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Night photograph of an outdoor satsang stage viewed from the rear of a large audience seated on white plastic chairs. A large banner behind the stage shows a smiling man in a white turban beside Tamil lettering. On the stage, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a white cushioned chair, and a standing person in orange robes stands at a wooden podium on the right. Dozens of audience members, many women with long braided hair and flowers, sit in rows in sarees and shirts. Stage lights and speakers frame the scene.

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A photograph of a discourse hall with a large audience seated on white plastic chairs, mostly seen from behind. On a stage a seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on a white chair with a wrapped head covering, while a cameraperson in a dark top films from the left. A large banner behind the stage shows a portrait of a man in a white turban beside Tamil headline text, and a wooden podium with a microphone stands at right. Printed text on the banner reads 'Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda' with the Tamil heading and title, attributed to the banner. a person's presence is a probable identification from the seated figure's saffron robes and wrapped headwear, set as unsure given the visible cues.2004-10-13A photograph of a large hall filled with a seated audience, mostly men in white shirts and white clothing, viewed from behind their heads and shoulders. On a raised stage, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits in a white armchair speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind the stage hangs a large white banner with a portrait of a man in a white turban and a blue-green cloth covering the lower face, beside red Tamil headline text, and gold-pillared floral decorations frame the stage. Overhead ceiling fans and stage lights are visible.November 22 20052005-11-22Night outdoor satsang on an open ground at a stage with a thatched canopy. Rows of blue plastic chairs face the stage, filled with a large audience of men, women and children seen from behind, some in sarees and salwar kameez. On stage a large banner reads a Tamil slogan, and a figure in white and a seated person in a white garment sit at a low table with a microphone and small lamp. A blue-curtained side stage lit with fairy lights is visible on the left. The crowd is seated in rows across the lower frame.2004-10-13November 22 20052005-11-22A photograph of a Living Enlightenment discourse hall with a stage backdrop banner. On the left of the banner, a large portrait shows a man in a white turban with a dark beard and dark cloth draped over the lower face. Red Tamil headline text reads 'Kathavai thira... kaatru varattum' across the banner. A seated speaker in an orange-saffron robe and red head covering sits in a white armchair on a raised dais, speaking into a microphone on a stand with a tripod camera before him. Rows of white-clad and light-clothed audience members sit on white plastic chairs, seen from behind. Ceiling fans, pink-and-white floral arrangements and gold-tipped pillars frame the stage.A photograph of a meditation satsang discourse in a hall. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe and orange turban sits on a white armchair-style throne on a raised stage, one hand raised mid-speech, a microphone stand in front of him. A tripod-mounted camera stands at the stage edge. Audience members sit on rows of chairs, mostly in white and light shirts, seen from behind. A large banner behind the stage shows a portrait of a man in a white turban and blue wrap beside red Tamil lettering, with pink and orange flowers on gold-topped pillars and white drapes framing the stage. Overhead ceiling fans and stage lights are visible.Night outdoor satsang on a grassy ground. Rows of blue plastic chairs face a lit stage under a canopy; a large banner shows a portrait of a bearded man in a white turban and robes above Tamil text. A lone speaker stands at a central podium on the stage, with a blue-draped side platform and lamps at left. Many seated audience members are visible, including women in saris with flowers in their hair and men in shirts. A portrait on the banner is labelled in Tamil; the speaker's identity is uncertain from appearance.2004-10-13November 22 20052005-11-22Night-time outdoor satsang on a covered stage with a white and orange striped canopy hung with orange and multicolored festoons. A large backdrop shows a peacock feather pattern and a portrait of a man with a red bindi, with the Tamil title in gold letters. Flower arrangements in orange and white line the stage edge. A seated speaker in orange robes sits at a desk with a microphone, while a second person in orange stands at a wooden lectern to the right. Rows of seated attendees in white clothes fill the foreground, and a camera operator stands near the stage edge.2010-01-20November 22 20052005-11-22Night outdoor satsang under a white and orange canopy, viewed from the back of a large seated crowd. On a raised stage, a robed speaker sits on a golden throne-like seat behind a small wooden lectern, with a microphone stand and flower-decorated red pillars and marigold garlands along the stage edge. A tall backdrop shows a peacock-feather design with the Tamil title for Bhagavad Gita discourse, and a large portrait panel on the right. Many attendees sit on red and blue plastic chairs, several women wearing headscarves, saris and shawls in bright colours. Stage lights and a speaker cabinet are visible at the sides.2010-01-20