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Photograph of an outdoor satsang stage under a white tent with red, orange and green festoon trim and flower garlands. A large backdrop reads in Gujarati script 'પરમહંસ નિત્યાનંદ' (Paramahamsa Nithyananda) with 'સત્સંગ' (Satsang) and 'મુખ્ય અતિથિ શ્રી નરેન્દ્ર મોદી' (Chief Guest Shri Narendra Modi) printed beneath, flanked by two portrait photographs. Garland-decorated stage front in orange, yellow and green marigold strands. Several people in white kurtas, saris and saffron robes stand on the stage, one saffron-robed figure at the far right; a few guests stand on the green carpeted floor below in white shirts, trousers and saris, one woman in purple shawl in the right foreground.

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A festive outdoor stage under a blue and orange tent, decorated with marigold garlands and floral swags. A large banner at the back shows two portrait photos, one of a smiling woman in orange and one of an elderly bearded man in orange and white, with Gujarati and English text. On the stage a line of men and women in white kurtas, saris and orange-toned garments stand together, and at the far right a figure in orange robes and a white shawl stands apart. Below the stage, many people in everyday clothes move about, some seated on white plastic chairs, and a man in a grey shirt raises a camera. Blurred motion across the foreground suggests a busy satsang gathering.2009-09-10Evening outdoor satsang event under a blue tent canopy, decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands and flower arrangements. A large banner on the stage shows two portraits: on the left a smiling woman in orange and rudraksha, labelled Paramahamsa; on the right an older man in white with a saffron shawl. Gujarati text reads a satsang with the chief guest, the honourable chief minister Shri Narendra Modi. Below the stage, a crowd of people in mostly white and pastel kurtas and saris stands and moves about on green carpet, while a few seated people watch. A man in orange robes stands near the right edge of the stage. Some figures are blurred in motion.2009-09-10A photograph of a stage event with a large backdrop banner showing two portraits: on the left, a smiling woman in orange with a beaded necklace, and on the right, a smiling man in white with an orange shawl. Gujarati and English text fills the banner. The stage is framed by blue drapes, yellow and white flower garlands, and orange marigold swags along the edge. Many people in white and light-coloured traditional dress, including a woman in a cream sari with gold border and men in white kurtas and dhotis, crowd the stage in front of the banner. Several people in the foreground in casual clothes stand facing the stage.2009-09-10Photograph of a stage at a satsang event under a white tent canopy trimmed with red scalloped fabric and blue and orange marigold garlands. A large banner shows a smiling woman in orange with a rudraksha mala and a man in white with a saffron wrap, labelled with Gujarati text reading a satsang with the chief minister as main guest. Blue lattice panels frame the banner, and a line of mostly white-clad and kurta-wearing people, including a few in saffron and orange, queue along the stage front, with flower arrangements above.2009-09-10Outdoor satsang stage under a white tent canopy with blue, orange and red scalloped valances and flower garlands. The stage is decorated with marigold and yellow garlands and a central banner showing two portraits: a smiling woman in orange with a label reading Paramahamsa Nithyananda, and an elderly bearded man in white and orange. The stage front is draped with orange, yellow, green and purple garland swags. A single figure in white stands on the green-carpeted stage area, and a few people in casual clothes stand at the right edge near the stairs. Potted decorations and fans are visible. The banner's portraits are printed images, not physical people.2009-09-10A large tent hall filled with seated audience members on white plastic chairs over green carpet, facing a stage at the far end. Orange and yellow ribbed tent canopy and orange support poles frame the view, with festoon bunting in red, blue and green along the edges. The stage backdrop is blue lattice with a banner reading a Gujarati satsang title and a portrait pair of two figures, one in orange robes; a flower-decorated arch sits above. A side screen shows the stage. Most attendees wear white or light shirts. Many people are visible, roughly in the dozens to low hundreds.2009-09-10January 01 20092009-01-01Wide photo of a large satsang held under an orange-and-white tent hung with bunting, with orange pillars and a green carpet. Hundreds of seated attendees in chairs face a stage decorated with a blue backdrop, marigold garlands and a central figure in orange robes seated on a dais. A large screen at right shows a close view of a similar robed figure. Men in white shirts and women in saris fill the foreground rows. A banner on the backdrop shows two portrait photos and Gujarati script. Stage lights hang from the tent frame.2009-09-10January 01 20092009-01-01Evening satsang in a large white tented pavilion with red and gold scalloped trim and blue-and-gold drapery. Rows of audience members sit in pale green plastic chairs seen from behind, many in light-coloured shirts and some women in saris. On a raised stage at the far end, a lit backdrop shows a large portrait and a speaker sits at a decorated dais with yellow and orange floral garlands. Speaker columns hang at the upper left and stage lights are rigged along the tent poles. A signboard above the stage reads a welcome message with a name that includes Modi. The people in the foreground are seated and facing the stage, with no visible identification of the speaker beyond the printed sign.2009-09-10Photograph from behind a large audience seated on pale yellow-green plastic chairs under a white tent with red-and-yellow scalloped trim and a blue bunting-decorated stage. Many attendees, mostly seen from the back, watch a raised stage with a flower-decorated dais and a projection screen showing a figure in orange clothing. Stage lights hang from the tent frame and speakers stand at the left edge. A green carpet covers the floor, and one attendee holds up a mobile phone.2009-09-10Night photograph of an outdoor event stage under a large orange and red striped canopy with white and gold valances and hanging tassels, with speakers mounted along the top. Behind the stage hangs a large backdrop banner with a portrait and Tamil text. An orange cloth skirts the stage front and a green mat covers the ground. Many people mill about in front: men in white shirts and dhotis, women in white saris with orange-bordered cloth and a woman in a maroon sari. Several attendees wear lanyards. Some people sit in white plastic chairs at the right and a table is set up at the far right. Roughly forty people are visible, some partially.2010-02-17