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A seated speaker in a cream and gold ceremonial kurta with a long dark braid sits in a wooden armchair on a stage, holding an open book and reading. Before him is a low table draped in red cloth with gold embroidery, a white cushion, and a fur rug on a red carpet. Flower arrangements of red roses, yellow and white blooms fill the stage, and a brass oil lamp stands at right beside a metal vessel on the left. A banner behind reads SHIVA SUTRAS beside a portrait of a smiling person in a white turban and dark garment. One other figure in white stands partly visible at far left. Another visible standing person is near the left edge.

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February 23 20062006-02-23February 23 20062006-02-23A seated man in white ceremonial robes with a gold-embroidered shawl reads from an open book on a wooden stand, set on an ornate cream upholstered chair with carved wooden arms. Behind him a large banner shows a smiling man in a tall orange-saffron turban and dark clothing, beside the printed words SHIVA SUTRA. Red roses, white and purple flowers, and brass oil lamps surround the stage, with a red-draped table in front and a small figurine of a deity visible at left. a person: the seated man has long dark hair and a presentation consistent with the event, delivering a discourse at a stage setting. The banner portrait is a depiction of a man in a saffron turban.2006-02-25A figure with long dark hair in a cream and gold-bordered white garment sits on an ornate red-and-gold armchair on a raised stage. A patterned rug covers the floor in front of the chair. To the left stands a golden Nataraja statue on a draped red cloth, with an oil lamp nearby. The stage is decorated with bouquets of red, orange and white flowers in vases. Behind the figure hangs a banner printed with a portrait and the word Shiva Sutras. The figure has an appearance-based probable Swamiji label, shown in a cream garment and long swept-back hair, seated as a speaker in the event setting.2006-02-22 +1 copiesFebruary 25 20062006-02-25A photograph of a seated speaker on a stage at a Shiva Sutras event. A long-haired man in cream-coloured robes sits in a red-upholstered chair, hands joined at chest level, with an open book on a red-draped lectern in front of him. A microphone stands before him. Behind the stage is a red banner reading Shiva Sutras, flanked by red and white roses, orange flowers and green foliage. A small brass lamp and a golden deity murti in red dress stand on a red-draped side table, and a fur rug lies on the floor. The speaker's appearance shows several cues associated with the page's Swamiji reference, including long swept-back hair and cream robes, so he is a probable Swamiji. One visible person.2006-02-23A seated man in an ivory and cream kurta with gold-bordered dhoti sits on an ornate carved wooden armchair with upholstered cushions, hands clasped in his lap, with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him a red and orange banner reads SHIVA SUTRAS. Flanking him are a golden Nataraja statue of dancing Shiva on a draped red table, tall vases of red roses and orange and purple flowers, and brass lamps on the right. A patterned rug covers the floor in front of the chair.2006-02-22 +1 copiesA seated figure in a white ceremonial kurta and white dhoti sits on a red and gold cushioned sofa on a stage, hands pressed together in namaste while holding an open book on a wooden stand. A red draped table with gold embroidery stands in front of him. Behind is a large banner reading Shiva Sutras with a smiling man in a saffron-and-white turban and dark jacket. A gold ritual vessel, a small deity murti and a brass oil lamp stand at the left, with red roses, lilies and green foliage in vases. A white projection screen and a pink-and-black cloth edge the right. No other people are visible.2006-02-25A 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.2006-03-24A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits in an ornate gold-framed armchair with cream upholstery and orange cushions, gesturing with his right arm while speaking into a lapel microphone. He wears a cream embroidered kurta and a white dhoti with gold borders and a white shawl draped over one shoulder. Behind him a banner reads "SHIVA SUTRAS" beside a partial portrait of a turbaned man with a red bindi. Red roses, white flowers and palm fronds fill the setting, with brass oil lamps on red-draped tables, a small carved stone figure of a seated deity on the left, and a brass cup on the right. Swamiji (probable): the man has long swept-back hair, a red bindi and cream ceremonial garments with gold embroidery, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji speaking at this discourse.2006-03-23A seated figure in white ceremonial clothing with gold-bordered dhoti-style garments and a white shawl sits on a white-draped couch on a stage, hands resting together in lap, with a red-and-gold patterned rug in front. A portrait banner behind reads Shiva Sutras with the Nithyananda logo, flanked by gold-fringed drapes. Vases of red, orange, yellow and pink flowers, a music stand, and a peacock-blue cushion decorate the stage. The figure has long dark hair and a beaded necklace, matching the Swamiji (probable) presentation of long hair, ornate clothing and gold border cues, serving as the seated speaker at the Shiva Sutras discourse.2006-04-27March 23 20062006-03-23