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A photograph of an indoor satsang hall with a carpeted floor and a low white-draped dais under a gold-coloured canopy hung with red and orange flower garlands. A man in white ritual clothes and an orange-gold turban bows low before the dais, placing his hands and head near the carpet. In front of the dais are vases of yellow, orange and white flowers and potted palms, with a music stand and a lit lamp beside them. To the left, a large banner shows a smiling elderly man with white hair and a dark jacket, beside the words SHIVA SUTRAS in large red lettering. Another man in white stands at the right edge of the room.

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March 15 20062006-03-15April 19 20062006-04-19A 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.2006-03-15March 15 20062006-03-15A 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.2006-03-15March 15 20062006-03-15A 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.2006-03-15April 26 20062006-04-26A seated figure with long dark hair sits cross-legged on a white-draped sofa in front of a banner reading "SHIVA SUTRAS" with a portrait labelled with a Nithyananda Paramashivam name. The person wears a cream and gold ivory outfit, palms pressed together in namaste. Flanking the sofa are vases of red, pink, orange and white flowers and palm fronds, with a red and gold cloth draped over side tables and an ornate round cushion on a red patterned rug. Behind is a wooden panelled wall framed by red, green and gold drapery. The scene suggests a satsang or discourse setting. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair and cream ceremonial clothing with gold trim.2006-04-28A photograph of a Shiva Sutras event hall. A standing person in a long white robe bends forward over a white-draped seat, reaching toward a framed portrait on a red-and-gold brocade cloth, with marigold garlands and flower petals at its base. The portrait shows a smiling man in a white turban and dark ceremonial clothing; it is a depiction on a framed print, not a physical person. A large banner behind reads SHIVA SUTRAS with a Nithyananda logo. A small white draped table with a music stand stands to the left, and a tall white flip chart to the right. Pillows sit on the floor in front.2006-04-19A figure with long dark hair, wearing a white robe with a gold-bordered white shawl, sits on a white-draped sofa on a stage with a red carpet and a woven mat. The figure leans forward, holding a folded paper or booklet near the face. A banner behind reads SHIVA SUTRAS with a Nithyananda Foundation logo, showing a portrait of a smiling person in a white turban and orange-red attire. Flower arrangements with red roses and yellow blooms flank the stage, a US flag stands on the left, a wooden podium is at left, and a seated audience member is visible at the lower left edge.2006-04-12April 19 20062006-04-19