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A seated man in a white kurta with gold-bordered dhoti-style drapes sits on an ornate gold-framed sofa with a quilted cream cushion and orange cushion. He wears a red bindi and has long dark hair, holding a microphone near his collar. A pink and white flower garland hangs over the sofa arm. Red-draped side tables flank him, holding brass oil lamps, flower arrangements of red roses and white blossoms, and a music stand. Behind him a large banner shows a smiling man in a white turban and the words SHIVA SUTRA, with a partial 'Nithya' printed on the lower banner. Palm fronds and blue drapes frame the stage. Visible wording: Shiva Sutra banner. a person seated in white with long hair and red bindi.

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March 24 20062006-03-24March 24 20062006-03-24March 23 20062006-03-23A seated person with long dark hair, wearing a gold-brocade kurta-style top and a white dhoti-style garment with gold border, sits in an ornate gilded armchair with a pink cushion on a small stage. A microphone is clipped near their chest. Red satin draped side tables hold brass lamps and a small golden figure. Large red, white and purple flower arrangements and potted palms surround the stage, with a red and blue backdrop behind. A poster behind shows a smiling man in a white turban and a banner reads SHIVA SUTRA. A patterned red carpet lies in the foreground. A visible person in saffron-coloured clothing with a white turban appears on the backdrop poster, not physically present.2006-03-24A seated man in an ornate gold brocade kurta with a white and gold-bordered dhoti or shawl reads a small white card on an upholstered gold-framed armchair with orange cushions. A red tilak mark is on his forehead and long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Behind him a red banner shows a smiling man in a white turban and dark clothing with the words SHIVA SUTR and a person printed on it. Red roses, white flowers and palm fronds decorate the stage; a gold oil lamp stands on each side and a small carved wooden deity figure sits on a red-draped table at left, with a music stand in front. Presentation of the Shiva Sutras discourse setting.2006-03-24A seated speaker sits in a carved gold-framed armchair on a red-and-cream patterned rug in a hall decorated with red and white flowers, potted palms and brass oil lamps on red satin-draped tables. He wears a gold-brocade kurta over a white dhoti with gold border and a shawl draped over one shoulder, and holds his hands together in his lap while speaking into a lapel microphone. A music stand stands at his side. Behind him a large banner shows a man in a white turban and dark jacket beside the words SHIVA SUTRA, with red and blue drapes framing the backdrop. Only the speaker is a physical person in the scene; the banner figure is printed.2006-03-24A seated man in long white robes with gold-edged yellow borders sits on an ornate cream upholstered throne-like armchair on a stage, with long dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead. He rests his hands together in his lap. Behind him hangs a large banner portrait labelled "Nithyananda" showing a smiling man in a white turban and dark ceremonial garment with gold embroidery. Flanking the stage are red roses, white flowers, palm fronds, a brass oil lamp with a bird finial, a brass kalasha-style stand and a red-draped side table with a bowl. A stage light stands at left.2006-03-22A photograph of a discourse stage with a seated speaker in an all-white ensemble with gold-trimmed yellow edging and a gold necklace, seated on a white-draped armchair with hands folded. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders. Behind is a large banner showing a smiling man in a white turban and dark garment, with the words SHIVA and SU partly visible. White and yellow chrysanthemums, red roses and palm fronds frame the stage, and a music stand stands at left. The speaker's appearance and the banner suggest a person giving a talk, but the figure is partly blurred.2006-03-08A man with long dark hair sits in an ornate silver-and-cream armchair on a stage decorated with red and white flowers, potted palms and a brass kalasha-style lamp. He wears a gold-patterned embroidered kurta and white dhoti with a gold border, and a red bindi. His hands are folded in his lap and he smiles. Behind him hangs a large banner showing a smiling man in a white turban and dark garment, with the words "SHIVA SUTRA" and "Nithyananda". A small carved wooden figure and a music stand sit to the left. Attributed by the page to a Shiva Sutra event; the seated man is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate with long swept hair, gold-patterned ceremonial clothing and a dhoti.2006-03-24April 28 20062006-04-28March 23 20062006-03-23A seated man in long dark hair sits on a white-draped sofa on a raised stage, dressed in a white kurta-style top with gold-bordered white dhoti and a silver chain. Bare feet rest on a red patterned rug. A music stand stands to his left. Behind him a red banner reads Shiva Sutras beside a portrait of a smiling figure in a white turban. Vases of red, yellow and orange flowers and palm fronds line the stage, with draped red and gold curtains above. The candidate matches Swamiji (probable) by long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold-bordered white dress and silver necklace, and is in person on stage.2006-04-27