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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a draped orange shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with carved gold filigree and a gold backrest, hands pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. The figure has long dark hair, a red tilak on the forehead and a gold-trimmed orange wrap, with a leopard-print cushion on the seat. Behind the throne, a large backdrop shows a large photograph of a smiling figure in an orange turban with a red tilak, and Tamil text reading 'பரமஹம்ஸ நித்யானந்த' with 'நித்யானந்' and 'தியான அனு' on a deep red patterned banner. A silver staff stands at the left edge of the dais. The scene is a satsang or discourse stage with one person present.

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A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a leopard-print cushion, palms pressed together in namaste at chest level. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a vertical tilak on his forehead, and long dark hair swept back; bare feet rest on a low gold platform. Behind him a large backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi, and a Tamil-script banner. A silver staff stands at the left edge. Purple flowers lie at the base.2012-09-20A man with long dark hair and a red-and-white tilak on his forehead stands barefoot on a raised platform, palms pressed together in namaskar, in front of an ornate gold throne with a leopard-print cushion. He wears an orange-saffron robe with a matching shawl draped over one shoulder. Behind him, a large backdrop shows a smiling face in an orange turban with a red bindi, and Tamil text in gold lettering reads about Paramahamsa Nithyananda and dhyanam. Bare arms and a saffron-coloured stage setting dominate the frame. Only one person is physically visible.2012-09-20September 20 20122012-09-20September 20 20122012-09-20September 20 20122012-09-20September 20 20122012-09-20September 20 20122012-09-20September 20 20122012-09-20September 23 20122012-09-23A seated man sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne (peetha) with carved lion-like armrests and a tall gilded back, on a gold-trimmed platform. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a long garland of flowers, a rudraksha-style necklace, bangles, and has a red bindi and sacred marks on his forehead. A large orange-turbaned portrait of a smiling man with a red bindi is printed on the backdrop behind him, beside a red-draped valance and two floral arrangements in tall gilded urns. Printed Tamil text on the backdrop reads a phrase with the name Nithyananda, and a gold lamp hangs from the top. Microphones stand at the left edge of the stage. The seated man has distinctive saffron clothing, garland and rudraksha-style adornment, consistent with the page's a person reference, though his features are not clearly confirmed.2012-09-23A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold-and-red throne (peetha) decorated with marigold and rose garlands sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on a stage. Behind him a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange shawl, a mountain, a gopuram temple tower and a glowing sun, with a lamp motif. A Tamil banner headline reads a greeting for a dhyana satsang. The seated figure wears a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces; his shaved-head appearance is not shown, but his long dark hair is visible, and his presentation is consistent with Swamiji (probable) seated for a meditation satsang. Red-and-gold cushions and a patterned carpet sit at the base of the throne.2012-01-08A robed figure sits cross-legged on a tiered red velvet dais with a tiger-striped cloth draped over the front, hands pressed together in namaskar. He wears orange-saffron robes, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace with a gold pendant, multiple bangles and a red bindi, and sits before a large red velvet arched backrest decorated with white flower garlands. Brass lamps stand on either side, with flower arrangements in blue and green vases. Behind him a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi, beside Tamil script on a red background. A gold-coloured stool sits in front of the dais. The scene is an indoor satsang setting, and the visible person appears to be Swamiji (probable) based on the orange turban, saffron robes, beaded necklace and ornate seating in the banner and dais.2012-09-14