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Wide photograph of a large indoor-tent yoga event with a seated audience of men in white shirts and trousers on red plastic chairs, viewed from behind. On a red-draped stage at the back, a seated figure in orange-white clothing sits at a white-covered table with a microphone, and a lectern stands nearby. Behind the stage hangs a large banner with a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange garments, flanked by Tamil text reading Paramahamsa Nithyanandar and Arogya Yoga. Other banners on the sides show similar portraits. Several people in the front rows wear white turbans, and a few women in white sit at the side.

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A large audience of mostly men in white shirts and white clothing sits on red plastic chairs facing a stage under a white tent canopy with red swags. On the stage, a seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on a white throne-like chair behind a red-draped table with a microphone. Behind the stage hangs a large banner portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robes, beside a printed title reading 'Paramahamsa Nithyananda' and 'Arogya Yoga' in Tamil script. Smaller portrait banners flank the stage, and a cameraman stands near the stage edge. Speakers and stage lights hang overhead. Dozens of heads fill the foreground rows, with the audience extending to the back of the tent.2006-11-25Large indoor programme hall with a crowd of several hundred people seated on red plastic chairs, facing a red-draped stage. Most attendees wear white shirts and white dhotis or trousers. On the stage, a seated figure in saffron-coloured clothing sits on a white chair in front of a microphone stand. Behind the stage, a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron robe beside the Tamil words for Arogya Yoga. Side banners depict similar figures in orange turbans. Stage speakers, cameras and a tripod are visible at the sides, and a red-and-maroon valance hangs across the top of the tent.2006-11-25November 25 20062006-11-25November 25 20062006-11-25November 25 20062006-11-25Wide view of a large indoor yoga hall with a crowd of several hundred men seated on red plastic chairs, mostly in white shirts and white dhotis or trousers, viewed from behind. A red-draped stage at the front holds a seated figure in saffron-orange clothing on a white cushion, and a large banner behind shows a painted portrait of a smiling man in orange wrap and turban above Tamil lettering. Smaller banners on the right and left walls and a sound system with speakers frame the stage, and green mats cover the floor near the front.2006-11-25Article - November 26 20062006-11-26November 25 20062006-11-25A large audience of men in white shirts and white dhotis sits on floor mats facing a stage in a hall. A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a white throne-like seat at centre stage, behind a red-draped stage with a small white table and a whiteboard. Two large banners with a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban flank the stage, and a huge banner behind shows the same portrait with Tamil text. Speakers, a fan and a video camera on a tripod are visible.2006-11-25Photo of a large seated audience, mostly men in white shirts and white dhotis, filling a hall facing a red-draped stage. A saffron-robed figure wearing an orange turban sits cross-legged on a white-covered seat at the centre of the stage, with a whiteboard and speakers beside. A large banner behind shows a smiling portrait labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda above the title Arogya Yoga. Smaller portrait banners flank the stage, and a camera on a tripod is visible at the left. Probable Swamiji is seated centre stage in orange robes and turban, teaching the programme.2006-11-25November 25 20062006-11-25A large audience sits on red plastic chairs facing a stage in a tented hall for an Arogya Yoga programme. Most attendees wear white or light shirts. On the red-draped stage, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a central seat behind a microphone stand. Large banners behind the stage show a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" with Tamil text reading Arogya Yoga. Side banners display a portrait and event text. Stage speakers and a camera on a tripod are visible. The figure on stage has a shaved head and orange robe rather than distinctive long hair or crown cues, so identity is uncertain.2006-11-26