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A photograph from a satsang hall with a stage set. A man in an orange saffron turban, orange robe and rudraksha mala sits in a cream upholstered chair with carved wooden armrests, smiling and holding papers. In front of him a man in a light green shirt and khaki trousers kneels barefoot on the floor, bowing his forehead to the ground near a white-draped table holding a silver tray and a glass. Behind them stand pink roses and wildflowers in a vase and a potted palm. At left a man in white dhoti and shirt with a gold-bordered shawl stands beside a framed painting of a chariot scene with horses. A fan and a standing figure in white appear in the background.2005-09-04A seated figure in an orange saffron turban and orange robe, with a wooden bead mala across the chest, sits on a white-draped sofa in a hotel-style room with patterned red carpet and a beige wall border. A man in a maroon long-sleeved shirt and olive cargo trousers kneels on the carpet facing him, both hands resting on the seated figure's hands in a gesture of reverence. Behind them an easel displays a poster of a smiling figure in orange turban and beads, with printed text reading Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam. A maroon upholstered chair and a dark table stand at right. The seated figure has long hair and distinctive orange-and-bead adornments, a person presence; the appearance is consistent with the candidate, so the seated person is labelled probable.A photograph of a devotee in a red t-shirt and white dhoti kneeling and bowing forward, hands pressed to the feet of a smiling figure seated in a carved wooden armchair with cream upholstery. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe with maroon borders, an orange turban, and a rudraksha mala. Beside the chair stands a vase of flowers and a golden kalasha-style vessel on a white-draped table. To the left, a framed painting of white horses hangs on a wooden cabinet and a person in white stands nearby. Palm fronds and floral arrangements decorate the stage. The seated figure is described by role only; appearance cues of an orange turban and rudraksha mala are present but the identity remains unconfirmed.2005-09-05A photograph at an indoor satsang hall. A smiling person in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a gold-and-red upholstered throne-style chair behind a white-draped table holding a silver tray with folded papers and a glass. Long dark hair falls to the shoulders and a rudraksha mala hangs at the chest. In front, a boy in a white shirt and dark shorts kneels and reaches toward the seated figure, while a man in white kurta kneels beside him. Behind them a tall palm and a vase of mixed flowers stand near a framed painting of galloping horses on a wooden stand. A standing man in white dhoti with gold border is at the left edge.2005-09-04A photograph of a public event in a hall with a light curtain backdrop and tall green palms. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a matching orange turban with maroon trim, a long rudraksha mala and a bare chest sits in a red-and-gold armchair, smiling and extending an object to a kneeling elderly man in white kurta and a patterned orange-brown cap. The kneeling man bows barefoot on the floor and receives the item with both hands. Vases of yellow chrysanthemums and pink flowers are arranged nearby. Behind them stand two men, one in a white striped kurta and one in a dark shirt, and a framed painting of a battle scene hangs beside a wooden stand. Two framed portraits are on the wall.2005-09-05A photograph of a devotee in orange saffron robes and an orange turban kneeling on a white tiled floor, bowing with his head pressed forward and hands clasped around the wrist of an older man seated beside him. The seated man wears a full orange shawl draped over his head and body, a bald head with a white forehead mark, and smiles warmly. A gold chain hangs around the kneeling devotee's neck. Behind them, two men in white shirts and trousers wear rosette ribbons on their chests, and a flowering plant sits in a corner near a yellow-brown mat.2007-01-30A photograph of a satsang stage with a man seated on an ornate cream-and-gold chair with carved wooden armrests, wearing an orange turban, orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, smiling broadly. A woman in an orange patterned sari bows low at his feet while a man in a light blue floral shirt and khaki trousers leans forward beside them. A white-draped table holds a silver tray and a steel water vessel. Behind them stand pink roses, a palm plant, a brass oil lamp and a tall flower arrangement, with a framed painting of a horse-drawn chariot on the left and a portrait on the wall above, labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" on the upper right print.2005-09-04A photograph of an indoor hotel-style room with patterned carpet and a white-curtained window. A seated person in an orange-red turban, orange-and-gold sari-style wrap, and layered pink, red and white flower garlands smiles while a man in white kurta bends forward, his hands placed on the seated person's head in a blessing gesture. The seated figure sits on a sofa draped with white cloth. A man in white kurta with a name badge stands at the left edge beside a wooden lectern.A seated man in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban, wearing a lime-green and lilac flower garland, sits to the left of a small altar. Behind the altar stands a large framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron robe, decorated with a gold-star pattern and a rudraksha-style mala. A woman in a red top and patterned sari bends forward and leans toward the portrait's hand area, apparently making an offering. The altar table holds brass oil lamps with lit flames, a glass bowl of red petals, a small kalasha-like vessel, and purple flowers in a vase. Artificial flower garlands hang at the top corners of the wall and white blinds cover the window.A photograph taken on a stage at a satsang hall with a white tablecloth table in the foreground. A man in an orange turban, orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits smiling in a cream upholstered chair with carved red wooden arms, with a palm plant and a vase of purple and yellow flowers beside him. Another man in a cream kurta kneels before him with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them a standing man in white dhoti and shawl with gold border stands beside a wooden cabinet and a framed painting of a deity. A photo portrait of a face is mounted on the wall at upper right.2005-09-04A photograph of a small room with a cream carpet and a home shrine at the back, decorated with framed deity pictures, red and white floral garlands, and several lit oil lamps. A seated person in an orange-red robe and matching orange head wrap sits on a white-draped chair on the right, one hand extended toward a kneeling devotee. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers kneels with his hands folded and head bowed near a red-draped table. A white-covered side table holds a bowl and a glass, and a round cushion lies on the floor. A brass table lamp glows at the left edge.A photograph in an indoor room with pink upholstered armchairs and a glass display cabinet. On the left, a seated man in orange robes with a white tilak on his forehead smiles and clasps hands with a second figure bending forward in a long orange robe and orange head wrap, with long dark hair. Behind them, a large framed portrait shows a seated figure in orange robes and a white flower garland on a throne-like chair, with a potted plant and a framed picture on the wall nearby.2007-01-30