the page identifies this event as featuring Swamiji.A photograph of a seated satsang in a hall with dark red drapes. At the front, a man in orange robes sits on an orange-cushioned seat with hands folded in greeting, a microphone stand before him. Above him hangs a framed portrait of a man in orange robes and beads. Audience members, many in white clothes, sit on the floor facing him, and a woman in orange-patterned shawl sits among them. A white board, a fan, a flower vase and a blue sign reading maintain silence stand nearby. a person candidate is present, with orange clothing and a rudraksha-style necklace cue in the seated figure, leading the satsang.2010-02-07A photograph of a meditation or satsang hall with a man in saffron robes seated on an orange-draped dais, speaking into a microphone and gesturing with one raised hand. Behind him hangs a framed portrait of a woman in orange robes with long dark hair, and a pink flower arrangement sits on a white pedestal. Rows of seated attendees face the stage: men in white shirts and white dhotis, women in saris and salwar, some with braided hair. Orange floor mats and a white board, fan and red curtains fill the room. Partial banner text reads CONSCIOUSNESS on the left, and bottles of water sit on the floor.2010-02-08A seated audience of men and women sits on floor mats in a hall facing a raised stage draped in dark maroon curtains. On the stage a figure in orange robes sits on an orange armchair, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind them hangs a framed painted portrait of a saffron-robed figure, and a small vase of pink flowers sits on a white pedestal. A whiteboard stands at right beside a sign reading Maintain Silence, Switch off Cell Phones, Children under 12 years not allowed. Ceiling fans hang overhead and a banner with circular diagrams stands at left. Most attendees wear white clothing.2010-02-08A seated speaker in an orange robe sits in a large armchair on an orange-carpeted stage, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind him hangs a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with long hair, labelled as a portrait. A small table with a vase of pink flowers stands at left, and a whiteboard and standing fan are at right. Around 20 seated devotees in white clothes sit cross-legged on the floor facing the stage, with a blue sign reading maintain silence beside the stage. Dark red curtains hang behind the stage.A photograph of a discourse hall where a figure in orange robes sits on an orange-draped dais in front of a dark red curtain, with a framed portrait of a figure in orange clothing on the wall above. Seated devotees on orange mats face the speaker: men in white shirts and dhotis in the foreground, women in saris and salwar in pink, green and blue on the right. A poster titled BHAKTHI YOGA with diagrams of God, World, Unconscious and Conscious sits at left, a whiteboard and a flower vase stand nearby, and a floor mat is printed with text. The dais figure is a speaker giving a talk; appearance is uncertain, so identity is not asserted.2010-02-07A photograph of a seated group session in a hall with a wooden floor and orange mats, facing a raised platform. On the platform a person in orange robes sits on an orange-draped chair, hands raised mid-gesture, with a microphone stand before them. Behind is a framed painting of a figure in orange robes with a crown-like headdress, and a bowl of flowers sits on a small white stand. Many devotees in white clothes sit cross-legged on the floor, several wearing lanyards, and women in colourful saris sit at right. A large chart with colourful graphics stands at left, and a sign reads Maintain Silence. Ceiling fans and a thatched roof are visible.2010-02-08