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A photograph of a seated discourse in a hall with a deep red curtain backdrop. A figure in orange robes with a long orange-beaded mala sits on an ornate orange-upholstered throne on a raised platform, facing the audience. In the foreground, rows of people in white clothes sit on black plastic chairs, seen from behind. Two more figures in orange robes stand near the left side of the stage, one shaved-headed. A ceiling fan and tube lights are visible at the upper left. Watermarked archive copyright text sits in the lower right corner.

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An indoor hall with a deep red velvet curtain backdrop and a scalloped gold valance. A figure in orange saffron robes sits on an orange cushioned throne-style seat behind a white podium, with a small tray of offerings on the table. Rows of seated audience members in white shirts and light clothing face the stage on black plastic chairs, viewed from behind. Ceiling fans and fluorescent lights hang overhead, and a further orange-robed person sits at the left edge near a wooden cabinet. The scene looks like a discourse session. The person on the throne is an orange-robed speaker; the a person field is set to unsure because appearance cues are limited at this distance.2010-09-08A seated audience faces a stage hung with a deep red curtain, lit by two stage lights on stands. A robed teacher in orange sits in a cream upholstered armchair behind a small table holding a flower arrangement, speaking into a microphone. Audience members in white shirts and white clothing sit in rows of plastic chairs in the foreground, mostly seen from behind. A cameraman in white stands at right beside a whiteboard, and a ceiling fan and banners hang overhead.2010-08-08Photograph of a hall with a deep red curtain backdrop and warm stage lights on tripod stands. A figure with long dark hair in an orange saffron robe sits on a white cushioned throne-style chair on a low stage, with a microphone stand before them. a person by appearance cues: long hair and orange saffron clothing, seated in a position of honour. Audience members in white clothes with lanyards sit in rows of black chairs in the foreground, some with shaved heads. Ceiling fans hang above, and a camera on a tripod and a small white board appear at the right edge.2010-02-10A seated speaker in orange robes sits on a cream-coloured armchair on a stage before a deep red curtain, with a small white side table holding a vase of yellow flowers. A microphone stands nearby. Two studio lights on stands flank the stage, and a whiteboard sits at the right edge. An audience of many people in white shirts sits on white plastic chairs, their backs to the camera, and a cameraman in white with a yellow shawl films from the right. Ceiling fans hang above the stage. The orange-robed figure's identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so the speaker is described by role only.2010-08-08July 04 20112011-07-04July 02 20112011-07-02A seated speaker in white dhoti and white shirt with an orange shawl sits on an orange upholstered chair before a microphone, addressing an audience of mostly men seated on the floor with their backs to the camera, some on an orange cloth mat. A framed portrait of a figure in orange robes sits on a stand on the left, beside a red curtain and an empty orange chair. A white hall with a sound speaker, fans and a hanging yellow and blue banner forms the backdrop. Several people sit on the right in white and pastel shirts.2010-06-27A photograph of a seated session in a hall with a red draped curtain backdrop and ceiling fans. On a white throne-style chair on a low stage, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe and sits with a microphone stand beside them; a small camera sits on a tripod at right. Two studio lights on stands flank the stage. In the foreground, rows of audience members in white clothing sit on black chairs, seen from behind, several wearing lanyards and some bald. A whiteboard stands at right.2010-02-10A seated audience faces a stage at an indoor programme. On a raised platform, a figure in orange robes sits on a yellow armchair with dark trim, a microphone stand beside it. Many attendees in white ritual clothing and some in orange or brown sit cross-legged on the floor, viewed from behind. A projection screen hangs at upper right, and a red curtain backs the stage. A person in an orange robe sits in the mid-right, and an attendee in a grey shirt rests a hand on their head. The presentation suggests a satsang or discourse session.2009-12-10July 02 20112011-07-02A large hall with a maroon velvet backdrop and a framed portrait on a white plinth beside an orange armchair on a raised stage. A seated figure in orange robes sits facing the audience, with a projection screen displaying an image behind. Rows of audience members sit on orange mats and white chairs, many in white clothing, some wearing orange garments and rudraksha beads. White draped fabric lines the ceiling and fans stand near the stage.2010-02-22Dim indoor hall with a dark maroon curtain backdrop. A seated figure in orange robes and a flower garland sits on a white seat at the front, speaking into a microphone stand. Rows of people in white clothes sit cross-legged on the floor facing him, some wearing a white t-shirt printed with the Nithyanandapedia logo. A video camera on a tripod is at the right edge and a wall fan stands at left.2006-12-29