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A stage event under a canopy of marigold and pink flower garlands. A man in a white kurta stands at a white-draped lectern with a microphone, smiling and gesturing. Beside him, on a white-covered sofa, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange turban, a gold-coloured sash and a beaded necklace sits in meditation pose; this figure appears to be a statue or doll rather than a living person. Behind them a large banner shows a painted portrait of a smiling man in a white turban and reads a Tamil title. Red floor covering, potted red and yellow flowers and a small fan complete the scene.

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A discourse stage decorated with long garlands of marigolds in yellow, orange, pink and red strung across a canopy overhead. On the right, a man in white shirt and trousers with glasses stands at a white-draped podium with a microphone, gesturing as he speaks. Behind him a large yellow banner shows a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" wearing a white turban, with Tamil text reading "Paramahamsa Nithyananda Tiruppattur" and "Kathavai thira kaatru varatum". At left, a statue of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and turban, with a garland, rests on a white-draped seat beside a potted plant with flowers and a red-carpeted stage. A small blue curtain and a fan appear at the edges.2005-11-20November 20 20052005-11-20A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a yellow shawl and an orange head wrap sits cross-legged on a white-draped stage with hands pressed together in namaste, a rudraksha mala around the neck. Two terracotta pots with red flowers flank the seat, and a microphone stand stands beside it. Behind is a large banner with a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a smiling man in a white head wrap and white shawl, with Tamil title text. Overhead hang marigold garlands in yellow, orange and pink. The stage edge is covered in silver cloth. The scene looks like a satsang discourse hall.2005-11-20A stage event with an orange draped platform and a banner reading in Tamil 'Paramahamsa Nithyananda nadathum' with a headline about 'katharai kira...' and 'Tiparaathanai' style text. On a red armchair sits a man in white with a white turban, a yellow-and-gold shawl and a gold necklace, appearing to be a person seated in a place of honour. Beside him in a brown armchair sits an older man in white dhoti and shirt with glasses, gesturing with his hands. Two men in white stand at the right near a wooden podium where a speaker in a light shirt holds a microphone and gestures. A man in yellow shirt sits at far left, and ornate ceiling decorations in red, green and blue frame the scene.2005-11-17November 20 20052005-11-20A seated man in white ritual clothes with gold-bordered dhoti and shawl sits in a red throne-like chair on an orange-draped stage. A pink and white flower garland hangs around his neck and a flower garland lies across his lap. Flanking him are brown upholstered armchairs, brass vases with pink flowers, and a backdrop banner in red and yellow with Tamil text. Overhead hang red, green and blue festoon decorations. On the left edge, a large printed portrait shows a smiling man in a white turban. Several people stand at the right edge in white and orange clothing.2005-11-17November 20 20052005-11-20A man seated on an orange-upholstered throne on an orange-draped stage gives a satsang talk into a microphone stand. He wears a white turban, a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, and a gold necklace, and holds a string of beads in his hands. Pink flowers sit in brass vases on either side of the throne. Behind him a large banner shows a photograph of a man in a white turban, with Tamil text printed in blue and red. Above the stage hang circular tiers of blue, orange and green draped fabric trimmed with gold lights.2005-11-17A satsang stage with an orange draped platform and a red-upholstered throne at centre. A man in white robes with a white head covering and a yellow shawl, wearing a gold-coloured necklace, sits on the throne with a small microphone. Flanking armchairs in brown upholstery and vases of pink flowers sit on either side. A large printed portrait of a smiling man in a white turban is at left, and a banner with Tamil text runs behind the stage beneath a ring-shaped blue, red and green canopy with lights. Standing at right, a man in a light shirt and dark trousers holds a bouquet, and a man in white clothing stands beside a microphone stand. Two other white-clad attendants stand near the right edge, one holding a microphone stand.2005-11-17A stage event photographed from the front. A seated figure in a white turban, white robe with gold trim and gold necklaces sits on a red throne-style chair at centre, with a small table in front. Flanking the throne are two brown armchairs and a vase of pink flowers on each side. The stage has an orange draped front. Behind the stage, a red banner shows a large portrait labelled with Paramahamsa Nithyananda's name in Tamil, with a smiling face in a white turban, and a Tamil headline. Standing at the right edge are a man in white, a man in orange robes, and a man in white with a pink garland. A decorative ring of coloured fabric hangs from the canopy above.2005-11-17Evening satsang stage with an orange draped platform and a red armchair at centre. A seated figure in white with a white head covering and a yellow garland sits at a microphone, apparently speaking. Flower vases flank the chair, and a wooden podium stands at right. Behind the stage hangs a large backdrop printed with a painted portrait of a bearded man in a blue turban and Tamil headline text. Ceiling decorations in blue, red and green frills and string lights surround the stage. A small air conditioner sits at left beside a white plastic chair.2005-11-17A stage at a satsang event with a large floral garland canopy in yellow, magenta and orange overhead. A banner reads "பரமஹம்ஸ நித்யானந்தர் நடத்தும் கதவைத் திற... காற்று வரட்டும்... பிரபல சத்சங்கம்" with a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a smiling man in white head wrap. A seated man in saffron and orange robes with a gold necklace sits on a white-draped chair at centre, hands resting in his lap. A bald man in white clothes stands at a white draped lectern on the right, speaking into a microphone. Potted plants flank the stage and a blue curtain hangs behind the speaker.2005-11-20