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A stage photograph of a Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang. A seated figure in an orange-and-maroon robe with a rudraksha mala and a saffron turban sits on a gold throne at centre. Around the stage, devotees sit on the floor: women in saffron, pink, blue and teal saris, and men in white dhotis and shirts. A woman in a teal sari seated in a wheelchair at right holds her hands together. To the left stands a golden palanquin-style canopy decorated with orange and red flower garlands, with a deity murti inside. Brass oil lamps and flower arrangements decorate the stage. Behind them a backdrop shows the words Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang with a large portrait of a smiling man in a yellow turban with peacock feather ornament and gold earrings. The seated figure at the throne is a person by appearance cues including the saffron turban, rudraksha mala and ornate robes.

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August 31 20112011-08-31A seated figure on a gold and red throne at a Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang stage, wearing a yellow-orange turban with a peacock feather, a red robe and a yellow shawl, with rudraksha beads and a gold necklace. Around him, people sit on a cloth-covered floor in orange, red, white and green clothes; several hold open books and one woman in a red-and-white sari faces him. Two brass oil lamps, green leaf decorations, flowers and offering trays stand on the stage. A large backdrop shows a painted Krishna face with a peacock feather and a large photograph of a smiling man in a yellow turban with peacock feather and gold jewellery.2011-09-01A photograph of a Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang held in a hall with a large purple backdrop printed with the title and a portrait of a smiling figure in a yellow turban with a peacock feather, plus a face of Krishna-like imagery. 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In front, around ten people sit on the floor in white, orange and red clothing, some with offering plates, flowers and banana bunches. Green garland swags and small flower arrangements decorate the stage.2011-09-01A Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang on a stage backdrop reading "Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang" with painted autumn trees and a red landscape. A figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a gold-carved throne decorated with red and white flower garlands, raising one hand in a blessing gesture. Beside him on the left, a large portrait printed on the backdrop shows a smiling man in a pale blue turban and ornate gold jewellery, labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda". Seated devotees in white, orange and green saris and white kurtas sit on the floor before a gold offering tray with flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a musician in white sits at the far left.2011-09-17A satsang on a stage with a large backdrop reading "Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang". A figure in red and gold robes with a yellow head wrap sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in the centre. Devotees sit on the floor before the dais, including a woman in orange, a woman in a green-and-gold blouse, and an older white-haired woman in white. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with leafy green decorations and a small offering. On the right, a large banner shows a smiling man in a yellow turban with a peacock feather, wearing a gold necklace and earring, with the copyright line over the banner. Several people are present, and the throne figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2011-09-01September 01 20112011-09-01September 01 20112011-09-01A satsang stage set for a Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang. A large backdrop shows a smiling man in a saffron-and-white turban with a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace, beside a purple-blue painted figure in a crown. At centre stands an ornate gold-carved throne with a red cushion, holding a framed portrait of a seated saffron-robed figure, flanked by brass lamps with yellow garlands and a flower-covered tray. Two people sit cross-legged on the left at microphones: a man in white dhoti and shawl wearing mala beads, and a woman in an orange sari. The floor has a patterned rug and a white marble stage.2011-10-10A Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang on a stage backdrop showing a large Krishna face on the left and a smiling man in a yellow turban with a red bindi and rudraksha beads on the right. A central figure in a golden throne with a red cushioned seat, wearing a yellow turban, red garment and beaded necklaces, sits with palms pressed together in prayer. Around the throne, about a dozen devotees sit on the floor with hands folded, including women in white, orange, red and gold saris and men in white. Brass oil lamps with bird finials, potted green plants and a flower decorate the stage. a person is the appearance-based label for the throned figure, based on the yellow turban, beads and presentation, with the backdrop photo matching his features.2011-09-01A satsang stage with a large backdrop reading "Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang" beside a portrait labelled with the caption text. A figure in orange robes, a saffron turban and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with raised hand gestures, with brass oil lamps on both sides. Around the throne, several people in white dhotis and saris, some in green and teal saris, sit on red carpets with palms joined or hands folded in devotion, and a brass bowl of flower offerings sits in the foreground. Microphones stand in front of the group.2011-09-08A Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang on a stage with a large purple backdrop printed with the title "Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang". A figure in a white head wrap and blue garment sits on an ornate gold throne draped with red and white garlands, with a red cushioned footstool in front. Behind the stage at right is a large printed portrait of a smiling man in a yellow turban with a peacock feather, earrings and beaded necklaces. On the left, a golden peetha holds a deity murti of Ganesha-style form adorned with red and yellow flower garlands. Two women in white saris with orange borders sit on red carpets at a microphone, one reading from a book. The seated throne figure appears to be a devotee-style presenter; his appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity, and the printed portrait is a depiction, not a physical person.2011-08-26 +2 copies