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A large crowd of seated devotees fills rows of blue plastic chairs under a tented pavilion during an outdoor event. On a raised stage at the front, two robed figures sit: one wears a white and red shawl, the other a saffron/orange robe with a garland, seated on a white-draped throne-like seat. A banner behind the stage reads in Tamil with a portrait and a date. Speaker boxes flank the stage, and a bamboo-and-cloth tent frame surrounds the gathering. Many attendees wear white shirts and dhotis, and several women wear saris and have long braided hair.

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November 24 20062006-11-24November 24 20062006-11-24January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A photograph of a seated audience in a hall during a satsang. Rows of devotees in white clothes sit in white plastic chairs facing a stage with a dark red and navy drape and hanging decorative tassels. On the stage, a figure in orange clothing sits behind a small table, and a framed portrait sits on a stand beside a white seated figure. Many attendees have their hair in braids or a bun, and some wear saris. A banner on the left wall carries printed text.2006-12-23December 16 20062006-12-16Wide view of a large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated women in colourful saris and salwar, mostly with long braided hair, on white plastic chairs. On a raised stage under a blue and red decorated canopy, a figure in orange robes sits behind a small lectern with a microphone, flanked by yellow pillars, flower garlands and a tall decorative lamp stand. A large projection screen stands at left, and a portrait banner with printed text hangs on the stage. Tent ceiling, ceiling fans and a flag are visible at right. Cameras on tripods are at the back of the hall.2009-08-16A large indoor hall filled with seated devotees on white plastic chairs, mostly women in white, cream, green, yellow and pink saris and salwar kameez, many with hair in braids or buns, one with a white flower garland in her hair. The audience faces a raised blue stage draped with red curtains and a pink banner reading a Nithyananda Spurana convention title. On the stage a seated figure in orange and gold ceremonial attire sits on an ornate throne beside golden kalasha-style decorations and a microphone stand. Ceiling fans, a central pillar, a projection screen and blue and green bunting fill the tent-like venue.2009-08-13A large outdoor tent event with a dense audience of hundreds seated in white plastic chairs, mostly women with braided hair and saris in mixed colours, some in white and orange. On a stage at the far end, a woman in an orange sari stands at a lectern beside a display board, and a cameraman in white stands at left. Behind the stage hangs a large banner with a photograph of a smiling man in a white turban raising one finger, beside Tamil text. Golden curtains and white draping frame the tent.2006-12-14Outdoor photograph of a large crowd seated on green plastic chairs facing a raised stage under a white and blue canopy. Several people on the stage wear saffron-orange robes; one central figure sits beneath a white parasol while others in white and orange stand nearby. Ornate gold-framed panels and a garland of marigolds decorate the stage front, with palm trees and a flag in the background. Audience members wear white shirts, saris and kurtas, and some women have flowers in their hair.2006-11-13Outdoor event under a thatched palm-leaf roof supported by bamboo poles, with a large crowd of villagers standing and seated in front of a stage. Behind the stage hangs a large backdrop printed with a portrait of a smiling man with dark hair, framed by colourful pleated decorations in pink, blue and white. Two tall decorated pillars with yellow tassels stand at the sides. On the stage, two figures in orange and saffron robes stand near a white-clothed figure, with a bright kalasha-like vessel visible. Many people wear white dhotis and shirts, while women wear saris in pink, yellow and orange, and children are among the crowd. A loudspeaker stands on a stand at left.2008-07-28A large tented hall filled with seated devotees on white plastic chairs, viewed from the back rows. Many people wear white, pink, maroon and mixed-colour clothing, and several women have long braids. On a raised stage at the far end, a portrait banner reads 'நித்யானந்த ஸ்புரண தியானமுகாம்' (Nithyananda Spurana Dhyana Mugam), showing a smiling figure in a golden-yellow turban and saffron garment with a hand raised. Below the banner, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits at a central desk with a microphone, flanked by flower-decorated stage draping and a small side banner. Overhead, loudspeakers and a white canopy frame the event.2006-12-14