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An ornate gilded throne with red cushions sits on a raised stage draped in white cloth, in front of a large banner. A man in a white shirt stands at the left edge, one hand on the white tablecloth. The banner shows a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" in Tamil script, with a man in an orange turban and bindi, and a temple tower beside a stylized Tamil banner reading "Dhyana Satsangam". The throne is empty, and the banner portrait is a printed depiction.

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A saffron-robed man sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a stage, raising one hand in greeting. He wears an orange turban, a red bindi, layered beaded necklaces and an orange shawl. Behind him a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban and a glowing lamp over a temple tower. A partially visible seated person in dark clothing sits at the lower right edge. Tamil text on the banner reads 'Dhyana Satsangam' led by Paramahamsa Nithyananda. Swamiji (probable) is the seated throne figure, identified by his saffron robes, orange turban, beaded necklaces and throne seat, presiding over the meditation satsang.2012-04-06September 20 20122012-09-20A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a red-and-white flower garland, a gold necklace of ceremonial beads and gold bangles. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward with folded hands before the throne, while a man in orange clothing behind holds a silver ceremonial staff above him. Large orange-robed portraits of a smiling man with a turban and tilak fill the backdrop, and a Tamil banner reads "தியான சத்" (Dhyana Satsang). Silver vessels sit on the stage floor below. Probable Swamiji (saffron robe, orange turban, flower garland, gold necklace, seated on a throne) is the seated figure receiving honour; he is shown as in_person.2012-04-06A photograph of a satsang stage with a large orange backdrop. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with long swept-back hair, a red-and-yellow garland and a beaded necklace, stands on a red-carpeted platform in front of an ornate gold-and-red throne. The backdrop shows a smiling portrait of a man in an orange turban with a red tilak, a temple tower and a hill. An older man in white shirt and white dhoti stands to the left, looking down. The same figure's distinctive hair, orange garments and ornaments are consistent with a person, shown standing on the dais in a satsang setting.2012-01-08May 05 20152015-05-05 +1 copiesPhoto of a satsang stage with a banner reading in Tamil "பரமஹம்ஸ நித்யானந்தர் வழங்கும் தியான சத்சங்கம்" (Paramahamsa Nithyananda presents Dhyana Satsang), with a large portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and red bindi on the left and a temple tower on the right. A man in an orange robe, orange turban and red and white flower garlands sits on an ornate gold and red throne at the centre, with a rudraksha-style necklace visible. A cluster of seated devotees in white dhotis and shirts, and women in white and green saris, face the stage. A small gold kalasha-like light fixture and a lamp-shaped flame graphic appear behind the throne. Several devotees are seated in the foreground.2012-04-06January 08 20122012-01-08A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with a garland of green leaves, orange, yellow and purple flowers. He sits with palms pressed together in greeting and smiles. Behind him a large backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red tilak, a world map motif, and Tamil text reading a satsang heading and Paramahamsa Nithyananda's name. A striped multicolour festoon hangs along the top edge. a person seated in person on the throne at a satsang setting.2011-11-10A seated figure on a gold ornate throne at the front of a stage, wearing an orange turban, orange robes, a red flower garland and rudraksha mala. He smiles and raises his hand in blessing. Before him, a bald priest in orange robes holds a tall brass lamp with multiple tiers, lit with flames, and offers it toward him. Seated devotees in white and colourful saris fill the foreground. Behind the stage, a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi, beside Tamil text and a lit oil lamp against a hill backdrop. Swamiji (probable) appears as the figure on the throne, identified by orange turban, saffron robes, red garland and rudraksha mala.2012-04-06April 06 20122012-04-06A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne on a stage, wearing a red-and-white flower garland, rudraksha-style beads and gold necklaces, holding a long white staff with a gold top. Three or four men in white shirts sit with their heads bowed in the foreground, one with white sacred ash on his forehead. A banner behind the stage reads in Tamil and English titles that include Paramahamsa Nithyananda and the word for meditation satsang, with a sheer drape and an orange valance at the upper right. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable candidate for Swamiji, identified by the saffron and turban clothing, garland, beads and gold adornment, with the throne and staff as role cues; the people in white are devotees.2012-04-06A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a tall golden back and a leopard-print seat cover, centred on a stage. Behind him a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi, beside Tamil text and a red and gold drape. Two white tower fans flank the stage, a golden umbrella hangs above, and purple flowers line the front edge. One person physically present.2012-09-20