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A stage set with white draped chairs beneath a banner reading SUTRAS and Nithyananda Foundation. A large portrait of a smiling man in a white turban and a red-and-white garland is set on a red and gold draped canopy, labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda". In front, a person in white clothes with an orange-red cloth bows prostrate with forehead to the floor on a patterned rug. Flowers in vases, a peacock-feather arrangement, a softbox light and string lights decorate the platform.

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April 19 20062006-04-19A photograph of a devotee in white clothes kneeling prostrate on a red carpet before a white-draped couch. On the couch rests a framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, draped with a red and gold silk shawl and a red and white flower garland. Flower arrangements, a small dark box, a microphone stand and a camera tripod are visible in the room.2006-04-13A seated man in cream and gold traditional clothing sits with palms pressed together in anjali on a white-covered sofa, framed by a backdrop of gold draping, blue and red curtains, and a large banner reading "SHIVA SUTRAS" with a portrait labelled "Nithyananda" showing a smiling man in a white turban and ornate necklace. Peacock feather fans flank the sofa, with floral arrangements of pink, red and white flowers and a marigold and petal arrangement on the floor in front. A music stand stands to the left and string lights hang on a pillar at the left edge.2006-04-21Indoor event photo in a wood-panelled hall with a backdrop banner reading "Nithyananda Spurana Program" and a portrait labelled "Nithyananda". A woman in a white sari with gold border sits on a white-cushioned sofa, smiling, while a man in an orange t-shirt and light trousers kneels before her on a red rug, his hand near her shoulder. Flower arrangements with pink lilies, gladioli and white blooms surround the stage, a pink draped table holds cups, and gold vases with dried wheat stand by the red and gold curtains. A camera on a tripod and studio light are visible at right, with a photographer in white clothing behind them.2006-04-23A photograph of a devotee in white clothes kneeling and bowing forehead-down on a carpeted dais before a framed portrait of a bearded man in a white turban, draped with a red and gold cloth and a red-and-orange flower garland. The portrait is labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda". The devotee wears a red-orange shawl over white kurta and pants. Behind the portrait are a white-covered couch, a golden drape, string lights, a potted plant and flowers; a studio light stands at right. The kneeling figure is not identifiable as a person from appearance cues, so the role is devotee.2006-04-20A photograph of a bowed figure in long dark hair and white ritual dress with an orange-bordered shawl, leaning forward over a low table heaped with flowers in pink, red, white and yellow. Behind the table, a large portrait printed with the name a person shows a smiling man in a white turban and dark embroidered jacket. A pink and gold curtain hangs beside it, with strings of marigold garlands and balloons in red, yellow and blue decorating the wall. On the left, a woman in a brown top and jeans stands with her hands joined in prayer. The bowed figure's face is not visible, so the a person candidate is uncertain.2006-04-26April 12 20062006-04-12A photograph of a man with long dark hair standing in a white kurta and cream dhoti with gold border and a long white shawl draped over his shoulders, hands pressed together in anjali namaskar before a stage. Behind him hangs a banner reading "SHIVA SUTRAS" with a portrait labelled "Nithyananda" showing a smiling man in a white turban. A white-draped table holds a stand with sheet music, a small copper cup, orange and red cushions, and tall arrangements of red roses, yellow flowers and greenery. Swamiji (probable): the standing man has long swept-back hair and white ceremonial dress with gold border, and is addressed by the event context as the speaker. Gold and red drapes frame the backdrop.2006-04-27April 12 20062006-04-12April 26 20062006-04-26December 24 20072007-12-24A stage event in a hall with maroon curtains and a red-brown raised platform. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with long dark hair sits on a white cushioned seat, wearing a multicolour garland of red, white and green flowers, hands raised in blessing. Before the seat, a small red-and-brown mat holds a garland arrangement. A white-clad devotee lies prostrate on the floor in front of the platform. Behind the seat hangs a large decorative orange-and-white ornament, and a framed portrait of a similarly robed figure sits on a stand. A standing fan and a microphone stand are at the side, and a framed image of a woman playing a violin hangs at upper left. Possible satsang or darshan setting.2006-10-07