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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe and a multicolored bead garland sitting in a cushioned chair with carved wooden arms, on a tiger-skin mat in front of a large black backdrop bearing a printed portrait of a bald-headed, mustached figure. Two decorative striped pillars with gold-trimmed fabric stand on either side, with brass oil lamps on stands and flower arrangements on small draped tables. To the right, a man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands with palms pressed together, and a man in a red shirt with a red bead necklace and an older bearded man in orange robes stand with hands folded. At left, a man in a light blue shirt holds up a lit rectangular panel.

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A photograph inside a hall with wood-panelled walls and a black draped backdrop bearing a large printed portrait of a man. In the centre, a figure in an orange robe with a long multicoloured bead garland stands before a carved wooden chair with cushioned seat, set on a tiger-skin rug, with flower arrangements on side tables. Beside them, an older bearded man in orange robes stands with arms extended, and a man in white with an orange shawl stands at right. Several people in orange, white and green clothing stand near tripods and lights, and others at left, one in a light blue shirt, applaud. Brass ritual lamps and tall ornate banners flank the backdrop.2006-04-02A photograph inside a wood-panelled hall shows a figure seated on an ornate wooden armchair with cream upholstery and orange trim, draped with a tiger-skin rug on a white cloth. The seated person wears a long orange robe and has long dark hair, hands folded in the lap, eyes closed, feet bare. Behind is a large black plastic-covered backdrop bearing a gold-toned portrait of a turbaned man. Brass lamp stands with bird finials flank the chair, and small tables with pink-and-white flower arrangements and red draped cloths sit at each side. Multicoloured embroidered hangings hang from the top corners. At the right edge a man in white with an orange cloth sits at a laptop, and a tripod and speaker stand at left. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair and orange robes, and the backdrop portrait is a printed depiction.2006-04-02A photograph of a hall during a gathering. In the centre, a smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi, wearing an orange robe and a long multicolour bead garland, claps his hands together. Behind him, a black draped backdrop is flanked by two tall decorated pillars with colourful patterns. A brass oil lamp stands to the left, beside a small table with a flower arrangement. On the right, a bearded man in orange robes and a bald man in orange stand nearby. On the left edge, a man in a light blue shirt and dark trousers claps, and a spotlight stands by. Several people are visible in the room, including partially visible figures at the edges.2006-04-02A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits smiling on a cushioned wooden armchair on a white-draped stage, with a tiger-striped rug at his feet. He has long dark swept-back hair and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him hangs a large black plastic-sheeted backdrop bearing a sepia portrait of a turbaned man. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops stand on either side, flanked by colourful woven banners and floral arrangements of red roses and pink flowers. A maroon cloth with gold embroidery lies on the right. The appearance of the seated man is consistent with the a person cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, though the identification is uncertain. He is the only person visible.2006-04-02A photograph of people on a stage in front of a dark, glossy backdrop with a framed portrait of a bearded figure wearing a turban, partly visible at upper left. At left, a smiling man with long, dark, swept-back hair wears an orange robe, a red bindi, and a multicoloured bead necklace with a gold chain. Beside him, a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl stands with palms pressed together. Behind them, a bald man in an orange top claps. At right, an older bearded man with long white hair wears an orange robe and raises one arm in greeting. A colourful painted pillar and a trident stand at the edges of the scene.2006-04-02Indoor event in a wood-panelled hall with a black plastic-draped backdrop flanked by tall decorative banners in red, yellow and blue patterns. In the foreground a long-haired person in an orange robe and a multicoloured bead garland dances with head bowed and a smile, with a red bindi on the forehead. Behind, a man in a white shirt and a bald man and a grey-bearded man in orange robes move beside them. On the left, a woman in a light blue patterned sari and a man in a blue shirt clap, and a lit studio light stands nearby. A brass oil lamp and a floral arrangement sit on the floor at the centre.2006-04-02A photograph of an indoor satsang or discourse set-up in a hall with yellow walls and a stone-clad lower wall. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a zebra-striped cushioned chair in front of a white-draped table covered with a red and blue patterned rug, with a microphone on a stand. Behind her hangs a blue banner printed with2008-07-11A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with long hair and a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a small canopy, speaking into a microphone on a stage. Behind him hangs a large printed portrait of a smiling man with long hair and a red bindi, labelled as a banner caption reading "Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam" and "" in the corner. The stage is draped with dark curtains and decorated with colourful beaded garlands and embroidered hangings. Seven seated devotees in white clothes and orange shawls sit in front with hands folded, and a fan stands at the left edge. A white cloth covers the stage floor in front of the throne. Figure on throne appears to be Swamiji (probable), with long swept-back hair, saffron robe, gold necklace and mala cues; he is presiding over a satsang or discourse2007-02-24Indoor satsang hall with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha-style multicolored beaded necklace, hands in namaste, on a gold-upholstered throne-style chair beside a tall brass oil lamp and a flower arrangement. A large dark backdrop behind shows a sepia portrait of a smiling man with a head covering. Devotees sit on white cloth around the front, including an older man in white kurta with folded hands at left, a woman in white with orange shawl and purple skirt standing at left, and a white-haired person in pink at right. Several people are seen from behind in the foreground. White display boards on stands stand at left. A framed photo sits on a shelf in the upper left.2006-04-02A photograph of an indoor stage event with a large backdrop portrait of a bearded, long-haired man. A woman with long dark hair in an orange robe and a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a small canopy, one hand raised in greeting, speaking into a microphone. A bearded man in white clothing and an orange shawl kneels on a white mattress before her with hands joined, while a man in white with an orange shawl kneels at right gesturing toward the throne. Behind them on the floor, about a dozen men in white robes and orange shawls sit in rows, some wearing rudraksha malas. Colourful woven and beaded hangings and flower garlands decorate the stage, and a standing fan is visible at left. Persons are seated and kneeling, not in procession.2007-02-24A photograph of an indoor hall where a smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi, wearing an orange saffron shawl and a long multicolored bead necklace, stands in the foreground. Behind him a large black draped backdrop displays a golden printed portrait of an older bearded man in glasses, flanked by a colourful woven pillar. A brass oil lamp sits on a table at right. Several other people stand nearby: a man in a light blue shirt and tie at left, a man in white kurta and dark trousers, a bald man in an orange top, and an older bearded man in orange robes at right. Studio lights on stands are visible at left.2006-04-02A photograph inside a decorated hall with a dark backdrop and a hanging garland of coloured flowers. On the left, a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a long red-and-white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, gesturing with one hand. Beside him a seated woman in white and a white-draped bed or cot occupy the foreground. Standing around them are several devotees: a bearded man in white with an orange shawl holding a microphone, women in orange shawls and white clothing, and a man in a white checked shirt with a rudraksha mala at right. Gold-trimmed decor and a few other people are visible in the background. The image is consistent with a satsang or darshan gathering.2007-02-24