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A stage event with a large printed portrait of a long-haired man in white robes and a rudraksha mala hung on a dark backdrop. Below it a small figure in orange stands on a red-carpeted stage with steps. Many people in white clothes with orange shawls line the floor, some with hands raised in greeting. At left a man in a yellow turban and dark robe stands beside an orange-and-black banner. A circular concentric-ring artwork hangs at right. A printed sign at upper right is partly visible.

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December 17 20062006-12-17A large satsang hall with a dense crowd of devotees seated on the floor, most dressed in white, facing a raised stage draped in purple and white fabric with white-covered tables and floral arrangements. A large banner portrait behind the stage shows a smiling man in white robes and a white head wrap with a rudraksha mala. A central figure in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a white seat at the stage centre, appearance unsure. To the left, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a man in white with a yellow and blue framed backdrop. A colourful circular graphic panel stands at the right edge.2006-12-17December 15 20062006-12-15Large group photograph of many devotees in white ritual clothes seated and standing in rows on a stage before a large banner portrait of a smiling man with long hair. A central figure in saffron-orange robes stands near an ornate golden throne (peetha) draped in red fabric. Garlands and colourful ornamental hangings frame the backdrop, and some women wear red and green saris. Several devotees hold garlands and flowers. The setting is an indoor hall with a bare concrete floor.2007-02-24A large indoor hall during a seated discourse session, with several hundred devotees sitting cross-legged on a blue carpet facing a raised white-draped stage. On the stage, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a white cushioned seat in front of a tall white banner printed with a portrait of a long-haired man in white robes and a rudraksha mala. A smaller framed portrait with a garland stands at the left, and a colourful concentric circle graphic is at the right. Blue draped backdrop curtains, white-covered tables with flower arrangements, and wall-mounted air conditioners frame the scene. Audience members wear white and light clothing.2006-12-17December 27 20062006-12-27December 17 20062006-12-17A large indoor hall filled with a dense crowd of devotees, mostly men and women in white clothing, many with arms raised and hands clasped, some smiling and cheering. In the right foreground, a long-haired man in a saffron-orange sleeveless top stands on a raised platform with his arms extended toward the crowd, appearing to address them. White rope barriers line the platform edge, strings of orange and blue decorations hang from the ceiling, ceiling fans and lights are visible, and framed photographs line the far wall. The scene suggests a satsang or spiritual programme gathering.2007-12-13A large crowd of devotees stands with palms pressed together in anjali mudra under a white tent with ceiling fans and draped fabric walls. On the right stage, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a head covering stands at a lectern with a microphone, facing the gathering. Many people in white and pastel saree and kurta clothing fill the floor, with a blue-carpeted dais, red runner and flower garlands at the front. A camera operator is visible near the stage edge.2006-12-15Photograph inside a white tented hall at an event stage, with a blue stage mat and overhead fans. In the foreground a figure seen from behind wears an orange saffron robe and an orange head wrap, standing barefoot on the blue mat and facing the audience. A row of standing people in white and cream clothes and a few in orange shawls press their palms together in anjali before the stage. Red-tipped stanchions and a black speaker cabinet stand between stage and crowd, and a red-framed sign panel is at right. The orange-robed figure's face is not visible.2006-12-15A large indoor hall with a dim red-orange glow and chandeliers is filled with a crowd of devotees dancing and raising their arms. Many wear white kurta-style clothes and orange or saffron-coloured garlands; some wear red or cream kurtas and maroon shawls. Near the front, a man in a white kurta with a maroon shawl dances with hands raised. A projection screen on the back wall shows a bearded figure in a black hat and garlands speaking into a microphone, which is a screen depiction and not a person in the hall. Water bottles sit on the floor at the front edge.2015-12-13A photo of a stage event with a deep red curtain behind. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe with a garland and long swept-back hair stands before a white dome-shaped canopy and a white seat. Around him, devotees in white and cream clothes stand with hands folded in namaskar and one holds a garland, while a man in white stands near the figure. Many seated audience members in white are visible in the foreground. The central figure matches a probable Swamiji appearance, with long hair, saffron robe and garland.2008-06-22