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Photo of a panel seated on a stage with a white draped table skirt trimmed with red and multicoloured tassels. From left: an older man in a red-and-cream striped kurta with white trousers, a man in a maroon silk kurta with white trousers holding a microphone, a woman in a black top and dark blue skirt, a bald man in an orange robe holding a microphone with his hand to his cheek, and a smiling older man in a white embroidered kurta with a beaded necklace. Behind them a gold-and-red throne-like seat stands beside a red-covered table and a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure labelled Nithyananda. A brass lamp stands near the stage edge. A seated white-clad person's head is visible in the foreground, with a few partial figures at the edges. The scene suggests a discussion session.

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A panel discussion on a stage with a gold-and-red throne behind it bearing a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure, flanked by red-draped side tables with red carnation vases and brass oil lamps. Five people sit in blue chairs in front of a white draped skirt with colourful tassels. From left: a partly visible man in orange-and-red striped garments, a man in a maroon kurta with a name badge and white trousers, a woman in a black top and blue skirt with an ID badge, a bald man in orange robes holding a microphone and speaking, and an older man in a cream shirt and white trousers with a mala necklace. Audience members are seen at the bottom edge.2009-10-17Photograph of a panel discussion on a raised stage at an indoor event. Seated in a row of chairs are five panelists: at left a bald man in white robes, next a man with grey hair in an orange-and-red patterned kurta, then a man in a deep red kurta, a woman with long dark hair in a blue top and dark skirt, a man in a bright orange robe holding a microphone and smiling, and at right an older man with white hair in cream clothes and a beaded mala. Behind them is a golden throne-like seat with a red cushion, flanked by red-draped tables with flowers, and a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure on top. Lines of white and red draping, small brass lamps and a small portrait display decorate the stage. In the foreground, audience members sit with their backs to the camera, including women in saris and people in white.2009-10-17A stage event photograph with a central, ornately carved silver-and-red throne. A bearded man in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace sits upright on it, smiling, with a red bindi on his forehead; he is the a person candidate given his distinctive adornments and central throne placement. Flanking him, a woman in a red-and-blue sari sits on a gold chair, another woman in white with an orange skirt sits beside her, an older bespectacled man in a red kurta and white dhoti sits on the right, and a man in orange kurta and black trousers sits at the far right edge. Behind them a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, green and white frames a seated figure and a trident. The stage has a striped woven rug, microphones and gold lion-shaped armrests.2016-12-23A photograph of a stage event with a central golden throne. A man with long dark hair and an orange-brown robe, with a rudraksha-style necklace, sits with palms pressed together in namaste on the throne, flanked by four people seated on golden and carved chairs. To the left, a man in saffron-orange robes and a second man in pale saffron sit; to the right, a man in white and a woman in a pink-and-blue sari sit with hands folded. Behind them are large gold-carved panels, a golden canopy of leaves, a trident, a kalasha-style brass lamp stand and a deity murti with a crown. Red velvet drapes and a striped woven mat cover the stage floor, with low carved footstools in front. The central figure is a probable Swamiji based on his long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and rudraksha-style mala, seated on the throne as the presiding teacher.2017-03-18A photograph of a stage event with a long-haired man seated in namaste on an ornate gold throne with red cushion, wearing a rust-orange robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, with a trident leaning beside him. Flanking him are seated figures: at left, a saffron-robed man and a second man in ochre-orange robes; at right, a man in white dhoti and shirt with hands folded, and a woman in a pink and blue sari. Behind them stand golden carved panels with deity figures and a gold tree canopy. Stage has a striped rug and silver footstools.2017-03-18December 21 20162016-12-21A stage event with ornate golden thrones and carved panels in front of a draped red and gold backdrop. A central figure sits on a large gold throne with a red cushion, palms pressed together in namaste, wearing an orange-red robe, long dark hair, a tilak on the forehead, and a gold necklace with rudraksha beads. Flanking him on the left are two saffron-robed monks, one wearing an orange turban. On the right sits a man in white dhoti and shirt with hands folded in namaste, and a woman in a pink sari is partly visible at the edge. A trident and brass floral lamp stand near the throne, with a tall golden tree overhead and a deity murti in the background.2017-03-18December 21 20162016-12-21A seated man in a rust-red and orange robe with a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces sits with palms pressed together in a gold throne on a raised stage. Two saffron-robed monks sit to his left, and a man in a white dhoti and shirt sits to his right with hands folded. Behind them stand golden ornate panels, a golden tree canopy, a trident and lit blue-pink lighting, and a deity figure appears on a decorative piece. Several other people are seated at the edge. The scene reads as a formal satsang or event on stage.2017-03-18A stage event with a seated man on an ornate gold throne at right, wearing a rust-red turban, orange-red dhoti and a beaded mala necklace, hands clasped and feet bare. A trident stands beside the throne and a red cushion sits on the patterned red rug below. To the left, four people sit on a white sofa and chairs: a man in a white shirt with a red shawl, a woman in an orange and white sari, and two bearded men in saffron-orange robes. Behind them a golden pillar and red drapes frame a backdrop of a night sky with a red shivalingam-like emblem. The scene shows a seated Q&A or darshan session before a small audience of dignitaries and sannyasis.2015-07-21A gold-ornate stage with a golden tree canopy and a large gilded throne at centre. A bearded man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-red robe, rudraksha-style necklaces and gold chains, sits with palms pressed together in namaste on the central throne, a trident standing beside him. Flanking him, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a saffron head covering sits on the left, a seated sannyasi in ochre robes is next to him, and on the right a man in white dhoti and shirt with hands folded and a woman in a pink sari with hands in namaste sit on golden chairs. Four people are visible on the stage, and the central figure is an appearance-based a person candidate in a seated position.2017-03-18December 21 20162016-12-21