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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits in a red-cushioned armchair on a stage during a Bhagavad Gita satsang. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders and a rudraksha-style necklace is visible. A white-draped table holds flowers and a small arrangement in front of him. A banner reads Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda speaks on Bhagavad Gita (The Song of God), and a painting of a chariot scene hangs at left. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, potted palms and yellow flowers decorate the stage, and a whiteboard sits on an easel at right. Audience members are seen from behind in the foreground.

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A photograph of a stage set for a satsang in a hall with a suspended white fabric canopy, cream drapery backdrop and black side curtains. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits in a wooden armchair behind a white-draped table bearing flowers and an object, with potted palms and yellow flowers around the stage. A banner reading Bhagavad Gita, in English and Tamil script, hangs behind him. A brass oil lamp stands at the right edge, a whiteboard on an easel is to the right, and a framed painting of a deity hangs on the left. Stage lights hang from the ceiling and a camera on a tripod is at the lower right.2005-09-04September 08 20052005-09-08A stage discourse set-up with a seated speaker in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban and rudraksha mala, sitting in a red-cushioned chair behind a white-draped table holding an open book. Potted palms, flower arrangements and tall brass lamps flank the stage. A banner reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda Speaks on Bhagavad Gita, The Song of God, beside a portrait of a bearded figure in a white turban. A whiteboard on an easel stands at right, and a framed painting of figures on horseback hangs at left.2005-09-05A photograph of a satsang stage with a seated speaker in an orange robe and orange head wrap, seated in a cream upholstered chair with carved wooden arms, one hand raised to the chin while holding an open book. A white draped table stands in front with a brass pot and yellow flowers below. Potted palms and flower arrangements flank the stage, and a tall brass oil lamp stands at right. A banner behind reads Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda Speaks on Bhagavad Gita. A framed painting of a battle scene hangs on a wooden cabinet at left. Light-coloured drapes form the backdrop.2005-09-04A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and an orange turban sits in a wooden armchair on a stage, holding an open blue folder and reading. A rudraksha mala is visible around the neck. A white-draped table sits in front, with yellow and pink flower arrangements and potted palms around the stage. Behind is a banner reading Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda Speaks on BHAGAVAD GITA (The Song of God), with a portrait of a turbaned figure and a temple image. On the left, a framed painting of a chariot scene with white horses rests on a wooden stand beside blue curtains. Swamiji (probable): the seated speaker has an orange turban, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, matching the banner's named speaker.2005-09-05A satsang stage with a gold-and-cream draped backdrop and a banner reading "Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda Speaks on Bhagavad Gita (The Song of God)" showing a portrait and a chariot scene. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a long rudraksha mala, sits in a red-and-gold throne-style chair behind a white-draped table holding a book and flowers. Potted palms, pink carnations and a camera on a tripod flank the stage, and a framed chariot painting hangs at left beside a brass lamp stand. Audience heads are visible at the lower edge. Recognizable as a Bhagavad Gita discourse setting.2005-09-04A photograph of a seated speaker on a stage during a Bhagavad Gita discourse. He wears an orange-saffron turban, saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala, with hands pressed together in greeting while holding an open booklet. He sits in a cream upholstered armchair with wooden arms behind a white-draped table holding flower arrangements. Behind him hangs a banner reading Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda Speaks on Bhagavad Gita (The Song of God), beside a portrait of a bearded man in a white turban and a painted chariot scene. Gold drapes, potted palms, a brass oil lamp and a flip chart frame the stage.2005-09-05A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits in a cream upholstered armchair with wooden arms on a stage, hands pressed together in greeting, a book open on his lap. He has long dark hair and a beaded necklace. A white-draped table stands beside him with yellow flowers in vases. Behind him a framed painting shows a chariot scene with white horses, and a large framed poster reads Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda speaks on Bhagavad Gita. Tall palms, potted plants, and a brass lamp stand complete the stage setting.2005-09-04A photograph of a discourse stage. A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with an orange turban and a long rudraksha mala, sits in an ornate wooden armchair and reads from an open blue folder. White-draped table with a vase of yellow and pink flowers stands before him; potted palms and flower arrangements flank the stage under a gold curtain. On the left, a framed painting shows a chariot with horses. Behind him a banner shows a black-and-white portrait beside the title Bhagavad Gita, The Song of God. The Swamiji candidate is seated in the centre, with long hair, orange turban, saffron robes and rudraksha mala; the page names him, but appearance cues are moderately distinctive.2005-09-05A photograph of a stage set for a Bhagavad Gita satsang. A man in orange-saffron robes and an orange turban sits in a carved wooden chair with cream upholstery, behind a white-draped table, holding an open book and a small stick. He wears a rudraksha mala around his neck. Behind him hangs a gold shimmer drape with a banner reading 'Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda Speaks on Bhagavad Gita (The Song of God)' beside a portrait of a turbaned figure. Potted palms, pink roses and yellow chrysanthemum arrangements frame the stage. A brass oil lamp stands at right beside a whiteboard. The photograph is captioned with a date stamp of 2-9-2005.2005-09-04September 15 20052005-09-15A photograph of a discourse stage set with flowers and potted palms. A man in orange robes and an orange turban sits in a wooden armchair behind a white-draped table, hands pressed together in greeting, with an open book on a wooden stand before him. Behind him a banner reads Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda Speaks on Bhagavad Gita (The Song of God) beside a portrait labelled with his name. A framed painting of a chariot with horses hangs on a wooden cabinet at left, and yellow and pink flowers stand in vases on the tables. One person is visible.2005-09-05