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A stage photograph of a satsang at an indoor venue. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on a white armchair-style throne in front of a microphone stand, hands folded. Behind the throne is a painted backdrop of grey rock formations with green foliage, and pink-and-cream draped fabric with string lights hangs above. Potted plants in orange cloth line the front of the stage, with pink skirting below. A man in a white shirt and cream trousers stands at the left edge holding a folder, and a camera on a tripod is at the right. Printed cloud-shaped banners above the backdrop carry Tamil text. Two people are visible on stage.

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a white throne-style chair on a red-carpeted stage at a satsang. Hands are folded in the lap and the figure looks to the side while a microphone stands before them. The backdrop is a painted rock-and-foliage set with potted palms, draped pink fabric and string lights overhead. A man in white shirt and light trousers stands at the left edge holding papers. Swamiji (probable): the saffron robes, orange turban and ceremonial presentation on the throne match the candidate cues, so the seated figure is recorded as a probable Swamiji in person. Tamil banner text reads on the backdrop above the stage.2004-12-03December 03 2004 - Mass Living Enlightenment initiation in Salem2004-12-03A photograph of a stage event with a figure in saffron-orange robes and matching turban standing barefoot in front of a large white armchair, hands pressed together in namaskar. A long rudraksha mala hangs over the orange garment. A stage backdrop of painted rock formations, plants and draped brown fabric sits behind, with orange-hued cloth at the base. Two men in white shirts and white dhotis stand at the right edge of the stage, and sandals rest near the platform. Paper signs with red Tamil lettering hang on the backdrop. The figure matches the Swamiji candidate in appearance, with long swept-back hair, saffron robes, turban and rudraksha mala, so this is an appearance-based probable identification.2004-12-03September 17 20062006-09-17A stage event under an orange-and-blue ringed canopy. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on a large white cushioned seat before a microphone, appearing to speak. Behind is a wide orange-and-yellow banner showing a large portrait of a smiling man in a white turban and white garment, with Tamil text printed across it. A cooler unit sits at the right edge of the stage, and the stage front is draped in orange cloth.2005-11-16Evening satsang on an outdoor stage under an orange and white canopy strung with blue, orange and green tiered ring decorations. A man in orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on a white armchair holding a microphone on a stand, speaking to an unseen audience. Behind him a large banner shows a smiling man in a white turban beside Tamil and English-style title text. Orange drapes cover the stage front, with a cooler unit and speaker boxes at the side.2005-11-16November 16 20052005-11-16Night photograph of an outdoor stage under an orange and white canopy with blue, orange and green ring-shaped valances. A large banner behind shows a smiling man in a white turban and Tamil text. A seated figure in white is seated on a white-draped throne-style chair wearing an orange robe and a beaded necklace, flanked by a seated elderly man in white on a white plastic chair and an empty white chair. A standing speaker in white clothing addresses the audience from a wooden podium on the right. Orange stage drapes, a cooler unit and floor speakers complete the setting.2005-11-16A photograph of an evening stage performance under a draped tent canopy with ring-shaped decorations in orange, green and blue. On the stage, a performer in an orange-and-gold saffron costume with a matching orange head wrap stands beside a white cushioned chair, hands pressed together in a gesture of reverence. To the right, a man in a white kurta with an orange-and-gold shawl and a beaded necklace moves a white plastic chair. A large backdrop behind them shows a portrait of a smiling man in a white turban, beside bold Tamil lettering. White plastic chairs and a cooler stand at the edges of the stage.2005-11-16November 16 20052005-11-16Night photograph of an outdoor satsang stage draped in orange fabric, with a white canopy decorated with blue, orange and green concentric rings and string lights. A seated figure in white robes with a white head covering and gold necklaces sits on a red-orange throne-style chair behind a microphone stand, with pink flower arrangements in brass vases on either side. A large backdrop banner shows a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" wearing a white turban, with Tamil text announcing a satsang. Two white portable air coolers flank the stage, and no other people are visible.2005-11-17A stage event under an orange and blue tent canopy with ring-shaped fringed decorations. A seated figure in saffron and orange robes, wearing an orange turban and a beaded necklace, sits on a white throne-style chair with white cushions, flanked by white plastic chairs and two cooler units. A large banner behind shows a portrait of a smiling man in a white turban, labelled with a printed Tamil caption reading Paramahamsa Nithyananda presents, the banner's large letters reading Thirupaana Satsangam. A wooden lectern with a microphone stands to the right of the stage.2005-11-16