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June 17 2012

A photograph of a seated group in a marble-walled hall. A man in an orange-saffron robe sits on a red velvet chair with gilded arms and a gold-framed backrest, speaking to the gathering. Around him, many men in white dress sit cross-legged on the wooden floor, one in an orange shirt in the foreground. Two monastic figures in orange robes with rudraksha malas sit near the front on the left. Behind them stand a golden throne and gilded seat. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in the orange-saffron robe with long hair and a rudraksha mala, positioned on the red throne-like chair, appears to be the teacher leading the satsang.

September 01 2015

A seated man in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests, gesturing with one raised hand while speaking to a seated audience. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with a red tilak on his forehead. Around him, devotees sit on the floor in white dhotis and white garments with gold borders, some wearing red-orange shawls and rudraksha malas; a bald man in white with a gold-bordered cloth sits in the foreground. Behind the throne is a low orange-draped table with a microphone and a black camera-like device. Framed photographs hang on the wall above, and a banner reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda Satsang in the upper left corner.

A photograph of a satsang hall where a seated audience of devotees faces a raised golden dais. Two ornate golden thrones with red cushions hold seated figures in orange and saffron robes, with a third throne beside them. Devotees in white kurtas, orange shawls and saris sit cross-legged on a polished floor, many wearing orange shawls. Brass oil lamps stand near the dais, and the walls are marble-like stone.

A photo of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on a large brown leather throne-style chair in a hall, with a rudraksha-style bead garland and ornate gold necklace, smiling as he sits among a crowd. Around him, devotees in white and saffron/orange shawls sit close on the floor, and several people stand along the walls. A red-and-white seated figure and a framed painting hang on the back wall, and a red sign on the right reads a notice about photography. a person seated on the throne holding a question-and-answer session with the gathered sangha members.

A satsang in a hall with white-covered chairs. On the left, a man with long dark hair and a rust-red cloth draped over his shoulder sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with brown leather upholstery, speaking and smiling. The throne is set on a patterned carpet. Around him, seated devotees in white clothes with orange-red shawls listen attentively; several sit cross-legged on the floor. A large framed painting on the back wall shows a figure in meditation posture in orange robes. The appearance-based candidate on the throne shows long swept-back hair and orange-red clothing, but the image is not conclusive. Several people are visible in the foreground and middle ground.

February 10 2016

2016-02-10 +1 copies

A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-gold shawl and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha), speaking with hands resting in his lap. Around the throne, devotees sit on the floor: a woman in a white sari with a red-bordered cloth, a woman in a yellow sari with a gold necklace, and a young woman in a green top, with shaven-headed men in the foreground and a plate of lotus flowers and offering trays before them. A golden ceremonial staff and a microphone sit beside the throne, with a saffron-and-blue flag behind. A satsang-style teaching is taking place in a plain room with maroon curtains.

January 02 2010

2010-01-02 +2 copies

A seated man in an ornate gold throne with a brown leather seat sits at the centre, wearing saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold-toned necklace, with his bare upper body partly visible and one hand raised in a gesture. He is addressing a seated group on a white floor. Around him, devotees in white dhotis with gold borders and white shirts, some with rust-red shawls, sit in rows; a woman in a red-brown outfit and another in a white saree with floral print are in the foreground. An orange-draped table with a microphone and a small pink flower sit beside the throne. Behind them hangs a framed poster and a red decorated panel on the wall. a person seated on the throne in saffron robes and rudraksha mala, teaching or giving satsang to the assembled devotees.

A photograph of a satsang on a raised orange-carpeted stage before a dark blue curtain. A figure with long dark hair, a red forehead mark, an orange saffron garment and a gold necklace sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, with a small table and microphone nearby. Before him, a group sits on the floor: a man in an orange garment with a gold necklace in the lower left foreground, a bald man in orange, women in white and grey saris, a woman in a yellow top, a man in a white kurta with white dhoti, and several children in white. Oil lamps and a small offering stand near the throne. The figure on the throne shows appearance cues consistent with the candidate, so this is a person presence at a satsang.