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A 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.

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A 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 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 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 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 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.2009-10-11April 16 20082008-04-16A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and sleeveless wrap sits on a large white cushioned throne-style chair on a stage, with bare feet resting on a small wooden footstool with a white cushion. A rudraksha-style mala hangs around the neck, and long dark hair is swept back. Behind the chair hang deep maroon curtains, and to the left a white-draped table holds a flower arrangement in a pot and a water bottle. A microphone stand is visible at right, and a patterned carpet covers the stage floor. The figure smiles, looking to the side. The appearance and throne setting resemble the page's a person reference, but the face and features are not a reliable basis for identification, so the a person field is set to unsure.2008-04-16A 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.2009-10-11April 16 20082008-04-16April 16 20082008-04-16A man seated cross-legged on a large white throne-like chair on a stage, hands pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. He wears an orange saffron robe and a shawl, a rudraksha mala around his neck, and a red tilak on his forehead; his long hair falls past his shoulders. A book rests on his lap, a microphone stand stands to his right, and a vase of red and white flowers sits on a draped table at left against an orange-red backdrop. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala, seated on a throne during a discourse.2008-03-22