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A photograph of a stage event. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a long dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a golden umbrella overhead and a red velvet cushion, hands folded in his lap. On the left, a man in orange robes with a gold necklace bends over a draped table holding flowers and a tray. On the right, a man in orange robes stands barefoot near the throne. A red rose and white flower arrangement sits at the front of the stage above a basket marked Question Box. Behind them a screen shows a figure in orange, and a banner reads Nithyananda Shiva Sutra. The throne seat is the presiding figure's; the appearance-based cues are a long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, which give a probable Swamiji candidate in the seated role.

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A seated man in orange sannyasi robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and a gold canopy, hands pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a red bindi. Beside the throne, a second man in orange-brown robes with a gold chain gestures with an open arm toward the seated figure. A gold footstool, red roses and a wicker basket labelled QUESTION BOX sit in front. Behind them a backdrop shows a banner portrait labelled "Nithyananda SHIVA" in large letters, with a faint screen image at left.2007-11-12A seated speaker in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy and a magenta cushion, hands folded in his lap. A lectern with an open book stands to his left. Red and white flowers sit in the foreground, a bottle of water and a plant are on the left, and a projection screen and a banner reading Nithyananda Shiva Sutras hang behind. A card reading QUESTION is visible on the table in front. The speaker is probable Swamiji, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala seated on a throne at a Shiva Sutras event.2007-11-13A seated figure in orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy above, hands raised in a gesture of speech. Wearing rudraksha beads, the figure sits before a blue-draped table with a Question Box sign, pink and yellow flowers in vases, and a white pot of plants. A large projection screen behind shows a similar robed figure, and a banner on the right shows a portrait of a young man with a red forehead mark above the words Nithyananda Speaks on Shiva Sutras. The setting is a discourse hall with black drapes.A person in an orange robe and orange turban stands with palms pressed together in namaskar on a stage in front of a gilded throne with lion-head armrests and magenta cushions, under a gold umbrella. A banner behind reads Nithyananda Speaks on Shiva Sutras. A lectern with an open book stands to the left, pink roses and flowers sit on side tables draped in green cloths, and a Question Box is on the front table. A rudraksha mala hangs at the chest.A seated speaker in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-footed arms, red cushions and a golden parasol overhead, reading from a gold lectern on a stage. A wide-brimmed white-and-gold footstool sits below. Dark drapes frame the stage, with a potted plant, flowers, water bottles and a QUESTION BOX on the floor. A banner reads Nithyananda Speaks on Shiva Sutras, with a projection screen behind. The figure has long dark hair and a red undergarment visible at the shoulder.2007-11-15A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy, reading from paper held in both hands at a lectern. A projection screen at upper left shows a close-up of the same figure in orange with a white headband, and a banner at upper right reads Nithyananda Speaks on Shiva Sutras. A potted palm, floral arrangements and a Question Box basket sit on the stage. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair with white headband, saffron robes and rudraksha mala, seated on the throne as speaker. One person is visible on stage.2007-11-13A seated figure in an ornate gilded throne with a gold umbrella canopy overhead, on a stage with a black backdrop. The central figure wears an orange sleeveless robe and orange dhoti, long dark swept hair, a red bindi, and a long rudraksha mala with dark beads, hands folded in the lap, feet resting on a maroon cushioned footstool. Maroon velvet cushions line the throne. To the left, a second man in an orange robe and a gold necklace stands near a table with water bottles. A wicker basket in the foreground holds a card reading QUESTION BOX. Behind the stage, a banner shows a woman's face with the word SHIVA. A central figure appearing to be a person based on long swept hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala cues.2007-11-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long dark hair and a rudraksha mala reads from a small card on an ornate gold throne on a stage. A gold parasol canopy stands above the throne, and a golden lectern and footstool sit beside it. A projection screen behind the stage shows a larger image of a similarly robed figure on a throne, and a banner on the right reads 'Nithyananda Speaks on Shiva Sutras'. A wicker basket labelled 'Question Box' sits at front with red and pink flowers, and potted plants and bottled water are on side tables with white lace covers. The seated presenter is a probable Swamiji, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala beads.2007-11-15A figure in flowing saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala stands with palms pressed together in namaste before an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy and red cushions. A gold footstool sits in front of the throne on a stage. Two white tables with lace cloths, potted plants and a flower arrangement with red roses flank the stage, and a question box sits at the lower right. Projection screens show slides, and a banner reads Nithyananda Speaks on Shiva Sutras. The stage is set in a black-curtained hall.2007-11-15A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne under a gold umbrella canopy on a stage, holding a sheet of paper and reading from a lectern. Behind him a projection screen shows a close-up of the same robed figure reading. A banner at left reads Nithyananda Speaks on Shiva Sutras. Red roses and white flowers stand in an arrangement at the front of the stage, with a potted plant and water bottles on a draped side table.2007-11-13A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and orange turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, smiling and gesturing with one open hand at a stage event. The figure wears a long rudraksha-style mala with a red bindi. Behind the throne a large projection screen shows a pink-tinted image. A gold ceremonial umbrella hangs above. A white question box sign sits on the stage at lower left. Pink and yellow flowers and a potted plant with a white pot decorate the dais, beside green and gold draped cloth. A black backdrop with a framed poster panel reading SHIVA stands at upper right. Stage lights and a blue skirted platform frame the scene.November 13 20072007-11-13