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A large hall at a Nithyananda Spurana Program event, with a seated crowd of mostly men in white shirts and white dhotis on plastic chairs. On the stage at the back, a figure in orange robes sits on a white throne-style chair before a blue banner reading NITHYANANDA SPURANA PROGRAM. A large portrait on the left shows a smiling man with white-and-red markings on his forehead, a ceremonial garland and an orange shawl, labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda. A man in a white shirt bends forward in the foreground, and an orange-and-red draped valance runs along the ceiling. Speakers flank the stage and a colourful circular mandala graphic hangs on the right.

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A photograph of a large indoor programme under an orange and blue canopy with ceiling fans. On a raised stage, a figure in an orange robe sits on a white chair before a blue backdrop reading "NITHYANANDA SPURANA PROGRAM (NSP)". A large printed portrait of a smiling man with long hair and white clothing stands beside the stage, labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" in the banner. A man in white shirt stands near the stage, and another man in white with an orange shawl walks in the aisle. Rows of seated men in white shirts fill the foreground, many with their backs to the camera. A colourful circular mandala graphic hangs on the right, and speakers flank the stage.A large hall packed with seated audience facing a stage at a Nithyananda Spuran Program session. On the stage, a small figure in orange robes sits on a white-draped chair behind a low table. A large banner behind shows a smiling man with long hair, a white garment and a long white-and-beaded necklace, beside Tamil and English titling; a banner-type photo labelled 'NITHYANANDA SPURAN PROGRAM (NSP)'. A concentric-circle graphic appears on a screen and on a hanging cloth to the right. Audience members in white shirts, saris and pastel clothes fill the foreground rows, with a bare-topped kalasha-like hanging orange valance above. Ceiling fans and speakers are visible.August 13 20092009-08-13Photograph of a large hall during the Nithyananda Spurana Program, with a crowd of seated people in white clothes filling the floor in front of a raised stage. On stage, a figure in orange robes sits cross-legged in a large white armchair before a microphone stand, with a camera on a tripod nearby. Behind the stage hangs a large blue banner showing a smiling man with a rudraksha-style garland and a tilak, next to the printed title NITHYANANDA SPURANA PROGRAM (NSP). A hanging orange valance decorates the top edge, and white easels and a projection screen flank the stage. The seated figure in orange is a person by appearance cues: orange robe and seated presence on the central throne, though the appearance is only partly visible at this distance.A large audience of seated devotees, mostly men in white shirts and light clothing, fills plastic chairs in a covered hall facing a raised stage. A tall banner on the back wall shows a smiling figure with long dark hair, wearing a white garment and a beaded garland, beside the programme title. On the stage, a seated person in orange-saffron clothing sits before a microphone, with a microphone stand and a circular rainbow-coloured graphic on the right. Orange and blue draping decorates the ceiling and walls, and speakers stand at the sides. a person appears on the banner portrait with long hair and a garland; the seated stage figure is a speaker in saffron, and the portrait depiction is the candidate.A large photograph of a seated-stage discourse session at a convention hall. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on a white chair on a red-carpeted platform, with a small table and microphone before him. Behind him a large blue banner shows a framed portrait of a smiling figure in orange robes and rudraksha beads, with Tamil and English titles reading Nithyananda Spurana Program. Two white air coolers flank the stage, potted palms line the platform edge, and a poster on the right shows a concentric-ring diagram. Hundreds of seated audience members in white clothes fill the foreground, many with their heads turned toward the stage.2009-11-26August 16 20092009-08-16A large audience sits on the floor of an indoor hall facing a raised stage. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a white throne-style chair at the centre of the stage, with a microphone stand beside them and a video camera on a tripod in front. Behind them a big blue banner shows a portrait of a smiling man with long hair, a white garment and a long beaded necklace, alongside the title text for the Nithyananda Spurana Program. To the right hangs a white banner with concentric coloured rings in yellow, green, pink and purple. Orange drapery trims the top of the stage, and ceiling fans and lights hang overhead.A large indoor hall under a white tent-style ceiling with orange and blue draping, filled with hundreds of seated attendees on white plastic chairs, mostly men in white shirts and some women in saris. On the stage at the far end, a large banner reads Nithyananda Spurana Program (NSP) beside a portrait of a smiling figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-and-gold garland and white garment, and a small figure seated in orange on a platform below. A circular colourful emblem hangs on the right of the stage. Lectern, microphone and speakers flank the stage.Photograph of a large indoor hall audience facing a stage at the Nithyananda Spurana Program. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a white-draped chair on the stage at centre, with a small table and microphone beside them. Behind the stage is a large banner showing a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing a white shawl and a gold-beaded necklace, with a gilt frame and garlands. The banner text reads Nithyananda Spurana Program and Nithyananda Spurana Dhyana Anubhava Mukam. A projection screen shows concentric colourful circles, and an orange-trimmed valance runs along the top. Hundreds of people in mixed colours, including saris and white clothing, fill the floor in front of the stage. Swamiji (probable) cues on the banner portrait: long swept-back hair, white shawl and gold beaded mala. The seated figure in orange has no clearly visible cues.Wide photo of a large indoor convention stage with red draped curtains and floral arrangements. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a red throne-like chair on a raised platform, with a sword-like staff laid across the front. A large purple banner beside him shows a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" and the text NITHYANANDA SPURANA PROGRAM (NSP). Two camera tripods stand at the front. A dense audience of many seated attendees fills the foreground. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure in orange clothing with long hair and a beaded mala.2009-08-13A photograph of a large outdoor convention stage with a red draped backdrop and blue stage floor. A figure in orange robes sits on a low orange-cushioned chair at a microphone, with a red stair leading up to the platform. Above the stage is a large purple banner with Tamil and English headings reading Nithyananda Spurana Program (NSP), and a portrait of a smiling woman with a bindi and beads on the left. Flower garlands decorate the stage pillars, and a standing fan and speaker sit at the sides. A dense audience of mostly white-clad, bald and grey-haired devotees fills the foreground, with many heads visible.2009-08-13