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A staged event platform with a white draped sofa set against a wall. Above it hangs a banner reading "SHIVA SUTRAS" with a portrait of a smiling person wearing a white head wrap and dark clothing, labelled "Nithyananda". Gold and red draped fabric with tassels frames the banner. Vases of red, orange, yellow and white flowers, palms and potted flowers surround the sofa and side tables covered in red cloth. No people are visible in the scene.

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A staged hall set for a Shiva Sutras discourse. A large banner reading "SHIVA SUTRAS" with a portrait labelled "Nithyananda" shows a smiling man in a white turban and dark clothing, draped with orange, green and gold fabric and tasselled sparkling hangings. Below it sits a white-draped couch with gold and white cushions and red accents, flanked by red-draped side tables and vases of red, yellow and orange flowers. A red patterned carpet lies in front, and a blue cloth hangs at left. No people are present in the scene.2006-04-27Empty stage set for a Shiva Sutras session. A white-covered sofa sits centred on a red patterned rug, with white cushions, a gold cushion and red cushions, and a small white cushion on the floor. A large banner behind shows a smiling man in a white turban and dark jacket beside the words SHIVA SUTRAS in red and black, labelled with Nithyananda branding. Red and dark blue drapes flank the banner, with garlands strung above. Bouquets of roses, carnations, tulips and lilies surround the sofa, and colourful balloons stand at left. No people are visible in the room.2006-04-26An empty stage set for a Shiva Sutras talk, with no people present. A large vertical banner reading "SHIVA SUTRAS" hangs behind two white-draped seats. The banner shows a smiling man in a white turban and dark ornate jacket, and the Nithyananda Foundation logo appears on it. On the right, a white-covered seat is draped with a red and gold cloth and a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" wearing a white turban, garlanded with red flowers and rose petals, with gold cushions on either side. Gold-wrapped pillars strung with lights flank the set, with flower arrangements, a potted plant, pink and blue drapes and a patterned carpet.2006-04-20April 26 20062006-04-26Empty stage set for the Dhyana Spurana Program with a white-draped seating platform flanked by vases of flowers. Behind it hangs a black banner reading "Dhyana Spurana Program" with a portrait of a smiling man in a saffron-and-cream turban, labelled "Nithyananda". Draped silks in green, orange, red and yellow frame the banner, with red and orange cushions and a patterned rug on the floor. A small white flip chart stands at right and a microphone at left. No people are visible in the scene.2006-04-29April 21 20062006-04-21April 27 20062006-04-27A seated figure in white ceremonial clothing with gold-bordered dhoti-style garments and a white shawl sits on a white-draped couch on a stage, hands resting together in lap, with a red-and-gold patterned rug in front. A portrait banner behind reads Shiva Sutras with the Nithyananda logo, flanked by gold-fringed drapes. Vases of red, orange, yellow and pink flowers, a music stand, and a peacock-blue cushion decorate the stage. The figure has long dark hair and a beaded necklace, matching the Swamiji (probable) presentation of long hair, ornate clothing and gold border cues, serving as the seated speaker at the Shiva Sutras discourse.2006-04-27A seated man in cream and gold traditional clothing sits with palms pressed together in anjali on a white-covered sofa, framed by a backdrop of gold draping, blue and red curtains, and a large banner reading "SHIVA SUTRAS" with a portrait labelled "Nithyananda" showing a smiling man in a white turban and ornate necklace. Peacock feather fans flank the sofa, with floral arrangements of pink, red and white flowers and a marigold and petal arrangement on the floor in front. A music stand stands to the left and string lights hang on a pillar at the left edge.2006-04-21March 15 20062006-03-15A seated teacher in a white robe with gold-bordered edges and a cream turban sits on a white-draped sofa with red cushions, hands joined at the chest in a teaching gesture. Behind him hangs a banner reading SHIVA SUTRAS with a portrait of a smiling figure in a white turban. Flower arrangements of red, yellow and white blooms and palm fronds frame the stage, with a wooden figure statue at the left and a music stand with sheet music in front. A small stage light and a fan stand at the right. Swamiji (probable): the seated teacher shows long swept-back hair, a cream turban and a white robe with gold borders, consistent with a ceremonial presentation. The event is a satsang-style talk.2006-03-15A photograph of a man with long dark hair standing in a white kurta and cream dhoti with gold border and a long white shawl draped over his shoulders, hands pressed together in anjali namaskar before a stage. Behind him hangs a banner reading "SHIVA SUTRAS" with a portrait labelled "Nithyananda" showing a smiling man in a white turban. A white-draped table holds a stand with sheet music, a small copper cup, orange and red cushions, and tall arrangements of red roses, yellow flowers and greenery. Swamiji (probable): the standing man has long swept-back hair and white ceremonial dress with gold border, and is addressed by the event context as the speaker. Gold and red drapes frame the backdrop.2006-04-27