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A discourse hall on a raised stage draped in deep red curtains. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne in front of a large sculpted deity murti with four arms and a trident-like emblem. A golden tree stands to the left and potted plants line the stage. Video cameras on tripods film the stage. Rows of seated devotees, some in white dhotis and saffron shawls, face the stage from the front, with a few standing near the edges. a person: the seated figure wears saffron robes, rudraksha-style beads and a garland on a throne, which the page attributes to a person.

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February 26 20172017-02-26Wide view of a satsang hall with deep red drapes and a raised stage. On the stage, a seated man in saffron-orange robes wears a white flower garland and sits on a gold-framed throne in front of a sculpted deity relief of a multi-armed goddess with a trident; a golden tree stands at left and potted plants line the stage. Audience members sit on the floor facing the stage, many in white and orange clothing. Video cameras on tripods film the scene, and a green sign with the letters a person TV is visible at the stage edge. The photo is taken from the back of the hall.2017-02-26A seated teacher in orange robes and a garland of flowers sits on a golden throne with a golden halo on a raised red-draped stage. Behind him a large sculpted deity murti seated in meditation with a trident stands against a stone-coloured backdrop, and a golden tree decorates the left side. Potted plants line the stage edge. In the foreground, a large audience of devotees sits on the floor facing the stage; many wear white and saffron clothing, and several are shaven-headed monks in orange. Two cameras on tripods film the stage. Count approximately 30 to 40 people.2017-02-26February 26 20172017-02-26February 26 20172017-02-26A seated teacher in a saffron-orange robe sits on a golden throne in front of a large carved backdrop of a multi-armed deity holding a kalasha, flanked by a golden tree and potted plants. Rows of seated devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, several wearing shawls in saffron and gold borders, face the stage with their backs to the camera. A video camera on a tripod and a green a person TV sign are visible at the right edge of the hall. The setting appears to be a satsang or discourse hall with red draped curtains.2017-02-27Wide view of a discourse hall with a large audience seated on the floor facing a raised stage. On the stage, a seated figure in orange-red robes wears a long white garland and sits on a gold-trimmed throne in front of a large carved deity murti of a seated, multi-armed goddess with a trident. A golden tree stands to the left against deep red drapery, with potted green plants along the platform edge. Several camera tripods and cameras film the event. Members of the audience wear white, pink and orange clothing, and some wear garlands. Ceiling lights and fans hang overhead.2017-02-26A photograph of a discourse hall with a stage backed by deep red curtains and a large relief panel showing a seated deity murti with multiple arms and a crescent crown. On the stage, a bearded man in a reddish-brown robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold cobra-hooded backrest, holding a microphone and gesturing with one hand. Potted plants, clay pots, a gold-leafed tree and a standing fan surround the stage, and a camera on a tripod films. Below, a seated audience in white dhotis and cloths, many with shaved or closely cropped heads, faces away toward the stage. The man on the throne is a presenter in a discourse setting; appearance cues are not distinctive enough to establish identity.2017-02-27February 27 20172017-02-27A seated teacher sits on a large golden throne with a cobra-hood backrest on an elevated stage, wearing orange-brown robes with a shawl and a red cushion beneath him, speaking into a microphone. Behind him hangs a large embossed panel of a multi-armed deity murti holding a trident and other objects, flanked by red curtains, a golden tree, potted plants and clay pots. Rows of seated devotees in white dhotis and shawls, many with bare shoulders, face the stage from the foreground. A fan, a cooling unit and a camera on a tripod stand at the side, and a green sign reads NITHYANANDA TV.2017-02-27February 26 20172017-02-26A photograph of a seated teaching session in a hall with a stage backdrop showing a large painted deity murti with multiple arms seated on a lotus-like golden throne above a golden tree. A robed figure in saffron/orange sits centrally on a red-cushioned golden throne, with a small wooden stand and microphone before him. Many seated devotees face the stage from the front, mostly in white dhotis and shawls with saffron-orange and white garments, some bare-shouldered; a video camera on a tripod and a standing fan are at the right side. Red drapes, potted plants and a dark-green a person TV sign frame the scene.2017-02-27