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A hall with a raised stage at the far end, where a figure with long dark hair in orange robes sits on an orange cushioned throne behind a small white table holding flowers. Rows of seated devotees fill the floor, mostly in white clothing with yellow shawls draped over their shoulders, sitting on orange and purple mats. Some wear headphones and a few carry bags. Camera equipment and a tripod stand at the right side, and colourful decorative hangings with tassels hang from the white ceiling. Ceiling fans turn overhead. Many people are visible, with a large audience seated in front of the stage.

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Indoor satsang hall at a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam centre with a dark maroon curtain backdrop, white tent-like ceiling, and hanging decorative panels with yellow tassels. A large ornate orange-cushioned throne sits on a raised stage, with a figure seated on it wearing orange clothing; this is a person appearance, seen from a distance, with orange and saffron cues. Dozens of devotees in white garments sit cross-legged on orange and purple mats facing the stage, many wearing yellow shawls, while several older men in white and orange sit on chairs at the left edge. Ceiling fans, a microphone stand and a small table with flowers are visible.2010-10-17A photograph of a large indoor hall during a satsang gathering at Sripuram Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam. Many seated devotees, mostly in white clothes with yellow shawls, sit on orange and purple mats on the floor facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure seated on an ornate orange-and-gold throne, with a flower arrangement beside it. Some seated elders on plastic chairs at the left wear white with orange shawls. Decorative yellow and red banners hang from the ceiling, and ceiling fans and a camera on a tripod are visible. The seated figure on the throne is not identifiable with certainty from appearance.2010-10-17A photograph of a hall with orange floor mats where a large seated audience in white clothes sits in rows facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on an orange cushioned chair before a maroon curtain with gold trim. Several attendees wear yellow shawls and white dhotis or kurtas, some wear headphones, and a few older men sit on chairs at the left front. Colourful decorative hangings hang from the ceiling, and ceiling fans turn overhead. The scene appears to be a satsang or discourse. The on-screen figure's appearance is too uncertain for a confident identification.2010-10-17Wide view of a hall where many devotees in white clothes sit cross-legged on orange cloths and striped mats, facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a golden throne-like chair, with two attendants in orange robes standing beside it. A large portrait on the right shows a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron clothing, labelled with a printed caption. A projection screen, maroon drapes with white scalloped valance, and hanging lamps complete the scene. Several devotees in the front rows wear white kurtas and dhotis.2009-12-29November 17 20092009-11-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated congregation in white ritual clothes with yellow stoles facing a raised stage at a Dasara celebration hall. Many devotees sit cross-legged on orange and purple mats, several wearing headphones. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on an orange ornate armchair before a small flower-decked table, with a red curtain behind and a few lamps and fans overhead. Some seated people in orange and saffron clothing sit near the stage edge, and camera operators stand at the right. Colourful hanging cloth decorations line the ceiling corners.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a seated satsang in a hall with a dark maroon curtain backdrop and an orange velvet armchair on a raised stage. A figure with long dark hair in a patterned top and an orange shawl sits in the armchair, speaking into a microphone on a stand, with a small bouquet and a framed picture on a side table. Rows of people in white clothes sit on orange and patterned mats on the floor facing the stage; several have long braided hair and some wear orange-striped garments. A man at the left edge wears an orange shawl and white clothes and takes notes. Ceiling fans, a decorated hanging pillar, and orange chairs are visible.2010-10-31 +1 copiesIndoor hall with a raised stage at right draped in dark maroon curtains, where a speaker sits on an orange-cushioned chair behind a white podium with a microphone. Rows of people in white clothes sit cross-legged on orange and maroon mats facing the stage, some in white with red or orange shawls and one in an orange robe. Colourful decorative woven hangings with tassels hang from the white ceiling, and ceiling fans turn overhead. Gym-style equipment is visible along the left wall.Interior hall with a red velvet curtain backdrop. A figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne at left-front, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Rows of seated attendees face the stage on orange and blue mats: most wear white clothing with yellow shawls or orange sashes, and several are shaven-headed. Overhead hang decorative fabric panels with patterned columns, ceiling fans and fluorescent lights. A framed deity picture hangs on the right wall, and a small altar or table with flowers sits near the back. Eight-plus attendees visible, several partially seen at the edges.2010-09-06A photograph of a large hall with a white tent-like ceiling and ceiling fans, where a crowd of hundreds sits cross-legged on orange and white mats facing a raised stage. On the stage, a seated figure in an orange robe sits on a golden throne-like chair behind a white podium, with a red and maroon draped backdrop and gold-trimmed valance above. Foreground devotees wear white dhotis and shirts, some with yellow shawls, and a few men in orange robes sit near the front. Several rows of attendees fill the floor, and a camera on a tripod and a video camera are visible at the side.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a satsang hall with a dark maroon velvet curtain and a raised stage. A seated teacher in orange and dark clothing sits on an orange cushioned throne-style chair at the far right, with a small table of flowers beside him. Rows of seated devotees face the stage on orange and purple mats: men in white dhotis and orange shawls at left, and women in white saris with red and gold borders in the foreground. A tall decorated pillar with painted elephant motifs stands at left, with ceiling fans overhead and a fan on a stand near the stage. The people are seated in a discourse setting.2010-10-31 +1 copies