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A 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.

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A 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.2006-11-18A 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.2006-11-18A photograph inside a thatched hut with a woven palm-leaf ceiling and walls. A long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe sits on a red cushioned throne-like chair, holding an open booklet and speaking. A framed portrait showing a smiling man in a white turban and orange shawl stands beside the throne. Around him on the tiled floor and white plastic chairs sit devotees in white clothes, a woman in a pink top at the front, and a television set on a stand at left. A brass tray with orange and yellow flower petals sits on a mat in the foreground, and a camera operator is visible at the left edge.2006-11-18A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits on a red throne-like chair inside a thatched hut with woven palm walls. Around them, a group of devotees in white ritual clothes sit on the floor and on white plastic chairs, several wearing orange shawls and rudraksha-style beads. A metal bowl of orange and yellow flower petals sits in the foreground on a red-tiled floor. A large portrait on the right shows a smiling man in a yellow turban and a small television stands at the left. The portrait is printed and not a physical person. Appearance-based candidate present: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in orange robes with long hair and the orange-shawled devotees around him, in a meeting with ashramites.2006-11-18Photograph of a meeting inside a thatched hut with palm-leaf walls and a woven ceiling. A man with long dark hair wearing an orange-saffron robe sits on a red-cushioned throne-like seat and holds a notepad, addressing a group seated on mats and white plastic chairs. Seated devotees wear white and pink clothes; one woman in a pink top and another in white sit near the front. A tray of marigold and red flowers sits on the tiled floor, and a television stands on a cabinet at left. A large portrait on the right shows a smiling man in a yellow-and-white turban and a plain bottle of water sits nearby. The orange-robed man matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, seated in a central throne position.2006-11-18Photograph inside a thatched-roof hut with woven palm walls, lit indoors. A long-haired man in orange robes sits on an ornate red throne with cushions, holding a small bottle and an open booklet. Beside the throne stands a large framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a smiling man in a yellow turban and white garment. Seated on the floor and in white chairs are several people: a woman in a peach top and white sari on the left, a man in white dhoti with a beaded necklace, a man in orange shawl and white clothes near the throne, a bearded man in an orange shawl and a seated man in white with an orange shawl in the foreground. A TV on a cabinet sits to the left, and a tray of marigold petals is at the lower left.2006-11-18A photo inside a thatched-roofed hut with woven palm-leaf walls. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron shawl and ornate clothing, sits on a red cushioned throne-like chair holding a glass and an open booklet, appearing to address the group. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, seated in the position of honour as the speaker. Around him, several people in white ritual clothes sit on a striped mat and on white plastic chairs, some in orange cloth, some wearing rudraksha malas. A small television sits on a wooden stand at left, a plate of orange and yellow flowers sits on the floor, and a framed portrait of a man in a yellow turban stands at right. A red rug lies in front of the throne.2006-11-18A seated man in a flowing saffron-orange robe sits cross-legged on a red-upholstered throne-like chair with red cushions inside a thatched hut with a woven palm-leaf wall. Around him, devotees in white clothes sit on mats and chairs, some in saffron-orange shawls, and a steel tray of flowers sits on the floor in front. A small television stands on a wooden cabinet at the left, and a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a smiling man in a white turban and gold necklaces. Probable Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, distinguished by long swept-back hair, saffron robe and seated throne-like position.2006-11-18A photo inside a thatched hut with woven palm-leaf walls, showing a meeting with ashramites. A long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe sits smiling on a red, cushioned raised throne at right, holding a book, with a red-and-white pillow behind him. Around him, about a dozen seated people in white clothes and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces listen attentively; several wear white and one wears a pink top. A man in saffron and white sits at the right foreground beside a striped mat. A steel plate with flower petals sits on the floor in front, and a small TV set and a table with a water bottle stand at left. The page refers to a person at this event, but the seated figure's appearance (long hair, saffron robe, throne) is consistent with the candidate yet not certain enough for a firm identification.2006-11-18Inside a thatched hut with woven palm walls, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a red-cushioned throne-like chair, holding an open book and gesturing with one hand while speaking. Several seated devotees in white clothes and white dhotis, some wearing rudraksha-style beads, face the throne on a tiled floor with a striped mat and a small red-and-gold cushioned mat. A television sits on a wooden stand at left, and a large framed portrait of a smiling man in a yellow turban, with a garland, stands at right beside a plastic chair. A brass plate with flower petals rests in the lower foreground. The seated figure on the throne has long swept-back hair and saffron robes, which are compatible with the page's reference to a person, though the appearance is only partially distinctive.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.2006-11-18Inside a thatched hut with woven palm-leaf walls and a bamboo ceiling, a long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe sits on a red cushioned throne-like chair with a red backrest, one arm extended as if addressing the group. Beside him stands a large photographic portrait of a smiling man in a yellow turban. A small television sits on a wooden cabinet at left. Around the room, devotees sit on a striped mat and the bare floor; several wear white dhotis or white clothing and orange-saffron shawls, and a woman in a pink top sits at left. A brass tray of marigold petals and flowers lies in the foreground beside rose petals scattered near the chair. The man in orange has a person appearance, based on long swept-back hair and saffron robes, while being honoured from a throne in a healing-camp setting. Five to six visible physical people.2006-11-18