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A photograph of an indoor event stage with a gilded cream armchair at centre, where a man with long dark hair, a red bindi and a cream embroidered kurta with gold-bordered dhoti sits. Facing him, a man in a white shirt leans forward toward him, seen from behind. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling man in a white turban and dark embroidered jacket beside large lettering. A brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped top, a carved wooden figure, red roses, white flowers and palm fronds decorate the stage. A printed caption on the banner reads partially as Nithyananda. The seated man's appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference, but the cues are not conclusive, so his identity is uncertain.

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A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold-and-cream upholstered sofa with an orange cushion, a white shawl draped over one shoulder, wearing a cream embroidered kurta with gold trim. Behind him is a large portrait-style banner showing a smiling man in a white turban and dark embroidered jacket, labelled "Nithyananda". A brass oil lamp stands beside him among red roses, palm fronds and white flowers, with a small carved wooden deity figure at left. The seated man matches the appearance cues of the a person candidate: long swept hair, ornate clothing and the page's claim of his presence, though the identification is not certain.2006-03-23A photograph at an indoor event with a seated long-haired man in a gold brocade top and white shawl, wearing a red bindi, smiling and raising his open right hand toward a balding man in a brown and black checked sweater seen from behind. Both are on a gold-framed chair and a wooden armchair beside a basin. Red roses, palm fronds and a small carved wooden deity figure sit to the left. Behind them is a large printed portrait of a smiling man in a white turban and dark ornate jacket, labelled "Nithyananda". Two physical people are visible. Swamiji (probable) is identified by long swept-back hair, gold brocade clothing, a shawl and a red bindi seated in an honoured position. The printed portrait is a depiction.2006-03-24March 24 20062006-03-24March 23 20062006-03-23March 23 20062006-03-23A seated long-haired man in an off-white embroidered kurta with gold trim and a cream dhoti sits on a white sofa smiling and gesturing toward a kneeling man in a purple sweater. Behind them a large banner reads Shiva Sutras with a portrait of a smiling man in a white turban and dark ceremonial garment. Red roses, gerbera daisies and yellow flowers surround the sofa, and a flower bouquet and decorative cushions sit beside it. A small tray with money or offerings rests on a glass table at lower right.2006-04-27A seated man in long white robes with gold-edged yellow borders sits on an ornate cream upholstered throne-like armchair on a stage, with long dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead. He rests his hands together in his lap. Behind him hangs a large banner portrait labelled "Nithyananda" showing a smiling man in a white turban and dark ceremonial garment with gold embroidery. Flanking the stage are red roses, white flowers, palm fronds, a brass oil lamp with a bird finial, a brass kalasha-style stand and a red-draped side table with a bowl. A stage light stands at left.2006-03-22A photo of a seated man with long, dark, swept-back hair, smiling broadly, wearing a cream and gold embroidered kurta with a white and gold shawl and a red bindi on his forehead, seated on an ornate cream and gold armchair with an orange cushion. He clasps the hand of an older bald man with his back to the camera, whose brown paisley jacket and white collar are visible. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling man in a white turban and dark embroidered jacket with the word 'nanda' visible. Red roses, palm fronds and a golden bird ornament decorate the stage.2006-03-23March 08 20062006-03-08A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold-trimmed cream sofa with orange cushions. He wears a cream embroidered kurta with a white shawl edged in gold, and holds a folded white cloth in his lap. Beside him stand a brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped top, red roses, green palm fronds and a small carved wooden figure. Behind him a large banner shows a smiling man in a white turban and dark embroidered jacket with the word 'Nithyananda' visible. A probable Swamiji is seated, with long hair, cream and gold ceremonial dress and a shawl, and the banner text labels the portrait. One person is physically present.2006-03-23A seated man in a white robe with gold-trimmed edges and an embroidered white collar receives an offering from a woman in a brown ribbed sweater, seen from behind with dark short hair. The man has long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead, and sits on an ornate gold-framed chair with orange cushioning and a white draped cloth. Beside him stands a brass oil lamp topped with a peacock figure, red roses and white flowers in a vase, and a silver vessel with a red tray of papers on a red-draped table. Behind them hangs a large banner showing a smiling man in a white turban, with the word SHIVA partly visible and the name a person printed on the banner. Red and blue drapes frame the backdrop. a person is seated in the white robe with long hair and a seated throne, receiving the offering.2006-03-22A seated man in an ornate gold brocade kurta with a white and gold-bordered dhoti or shawl reads a small white card on an upholstered gold-framed armchair with orange cushions. A red tilak mark is on his forehead and long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Behind him a red banner shows a smiling man in a white turban and dark clothing with the words SHIVA SUTR and a person printed on it. Red roses, white flowers and palm fronds decorate the stage; a gold oil lamp stands on each side and a small carved wooden deity figure sits on a red-draped table at left, with a music stand in front. Presentation of the Shiva Sutras discourse setting.2006-03-24