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A man in flowing saffron-orange robes sits on a cream and wooden carved sofa on a stage, holding up a set of orange-and-white books with his hands and smiling. He wears a long gold-bead necklace and has long dark hair swept back, with a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him a banner reads Patanjali Yoga Sutra with the Yogam logo, flanked by pink and red flower arrangements. A water bottle sits on a white table beside him and a microphone stand is at right.

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A photograph of a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes seated on a cream upholstered sofa with carved dark wood armrests and red cushions, holding a stack of printed booklets or flyers and smiling. A red bindi marks the forehead, and a long gold ceremonial necklace hangs at the chest. Behind is a banner reading Patanjali Yoga Sutra with a YOGAM logo, a portrait of a smiling person in a corner, pink and red flowers, a water bottle on a white side table, and a patterned textile backdrop. The figure matches the appearance cues of a person, seated and presenting the booklets at a Yogam event.2009-10-11A photograph of a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes seated on a cream upholstered sofa with carved dark wood arms on a red-carpeted stage. The figure wears a red bindi, a long gold-beaded necklace and bare feet, and holds up a stack of small orange-and-white booklets while smiling. Behind is a banner reading "Patanjali Yoga Su..." with a YOGAM logo and a framed portrait of a smiling person in orange. Pink and orange roses and gladioli sit in vases on side tables, and a water bottle stands on a white table. Stage lights and a patterned backdrop complete the setting.2009-10-11A man seated on a white upholstered armchair with carved dark wooden arms holds up a book in his raised right hand while smiling at the audience. He wears an orange-saffron robe, a long multi-strand necklace of gold beads, and has a red dot on his forehead and long dark hair swept back. A microphone stand is in front of him. Behind him hangs a large portrait of a smiling woman with a red bindi, beside a banner reading Patanjali Yoga Sutras in red letters. Pink and magenta flowers sit in a vase at left, and a patterned cloth backdrop with decorative motifs covers the stage. The book in his hand has a cover showing a similar portrait and the title Yoga Sutras.2009-10-11A photograph of a yoga event stage. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a gold bead necklace sits on a white and wooden sofa with red cushions, hands folded, on a red platform. A microphone stands beside him. Behind him a large portrait labelled "Paramahamsa" shows a smiling figure in orange with a red bindi, beside a banner reading "Patanjali Yoga Sutras". Pink and orange flower arrangements stand at each side, and a patterned cloth backdrop with a yoga logo completes the stage.2009-10-11A seated teacher in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and a gold necklace sits on a white upholstered armchair on a stage, holding an open book and speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind him a large banner reads Patanjali Yoga Sutras with a portrait labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda showing a smiling woman in orange. Pink and orange flower arrangements in vases flank the chair, and a red-and-cream embroidered cloth hangs on the backdrop. A small table holds a water bottle. The stage has red carpeting and the room is dim beyond the lights.2009-10-11A seated figure in orange robes sits with eyes closed on a white and wooden sofa on a stage, with a red cushioned footstool in front. He wears a long golden bead necklace and a red bindi, and has long dark hair. Behind him hangs a large portrait of a smiling woman in orange robes labelled Paramaham... and a banner reading Patanjali Yoga Sutras with a YOGAM logo. Pink and orange roses decorate both sides, a microphone stands at the right, and the stage floor is red.2009-10-11A seated teacher in saffron-orange robes and multiple beaded malas sits on a cream upholstered sofa on a stage, speaking into a microphone while gesturing with one hand and holding an open book. A large banner behind him shows a printed portrait of a smiling woman in orange with a bindi and the title "Patanjali Yoga Sutras" beside the YOGAM logo. Vases of pink and orange flowers stand on side tables, and a red cushion rests on the stage floor in front.2009-10-11A man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with gold beads sits on a white upholstered armchair on a stage, raising a book with a yellow cover high in his right hand while smiling. A microphone on a stand is in front of him. Behind him a large printed portrait shows a smiling woman with a red bindi, and a banner reads Patanjali Yoga. A vase of pink and purple flowers and a patterned embroidered wall hanging with elephant motifs decorate the stage. a person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha and gold bead mala, seated as a speaker on stage.2009-10-11A seated teacher in saffron-orange robes and a beaded necklace sits cross-legged on a white cushioned sofa with wooden arms, holding an open book on his lap and speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind him a banner shows a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" wearing an orange garment, beside large text reading "Patanjali Yoga Sutras" with a YOGAM logo. Pink and orange flowers in vases flank the sofa, a wooden side table with a water bottle sits to the left, and a wall hanging with embroidered elephants and figures decorates the stage backdrop.2009-10-11A photograph of a discourse on a stage. A figure seated on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, wearing orange robes, a gold-beaded necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, smiles while holding up a small booklet or set of printed pamphlets toward the audience. A microphone stands in front of the throne and a gold music stand is at left. Red-cloth-draped tables hold vases of red and white carnations, and a gold parasol canopy hangs above. Behind the stage are embroidered cream wall hangings with animal motifs. A banner reads Yoga Sutras with a portrait captioned "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" at top. The figure's long swept-back hair and saffron robes are visible cues, though identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2009-10-01A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long gold-beaded necklace sits on a white upholstered sofa with carved dark wood arms and red cushions, hands joined in his lap, bare feet resting on a red ottoman. He has long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi. A microphone stands beside him. Behind is a stage backdrop with a large portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a smiling figure in orange, a banner reading "Patanjali Yoga Sutras", pink and orange flower arrangements at either side, and a floral embroidered cloth with elephant motifs draped over the stage.2009-10-11A photograph of a stage event with a man in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala seated on a cream and wooden sofa, holding an open book with palms pressed together, a microphone stand in front of him. Behind him a large banner reads Patanjali Yoga Sutras with a YOGAM logo and a portrait labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda showing a smiling woman in orange with a mala. Pink and purple flowers in vases flank the sofa, and embroidered cloths hang at the sides. A small table with a water bottle sits to the left.2009-10-11