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A seated group inside a hall with dark red curtains. A man in white clothes with an orange-red shawl holds a microphone and speaks, while a shaved-headed man wrapped in orange cloth sits cross-legged on a blue mat with his hands together, and a man in white on the left holds a red book. A woman in a white sari with a coloured border sits on the right, smiling. Behind them stands an empty ornate orange throne with black carved trim, a vase of flowers and a water bottle on a small white table, and a white fan.

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A photograph of a seated group on a stage in a hall with dark red curtains. A man in white robes with a red shawl holds a microphone and speaks while seated on the floor. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes sits with his back partly turned. To the left, a man in white with an orange shawl holds a book. On the right, a woman in a white sari with a striped border sits cross-legged, listening. Behind them stands an orange upholstered throne with a dark carved frame and a small vase of flowers on a white stand.2010-10-12A photograph of a seated speaker in white kurta with a red shawl holding a microphone, addressing a group on a low marble platform in a hall with dark drapes. Beside him to the left, a shaved-headed person in orange wrap sits with bowed head, and another person in orange sits at the far left edge. An empty orange cushioned throne with carved dark wooden armrests stands to the right, with a vase of pink and white flowers and a water bottle on a white pedestal.2010-10-12A photograph of a seated figure on an orange-upholstered throne-like chair against a dark red curtain backdrop. The seated figure wears an orange robe and a beaded rudraksha mala, with long dark hair, and smiles with hands folded. Two white side tables hold offerings. Four people stand or kneel: two men in white shirts and white dhotis, one with an orange shawl, a man in white with a red-edged dhoti and orange scarf standing at right, and a kneeling woman in a white sari with coloured border and a man in a white shirt and dark trousers prostrating before the throne. a person cues include long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala on the seated figure, with the prostration and throne as role context.2010-07-03June 30 20092009-06-30Indoor photograph in a simple room with a blue-and-orange striped mat and a yellow curtain behind. A man in orange robes and a red inner garment sits on an orange-draped seat with a microphone on a stand beside him, his hand resting on the head of a kneeling person in white. A younger man in orange robes stands at left holding a stack of books. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at right, and a woman in white with orange shawl sits in the background. Two small sandals rest on the floor near the seat.2009-09-08A photograph of an indoor hall with a red velvet curtain backdrop. A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, sits on a white cushioned chair on a red carpet, smiling and resting bare feet on a small rug. A standing man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands beside a microphone stand and fan, smiling. A woman in white kneels in front of the seated figure with palms pressed together in namaskar. Several women in white saris with orange shawls stand and sit along the right side of the hall, near a wooden door and colourful hanging textiles.2006-11-14A photograph inside a hall with a red curtain and a white tiled wall. A seated sannyasi in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair sits on an orange cloth, facing a shaved-headed man kneeling in white dhoti and shawl with red borders, hands folded in anjali and a gold ceremonial necklace. The seated figure holds a brass plate of green leaves, and a small brass bowl sits near the kneeler. Behind them, about ten women in white saris with coloured borders stand with hands clasped in devotion. An orange sofa and a banner reading NITHYANANDA are visible at the edges. The scene appears to be a devotional greeting or padapuja. The seated figure's appearance shows some cues but not enough to confirm identity.2010-10-12August 03 20092009-08-03A photograph of an indoor devotional gathering. A young man in orange robes with a red bindi sits cross-legged on an orange-draped seat with a white cloth and pillow, reading from a small white booklet at a microphone stand. Around him, several men in orange and saffron robes sit on the floor, some bowing forward. A fair-haired Western man in white with a yellow shawl and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace sits near the front, with another man in white and yellow shawl behind. A large golden statue of a seated figure with a red and gold cloth is partly visible at the right, and yellow and orange cloth hangings decorate the wall.2008-10-07November 12 20102010-11-12A photograph in a bright hall of a seated figure on an ornate orange throne-style armchair with black carved wooden arms and back. The seated figure wears an orange robe, has long dark hair, and wears a rudraksha mala; a microphone on a stand is in front of them, and an orange cloth is held in their lap. In the foreground, a person in white clothes is bent forward, appearing to bow or prostrate on the red-carpeted platform. Behind the throne, a framed deity murti or portrait of a saint in orange robes is decorated with marigold garlands, and a brass oil lamp stands nearby. Red curtains, a small offering tray with flowers and a cooler unit are visible at the edges.2010-02-18A photograph of a seated honoured guest in an ornate wooden chair with a white cushion, wearing an orange garment and a multicolour flower garland, smiling while a man in white kneels before the chair and holds the guest's hands. Standing behind are a woman in white with a yellow and orange garland, a man in white with a badge, and a man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and hands in anjali. On the right, a woman in orange and maroon stands near a table draped in orange cloth with a vase of lilies and a basket of fruit. A tiger-striped cloth covers the dais, and the wall behind is peach-coloured with a red curtain at left. The scene has the feel of a felicitation or reception.