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A photograph of a satsang discourse set on a white-draped sofa with red cushions. A seated man in a white robe with gold trim and a cream turban holds his hands together in front of his chest, speaking. A music stand with sheets stands in front. Behind him hangs a banner reading "SHIVA SUTRAS" beside a portrait of a smiling figure in a turban, with orange and white garlands on gold poles. Flower arrangements of roses, chrysanthemums and gerberas and potted palms surround the stage, and a floor lamp is visible at right. Shown as a person candidate in an appearance-based sense: long dark hair, cream turban, white robe with gold trim. Only one physical person is visible.

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March 15 20062006-03-15A seated teacher in a white robe with gold-bordered edges and a cream turban sits on a white-draped sofa with red cushions, hands joined at the chest in a teaching gesture. Behind him hangs a banner reading SHIVA SUTRAS with a portrait of a smiling figure in a white turban. Flower arrangements of red, yellow and white blooms and palm fronds frame the stage, with a wooden figure statue at the left and a music stand with sheet music in front. A small stage light and a fan stand at the right. Swamiji (probable): the seated teacher shows long swept-back hair, a cream turban and a white robe with gold borders, consistent with a ceremonial presentation. The event is a satsang-style talk.2006-03-15A seated figure in white ceremonial clothing with gold-bordered dhoti-style garments and a white shawl sits on a white-draped couch on a stage, hands resting together in lap, with a red-and-gold patterned rug in front. A portrait banner behind reads Shiva Sutras with the Nithyananda logo, flanked by gold-fringed drapes. Vases of red, orange, yellow and pink flowers, a music stand, and a peacock-blue cushion decorate the stage. The figure has long dark hair and a beaded necklace, matching the Swamiji (probable) presentation of long hair, ornate clothing and gold border cues, serving as the seated speaker at the Shiva Sutras discourse.2006-04-27April 27 20062006-04-27April 21 20062006-04-21A seated speaker sits in a carved gold-framed armchair on a red-and-cream patterned rug in a hall decorated with red and white flowers, potted palms and brass oil lamps on red satin-draped tables. He wears a gold-brocade kurta over a white dhoti with gold border and a shawl draped over one shoulder, and holds his hands together in his lap while speaking into a lapel microphone. A music stand stands at his side. Behind him a large banner shows a man in a white turban and dark jacket beside the words SHIVA SUTRA, with red and blue drapes framing the backdrop. Only the speaker is a physical person in the scene; the banner figure is printed.2006-03-24A seated man in cream and gold traditional clothing sits with palms pressed together in anjali on a white-covered sofa, framed by a backdrop of gold draping, blue and red curtains, and a large banner reading "SHIVA SUTRAS" with a portrait labelled "Nithyananda" showing a smiling man in a white turban and ornate necklace. Peacock feather fans flank the sofa, with floral arrangements of pink, red and white flowers and a marigold and petal arrangement on the floor in front. A music stand stands to the left and string lights hang on a pillar at the left edge.2006-04-21A seated man in long dark hair sits on a white-draped sofa on a raised stage, dressed in a white kurta-style top with gold-bordered white dhoti and a silver chain. Bare feet rest on a red patterned rug. A music stand stands to his left. Behind him a red banner reads Shiva Sutras beside a portrait of a smiling figure in a white turban. Vases of red, yellow and orange flowers and palm fronds line the stage, with draped red and gold curtains above. The candidate matches Swamiji (probable) by long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold-bordered white dress and silver necklace, and is in person on stage.2006-04-27A seated man in white kurta and dhoti, with a red-and-gold shawl draped over his shoulders, sits with palms pressed together in namaste before a lectern on a red carpet. Behind him a large banner reads SHIVA SUTRAS with a smiling portrait of a figure in a white turban and dark garment. To the right, a white-draped couch framed by red curtains and a red flower garland holds a second framed portrait of a turbaned man. Vases of roses and tall green plants stand at the sides, and a small table with a pink cloth holds a water bottle.2006-04-19March 24 20062006-03-24A photograph of a seated man on a white-draped sofa at a stage event, framed by floral arrangements of red roses, yellow tulips and other flowers. He wears a cream-white garment with gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, a long ceremonial necklace, and has long dark hair; he is barefoot and seated before a music stand. Behind him hangs a large red banner reading SHIVA SUTRAS beside a portrait of a smiling man in a white turban, with a peacock figurine on the right. The appearance of the seated man with long hair, gold necklace and ornate white clothing suggests a person, whose presence is inferred from the page, so the identification remains unsure.2006-04-27A seated speaker on a white-draped sofa gestures with both hands during a satsang discourse. He wears a yellow turban, a long white robe with gold-embroidered trim and white shawl-like drape, and bare feet. Red cushions sit behind him, a music stand stands to his left, and a small golden Shiva murti sits on a wooden stand at left. A large banner behind reads SHIVA SUTRAS with a photograph of a smiling man in a turban. Red, yellow and white flowers and potted palms fill the stage, with a studio light and fan at right. Probable Swamiji (turban, long swept hair, ornate white robe with gold trim) appears as the speaker.2006-03-15