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A photograph of a seated audience inside a covered open-sided pavilion at night, with a red-cushioned throne-like seat at the far end. A person in orange and yellow robes sits on the red seat, with a small white-clad attendant standing to the left beside a television. Rows of seated devotees fill a long red-tiled walkway, mostly in cream, white and beige clothing, with women in pink and orange saris in the foreground. A small offering tray sits near the front of the walkway. Green foliage and plastic chairs frame the hall.

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A thatched-roof open hall with bamboo rafters and palm-leaf walls, lit warmly at night. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a red-cushioned raised throne at the far end, with a small table and microphone in front. Seated devotees in white and pastel clothes fill the pink-tiled central aisle and side benches, facing the throne. A standing attendant in white stands at the left near a television screen. Oil lamps and offerings sit on the floor before the dais, and potted plants line the side. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in saffron on the throne, identifiable by the saffron robe, long swept-back hair and the ceremonial setting.2006-11-18A photograph inside a thatched hut-like structure with red wooden pillars and a tiled red-brown floor, where a seated figure in an orange-saffron garment sits on a red throne-like chair with white and red cushions. A green clipboard-style sheet rests before the throne. Seated devotees fill the long raised red platforms on both sides, most in white or pastel clothes, some with their backs to the camera. A standing person in white robes at the upper left holds a microphone or device near a folded orange cloth. A portrait hangs at the upper right, and a small tray with offerings sits on the floor. Plastic chairs line the back wall beside a television set on a stand. a person: the seated figure in saffron-orange clothing, long swept-back hair and a central throne position, with no visible crown, rudraksha mala or gold necklace confirmed, so identity is uncertain.2006-11-18A thatched-roof hall with palm-leaf walls, where a woman in an orange-saffron robe sits on a red-upholstered throne-like chair holding up a pale green paper. Seated devotees in white clothes sit on the floor and on white plastic chairs facing her. A man in white stands at the upper left near a wooden table, and a television sits on a stand behind the throne. A framed portrait of a figure in a white head covering hangs at right beside a brass tray on a red mat. Red-painted wooden pillars frame the scene.2006-11-18A photograph inside a thatched-roof hut with woven palm walls. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits on a red cushioned throne-like seat at the right, holding papers and reading. Before him, a group of about ten seated devotees in white clothing, some wearing beaded necklaces, face toward him; a man in white with a rudraksha-style mala sits at left. A small television on a wooden stand shows an image, a tripod-mounted video camera stands in the foreground, a brass tray with orange and yellow flower petals sits on the mat, and a steel table holds water bottles and a pillow at left.2006-11-18A thatched-roof hut with woven palm walls holds a seated meeting. A man with long dark hair in an orange saffron robe sits on a red upholstered throne-like chair, holding a small book or papers, with a bowl of flower petals on the floor before him. Around him on mats and white plastic chairs sit about a dozen devotees in white and cream clothing, some in orange shawls, with a television set to one side. A large printed portrait labelled with a name hangs on the back wall, showing a smiling man in a white turban.2006-11-18December 19 20052005-12-19Outdoor photo of a seated discourse in a red-floored open pavilion with wooden posts and a thatched palm roof, surrounded by grassy trees. A figure in an orange robe sits on a raised red throne-like seat with a backrest, hands folded. Around him, about a dozen devotees sit on the floor and red benches in white shirts and white dhotis or kurtas, with one woman in a white shawl in the foreground and one person in a dark blue shirt. Tinsel strands decorate the posts and a white plastic chair sits beside the throne.2005-12-15A photograph inside a thatched-roof hall with red wooden pillars, showing a seated figure in orange saffron robes with long dark hair on a red-cushioned throne with red rose decorations. A portrait of a smiling bearded man in a white turban is displayed to the right, and a flat-screen television sits to the left of the throne. Devotees sit on the floor in white clothes, with a woman in a yellow sari and another in pink in the foreground. A man in white stands at the left edge near a microphone stand. A small tray with offerings lies before the throne.2006-11-18February 21 20162016-02-21Outdoor thatched pavilion with a red-painted floor and low red walls, surrounded by green trees and bushes. A figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on a red throne-like seat at the back, with a white plastic chair beside it. About a dozen seated participants in white clothes, some in dark shirts, sit in a circle on the floor listening. The scene looks like a small group discourse or satsang. The seated figure has a shaved head, and the page identifies a person at this event, but appearance alone is insufficient, so the figure is described by role as a robed teacher.2005-12-15A thatched hut interior where a seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair, raising one hand and holding papers, sits on a red cushioned throne-like chair addressing a group. Around him sit about eight to ten devotees in white clothes on a mat and plastic chairs. A flower-filled metal plate lies on the floor, a small television stands at left, and a framed portrait of a smiling man in a white turban is displayed at right.2006-11-18A photograph inside a thatched hut with a woven palm-leaf ceiling and walls. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe, sits on a red cushioned throne and holds an open book while speaking. Around him, a seated group of devotees in white clothes sits on mats and plastic chairs. A brass tray of flower petals and offerings sits on the floor in front. A small television stands at left. Beside the throne, a printed portrait shows a smiling man in a white turban and necklace, labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" in the caption. The man in orange appears probable Swamiji by the saffron robe, long hair and throne setting, presented as a teacher addressing an ashram gathering.2006-11-18