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A photograph of a seated group session in a hall with a wooden floor and orange mats, facing a raised platform. On the platform a person in orange robes sits on an orange-draped chair, hands raised mid-gesture, with a microphone stand before them. Behind is a framed painting of a figure in orange robes with a crown-like headdress, and a bowl of flowers sits on a small white stand. Many devotees in white clothes sit cross-legged on the floor, several wearing lanyards, and women in colourful saris sit at right. A large chart with colourful graphics stands at left, and a sign reads Maintain Silence. Ceiling fans and a thatched roof are visible.

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A wide photograph of an indoor satsang hall with a thatched ceiling and white walls. A man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an orange-draped dais near a framed portrait, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Audience members in white clothes sit on orange mats and blue-patterned rugs, some on plastic chairs at the front. A whiteboard, a small television and a wooden cabinet stand along the right side. A chart titled Bhakti Yoga is pinned to the left panel. Ceiling fans hang overhead and a small flower arrangement sits beside the speaker.2010-02-08A photograph of a yoga session in a hall with a thatched roof and white walls. A person in orange robes sits on a raised platform at the far end, speaking into a microphone, with a framed portrait on a stand beside them. Rows of participants in white clothing sit on mats on the floor and on yellow plastic chairs, facing the platform. Some wear white shirts with an orange emblem, and a few women wear colourful saris. A chart titled with yoga terms hangs on the left wall, and a whiteboard and cabinet are visible to the right.2010-02-08Wide view of a satsang hall with a thatched roof and white walls, where a crowd of mostly men in white shirts and white dhotis sits on the floor and on yellow chairs facing a central speaker. The speaker sits on an orange-draped seat behind a microphone stand, wearing orange robes and a long flowing shawl. A framed portrait with orange tones hangs on the back wall, and a large hand-lettered banner is visible on the left. Several women in colourful saris sit among the audience at the right. Chairs are numbered and many attendees wear white shirts with a small orange emblem.2010-02-08A photograph of a discourse hall where a figure in orange robes sits on an orange-draped dais in front of a dark red curtain, with a framed portrait of a figure in orange clothing on the wall above. Seated devotees on orange mats face the speaker: men in white shirts and dhotis in the foreground, women in saris and salwar in pink, green and blue on the right. A poster titled BHAKTHI YOGA with diagrams of God, World, Unconscious and Conscious sits at left, a whiteboard and a flower vase stand nearby, and a floor mat is printed with text. The dais figure is a speaker giving a talk; appearance is uncertain, so identity is not asserted.2010-02-07A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes on a raised orange-draped platform, speaking into a microphone to an audience seated on the floor in front of him. The audience is mostly young people in white shirts and white trousers, sitting cross-legged on blue and orange mats; a few wear striped or grey tops. Behind the speaker hangs a framed portrait of a figure in orange robes seated on a platform, and a vase with flowers sits beside him. A white board on an easel stands to the right, with ceiling fans, a thatched roof and a dark maroon curtain behind. A small sign at the left reads in English about a programme for children under 15 years old. The speaker wears an orange garment and is seated in a golden-brown armchair. Swamiji (probable): the speaker has long dark hair and wears orange robes, which are distinctive ascetic cues, and the page identifies this event as featuring Swamiji.A photograph of a Bhakti Yoga session in a hall with dark red curtains and terracotta tiled floor. A figure in saffron/orange robes sits on an orange-draped raised dais at the front, speaking to the audience. A framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" hangs above him, showing a figure in orange robes seated on a platform. A white podium with a small flower stands to one side. Audience members, mostly in white clothes, sit on orange mats in rows; some women wear saris and salwar kameez in pink, green, blue and purple. A large whiteboard, a fan, and a wall poster titled "BHAKTHI YOGA" with a colourful diagram stand nearby. Roughly two dozen people are visible in the scene.2010-02-08A photograph of a seated audience in a hall with a dark curtained stage backdrop, a framed portrait of a woman in orange robes on the back wall, and ceiling fans. A figure in orange robes sits on a raised white and orange platform behind a microphone stand, with a flower arrangement beside them. Many people in white clothing sit on orange mats facing the stage, with some women in colourful saris on the right. A whiteboard, a television set and a blue sign on the right wall are visible.2010-02-08A photograph of a hall with a seated audience of young men and women sitting on mats and cushions, most wearing white shirts and white clothing, facing a stage. On the stage a woman in orange robes sits in a wooden armchair with a microphone, beside a small table with a flower and water bottle. Above her a framed portrait shows a woman in orange robes. A blue banner on the left reads in English and other text, and a whiteboard stands at the right beside a fan and dark red curtains.A seated audience of men and women sits on floor mats in a hall facing a raised stage draped in dark maroon curtains. On the stage a figure in orange robes sits on an orange armchair, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind them hangs a framed painted portrait of a saffron-robed figure, and a small vase of pink flowers sits on a white pedestal. A whiteboard stands at right beside a sign reading Maintain Silence, Switch off Cell Phones, Children under 12 years not allowed. Ceiling fans hang overhead and a banner with circular diagrams stands at left. Most attendees wear white clothing.2010-02-08A seated audience fills a tiled hall during a Bhakthi Yoga session. A figure in orange robes sits on an orange-draped raised dais at the far end, facing the room. Behind him hangs a framed painting of a deity-like figure in orange and a dark maroon curtain. On the left, a large chart titled BHAKTHI YOGA shows a colourful diagram with quadrants. Devotees sit on orange and blue mats: men in white shirts and dhotis on the left, women in white, pink and blue saris on the right. A white podium with a small flower stands before the dais. Plastic chairs are in the foreground, and a water bottle sits on the floor.2010-02-08A photograph of a satsang-style session in a hall with maroon curtains and ceiling fans. A woman in orange robes sits on an orange-cushioned chair on a raised orange stage, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind her hangs a framed painted portrait of a robed figure in orange. Rows of seated attendees, mostly men in white shirts and white dhotis, sit on striped mats on the floor facing the stage, with a few women in colourful saris among them. A white board, a potted pink flower, a small white table and a blue sign reading 'Mountain Silence, Switch Off Cell Phones, Children under 12 years not allowed' appear in the room. A hanging banner on the left shows a diagram of coloured circles. About 30 people are visible.2010-02-08Indoor satsang hall where a teacher in orange robes sits on a raised wooden seat behind a microphone stand and small flower vase, speaking to a seated audience. A framed portrait of a saffron-clad figure hangs on the maroon curtain behind the dais. Rows of devotees in white clothes sit on orange and patterned mats, with women in colourful saris and salwars at the right. A whiteboard, a ceiling fan, a small television, an orange curtain and a blue sign are visible. Several people are seen from behind. A probable Swamiji figure in orange robes is seated on the dais, with his long hair and orange garments as cues, while the audience members are devotees.2010-02-08