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A photograph inside a community hall with a tall, cylindrical pillar wrapped in patchwork fabric panels in red, blue, orange, green and purple, decorated with gold appliqué leaves and flowers, a turquoise elephant and a bird motif. Seated on floor cushions in front of the pillar, a man in a brown leather jacket, red-and-white striped shirt and orange shawl sits cross-legged with hands resting in his lap. Beside him, an older woman in white draped cloth sits with eyes closed, and further back several rows of seated people in mixed clothing, including white and orange garments, face the same direction. Ceiling fans and fluorescent lights are visible overhead, and a counter with kitchen items appears in the background.

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A photograph of a seated group meditating in a hall with tall fabric-wrapped pillars decorated with appliquéd elephants, flowers and birds in red, green, blue and gold. In the foreground a woman in a black top and jeans sits cross-legged with her hands together, a name badge on her chest and an orange cloth beside her. Beside her a man with grey curly hair wears a brown jacket and an orange shawl. Behind them, others in white, black and orange clothing sit with eyes closed on cushions, including a grey-haired man in a grey sweater and a woman in white. A white cup sits on the floor and a table with items is visible in the background.2006-04-01A photograph of a seated crowd in a large indoor hall with ceiling fans and fluorescent lights. In the foreground, a woman with a long dark braid, wearing a white blouse and a dark patterned sari, stands with her back to the camera facing the audience. To the left, a tall cylindrical pillar is covered in colourful appliqued fabric panels with bird, flower, elephant and paisley motifs in purple, orange, green and gold. Most attendees sit on the floor wearing white or light clothing, including a woman in a pink shawl on the left and a smiling woman in white on the lower left. A second decorated pillar stands in the background.2006-04-02A photograph of a teachers' training session in a wooden-walled hall with a sloped ceiling and ceiling fans. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a red-cushioned chair on a raised white-draped stage, flanked by lamps and a small floral arrangement with string lights at the right. Tall fabric-covered pillars in yellow, green, blue and orange with bird, elephant and flower motifs frame the left foreground. A large projection screen hangs behind the stage. About thirty people sit on the floor and in chairs facing the stage, many in white, black and orange clothing. The seated figure wears orange.2006-05-10Indoor photo of a group at a volunteers gathering in a hall with wood-panelled walls and a white tiled floor. Several people sit on the floor while others stand. A tall decorated pole wrapped in painted fabric with bird, elephant and floral motifs rises beside them. In the foreground a woman in a grey patterned top sits cross-legged, and a man in white kurta and white trousers sits beside an older woman in a pink top and jeans. A standing man in a light grey kurta smiles, and a woman in an orange and maroon sari claps her hands. Tables and stacked chairs are visible at left. The Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam-style bird logo appears in the upper left corner.2006-04-02Wide interior photo of a training hall with a vaulted wooden ceiling, ceiling fans and fluorescent lights. Tall cloth-covered pillars in yellow, green, purple and orange with appliqued elephants, flowers and birds frame the left foreground. At the front, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a cream and red upholstered chair before a white projection screen, with a small spotlight on a stand beside. Ceremonial items and a decorated altar with red and white bunting sit to the right. About thirty seated participants in casual clothes, many in white and black, face the stage on the floor and red cushions.2006-05-10A photo of a seated group meeting indoors on a carpeted floor in a wood-panelled hall. A tall vertical banner with red, green, blue and orange panels and floral and bird motifs stands at left. Behind the group, a white-draped table holds brass lamps and small black boxes. A man at left in white clothes and an orange shawl sits cross-legged. A woman in a red blouse and yellow sari sits with hands clasped, and a woman in a green top and black cardigan listens. A man in a dark green sweater speaks while others sit with their backs to the camera. No one in the image is clearly identifiable as the a person, and the scene shows volunteers in discussion rather than his presence.2006-04-01May 11 20062006-05-11A woman in a white blouse and a dark patterned sari stands with her back to the camera, holding a handheld microphone and speaking to a seated audience in a large hall. Behind her, a colourful painted fabric-wrapped pillar with embroidered patterns rises toward a drop ceiling with ceiling fans and fluorescent light strips. Rows of seated devotees and attendees wear mostly white clothing, with some in saffron and blue. A bald man in white with a red beaded mala sits in the foreground, and a man in glasses at lower centre looks toward the speaker. A small logo appears in the upper left corner.2006-04-02A indoor hall with a conference or assembly in progress, rows of seated participants on chairs and floor cushions, and several standing people near a tall colourful ornamented pillar decorated with painted motifs, bird figures and gold floral designs. In the foreground a woman in a light blue sari with traditional bangles stands with palms pressed together, next to a woman in a white sari with a gold border. A man in a blue checked shirt presses his palms together, and a man in a white shirt stands with arms folded. A man in a grey shirt with a beaded necklace stands near the pillar, while a person in white raises a hand near the back. Ceiling fans hang from the ceiling, and a few women in white and green clothing sit among the audience.2006-04-02A photograph of an indoor training hall with wood-panelled walls and a suspended ceiling fan. A man in a light blue shirt and dark trousers stands at the right, holding a microphone and gesturing while speaking beside a small easel and a projection screen. Seated on the floor and in chairs in front of him are about a dozen students, several in pink, orange and white clothing, some sitting cross-legged on cushions. Behind them stand tall cylindrical fabric pillars decorated with colourful geometric and floral patterns, and a brass oil lamp sits at the far right beside a flower arrangement. A table at left holds fruit and ritual items.2006-05-04May 06 20062006-05-06A photograph of an indoor hall during a teachers training session at a camp. Many seated attendees face a stage at the far end, with a white projection screen and a gold-trimmed throne-like chair. A person in orange or saffron clothing stands near the stage beside a small lit table with offerings. Tall decorative carved pillars with colourful patterns line the room, and two stage lights are mounted on stands. Attendees sit on folding chairs and floor cushions, some in hooded jackets, one wearing a headscarf and a blue-and-white patterned shawl.2006-05-04