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A photograph of a ceremony in a decorated hall. A large printed portrait of a smiling man with long hair hangs behind a flower-garlanded seat. A person in orange and saffron clothing sits on a floral-decorated throne with a crown-like canopy, with a red cushion beneath. Surrounding them, a seated crowd in white and orange clothes, some holding decorative fans and ceremonial implements, faces the seat. Red and gold drapes, hanging garlands and a framed ornamental pillar frame the scene. The portrait is not a physical person, and the seated figure's appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity.

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Indoor satsang or puja hall with a large framed portrait of a smiling man with long hair and a red-toned face dominating the backdrop. Beneath it, a seated figure in saffron-orange clothing sits on a decorated throne-like seat with a white floral and canopy arrangement. Dozens of devotees in white and orange-saffron clothing sit cross-legged on the floor facing the stage. Strands of marigold and flower garlands hang from the ceiling, with colourful woven hangings and red drapes at right. A person at far right, dressed in white with an orange shawl, holds a lit oil lamp arrangement aloft. Round decorated fans with yellow borders flank the seated figure.2006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27Evening photograph of a satsang or puja in a decorated hall. A large printed portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair and a tilak is mounted behind the stage, hung with strings of white and red flower garlands. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a flower-decked throne with a white floral canopy, and the throne is flanked by red and gold ceremonial fans. Dozens of seated devotees in white clothes with orange shawls face the stage, and a standing attendant in orange and dark clothing holds a flame and smoke nearby. Colourful embroidered banners and maroon drapes hang at the sides.2006-12-27A large framed portrait of a smiling man with long dark hair and a bright grin fills the upper left of a decorated hall. Below it a seated figure in orange and red robes sits on an ornate white beaded throne-like seat with a golden canopy, with orange parasols held above. A kalasha-like decorated structure and colourful striped hanging cloths flank the stage, with marigold garlands strung along the drapes. Around the stage, many devotees in white clothes with orange shawls sit in rows, while a person in white with an orange shawl raises a lit oil lamp or aarti flame on the right.2006-12-27A ceremony on a decorated stage with a large framed portrait of a smiling man in red-toned tones behind it, draped with garlands of yellow and white flowers and colourful woven hangings. A seated figure in orange and saffron clothing sits on a decorated throne with a canopy of white beads and flowers, flanked by round red-and-gold fans. Around the stage, many people in white and orange garments sit on the floor, some with hands raised. On the right, a person in orange holds a lit fire lamp aloft, with smoke rising. Red curtains and a fan are visible in the background.2006-12-27Indoor evening event on a stage draped with dark red curtains and hung with marigold garlands and colourful striped banners. A large backdrop portrait shows a smiling man with long swept-back hair and a red-toned face. Below it, a seated figure in orange and gold robes with a garland and a crown-like headdress sits on a raised white and gold throne with a canopy. Around him, a seated audience fills the foreground, with some people holding round orange-and-red fans and a yak-hair fan or whisk. Oil lamps burn at the lower right beside a standing attendant in orange. A fan and stage lights are visible. Probable Swamiji (probable) in the throne seat, wearing orange-gold robes, long hair and crown cues.2006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27A photograph of a devotional gathering in a decorated hall. A large printed portrait of a smiling man with long dark hair hangs on the back wall, framed by garlands of white and orange flowers and colourful woven hangings. In front of it, a person seated on an ornate cushioned seat with a decorated canopy wears an orange garment and a white shawl. Below, about two dozen people sit on the floor in white and orange clothing, many with hands folded or raised. On the right, a standing man in white with an orange cloth over his shoulder holds up a lamp. Red curtains and a folded fabric backdrop complete the scene.2006-12-27A photograph of a satsang or darshan event on a decorated stage. A large framed portrait of a smiling man with long hair, labelled as Paramahamsa Nithyananda in the archive caption context, hangs behind the stage, flanked by floral garlands and colourful embroidered hangings. A seated figure in orange and gold clothing sits on a raised throne-like seat under an ornate white canopy with a red cushion, with a yellow chamara fan beside them. Around the stage, many seated devotees in white and saffron/orange robes with orange shawls listen in rows, some on the left in white kurtas, others in orange saris and salwars on the right. The mood is ceremonial with a dimly lit hall.2006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27A ceremony in a decorated hall with a large printed portrait of a smiling man with long hair on the back wall, framed by hanging garlands and striped cloth. A seated figure in saffron robes and a crown sits on a raised dais beneath a flower-decorated canopy, flanked by ornate red cushions. Devotees in white kurtas and saffron shawls sit cross-legged on the floor, some holding brass vessels and offerings. A standing attendant in white and saffron faces the dais near the right edge. Red curtains and a small monitor appear at the sides. Visible people are around two dozen, several partially hidden at the frame edges. The scene resembles a puja or padapuja setting.2006-12-27