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A seated person in white ceremonial clothing with gold-bordered edges sits cross-legged on an ornate cream and red throne-style chair, hands cupped together at the chest in a meditative gesture, eyes closed and smiling. Behind them stands a tall brass oil lamp and a potted green plant, flanked by bouquets of red, yellow, orange and lavender flowers. A red-and-gold cloth hangs in the background. A large portrait on the right shows a smiling man in a tan turban with long hair and a necklace, labelled "Nithyananda" in script.

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March 05 20062006-03-05A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate cream and gold armchair with red wooden arms, gesturing with both hands at chest height during a talk. The person wears a white kurta-style garment with embroidered silver trim and a gold-edged white shawl, has long dark hair, and has a red mark on the forehead. Beside the chair stands a tall brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped top and a small table draped in red and gold cloth. Behind the speaker hangs a large banner portrait labelled "Nithyananda" showing a smiling figure in an orange-gold turban and rudraksha-style necklace. Red and yellow roses, orange lilies and purple flowers fill the foreground on both sides, and a red curtain hangs behind the stage.2006-03-05March 05 20062006-03-05A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a white dhoti-style garment with yellow borders, sits in an ornate gold-trimmed cream armchair with hands pressed together in prayer near his face. Red-draped tables hold flower arrangements, a lit oil lamp and offerings. A tall brass lamp stand and a brass kalasha-style vessel flank the setting. Behind him a large printed portrait shows a smiling man in a white turban and white garments against a red background, labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" on the banner. Potted palms and red roses decorate the stage.2006-03-22A seated man in an all-white ceremonial outfit with a gold-embroidered neckline and a cream shawl with gold border sits on an ornate cream-and-red throne-style chair. He has long dark hair, a red bindi, and a small lapel microphone, and is smiling with hands folded in his lap. Behind him hangs a large portrait labelled "Nithyananda" showing a smiling man in an orange-gold turban and garments. A brass oil lamp with a rooster-shaped top stands beside him, flanked by red roses, yellow tulips and purple flowers, with a red and blue drape behind. The man has long, swept-back hair, a bindi, and a white garment with gold-trimmed shawl, which are appearance-based cues consistent with the event. a person is seated on the throne as the speaker at a satsang-style event.2006-03-05March 22 20062006-03-22A photograph of a man with long dark hair seated in an ornate gold-framed armchair with a pale quilted cushion, hands pressed together in namaste at his chest. He wears a white dhoti-style garment with gold-yellow borders. Behind him stands a large portrait banner showing a smiling man in a saffron-and-white outfit, beside red and red-and-white rose arrangements, palm fronds, a golden kalasha-style lamp stand, and a golden bird ornament. Red table cloths hold flower vases and brass vessels in front of a stage-like setting with a microphone stand.2006-03-22A seated speaker in white ceremonial clothing with a white shawl and a red bindi on the forehead sits in a cream-and-red armchair on a stage, holding a wooden stick across his lap. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders and a beaded necklace is visible. Behind him stands a brass oil lamp, a red drape and a potted plant. Flower arrangements of roses, lilies and orchids fill the foreground. Behind the stage, a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban and an ornate necklace, labelled Nithyananda. a person is seated centrally, giving a discourse at a meditation convention.2006-03-05March 05 20062006-03-05A photograph of a seated man in white ceremonial clothing with a green-and-red border sash, resting one hand against his cheek in a contemplative pose on a cream upholstered armchair with red trim. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders and a small microphone clips near his collar. Behind him hangs a large banner showing a smiling man in a saffron-coloured head wrap and a portrait labelled "Nithyananda" with a partial word above it. Tall brass oil lamps, a brass rooster ornament, pink and orange flower arrangements, green foliage and draped pink and blue fabric fill the stage. Printed portrait on banner; the seated man's appearance is uncertain, so identity is not asserted.2006-03-04A photograph of a speaker seated in an ornate gold-and-red armchair on a stage, reading from a sheet of paper. He has long dark hair and wears a white kurta with gold embroidered neckline and a white shawl draped over his lap. A small clip microphone is visible on his chest. Behind him is a brass oil lamp on a stand, a red drape, and a large backdrop with a sepia portrait of a smiling man in a turban and the printed name "a person" beneath it. Red roses, yellow roses, lilies and lavender flowers decorate the stage.2006-03-05April 21 20062006-04-21