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A stage event in a hall with a blue carpet and red runner. A man in saffron-orange robes with an orange head wrap and a rudraksha mala stands centre stage, arms outstretched, holding a microphone. Around him young men in white dhotis and white shirts with orange sashes dance and gesture, and rows of people in white and pastel saris and white shirts line the stage edges. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling woman in a white head wrap beside Tamil script. The stage sign reads Nithyananda Spurana Dhyanapeetham. Dancers and onlookers fill the frame.

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A central figure in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and orange head covering walks forward on a blue carpet with arms outstretched, smiling. Around them, many people in white dhotis and orange waist sashes, and women in sarees, stand on a red carpet and clap or reach toward the figure. Behind them a large banner shows a man in a white turban and orange-red frame with Tamil text. A white shawl-clad figure is at the right edge. Overhead, a blue logo with a bird is visible on the backdrop.2006-12-16A central figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap stands on a blue stage mat with arms outstretched, wearing a long rudraksha mala. Around him, people in white dhotis and orange-bordered shawls, and women in colourful saris, stand and sway on red carpeting at an event. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling portrait of a figure in a white turban, with Tamil text beside it.2006-12-16A central figure in a saffron-orange robe with an orange head cloth and rudraksha mala stands on a blue carpet between two red runners, arms raised and smiling, as a crowd of men and women in white dhotis, white kurtas and orange sashes gathers around and claps. A large banner behind shows a smiling man in a white head wrap, with Tamil text and a dove logo. Some attendees wear white and pale blue saris. The scene is a festive event hall with flowers and a rainbow panel on the right. The central figure's appearance is consistent with the a person cues of saffron robe, orange head cloth and rudraksha mala, but the face is not clearly visible enough for confirmation.2006-12-16A photograph of a hall stage at a convention where a central figure in a saffron-orange robe and rudraksha mala stands on a blue carpet with hands raised in greeting, flanked by a crowd of devotees in white dhotis and kurtas with orange sashes and women in white and pastel saris. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling figure wearing a white turban with a tilak, with Tamil text reading 'நித்யானந்த ஸ்புரண தியானபீடம்' (Nithyananda Spurana Dhyanapeetam). Red carpet runs along the sides, with a rainbow graphic and a saffron-fringed flag at the edges. Many people are visible in the scene.2006-12-16A photo from a stage event with a blue carpet running down the centre between two red-carpeted edges. A large backdrop shows a smiling man wearing a white turban, and beside it Tamil text reads "நித்யானந்த ஸ்புரண தியானபீடம்" (a banner labelled as Nithyananda Spurana Dhyanapeetam). A central figure in saffron-orange robes, a saffron head wrap, and a rudraksha mala stands on the blue carpet, arms raised in greeting, with flowers in hand. Around him, men and women in white dhoti and sari clothing, some with orange sashes, crowd forward, clapping and reaching toward the figure.2006-12-16A figure in saffron-orange robes with a matching saffron head wrap and a beaded mala stands centrally on a blue carpet with hands pressed together, walking down a red-carpeted stage toward an audience. Behind him a large backdrop shows a smiling person in a white turban with a golden band, beside Tamil text reading Nithyananda Spurana Dhyanayagam. Along both sides, men and women in white dhotis, white sarees and saffron sashes stand clapping and reaching out. A vertical banner with a colourful circle design hangs at the right and a flower arrangement sits near the stage edge. The person in saffron has a distinctive appearance and role but the image alone does not confirm identity.2006-12-16Photo of a convention stage at an indoor event. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange head wrap, with a rudraksha mala around the neck, stands barefoot on a blue carpet with both arms raised and a broad smile, appearing to dance. Around them, a crowd of men and women in white dhotis, white kurtas and orange sashes, plus women in pastel saris, clap and reach out, lining a red-and-blue aisle. Behind them hangs a large banner with a printed portrait of a man in a white head wrap and Tamil lettering, with a bird logo at the top corner. Scattered petals lie on the carpet.2006-12-16December 16 20062006-12-16A large audience fills a hall, seated on the floor facing a raised stage. On the stage, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a white chair before a small table with orange flowers. Behind is a huge banner portrait of a smiling figure in a white turban and gold-bordered saree, one hand raised, beside Tamil text reading நித்யானந்த ஸ்புரண தியானமகாநாடு. A framed portrait with a garland and a smaller banner also appear. A concentric-ring diagram hangs at the right, with blue ceiling lights and white draped stage cloths.2006-12-16A stage at an indoor convention hall with a large vertical banner backdrop showing a smiling man wearing a white turban with a red bindi, a dark garment and raised hand, beside Tamil script reading the name of the foundation. On the stage a standing figure in saffron/orange robes and an orange headwear stands before a white-draped lectern with microphone and a small vase of orange and red flowers. Foreground devotees in white and pink clothing sit with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a white board on an easel stands at right. Coolers line the stage edges. The banner portrait is a depiction, not the person on stage.2006-12-16A large indoor convention hall with a dense audience of men seated on the floor facing a white-draped stage. On the stage, a figure in orange-saffron robes sits on a white chair with a microphone, with a small vase of flowers beside him. Behind him is a large banner showing a smiling man in a white turban with a red bindi and beaded necklace, alongside Tamil script reading 'நித்யானந்த ஸ்புரண தியானபீடம்'. A framed portrait on a stand at the left shows a man in a white turban, and a concentric-circle graphic hangs at right. Floral decorations line the stage edge. Audience members wear white and light shirts. A portrait labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda appears on the left.2006-12-16December 16 20062006-12-16