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Evening photo at an indoor satsang stage with a blue-lit ceiling and white walls. A large framed portrait of a smiling man in a yellow turban and red tilak, garlanded with yellow and orange flowers and set against a starry blue backdrop with planet-like circles, is displayed on an easel-style stand with gold finials and a yellow draped cloth. Around it, roughly a dozen men in white dhotis and white shirts stand, sit and gesture, several wearing rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, while a man in white sits cross-legged on the blue stage carpet in the foreground. Orange drapery and flower arrangements frame the right side.

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A stage at an indoor event with a blue floor mat, orange draped curtains with floral garlands and an arch of pink and red flowers. Center stage, a large framed portrait on a yellow-trimmed stand is garlanded with yellow and orange flowers; the portrait shows a smiling man in a yellow turban and dark blue background, with a printed caption at the bottom reading a Tamil name. Three men in white dhotis and white shirts stand on stage: one at left with folded hands in front of the portrait, one in the centre with a rudraksha-style necklace and hands together, and one at right with hands folded. Several more men in white stand at the left edge near a speaker and a fan, and a gold ornamental frame sits behind the stage.2006-12-17Indoor devotional gathering in a dimly lit hall. A large red-toned portrait banner of a smiling man with long dark hair dominates the back wall, flanked by hanging garlands of orange, yellow and green flowers and tall decorative pillars. A golden ornate throne with a small canopy stands on a raised dais. A figure in saffron-orange robes sits on or beside the throne, with another saffron-clad attendant nearby. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts or kurtas stand around the platform, some with hands raised in greeting or folded, and a few devotees in white head coverings crouch in the foreground. A woman in pink is visible at right. The scene suggests a padukas procession gathering with devotees offering reverence.2007-02-24Indoor event stage with a blue carpet. Centre: a large framed portrait labelled with the Tamil-script name of Paramahamsa Nithyananda, showing a smiling man in a yellow turban with a red bindi, garlanded with yellow marigolds, set on a yellow-draped stand against a starry blue background. Right: two seated men in white kurtas and white dhotis sit on the floor beside blue bags, one with a lanyard. Left: several men in white clothes attend the stand, one carrying a white bag. An orange curtain with pink and red flowers and a gold shrine niche decorate the back wall.2006-12-17December 17 20062006-12-17A large crowd of mostly men in white shirts and trousers sits in rows facing a stage at an indoor event hall with blue draped backdrop and swagged white valance. On the left, a seated figure in white turban and gold-and-red garland sits on an ornate gold throne with yellow cloth, which is a figure on a throne rather than a clearly identified living person. In the centre, a standing person in orange saffron robes and orange turban stands on stage near a microphone stand. A large projected image behind shows a man with long swept-back hair, wearing a rudraksha mala and white clothing. Speakers stand at right.2006-12-17A photograph of a large indoor programme in a decorated tent hall. Dozens of men in white dhotis and shirts sit cross-legged on white sheets, facing a stage. On stage, a group of men wear orange-saffron shawls and sashes and raise their arms, while some stand in a line. A large framed portrait of a smiling person with long dark hair hangs on the back wall above a gold ornamental frame, draped with red cloth and garlands. Colourful painted pillars with elephant motifs and hanging marigold-style garlands decorate the sides of the tent, and a small wooden cabinet stands on the left.2007-02-15A seated audience of men in white clothes faces a stage in a hall decorated with hanging colourful floral garlands and a purple backdrop. On the stage a figure in white sits on a gold and red ornate throne with a red cushion, flanked by a small table and fans. Above the stage a large framed portrait labelled with no readable caption shows a smiling man with dark hair and a red mark on his forehead. Several audience members wear rudraksha malas around their necks. Camera equipment is visible at the right edge.2007-02-15A photograph of an indoor event hall with a stage backdrop featuring a large smiling portrait of a woman with long dark hair, a red bindi and flower adornments, framed by colourful garlands, red and white drapes and festive bunting. A gilded throne with a canopy sits on the stage, flanked by people in white clothing and saffron-orange garments. Devotees in white dhotis and kurtas stand in a line on the stage and near it, while seated men in white with white shawls sit on chairs in the foreground, some with hands folded. A person in a white outfit kneels on a mat at right. A female attendant in a red sari stands among the group. No clear face-based identity is established; the throne and portrait are depictions and the central person is not clearly visible.2007-02-24A crowded indoor hall with yellow walls where people in white clothes move among one another. A large framed portrait hangs on the wall above a display rack; the portrait shows a smiling man wearing a cream turban and white garment. In the foreground a young man in a white shirt with a saffron-coloured shawl looks down, while behind him a bald man in white and a grey-haired man in white stand near shelves of books and items. Several people in white kurtas and shirts are visible, some with hands folded. A large-scale photograph with motion blur.2005-12-15Large seated audience of devotees dressed mostly in white shirts and white clothing fills the foreground of a satsang hall, all facing a raised stage. On stage, a figure in orange-saffron garments sits with hands folded in front of a microphone stand. Behind him a large screen shows a close-up portrait of a long-haired man wearing rudraksha malas and a light garment, with partial printed text at the bottom. To the left, a gold-framed portrait of a man in a white turban and yellow-gold shawl hangs on a yellow-trimmed stand. Blue draped backdrop curtains and two white speaker units frame the stage.2006-12-17December 17 20062006-12-17December 17 20062006-12-17