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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.

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A 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.October 28 - 1 November 2004 - Mass Living Enlightenment Initiations in TiruvannamalaiOctober 28 - 1 November 2004 - Mass Living Enlightenment Initiations in TiruvannamalaiA 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.Photograph of a satsang discourse hall viewed from the back, with a large audience of seated people in the foreground silhouetted against the stage. On a raised stage, a figure with an orange-red head covering and saffron-toned robes sits on a white throne-style chair, behind a microphone on a tripod. A large banner behind the stage shows a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" on the left and Tamil text reading "Kathavai thira... kaatru varattum" with "Dhyana Satsang" below. Pink flower garlands decorate the gold-pillared stage, with white draped fabric and red carpeting in front.November 16 20052005-11-16Photograph of an evening stage event under a white tent ceiling decorated with blue, orange and green ribbon rosettes and orange fringe. A large banner behind the stage shows a smiling man in a white turban beside Tamil text. On a white-covered throne-like seat sits a person in saffron-orange robes with a bead necklace, seated beside an elderly man in white clothes. Orange draped stage platforms frame the scene, and at right a speaker stands at a wooden podium with a microphone while another man in white stands nearby.2005-11-16A 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.2004-10-13November 16 20052005-11-16Evening satsang on an orange-draped stage under a tent ceiling decorated with blue, orange and green scalloped fringes. A man in white ritual clothing, a white turban and a gold necklace sits on an orange cushioned throne behind a microphone stand, speaking to the audience. Flanking him are two brass vases of pink flowers, and white cooling units sit at each side. Behind him a large banner shows a portrait of a smiling man in a white turban beside Tamil text. The banner's text reads a Tamil heading and 'Dhyana Satsangam' (meditation satsang). The seated speaker in white with a turban and gold necklace matches the banner portrait only in appearance, so identity is uncertain.2005-11-17November 20 20052005-11-20A seated speaker in a saffron-orange and gold robe with a mala sits on a white-draped chair on a stage, holding a microphone near a stand. A large banner behind shows a portrait of a smiling man in a white turban and Tamil text, with flower vases at each side. Above hangs a garland of marigolds and tassels in yellow, magenta and orange. A white-covered lectern stands at the right and a pedestal fan sits beside the stage. a person: the seated speaker wears a saffron and gold robe, a rudraksha-style mala and a dark swept-back hairstyle, consistent with a discourse satsang.2005-11-20