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A photograph of a discourse stage with a seated speaker in an orange-saffron garment and a long rudraksha-style garland, hands joined before a microphone stand. The figure has long, swept-back dark hair and sits on a white cushioned seat behind a white-draped table on a red-draped platform. Behind him hangs a white banner reading "Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda" beside a portrait of a bearded man in white, with "Ashtavakra Gita" printed below. Yellow, orange and white flower arrangements and gerbera blossoms frame the stage against dark maroon drapes. a person: the speaker's long swept-back hair, saffron garment and garland match the discourse setting. Several smaller white and yellow flower arrangements line the front of the stage.

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A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on a white-draped chair on a stage, speaking into a microphone while raising his right hand in an expressive gesture. He wears an orange-saffron garment with a golden-yellow sash and multiple rudraksha malas around his neck. In front of him is a white-draped table and a red stage cloth, with orange, yellow and red flower arrangements on both sides. Behind him hangs a large banner showing a black-and-white portrait of a bearded sage in a white turban with a tilak, beside red and blue lettering. The scene is a discourse on the Ashtavakra Gita. Swamiji (probable): the speaker's long hair, saffron clothing, and rudraksha malas match the identified presenter.2005-11-12A man with long, curly dark hair and a red bindi sits on a white-draped chair on a red-skirted stage, speaking into a microphone on a stand while raising one hand in a gesture. He wears an orange-saffron garment with a gold border and a gold necklace of beads. Behind him a large banner shows a black-and-white portrait of a turbaned sage and the words Paramahamsa a person, Brings Life to the Stunning Epigrams told to King Janaka, En Ashtavakra Gita. Orange and yellow flower arrangements with birds-of-paradise and grasses flank the stage. A white cloth covers a small table in front of the chair. The scene is a discourse on the Ashtavakra Gita.2005-11-12A speaker in an orange saffron robe with a gold-and-saffron border sits on a white-draped chair behind a white-covered table on a red-skirted stage, with a microphone on a stand. He wears a gold ceremonial necklace and gestures with his right hand while speaking. Behind him hangs a large banner with a black-and-white portrait of a turbaned sage, and tall flower arrangements of orange, yellow and red blooms frame the stage. A probable Swamiji is the speaker, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robe and ceremonial gold necklace, giving a discourse during the Ashtavakra Gita talks.2005-11-12A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with a matching orange head covering sits with hands pressed in greeting on a stage behind a microphone stand. In front of him is a white cushioned seat set on a red draped table, flanked by white and orange flower arrangements and a row of yellow and white flowers along the stage edge. Behind the stage hangs a large white banner with a black-and-white portrait of a man in a white turban, and a dark curtain backdrop. A small floor fan stands at left. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's cues of saffron clothing and a head covering, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so the figure is described by role as a speaker. Several spectators' heads are not visible in the frame, and only the seated speaker is clearly visible.2005-11-10A photograph of a discourse stage with a man in saffron-orange robes and a golden shawl, seated on a white-draped chair behind a white-covered table, speaking into a microphone on a stand while raising one hand. He wears long gold-bead and rudraksha-style necklaces and has long, swept-back hair. Behind him a large banner shows a black-and-white portrait of a man in a white turban, labelled Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda, with the Ashtavakra Gita title. Orange and yellow flower arrangements and a red stage cloth frame the scene. Appearance cues are consistent with the probable speaker, though the image is not conclusive.2005-11-12A man seated on a white-draped chair on a stage speaks into a microphone on a stand, one hand raised in a gesture of teaching. He wears an orange saffron wrap with gold trim and a long gold-beaded necklace, has long dark hair and a red mark on his forehead. In front of him is a white-covered table with a small plaque, and red-draped staging lies below. Flower arrangements of orange, yellow and red blooms with tall grass stalks flank the stage. Behind him hangs a large white banner with a black-and-white portrait of a bearded sage in a white turban, and bold red and blue lettering. Swamiji (probable): the speaker's long hair, saffron wrap, gold necklace and forehead mark are the cues, and he is presented as the discourse speaker on the Ashtavakra Gita.2005-11-12A man with long dark hair sits on a white-draped chair on a red-skirted stage, speaking into a microphone on a stand while raising his right index finger. He wears an orange and gold shawl over an orange robe, with a gold ceremonial necklace and a red tilak on his forehead. In front of him is a white-covered table, and flower arrangements of orange and yellow blooms with wheat-like stalks frame the stage. Behind him hangs a large banner showing a black-and-white portrait of a man in a white turban, with red lettering. The stage is set against a dark backdrop. Swamiji (probable) is seated in the speaker's chair, giving a discourse as the presenter; the appearance cues are long swept-back hair, orange and gold robes and a gold ceremonial necklace.2005-11-12A man in an orange-saffron garment with gold trim and a long gold-bead necklace sits on a white-draped chair on a stage, speaking into a microphone on a stand, with one hand raised. He has long dark hair and a red bindi. Behind him a large banner shows a portrait of a young sage in white headwear and the title Ashtavakra Gita. Orange, yellow and white flower arrangements decorate both sides of the stage, which has a red-draped platform. The speaker's appearance is consistent with the Swamiji cues (long hair, saffron clothing, gold necklace), so this is a probable Swamiji discourse.2005-11-12A man in an orange-saffron robe with a gold necklace and long dark hair sits on a white-draped chair on a red-skirted stage, speaking into a microphone on a stand with his hand raised. Floral arrangements of orange, yellow and white flowers and wheat-like stalks flank the stage, with more flowers in the foreground. Behind him hangs a banner with a black-and-white portrait of a sage in a white turban and the printed title "Ashtavakra Gita" with the caption "Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda" and "Nithyananda Foundation". The photo is a discourse setting with an audience not visible in frame. Swamiji (probable) is the speaker, seen in saffron robe, gold necklace and long hair.2005-11-12A man seated on a white-draped chair on a stage speaks into a microphone during a discourse. He wears an orange saffron wrap over his shoulder with a gold-toned border, long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, and ornate gold necklaces with a rudraksha-style mala. A white-covered table with a small book sits in front of him. Behind him hangs a large banner showing a black-and-white portrait of a figure in a white turban, with a title about the Ashtavakra Gita. Orange and yellow flower arrangements frame the stage on both sides. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally, with long hair, orange saffron wrap, gold necklaces and mala cues consistent with the page's identification, and is presenting the discourse.2005-11-12A man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe with a gold-bordered shawl and gold beaded necklaces, speaks on stage at a microphone during a discourse. He sits in a white cushioned chair behind a white-draped table, one hand raised in gesture. A large banner behind him shows a black-and-white portrait of a man in a white turban beside the words "Ashtavakra Gita" and "Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda". Red-draped stage edging is lined with orange, yellow and red flower arrangements and tall wheat stalks. The banner text is printed, not a physical person; the speaker is an appearance-based Swamiji (probable) with long hair, saffron robe and gold necklaces.2005-11-12A photograph of a discourse stage with a seated speaker in an orange-and-saffron garment and a gold necklace, a red mark on the forehead, and long dark hair, holding a small book at a microphone stand. A white draped seat and white table sit behind a red-skirted dais edged with yellow, orange and white flowers and wheat-like sprays. Behind him a large banner shows a portrait of a man in white headwear, labelled "Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda" with the subtitle "Brings forth the stunning Euphorisms as told to king Janaka" and the title "Ashtavakra Gita". The speaker appears to be a probable Swamiji on the platform, based on the long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, gold necklace and rudraksha-style ornamentation.2005-11-12