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A discourse stage with a gold-toned drape backdrop and a banner reading "Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda Speaks on Bhagavad Gita (The Song of God)". A man in a red-and-white striped shirt and grey trousers drapes a magenta and gold silk shawl over a seated figure wearing an orange turban and orange-and-maroon garment with gold border. The seated figure is smiling and seems to have a gold chain. On the left, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with orange-gold cloth holds a microphone, and another man in white stands nearby. A brass oil lamp, a book on a wooden stand, flowers in vases, and a white-draped table with a cushioned throne-like seat are on the right. Some people are visible on the left.

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Indoor stage event with a gold drape backdrop and small string pennant flags. A man in a red-and-white striped shirt and grey trousers places a marigold garland and an orange turban on a long-haired figure wearing an orange-saffron robe with red border; the robed figure stands with hands at the sides beside a white-covered table holding brass oil lamps (diya) and a pot. A banner behind reads Sri Nithyananda and a discourse title on the Gita. Two men in white dhotis with red borders stand to the left; one bare-chested man wears gold necklaces. Lamps and marigold and sunflower arrangements decorate the stage. Swamiji (probable): long hair and saffron robe, with the garland and turban presentation indicating honour.2005-09-11A stage at a Bhagavad Gita discourse event with a gold-brown curtain and a bunting strip above. A man in orange-and-pink silk with a matching orange turban, gold-bordered shawl and ornate gold trim sits on a carved red-and-gold seat, hands pressed in namaste, a book open on the armrest. a person (appearance cues: orange turban, ornate silk and gold trim, seated as the discourse speaker). A man in a red-and-white striped shirt and grey trousers stands barefoot on a red mat with palms together. Behind them, two people in white dhotis with red borders stand near a drum. Two brass oil lamps flank a white-draped table with red roses and yellow flowers. A banner reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda and Bhagavad Gita (God), showing a portrait and a chariot scene.2005-09-11A stage event with a gold-trimmed backdrop and bunting. A man in an orange turban, orange garment and magenta-pink shawl with gold border, wearing a jasmine garland and rudraksha mala, stands on a wooden ratha-style seat holding an open book. Two men in white dhotis with red borders stand to the left, one holding a small drum, hands folded. Brass oil lamps, vases of roses and yellow flowers and a white-draped table are on stage. A printed banner behind shows a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" beside a painted scene.2005-09-11September 11 20052005-09-11September 11 20052005-09-11September 11 20052005-09-11A stage at a Bhagavad Gita discourse event with a gold-patterned backdrop and small paper bunting overhead. On the left, a figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with long swept-back hair and a dark bead mala, bows forward with hands joined near the face. On the right, a man with short dark hair and a red-and-gold shawl over white ritual dhoti holds a brass tray with a lamp or offering and leans toward him. A poster behind reads Nithyananda and Gita (Song of God) with a chariot illustration. A reading stand and gold-edged chair are at left. a person is shown in the saffron-clad figure, identified by long hair, orange turban, saffron robes and rudraksha mala; the man on the right is a priest in white dhoti and red shawl.2005-09-12Photograph on a stage in front of a large banner with Kannada script and a painted deity figure. A sannyasi in orange turban and orange robe, standing on a platform beside an orange armchair, places a white flower garland on an elderly man in white dhoti and a pink silk shawl with gold zari border, who bows with bare feet. A man in a white striped shirt and grey trousers stands at right holding papers, and seated audience members in white and yellow clothing sit behind. A stone deity statue with red and gold ornaments stands at right. The stage floor is scattered with petals.2010-09-20March 03 20092009-03-03September 21 20052005-09-21October 19 20132013-10-19A photograph taken on a stage at an event. A central figure in an orange turban, orange robe and rudraksha mala with long dark hair stands smiling, holding a bronze-brown shawl that is being draped or presented, and a garland of white flowers with red blossoms. To the left, a man in white dhoti and shirt presses palms together in greeting beside a brass ornamented lamp stand wrapped in green garland. Another man in a white shirt and a man in a light blue shirt stand near the shawl. On the right, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with maroon border holds a garland, and a man in a white shirt stands at the edge. Red chairs and a blue curtain form the backdrop. Swamiji candidate is visible with orange turban, rudraksha mala and shawl presentation cues, so this is a probable appearance-based identification.2010-09-20