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A photograph of an audience seated in rows of maroon theatre-style chairs in a hall with a dark red curtain stage at left. On a white-draped seat on the stage, a bald man in orange-saffron robes sits behind a microphone stand, apparently addressing the room. Behind him are framed religious pictures and small brass and floral arrangements on a wall shelf. Audience members in casual clothes, including a grey T-shirt and a red top, face the stage from the front and sides.

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Photograph of a seated audience in maroon auditorium chairs facing a stage. On stage, a bald man in saffron-orange robes with a white forehead mark sits on a white-draped seat beside a wooden lectern with a red flower arrangement. An easel displays a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure wearing a red and orange garland, labelled in the caption as a portrait of Paramahamsa Nithyananda. The audience members, seen from behind, wear mixed casual clothing including grey, purple, blue patterned and green tops. A red curtain hangs behind the stage and a small blue logo appears on the upper left wall.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated audience facing a stage in a meeting hall with dark red curtains and white walls. A monastic in saffron-orange robes sits on a white-draped seat at the front right, facing the rows of attendees. A framed portrait on an easel to the left shows a figure in orange robes with a red-and-white garland, seated in meditation pose. A floral arrangement of red flowers sits on a wooden lectern. Audience members in casual clothes sit in maroon chairs, many seen from behind, including a man in a dark grey T-shirt and a woman in a light blue top. The orange-robed figure on stage is a candidate for the presenter but his appearance is only partly visible, so identity is uncertain.2008-07-17A photograph from the back of a meeting room where rows of audience members sit on brown upholstered chairs facing the front. At the front, a man in an orange-saffron robe and orange head wrap stands at a podium-like white-draped table with a microphone, with a rudraksha-style mala around his neck. Beside him on the wall hangs a large portrait of a smiling figure in an orange head wrap and saffron robe, hands joined in greeting. A white curtain and a floor lamp frame the stage area. Audience members in casual clothing, some with hair tied back, fill most of the frame.Photograph of an audience seated in red-cushioned chairs facing a stage in a hall with cream walls, hanging ceiling fans and track lights. On the stage, a figure in orange robes and an orange head wrap sits cross-legged on a white draped seat, flanked by two potted green plants. A man in white stands at a wooden podium at the left edge of the stage. Audience members in the foreground include a bald man in a grey t-shirt holding a yellow item, a woman with a white heart-shaped hair clip, and a woman in a lilac top. A purple logo appears at the top left.2005-04-17A photograph of a seated audience in a hall with rows of brown upholstered chairs, viewed from behind the attendees. At the front, a figure in an orange-saffron robe and matching turban sits on a white couch before white drapery. Beside the stage, a large framed portrait shows a person in an orange head wrap and gold earring. A standing lamp and a wooden lectern with a small sign are at the left. Several audience members wear hoodies and jackets in grey, red and blue. The upper-left corner carries a purple bird logo. The figure at the front has distinctive orange turban and saffron clothing cues, so he is an appearance-based probable candidate seated as a speaker.A seated audience of roughly fifty people fills a hall facing a raised stage with a white throne-like chair set before dark red curtains. A figure in saffron-orange robes sits on the throne holding papers, with a microphone stand in front and a studio light and camera on tripods at the side. Audience members wear white, pink, teal, green and maroon clothing and sit on mats, some with water bottles. Hanging decorative banners with geometric patterns and orange tassels are visible at the top left. The orange-clad figure has long dark hair; this is a person appearance based on saffron clothing and a seated position on the throne, though not conclusive.2010-02-10Photograph of a seated audience in a hall with red draped curtains and stage lighting. On a white throne-like armchair on the stage sits a person in orange robes with long dark hair, appearing to address the room; the appearance is consistent with a person, with long swept-back hair and saffron clothing. A man in orange robes stands at the left near a wooden door. The audience, mostly seated in white clothes on plastic chairs, faces the stage, with a camera on a tripod and studio lights in view. Colourful hanging decorative panels with bird motifs hang from the ceiling.2010-02-10April 27 20062006-04-27March 20 20062006-03-20A photograph of a seated teacher in orange robes speaking into a microphone on a stage with dark red drapes. He sits in an orange upholstered chair before a white sofa-style seat, with a framed painted portrait of a woman in orange on the stage behind him and potted flower arrangements on either side. A projection screen stands to the left. Audience members sit on the floor and in chairs in the foreground, many with hair pulled back, some in white, pink, yellow and green clothing. A white fan and portable speaker are visible. The scene appears to be a satsang or discourse hall.2009-12-14A photograph of a seated audience facing a raised stage in a hall with red velvet curtains and white draped ceiling trim. A figure in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a white throne-like chair on the stage, with a microphone stand beside him. Audience members, many in white clothes, sit on black chairs with their backs to the camera, some with hair tied back. Studio lights and a camera on a tripod are set up at the front. A second person in orange robes stands at the left edge near a doorway. Ceiling fans and colourful hanging decorations are visible. The stage figure has long hair and distinctive ornate orange attire, consistent with the page's a person presence claim, so the appearance is labelled probable.2010-02-10A photograph of a satsang hall where a figure in orange robes sits on a white cushioned throne-like chair on a raised platform before dark red drapes. The seated figure holds a microphone and appears to be speaking. A standing man in a grey shirt stands at the left edge near a white wall. In the foreground, a large audience of women and girls sits on the floor facing the stage, wearing white, pale pink, light blue, yellow and blue-grey saris and tops, several with long braids or hair tied back. A small wooden stool and a microphone stand sit near the platform edge.2010-02-09