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A photograph of a stage with a satsang discourse in progress. A seated figure in saffron-orange and gold clothing sits with palms joined in a namaste gesture before a microphone on a stand, on a white-draped sofa-style seat with a white cloth across its front. Two potted plants with yellow flowers flank the seat, and an electric fan stands at the right edge. Above the stage hangs a large circular ceiling decoration of yellow, orange and magenta marigold garlands, with red drapery and blue curtains at the sides. Behind the speaker is a banner with a printed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" wearing a white turban, beside Tamil headline text for a satsang discourse. The seated figure appears to match the a person candidate by saffron clothing and gold necklace, though identity is uncertain. Only one physical person is visible.

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A satsang stage at an indoor event, decorated with a large overhead ring of marigold garlands in yellow, orange, magenta and red. A seated figure in an orange-yellow robe with a beaded necklace sits on a white-draped chair behind a microphone, with a potted plant on each side. Behind the stage hangs a yellow banner portrait of a smiling man in a white turban and white robe, beside the Tamil heading and the words of a discourse series. A white-draped table and an electric fan stand at the right edge. The seated speaker appears to be a person, identified by the saffron robe, beaded necklace and dais setting alongside the banner; the figure is seated at a distance and the appearance is partly obscured. One audience member is not visible. Attribution: the banner's printed title names a person as the presenter.2005-11-20November 20 20052005-11-20November 20 20052005-11-20November 20 20052005-11-20November 20 20052005-11-20November 20 20052005-11-20A stage at an evening satsang under a large canopy of marigold and flower garlands in yellow, pink and orange, with red and magenta draping on the sides. A central figure in saffron-orange robes and a yellow shawl sits cross-legged on a white-draped seat, hands folded in namaste, with a rudraksha-style necklace visible. A large banner beside him shows a smiling portrait of a man in a white turban and white garments and reads the event name. Potted plants and flower arrangements flank the stage, with a microphone stand at the right. The figure's appearance with saffron robes and a sitting position on a stage is consistent with a person, seated as the satsang speaker.2005-11-20November 20 20052005-11-20A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold-coloured shawl and a long beaded necklace sits on a white-draped dais, speaking into a microphone at a discourse stage. A large yellow, orange and magenta flower garland hangs in a circular arrangement above, with pink and red fabric drapes and a blue-patterned valance. Potted plants flank the dais. A large banner behind shows a smiling man in a white turban beside Tamil text, and the figure on the dais is a probable Swamiji by saffron clothing, long swept-back hair and beaded necklace, seated in a discourse setting; the stage is lit and a fan stands at the right.2005-11-20A seated speaker in a saffron-orange and gold robe with a mala sits on a white-draped chair on a stage, holding a microphone near a stand. A large banner behind shows a portrait of a smiling man in a white turban and Tamil text, with flower vases at each side. Above hangs a garland of marigolds and tassels in yellow, magenta and orange. A white-covered lectern stands at the right and a pedestal fan sits beside the stage. a person: the seated speaker wears a saffron and gold robe, a rudraksha-style mala and a dark swept-back hairstyle, consistent with a discourse satsang.2005-11-20A satsang stage with a large circular floral arrangement of yellow, orange and magenta marigold garlands hanging above. Beneath it a yellow banner shows a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" of a smiling man in white turban, and Tamil slogans read "Kathavai thira... kaatru varattum...". A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red head covering and rudraksha beads sits on a white-draped throne, holding a microphone, with potted plants on either side. Blue curtains frame the stage and a fan stands nearby.2005-11-20A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a yellow shawl and an orange head wrap sits cross-legged on a white-draped stage with hands pressed together in namaste, a rudraksha mala around the neck. Two terracotta pots with red flowers flank the seat, and a microphone stand stands beside it. Behind is a large banner with a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a smiling man in a white head wrap and white shawl, with Tamil title text. Overhead hang marigold garlands in yellow, orange and pink. The stage edge is covered in silver cloth. The scene looks like a satsang discourse hall.2005-11-20