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A large hall at a Dasara celebration seats many devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls, sitting on orange and purple mats in rows facing a raised dais. On the dais, a figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a dark drape behind. Some seated men at left wear orange and white. Colourful decorative hangings with yellow fringes hang from the ceiling, ceiling fans turn overhead, and a camera crew and audio equipment are visible. The scene is a satsang or discourse with seated devotees listening.

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Indoor satsang hall at a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam centre with a dark maroon curtain backdrop, white tent-like ceiling, and hanging decorative panels with yellow tassels. A large ornate orange-cushioned throne sits on a raised stage, with a figure seated on it wearing orange clothing; this is a person appearance, seen from a distance, with orange and saffron cues. Dozens of devotees in white garments sit cross-legged on orange and purple mats facing the stage, many wearing yellow shawls, while several older men in white and orange sit on chairs at the left edge. Ceiling fans, a microphone stand and a small table with flowers are visible.2010-10-17A photograph of a hall with orange floor mats where a large seated audience in white clothes sits in rows facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on an orange cushioned chair before a maroon curtain with gold trim. Several attendees wear yellow shawls and white dhotis or kurtas, some wear headphones, and a few older men sit on chairs at the left front. Colourful decorative hangings hang from the ceiling, and ceiling fans turn overhead. The scene appears to be a satsang or discourse. The on-screen figure's appearance is too uncertain for a confident identification.2010-10-17December 14 20092009-12-14A satsang hall with an orange cushioned throne on a raised white platform at left, where a figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair sits facing a seated congregation. Dozens of devotees sit cross-legged on orange and blue striped mats wearing white dhotis and kurtas with yellow shawls, some in plain white and red-orange cloth. A video camera on a tripod films the gathering, a fan stands at left, and a pot of flowers sits on a small table. Hanging decorative banners with patterns and yellow fabric drape from the white ceiling.2010-10-17A photograph of a large indoor hall during a satsang gathering at Sripuram Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam. Many seated devotees, mostly in white clothes with yellow shawls, sit on orange and purple mats on the floor facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure seated on an ornate orange-and-gold throne, with a flower arrangement beside it. Some seated elders on plastic chairs at the left wear white with orange shawls. Decorative yellow and red banners hang from the ceiling, and ceiling fans and a camera on a tripod are visible. The seated figure on the throne is not identifiable with certainty from appearance.2010-10-17A large hall with a white tented ceiling and rows of ceiling fans, hung with decorative fabric banners in red, blue and yellow patterns. Dozens of people in white clothes sit on orange and red floor mats and on folding chairs, facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on a white throne-like seat with flowers and a small altar nearby, with a deep maroon curtain behind. Several participants wear yellow lanyards. A whiteboard stands at the left of the stage.2009-11-19A seated audience of white-clad devotees fills an orange-mat hall at a discourse session. Many wear white kurta-style clothes and yellow lanyards, sitting on orange mats with bags and water bottles beside them. At the front, a figure in orange robes sits on a raised white dais decorated with orange flowers, speaking to the gathering. Hanging ceiling fans, banner drapes and a projection screen frame the room, and cameras are set up at the sides.2009-11-19January 03 20102010-01-03A large hall filled with seated devotees on the floor facing a raised white stage with a red curtain backdrop. Many attendees wear white clothing, while some wear orange and saffron garments. Hanging yellow and golden fabric decorations and colourful painted pillars with elephant motifs frame the ceiling. On the stage, a single figure in saffron/orange robes sits on a white throne-like seat with a microphone stand and a small table nearby, appearing to give a discourse or satsang. A fan and stage lights stand at the side. A camera operator is visible at the left.2009-12-20October 17 20102010-10-17A discourse hall with a red curtain backdrop. A figure in orange robes sits on an ornate orange-gold throne on a raised stage, facing a seated audience. Many seated attendees in white clothes with yellow sashes, several shaved-headed, sit on orange and purple mats on the floor, some with laptops; others sit in chairs at the back. A white board, hanging ceiling fans and decorative pillars frame the room.2010-09-06A photograph of a satsang hall with a white ceiling, ceiling fans and tall woven banners decorated with elephant motifs. On a raised stage draped in maroon curtains with gold trim, a person seated on an orange throne-like chair with ornate carved arms addresses the room; orange cushions and flowers sit nearby. Facing the stage, a group sits on orange and blue mats: several monks in white with orange shawls, and women in white saris and white clothing, some with long braids. A camera on a tripod stands at the left edge, and a blue bag rests on the mat in front of the seated group.2010-10-31 +1 copies