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A large hall with a red draped backdrop and a raised dais where a seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits centrally before an ornate golden shrine arch decorated with garlands and deity murti figures. Flanking the centre are two more golden arches holding deity murti, each adorned with flower garlands. Rows of seated devotees, mostly bare-chested in white dhotis with rudraksha malas, face the dais on orange mats, many with hands raised. A cameraman films from the foreground and a figure in saffron stands at the left edge, with studio lights and tripods around the stage. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes on the central throne is a person (long hair, saffron clothing, ceremonial setting), though the face and build are not clear enough for certainty.

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November 11 20172017-11-11A stage with red curtains and gold-framed alcoves hosts a seated central figure on a cushioned throne draped in green cloth and garlanded with marigold and rose garlands. The central seated man wears saffron-brown clothing and a white garland. Flanking him are two deity murtis in gold-trimmed arches, one on the left in blue and white garlands and one on the right in orange and pink garlands. In the foreground, a seated audience of around twenty people sits facing the stage, many in orange or saffron robes and some in white dhotis with gold borders. Video cameras on tripods film the scene from the right side. A small banner reads Nithyananda at the top of the stage.2017-11-11August 26 20172017-08-26A large audience seated in rows of black chairs faces a stage in a hall with red drapery and gold-framed panels. On a gold throne at centre sits a long-haired man in orange clothing with a red shawl, flanked by seated figures in saffron and white. A woman in a pink sari stands at right speaking into a microphone. A camera on a tripod films the stage. Many attendees wear white clothing with orange and saffron shawls and rudraksha malas. A small red banner reading Tapuruksha hangs at the top of the stage. A golden floral canopy hangs above the throne.2017-03-18 +1 copiesOctober 19 20172017-10-19A photograph of a large ceremonial hall where a seated figure in a deep red garment and white head covering sits on a raised stage before an ornate golden doorway flanked by painted orange guardian figures. Gold-trimmed carved panels and red drapes frame the stage. A seated audience of many people, mostly in white dhotis and orange shawls, faces the stage, with several video cameras on tripods filming the proceedings. A person in orange robes sits at the far left edge. The seated figure on stage is unidentified by appearance, so no candidate is asserted.2017-09-09 +1 copiesMarch 18 20172017-03-18A photograph of an evening satsang on a stage draped in red curtains, with gilded pillars and an ornate golden throne-like backdrop framed by a white bull-shaped carved vehicle and garlands of yellow and orange flowers. A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits centrally on a low platform, flanked by golden deity statues and floral garlands. In front, a large audience of women and men in orange, white and pastel clothing sits on the floor, many with long braided hair. Camera tripods and studio lights stand at the stage edges. A banner at the top reads partly in Tamil. The seated man is a teacher presiding over the satsang.2017-11-29A photograph of a large hall stage draped in maroon and purple curtains with strings of multicolour fairy lights. On a raised silver and gold throne with an arched backdrop, a man with long hair and a red-orange mala sits central. Nearby a golden shrine panel and standing gold figures frame the stage. Rows of seated devotees in white dhotis and saffron shawls face the stage, several in orange cloth, with video cameras on tripods filming. A man in white sits to the side of the stage, and an orange-clad figure stands at the stage edge.2017-10-19Wide view of a satsang hall facing a stage draped in red curtains with gold-framed side panels and a golden deity figure on the left. A seated figure in saffron robes and a saffron turban sits on an ornate white-and-gold throne at centre, with a small white canopy above. Many devotees in orange, white and colourful saris sit cross-legged on the floor facing the stage, some with hair in buns or braids. Video cameras on tripods film the stage, and a red cloth-covered table sits at the right front. A banner reading Tatpurusha hangs at the top. a person is seated on the throne, identified by saffron robes and turban rather than face, and the figure is shown in the scene.2017-11-22March 18 20172017-03-18 +1 copiesNovember 24 20172017-11-24