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A photograph of an indoor satsang stage draped in orange fabric, with a large red-and-gold banner behind it. On the banner, a large portrait shows a smiling man in a white turban, beside Tamil text. A central red throne-like chair holds a man in white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, wearing a long pink-and-white flower garland, seated between two flower vases on the stage. Two brown armchairs sit on either side. At the right edge, a man in white plays a harmonium and another man in orange robes stands. A decorative circular ceiling arrangement of red, orange, green and blue hangs above.

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A stage event photographed from the front. A seated figure in a white turban, white robe with gold trim and gold necklaces sits on a red throne-style chair at centre, with a small table in front. Flanking the throne are two brown armchairs and a vase of pink flowers on each side. The stage has an orange draped front. Behind the stage, a red banner shows a large portrait labelled with Paramahamsa Nithyananda's name in Tamil, with a smiling face in a white turban, and a Tamil headline. Standing at the right edge are a man in white, a man in orange robes, and a man in white with a pink garland. A decorative ring of coloured fabric hangs from the canopy above.2005-11-17A seated man in white ritual clothes with gold-bordered dhoti and shawl sits in a red throne-like chair on an orange-draped stage. A pink and white flower garland hangs around his neck and a flower garland lies across his lap. Flanking him are brown upholstered armchairs, brass vases with pink flowers, and a backdrop banner in red and yellow with Tamil text. Overhead hang red, green and blue festoon decorations. On the left edge, a large printed portrait shows a smiling man in a white turban. Several people stand at the right edge in white and orange clothing.2005-11-17A photograph of a stage set for a Tamil satsang. A seated man in white ritual clothes with a gold border, hands folded in greeting, sits on a red throne-style chair wearing a long flower garland. He appears to be a single person on stage. Behind him, a large banner shows a smiling man in a white turban beside Tamil script, and orange drapes cover the stage front. Flower vases stand beside the chairs, and a ring of red, orange and blue decorations hangs overhead. Empty armchairs sit to either side. The figure's identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so only the role is described.2005-11-17A satsang stage with an orange satin draped platform. A seated man in white ritual dress with a gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, a white head covering, and a pink and white garland sits on a red-cushioned throne with hands folded in greeting. Flanking him are brown upholstered armchairs and two vases of pink flowers. Behind the stage hangs a large banner with a portrait of a smiling man in a white turban, above Tamil lettering and the word Dhyana Satsangam. Strings of marigold-style decorations hang from the tent ceiling. The seated man is a role-described presenter; the appearance cues are not distinctive enough to name him.2005-11-17November 17 20052005-11-17November 17 20052005-11-17Photograph of an evening satsang stage with an orange silk-draped platform. A seated man in a white turban, white dhoti and yellow-bordered shawl sits in a red armchair with palms pressed together in namaste. Flanking him are two brown armchairs and two brass vases of pink flowers. A large printed banner behind shows a smiling man in a white turban and Tamil headline text. Two men in white shirts stand at the right edge, and a circular floral and lamp decoration hangs overhead. Two physical people are visible on stage.2005-11-17A satsang stage with an orange draped platform and a red-upholstered throne at centre. A man in white robes with a white head covering and a yellow shawl, wearing a gold-coloured necklace, sits on the throne with a small microphone. Flanking armchairs in brown upholstery and vases of pink flowers sit on either side. A large printed portrait of a smiling man in a white turban is at left, and a banner with Tamil text runs behind the stage beneath a ring-shaped blue, red and green canopy with lights. Standing at right, a man in a light shirt and dark trousers holds a bouquet, and a man in white clothing stands beside a microphone stand. Two other white-clad attendants stand near the right edge, one holding a microphone stand.2005-11-17November 17 20052005-11-17November 17 20052005-11-17November 17 20052005-11-17A satsang stage with an orange draped platform and a large banner backdrop. A man in a white turban, gold necklace, and white and yellow robes sits centrally in a red throne-style chair. Two men flank him: one on the left in a light shirt and dark trousers, and one on the right in a white kurta and white dhoti with glasses. Above them hangs a decorative ring of red, green, and blue fabric with lights. Pink flowers sit on small brass vases beside the seats. A large portrait of a turbaned man, labelled as Paramahamsa Nithyananda, appears on the left of the banner. Probable Swamiji is seated centrally, identified by the turban, gold chain and throne, with a white turban and saffron-yellow cloth.2005-11-17