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A stage at a Tamil-language meditation satsang event. Center, a figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap with long hair and rudraksha beads sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands. Beside him on the right, a man in a white shirt sits on another throne, and a man in a light shirt bends forward near the stage edge. Tall gold-and-red thrones with marigold garlands line the stage, and a large banner reads the Tamil title and dates, with a clothed floor cushion in the foreground. The orange-robed figure is an appearance-based a person candidate seated on a throne with ceremonial cues.

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April 27 20082008-04-27April 27 20082008-04-27Event photo of a seated stage programme under a banner reading Tamil தியான சத்சங் (Dhyana Satsang) with the date line 25, 26 (April) 2008 in red lettering. Three people sit on ornate silver-and-red thrones draped with white cloth and garlanded with orange marigold strands. On the left, a woman in a green sari with a red bindi sits with eyes lowered. In the centre, a figure in an orange robe and matching orange turban sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, with a microphone stand in front and a book on the lap. On the right, a man in a white shirt and white trousers sits beside a water bottle, with a red-and-white garland at his neck and a sacred thread on his wrist. The centre figure shows distinctive saffron clothing, turban and long hair, so this is a probable Swamiji presence.2008-04-27A stage at an event with a red-and-orange banner bearing large Tamil script and dates. Three people sit on ornate gold-and-red thrones draped with garlands. On the left, a woman in a green sari with earrings sits with eyes closed. On the right, a man in a white shirt reads from papers at a table decorated with marigold garlands. Behind them an attendant in a dark uniform stands and another person bends at the side, with water bottles and glasses on the tables.2008-04-27April 27 20082008-04-27April 27 20082008-04-27A stage event with three ornate gold-and-red thrones behind a long white table draped with white cloth and garlanded with orange and yellow flowers. The central seated figure wears an orange-red turban, an orange-saffron robe and long beaded rudraksha malas, with long dark hair and a steady gaze, a candidate matching a person in a central honoured seat with distinctive saffron robe, turban and malas. A woman in a green sari with gold jewellery sits to the left, and a man in a white shirt sits to the right beside a bottle of water. Two men in grey and dark shirts stand or lean behind the thrones. A large red Tamil banner behind them reads the Tamil words for meditation satsang with a date line.2008-04-27A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits at the centre of three ornate white thrones with red and gold trim, hands pressed together in namaste while holding an open book. A woman in a green sari sits on the left, and a man in a white shirt and glasses sits on the right, both adorned with flower garlands. Orange and white marigold garlands drape the stage tables. Standing attendants in white shirts stand behind the thrones. A large banner behind the stage shows Tamil script in red lettering, and a microphone stand is in front of the central figure. The central figure has long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, matching the Swamiji (probable) cues of orange turban and saffron robes; the central figure is seated on a throne, presiding over a conference or satsang stage.2008-04-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated stage event under a large banner reading "பரமஹம்ஸ நித்யானந்த" and "தியான சத்சங்" with a date line below. Three people sit on ornate gold-and-red thrones draped with marigold garlands. The central figure wears a saffron-orange turban and saffron robes, a long braid over one shoulder, holds an open book and a microphone, and appears to be speaking. Swamiji (probable) cues here are the saffron turban, saffron robes and central throne placement; the identity is appearance-based only. To his left a woman in a green saree sits with a red shawl. To his right a man in a white shirt and glasses sits with a water bottle before him. A standing man in a grey shirt holds a microphone at the right edge. The setting is a daytime indoor stage with marigold garlands along the platform front.2008-04-27 +1 copies27 ஏப்ரல் 2008 உலகளாவிய இந்து சமுதாயங்கள்A stage at an evening satsang event under a white tent. A large banner behind the stage shows a black-and-white portrait labelled with the Tamil name of Paramahamsa Nithyananda and the words Dhyana Satsangam. Five people sit on ornate cream-and-gold thrones draped with white cloth and marigold garlands. At centre, a figure in a saffron-orange robe with long hair sits on a red-and-gold throne; the appearance is consistent with a person, with saffron robe and long hair as the qualifying cues. Beside him, a man in a white shirt and a woman in a green sari sit on chairs. Further along, another man in a white shirt sits, and standing figures in shirts stand near the back. Serpent-shaped black ornamental pieces with marigold garlands sit in the foreground, and a table of bottles and products is at the right edge.2008-04-27Photograph of a stage at a Tamil-language spiritual event, with a large banner in red Tamil script reading as a meditation gathering (dhyana sathsangam). A man in an orange-saffron robe with an orange turban and long hair sits centrally on an ornate white and red throne-style chair, holding a small book, with a rudraksha-style mala visible. To his left, a woman in a green sari sits on a similar chair, and to his right a man in a white shirt bends over a table draped in white cloth decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands. Two men in grey-beige shirts stand behind the stage. The gathering appears to be a stage event rather than a private ritual.2008-04-27