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A seated man in a large white armchair on a stage, wearing a light blue tunic with gold embroidered trim over white dhoti-style trousers with a yellow border, with a white shawl across his lap. His long dark hair falls past his shoulders and he looks down at his bare feet. A music stand stands to the left, white and yellow flower arrangements and palm fronds frame the scene, and behind him hangs a red banner showing a smiling man in a white turban and dark robe. The stage backdrop is black with an orange drape at left. a person appearance cues are present here: long swept hair and a distinctive blue and gold robe, though the face is hidden.

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A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits reclined on a white-draped armchair on a stage, wearing a blue embroidered kurta with silver-gold trim and a white dhoti bordered in gold, and a white shawl draped over his shoulder. He is barefoot, one leg crossed over the other, one arm resting along the chair back. Beside him stands a music stand, a brass lamp, and vases of white chrysanthemums, yellow flowers and red roses. Behind is a banner showing a smiling man in a white turban and dark clothing, with the word Shiva partly visible. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair and blue-and-gold ceremonial clothing with a shawl match the reference, and he is the seated speaker on stage. The seated speaker is the Supreme Pontiff giving a satsang discourse.2006-03-09A seated speaker with long dark hair wears a blue embroidered jacket over white dhoti with gold border and holds a microphone during a satsang discourse on a white-cushioned armchair. Bare feet rest on an patterned rug. A standing music stand and flower arrangements of red roses, white lilies and yellow chrysanthemums flank the stage. Behind is a banner showing a smiling man in a white turban and the words Shiva Sutras, with a golden drape at the side.2006-03-09A seated man in a white cream robe with a blue embroidered top and gold-bordered white dhoti sits in a large white upholstered armchair on a stage, one hand raised to his cheek and bare feet resting on a patterned rug. Behind him hangs a red and white banner reading Shiva Sutras with a portrait of a smiling man in a white turban. Tall vases of red roses, yellow chrysanthemums, white flowers and palm fronds frame the stage, and a music stand stands to the side. The seated man has long dark hair and appears to be giving a discourse. Only one physical person is present.2006-03-09A photograph of a seated speaker on a stage giving a talk. A man with long dark hair and a red bindi wears a light blue embroidered kurta with a white dhoti-style cloth edged in gold, seated in a white-draped armchair with one hand raised mid-gesture. Beside him stands a music stand. Behind is a large banner reading "SHIVA SUTRAS" with a portrait labelled "Nithyananda" showing a smiling man in a white turban. Flanking the stage are yellow-gold drapes, palm fronds, red roses, yellow chrysanthemums and white flower arrangements.2006-03-09A photograph of a speaker seated in a large white upholstered armchair on a stage, wearing a light blue kurta with silver embroidery and a white dhoti with gold border, gesturing with his right hand while speaking. Behind him a red and white banner reads 'SHIVA SUTRAS' with a portrait labelled Nithyananda of a smiling man in a white turban and dark embroidered top. Gold drapes frame the backdrop, with a music stand at left and white and yellow flower arrangements with red roses and palm fronds at right. One person is visible on stage.2006-03-09A 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 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.2006-03-24March 24 20062006-03-24April 28 20062006-04-28A photograph of a long-haired man seated in a large white-upholstered armchair on a stage, resting one bare foot on the cushion and touching his temple with one hand. He wears a light blue embroidered kurta with silver-toned trim over a white dhoti with gold border, with a white shawl across his lap. Behind him a banner shows a smiling man in a white turban and ornate white garment, with red-orange lettering reading Shiva Sutras. Vases of white and yellow chrysanthemums and red roses stand at right, with palm fronds and a music stand at left. The depicted man in the banner portrait is captioned Nithyananda. The seated man matches appearance cues of a long swept-back hair, ornate blue and gold clothing, presenting as Swamiji (probable) in a discourse setting.2006-03-09March 09 20062006-03-09A seated man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead reads from a sheet of paper on an ornate gold-and-cream upholstered sofa. He wears a blue kurta-style top with white and gold-bordered dhoti draped over his legs. Behind him a large portrait shows a man in a white turban and robe labelled "Nithyananda". Red roses, white flowers and palms surround the stage, with brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha-style lamp and a small wooden deity murti on a red-draped table. The setting is a convention stage with a red and blue backdrop.2006-03-26