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OCtober 6, 7, 8 2004 - 3 Mass Living Enlightenment Initiation conventions at Kancheepuram

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A wide view from the back of a hall with rows of blue plastic chairs filled with seated audience, mostly men in white shirts and dhotis and women in sarees, many with long braids. At the far end a figure in orange robes sits on a white-draped throne-like seat in front of a decorated stage with red and white striped drapery, gold pillars and an arched backdrop. Video cameras on tripods stand near the front, and a ceiling fan and a decorative red and yellow border run along the top of the hall.A photograph taken from the back of a large hall filled with rows of blue plastic chairs and seated audience members, mostly men in white shirts and women with jasmine-decorated hair. At the far end, a central figure sits cross-legged on a raised white seat beneath an arched stepped backdrop with red, white and yellow decorations and a small framed picture, with a standing figure in orange clothing nearby and a cameraman filming. Yellow drapes and red valances frame the stage, and a pair of standing fans sits along the side.A photograph of a seated audience facing a stage inside a hall at a mass convention. Rows of blue plastic chairs hold many devotees, mostly in white, cream and pastel saris and shirts; some women wear flowers in their hair. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on a white-draped seat before a curved backdrop with green and yellow panels. A man in a white shirt holds a light stand near the stage and a cameraman with a camera stands at the right. Yellow and red decorative drapes frame the stage. A figure in orange at the stage's right edge appears to be a staff member. a person (saffron robes, seated central figure on stage), and the attendees are seated audience members.A large seated congregation fills a tent-covered hall, with many devotees in white clothes, some in blue, green and orange, several with long braids, facing a raised stage at the far end. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on a white seat in front of a golden ornate throne-chair bearing a framed portrait of a man with long hair. Hanging decorative tassels in red, yellow and blue decorate the ceiling, and banners and framed photographs line the side walls. Deity murti and ritual items stand near the stage.2006-12-23A photograph of a seated audience in a hall during a satsang. Rows of devotees in white clothes sit in white plastic chairs facing a stage with a dark red and navy drape and hanging decorative tassels. On the stage, a figure in orange clothing sits behind a small table, and a framed portrait sits on a stand beside a white seated figure. Many attendees have their hair in braids or a bun, and some wear saris. A banner on the left wall carries printed text.2006-12-23A large seated audience in white and pastel clothes, many with long braided hair, faces a raised stage in an indoor hall. On stage, a person in white with an orange shawl stands near a red ornate throne-like seat, with a blue and pink drape behind. Two figures in orange garments stand at the stage edge. A banner with rows of small painted figures hangs above, and framed photographs are displayed at left. Bright stage lights glow on the ceiling. The scene resembles a satsang or darshan gathering.2006-12-28A photograph of a large indoor satsang hall under a white tent canopy, with many seated devotees facing a stage. Most attendees wear white or light clothing, and many women have long braided hair; some wear shawls. Plastic chairs fill the foreground. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits near a decorated seat, and a framed portrait with a gilt frame and a deity image stands beside a ceremonial brass item. Dark curtains and colourful woven hangings decorate the stage and tent poles. Banners with printed text hang on the left side of the tent.2006-12-23November 11 20052005-11-11 +1 copiesDecember 30 20062006-12-30November 24 20052005-11-24 +1 copiesDecember 30 20062006-12-30 +1 copiesA large indoor hall under a white tent canopy filled with rows of white and blue plastic chairs, where a crowd of mostly women and some men sit facing a stage. Women wear saris and salwar kameez in maroon, purple, pink and white, and many have hair tied back in buns or braids. Near the front, a figure in white stands at the stage edge beside a camera on a tripod. On the stage, a portrait banner shows a figure with long dark hair, saffron-toned adornments and a gold necklace seated beside a deity image. Colourful decorative pillars with patterned fabric hang along the sides of the hall. A portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" appears on the banner at upper right.2008-10-02