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A large indoor hall filled with a seated congregation of several hundred people, mostly women and some men, sitting cross-legged on orange mats in rows. Many wear white clothes; some wear yellow shawls or orange stoles, and a few wear saffron saris. Their eyes are closed in meditation or prayer. Tall cylindrical pillars wrapped in colourful woven patterns with orange tassels hang from a white draped ceiling with ceiling fans and a wall clock. The people in the foreground are seated closest to the camera, while the far end of the hall is dimly lit. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible among the seated crowd.

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A large hall with a white fabric ceiling and tall decorative cylindrical pillars wrapped in patterned fabric with orange fringes. Hundreds of people sit cross-legged on white mats in rows, most dressed in white with orange or yellow shawls and orange-red stoles. A woman in the foreground wears an orange saree. At the front right, a man in a white kurta with a yellow shawl sits near a camera on a tripod, facing the seated gathering. Ceiling fans and round lights hang overhead, and a wall clock is visible. The scene resembles a satsang or meditation session.2010-09-13A large hall filled with seated devotees in white clothes, many wearing orange or saffron shawls and some in yellow, sitting cross-legged on orange mats in rows. Decorative woven hangings with blue, red and yellow patterns hang from a white ceiling, and ceiling fans are visible. A figure in white stands near the back at the right, and an altar with flowers and a small deity murti is at the far right. Chairs line the left wall, and a laptop sits on the floor in the foreground.2010-09-07A large hall filled with seated meditators on orange mats, most dressed in white with orange or yellow shawls and stoles. Colourful cylindrical pillars with striped patterns hang from a white draped ceiling, and the pink walls carry ceiling fans. At the right, a man in white with a yellow stole stands behind a tripod-mounted camera, while a gold ornamental throne and floral decorations stand near the back of the hall. Foreground participants include women in orange and white saris and a few people in orange robes.2010-09-07A large hall with a white draped ceiling and ceiling fans holds a seated congregation of hundreds, most dressed in white with orange or yellow shawls and rudraksha-style beads. Tall cylindrical banners with colourful geometric patterns and orange tassels hang from the ceiling. Participants sit on orange, red and striped mats facing front, where a seated figure in white with a yellow shawl sits near a camera on a tripod. A clock is visible on the back wall, and a projection screen sits at upper left.2010-09-03A large hall with a white tent-like ceiling decorated with tall painted pillars in red, yellow, blue and green patterns. Many devotees sit cross-legged on orange and red floor mats, most in white clothes, some in yellow, pink and blue. Along the back and sides stand statues and deity murti with garlands and a stage area. A camera on a tripod is set up near the front in the foreground. No individual can be identified as a person from appearance here, so the a person field is unsure.2010-08-15A large seated assembly of devotees with eyes closed in meditation inside a hall decorated with hanging orange-tasselled woven banners. Most attendees wear white clothing, while several women in the foreground wear yellow shawls over cream saris and others wear red, green-bordered and orange saris. Some have vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads. A deity murti and floral arrangements stand at the far right near the back of the hall.2010-09-13A large hall with a white tent ceiling hung with colourful embroidered fabric tassels. Many participants sit cross-legged on mats and carpets, mostly women in white clothes with yellow scarves or shawls, some taking notes. Coloured tassels and bright overhead lights are visible, and a video camera on a tripod is set up at the right. In the background a few figures in orange and saffron clothing sit near a raised stage area.2009-06-16A large seated audience fills a white-canopied hall decorated with tall hanging cylindrical banners in bold red, yellow, blue and green patterns with animal motifs. Most attendees wear white clothing, many with orange or saffron shawls and white garlands or beaded necklaces, and they sit closely on the floor facing forward toward the stage area. A video camera on a tripod stands at the right, and loudspeakers hang from the ceiling. The scene suggests a satsang or gathering, though the front of the hall, where any speaker would sit, is not clearly visible.2009-07-06A photograph of a large indoor hall with a white tented ceiling decorated with hanging colourful striped cloth panels. Hundreds of people sit on the floor in rows facing a raised stage at the left, where a seated figure in white and orange garments is visible. Many attendees wear white, orange and yellow clothes; some women wear yellow shawls and orange scarves. A wall banner reads Nithyanandam. Musicians sit on a platform at the far left, and cameras are set up at the centre.2008-12-25A large white-walled hall filled with seated devotees, mostly women and girls in white clothing, many sitting on blue and white mats and sheets on the floor. Some wear pink, red and orange shawls; a few older women wear white with red or orange scarves. Hanging from the white ceiling are tall cylindrical decorative banners in red, blue, yellow and green with painted animal motifs and yellow tassels. Near the back, a few people in orange robes stand among the crowd, and a wooden door and wall clock are visible. The scene appears to be a group session or satsang gathering.2009-07-02A large indoor hall with a white draped ceiling and tall colourful cylindrical banners hanging from above. Hundreds of seated attendees, mostly women in white clothing with orange and saffron shawls, sit on white mats and an orange carpet facing a distant stage area at the back. Some hold notebooks or books, and a few are in yellow or pink saris. Ceiling fans and a small altar with lamps and a deity murti are visible at the far end.2010-09-18A large indoor hall with a white tented ceiling hung with colourful decorative banners in yellow, blue, red and patterned fabric. Dozens of people sit cross-legged on orange and yellow floor mats, most wearing white clothes with orange or yellow shawls and saffron-coloured stoles, while some wear saris and salwar kameez. They face a central stage area during a seminar-style session. A video camera on a tripod stands at right, and wall clocks, windows and a wooden door are visible at the back of the hall.2009-06-15