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A ceremonial satsang or puja in a decorated hall. A large framed portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair hangs behind a central ornate throne draped with a golden canopy. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes wearing a white garland sits on the throne, with a small brass vessel and offerings on a low platform before him. Several people in orange and white robes sit in rows on the floor, some holding fans or ritual items. A standing attendant in a dark jacket faces the throne and raises a yellow fan. Colourful embroidered banners with yellow tassels and marigold garlands frame the portrait. Red curtains line the walls.

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December 27 20062006-12-27A stage set with a large framed portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair, flanked by tall decorative tassel poles and garlands. Seated centrally on a golden throne under a canopy is a figure in orange-saffron robes with a rudraksha-style necklace and a red floral headpiece, with a brass vessel and offerings before him. Around the dais, a group of devotees in white and orange-saffron clothing sit on the floor, some holding flowers or fans, with stage lights and a fan visible at the sides. The setting appears to be a ceremonial satsang or puja in progress.2006-12-27A ceremony in a decorated hall with dark purple curtains and red drapes, hung with colourful woven tassels and flower garlands. A large framed portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair dominates the backdrop. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a white floral garland and a crown-like headpiece, sits on a flower-covered throne, with a brass vessel before them. Around them, rows of devotees in saffron and white clothing sit on the floor, some holding objects, while a man in a brown shawl stands at left with his arm extended. Fans and cushions are visible at the edges.2006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27Evening puja in a decorated hall with dark red and purple drapes and hanging colourful fabric tassels. Seated on an ornate golden throne draped with white garlands is a figure in orange clothing with a crown-like headpiece and rudraksha-style necklaces, appearing to be Swamiji (probable). In front, a standing attendant in a brown shawl raises a lit oil lamp toward the throne. Seated devotees in white and orange clothes sit on the floor on both sides, many with hands folded in namaskar, and a few flower garlands and offerings lie before the throne.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 seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate throne with a decorative canopy strung with white flower garlands, before a large portrait of a smiling man with long hair and a red tilak. Devotees in white and orange clothes sit cross-legged on the floor in rows, some holding flowers or offerings, while a person in a dark vest stands at left with an arm raised. Tall colourful fabric pillars with tassels and strands of marigold garlands flank the backdrop, and a small purple bird logo appears in the top-left corner.2006-12-27A photograph of a satsang-style gathering in a hall draped with dark maroon curtains and hanging garlands with colourful woven panels. A large framed portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair and a red tilak dominates the backdrop. Seated centrally on a decorated throne with a flower-garlanded canopy is a person in saffron/orange robes with a crown-like headpiece and a garland, with a hand raised in blessing. Rows of seated devotees in white and saffron clothing face the throne, several with hands in anjali; a kneeling figure in a brown jacket and red shawl sits at the front, and a small brass vessel and offerings lie before the dais. The people visible number roughly twenty-five to thirty.2006-12-27Evening event on a stage hung with dark red curtains and tall decorated panels with floral garlands. A large portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair dominates the backdrop. Centre stage, a seated figure in orange robes and a white garland sits on an ornate white-and-gold throne canopy with a red cushion. Devotees in white and orange clothes sit on the floor in rows, many with palms pressed together, while a standing attendant in a dark vest raises a decorative fan toward the throne.2006-12-27A photograph of a satsang or puja on a decorated stage. A large printed portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair hangs behind the seated figure. A central figure sits on an ornate peetha/throne with a white floral canopy and garlands, wearing an orange robe and a garland, with a red cushion behind. Seated devotees in white and orange clothes fill the foreground, many with orange shawls. A standing man in a brown jacket faces the throne, gesturing with his hand. Colourful decorative banners hang at the sides, and electric fans stand among the devotees.2006-12-27