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A photograph of a dimly lit stage during a discourse. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits cross-legged on a white-covered throne-like seat set in an arched niche, with cushions on either side and a microphone stand in front. A large banner with the word "UTRAS" hangs behind, glowing orange, flanked by dark red curtains. Two wooden boxes marked with signs stand on the floor at the stage sides, and the audience area is dark and empty of visible people.

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March 27 20082008-03-27March 27 20082008-03-27A photograph of a stage with a dark maroon curtain backdrop and two tall decorative pillars painted with birds, elephants, lotuses and geometric patterns. A figure in orange robes sits in a white-cushioned armchair on a red-carpeted platform, hands pressed together in greeting, with a white-draped side table holding a flower arrangement. Two standing fans flank the stage and a microphone stand stands beside the chair. A wooden box labelled Question Box sits at the lower left.2008-03-12March 27 20082008-03-27A seated figure on a white-draped throne-style chair on a stage, hands pressed together in namaskar. The figure wears an orange turban, orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with a microphone stand beside the chair and a small table with a water bottle and offerings at left. Behind is a large dark backdrop with large letters reading SHIVA SUTRAS and a painted deity figure at right holding a trident. Probable Swamiji delivering a talk; appearance cues are orange turban, orange robes and rudraksha mala.2008-08-12A stage set for a Shiva Sutras talk, with a large backdrop reading "SHIVA SUTRAS" in gold letters. The backdrop shows a painted figure in a leopard-print shawl with a rudraksha mala beside a red-and-white depiction of a seated couple. A seated person in an orange robe sits in a white armchair on a red platform, hands together in front of the chest. Two boxes labelled "Question Box" stand at the stage edges, a flower vase sits on a small table, and two electric fans stand on either side. The stage is plain and the audience area is empty.2008-03-22March 12 20082008-03-12A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair sits cross-legged on a large white throne-like chair on a red-draped stage, holding a small book or prayer item and a rudraksha-style mala. A white draped table to the left holds a vase of red flowers. A microphone stand stands to the right. Behind him a large backdrop shows fiery orange tones with partial painted images of deities in red and gold garments and the word SUTRAS printed in large letters. The scene resembles a satsang or teaching session. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala cues are present on the seated figure.2008-03-24March 12 20082008-03-12A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a raised white-draped stage, with a microphone stand before them and a vase of flowers on a white-draped table to the left. Behind is a large backdrop reading SHIVA SUTRAS, showing a long-haired robed figure on the left and two richly dressed figures with crowns and garlands on the right, against flames and a dark sky. Decorative painted pillars frame the stage, and two standing fans flank the platform. The scene is a discourse stage in a dim hall, with the seated speaker as the only visible person.2008-03-27March 27 20082008-03-27March 27 20082008-03-27