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A wide photograph of a seated congregation in a hall with orange-painted walls, corrugated metal roof and colourful cylindrical banners hanging overhead. In the foreground a woman in orange robes sits on a mat beside brass puja vessels and a small tray, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl sits nearby. Further right, rows of men in white dhotis and shirts sit on orange cloth at the front, with a man in an orange shawl and a shaved-headed priest in white with a garland and tilak at the far right. A video camera on a tripod records the scene, and a wall banner shows framed photographs. Around 100 people are visible.

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A large hall with a crowd of seated devotees, mostly women in white and orange or saffron, many with yellow or orange shawls, pressing their palms together in prayer. In the foreground, brass plates with flowers, fruit, lamps and small brass vessels rest on orange cloths. A red carpet runs toward a seated group of monastics in saffron and white, one with a shaved head and a rudraksha-style mala. A video camera on a tripod records the scene. Hanging decorative pillars with blue, red and orange patterns frame the room, and a banner at the bottom reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham.2010-09-14October 06 20102010-10-06A photograph of a large hall with orange walls and a corrugated roof, where many devotees sit cross-legged on mats in rows. Most women wear white garments with orange or yellow shawls, and the front row holds small brass puja plates with lamps, flowers and bowls on orange cloths. A woman in an orange sari sits near a red carpet at the right, and a camera on a tripod records the gathering. Cloth banners with text hang on the wall above, and a clear plastic container of food sits on the floor. The scene appears to be a group puja or satsang with offerings arranged before the participants.2010-10-06A wide photograph of a large indoor puja hall with an orange-painted wall, corrugated roof and tall decorated pillars. Rows of devotees sit cross-legged on mats and carpets, many in white clothes with yellow shawls, others in orange or red saris. A red carpet runs down the centre toward a seated figure in white with a shaved head and a camera on a tripod nearby. Brass plates, small lamps, kalashas and flower offerings are arranged on the floor in front of the seated devotees. A woman in orange robes in the foreground tends a brass tray. Several monks in orange robes sit to the right. Photographs are mounted on the wall above the crowd. A yellow-shawled group sits in the foreground beside an offering plate of sweets.2010-09-07September 02 20102010-09-02A photograph of a large open-sided hall with a corrugated metal roof and orange walls, where a seated congregation faces a raised dais at right. In the foreground a woman in white sits near a gilded golden-and-red throne-like seat. A bald man in a white kurta with an orange shawl sits on the mat nearby, and a man in white with a yellow shawl sits at left beside a video camera on a tripod. Rows of devotees sit on mats, some in white, orange and yellow clothes. Colourful cylindrical banners with bird motifs hang from the ceiling, and a wall clock and framed pictures hang on the walls. A banner on the left wall is partly visible.2010-08-28A large open hall with an orange-walled interior and a corrugated metal roof, filled with seated devotees on mats and cushions facing a raised dais at the far end. A bald man in an orange shawl sits near the foreground beside a gilded golden seat, and a woman in white sits at his side. In the centre, several people in white and yellow clothing sit in rows, and a camera on a tripod records the scene. Tall decorative cylindrical pillars with patterned panels hang from the ceiling, and framed posters line the walls. The seated congregation numbers many dozens, filling most of the room.2010-08-28A photograph of a large indoor hall with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof, where a seated congregation performs a puja. Many participants sit cross-legged on mats and cloth in rows; women in white with yellow shawls, women in orange saffron robes, and men in white and saffron garments predominate. Brass plates, small brass lamps and offering trays sit in front of them. Near the front, a monk in orange robes sits beside a golden ornate throne-like chair, and another figure in white with a shaved head sits on the carpet area. A tripod camera stands in the central aisle. Banners with photographs hang on the far wall, and tall decorative cylindrical pillars wrapped in patterned cloth line the hall. The people are sitting as a congregation during the ritual.2010-09-07Wide interior photo of a large hall with a corrugated metal roof, exposed beams, and ceiling fans. Crowds of seated devotees in white and orange clothing fill the floor, many with hands folded or holding small brass plates and oil lamps on mats. In the foreground, several women in orange saris and a man in white sit on the red carpet, sharing offerings in brass plates. At the right, monastic figures in saffron and white sit at a low table near a camera on a tripod. Tall decorative cloth-and-paper banners hang from the rafters, and framed photographs line the orange wall at right. A ceremony such as a satsang or puja appears to be underway.2010-09-13A photograph of a large indoor puja hall with a corrugated metal roof and orange walls, decorated with tall striped cylindrical banners. Many devotees sit on mats in rows, most wearing white with yellow or orange-red shawls. In the foreground, two priests in white dhotis with red borders sit at a microphone, one ringing a handbell and one holding a bell and offerings. A few people in orange robes sit with hands joined. A tripod-mounted video camera stands on the left beside a red carpet. A golden throne-style seat with ornate carving is at the lower right, empty. A printed banner on the back wall shows temple imagery.2010-09-07 +2 copiesA photograph of a covered open-sided hall with orange walls and a corrugated roof, where a seated congregation in white clothes sits on mats facing the front. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in white with a maroon-striped cloth sits near a microphone on a stand, and to the right a man in white with an orange shawl sits cross-legged with hands raised. Behind them rows of devotees in white and yellow sit with hands folded in prayer. Tall decorated pillars with colourful patterns and a wall clock stand in the background, and a gold object is visible at the lower right. Some onlookers stand near the back railing.2010-08-30A photograph of a large hall where devotees sit in rows on straw mats, performing a group ritual with hands folded in prayer. Most seated participants wear white dhoti-style clothing with red and white sacred threads, while several women wear orange and saffron saris. A man in the foreground wears an orange robe and holds his hands in anjali mudra. Brass plates with oil lamps, small bowls and offerings sit on the floor before them, and a red carpet runs along the left. A video camera on a tripod films the scene. Colourful woven banners hang from the rafters and pillars, and framed posters line the walls. Roughly thirty to forty people are visible.2010-10-06