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A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a stage, with a golden parasol overhead. Behind him are decorated deity murtis draped in garlands of marigold and red flowers, and a painted temple backdrop. Flanking the stage are golden lion-form seats and garlanded murtis. About twenty-five men in white dhotis and shawls sit cross-legged on the floor facing the stage, several wearing headphones. Camera equipment and a speaker are at the right edge.

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A stage at a temple-style hall with an ornate gold throne at centre, on which a figure in orange robes is seated. Behind the throne are garlanded deity murtis under a golden canopy, and flanking statues on gold pedestals, all decorated with flower garlands. Foreground rows of seated people in white dhotis and white shirts face the stage, while some monks in orange robes sit among them. Coloured orange-and-white banners hang at the sides and a stage backdrop shows carved temple pillars. Speakers and a camera on a tripod are visible at the right edge. Several people are visible in the foreground.2010-11-18 +2 copiesA satsang hall with a golden throne at centre stage, where a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits in front of a large deity backdrop with garlanded murtis of Shiva and Parvati. Gold lion-footed pedestals and garlanded deity idols flank the stage, and orange and yellow pillar drapes frame the hall. Thirty-odd devotees in white dhotis and shawls sit cross-legged on the floor facing the stage, several with shaved heads. Tripod-mounted cameras and a monitor stand at the front right.2010-11-19November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesA satsang stage set with golden thrones and deity murtis decorated with flower garlands, under a white draped canopy and a backdrop of carved stone temple pillars. Centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron garment and sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned golden throne, appearing to speak to the audience. Seated devotees in white and pastel clothing fill the foreground, facing the stage. Flanking the stage are additional garlanded murtis on gilded seats and a golden peacock-style vehicle.2010-11-18 +2 copiesA figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a raised stage, speaking, with a microphone stand and tripod-mounted camera in front. Flanking the throne are gold palanquin-style seats and deity murtis (possibly Shiva and Parvati) draped in marigold and multicoloured garlands. A large fringed canopy hangs above, and a painted temple-gateway backdrop with stone pillars sits behind. Seated white-clad devotees in the foreground face the stage, and a shaved-headed attendee in orange sits among them. The figure on the throne is an appearance-based candidate for Swamiji (probable), shown by saffron clothing and long hair, while the page places him at a talk.2010-11-23November 15 20102010-11-15 +1 copiesA photograph of a satsang stage set with a golden throne at centre. A man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha-style red-and-white bead mala sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned golden throne. Beside him stand gold-and-red decorated deity murti figures draped in garlands, with orange and white pennants above. Below the stage, many men in white dhotis and shawls, some bare-chested, sit on the floor facing the stage, several wearing headphones. Two video cameras on tripods film from the right side of the stage, and a speaker sits nearby.2010-11-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a satsang held on a stage decorated as a temple. A central figure in orange robes sits cross-legged on a gold and red throne, speaking into a microphone. Around the throne are gold-framed deity murtis and ornate golden peetha-style platforms with garlands, a golden palanquin-like carriage and a gold-trimmed shrine backdrop with pillars. Seated in front are a large audience of mostly white-clad devotees, some wearing yellow and maroon shawls, sitting on the floor facing the stage.2010-11-19 +1 copiesWide photograph of a satsang on a raised stage at a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam hall. A central seated figure in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat, with a golden umbrella overhead and garlanded deity murtis in multicolour flower garlands on both sides and above. Behind the stage hangs a large temple backdrop with pillars. Robed devotees in white and orange sit on the floor; a monk in orange sits at the left edge of the stage near a small lectern. A video camera on a tripod and a film camera face the stage, and a seated audience of many people in white and red fills the foreground. Colourful striped panels hang from the top of the stage.2010-11-12November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesNovember 23 20102010-11-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage set for a satsang with a gilded golden throne and red cushioned seat at centre, on which a man with long hair in an orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha mala sits. Garlands of marigolds and green leaves hang on the throne and on golden deity figures and vahana-like statues flanking it, including a golden figure to the left. A golden trident leans beside the throne and a decorated canopy with orange fabric hangs above. Seated devotees in white and orange clothing fill the lower foreground facing the stage.2010-11-14