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A seated bald-shaved man in orange robes, multiple beaded malas and a flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne holding a silver staff, addressing a seated audience. Behind him a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi and a temple tower. Devotees in white and cream clothes sit on the floor with hands folded. Event setting appears to be a satsang.

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A photograph of a stage event at a Tamil-language meditation satsang. A seated figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, wearing a red and white garland and rudraksha-style beads, sits on an ornate gold throne with hands joined in front of the face. A bald attendant in orange dhoti stands behind him holding up a golden multi-tiered aarti lamp. Rows of devotees sit on the floor in white and cream clothes, some in saris and white shirts. Behind the stage is a large backdrop with a huge smiling portrait of a man in an orange turban, and Tamil printed text reading "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" and "Dhyana Satsangam" (meditation satsang). A stylized mountain and a temple tower appear on the backdrop.2012-04-06April 06 20122012-04-06A photograph of an outdoor meditation satsang on a stage. A man in orange robes, an orange head wrap, rudraksha malas and a gold-toned necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-white throne at the centre, holding a short staff and speaking. He wears a marigold garland. Seated before him on white cloth are about a dozen devotees, mostly in white shirts, white dhotis and white and cream saris, several with hands folded or raised in greeting. Behind the stage a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban and a stylised temple with mountain and sun imagery; Tamil text reads 'Paramahamsa Nithyananda' and 'Dhyana Satsangam', the banner text attributing the event to Paramahamsa Nithyananda. Blue and orange drapes frame the stage and a white canopy covers the top.2012-04-06Photo 11726380 +1 copiesPhoto of a satsang stage with a banner reading in Tamil "பரமஹம்ஸ நித்யானந்தர் வழங்கும் தியான சத்சங்கம்" (Paramahamsa Nithyananda presents Dhyana Satsang), with a large portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and red bindi on the left and a temple tower on the right. A man in an orange robe, orange turban and red and white flower garlands sits on an ornate gold and red throne at the centre, with a rudraksha-style necklace visible. A cluster of seated devotees in white dhotis and shirts, and women in white and green saris, face the stage. A small gold kalasha-like light fixture and a lamp-shaped flame graphic appear behind the throne. Several devotees are seated in the foreground.2012-04-06Photograph of a meditation satsang stage event. A seated figure in an orange turban and orange robe with a red flower garland sits before a golden throne-like seat, hands together in greeting. A priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl, with a shaved head and gold armband, holds up a multi-tiered silver aarti lamp with lit oil flames toward him. Seated devotees in white and cream clothing fill the foreground, including a woman in a yellow-and-white sari. A large backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban, a lit lamp motif and mountain imagery.2012-04-06A photograph of a satsang stage. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears an orange robe and orange turban-style head covering, with a red-and-white flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, and raises one hand while speaking. A woman in a cream sari with an orange shawl stands at right, and a woman in white and gold stands at left holding a silver tray. In the foreground, a row of seated devotees in white dresses and white shirts face the stage, some with hands raised. A large backdrop shows a painted face in an orange turban, a sunrise over hills, a glowing flame motif and a temple tower, with Tamil script above the speaker. The swamiji label is probable based on the saffron robe, turban, garland and beads, and the page's presence claim, with the throne as additional context.2012-04-06A seated man in an orange turban, orange robe and a red-and-white flower garland raises one hand in blessing from a gilded throne on a stage. He has a bindi and beaded necklaces. A shaven-headed man in orange robes stands at left with his back partly turned, and seated devotees in white and yellow-bordered saris and white shirts fill the lower foreground. Behind the stage, a large backdrop shows a smiling portrait of a turbaned man in orange, a lit lamp and a mountain silhouette, with Tamil headline text reading a satsang title.2012-04-06April 06 20122012-04-06A seated figure on a gold ornate throne at the front of a stage, wearing an orange turban, orange robes, a red flower garland and rudraksha mala. He smiles and raises his hand in blessing. Before him, a bald priest in orange robes holds a tall brass lamp with multiple tiers, lit with flames, and offers it toward him. Seated devotees in white and colourful saris fill the foreground. Behind the stage, a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi, beside Tamil text and a lit oil lamp against a hill backdrop. Swamiji (probable) appears as the figure on the throne, identified by orange turban, saffron robes, red garland and rudraksha mala.2012-04-06October 13 20112011-10-13A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with carved arches and lion-like figures, on a red velvet cushion. A gold ornamental necklace and bangles are visible; the figure wears a rudraksha-style necklace and a wrap draped over the shoulder. Behind the throne is a large banner with a smiling man in an orange turban and orange shawl wearing a rudraksha mala, a Krishna figure in blue with a crown at right, peacock feathers, and a small oil lamp and flower vase on the platform. The banner carries Tamil text for a dhyana satsang. The seated figure appears to be a Swamiji (probable) by ornate orange turban, saffron robes and ceremonial gold necklace, seated in the central role of a satsang discourse.2011-10-24