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A photograph of a hall with wood-panelled walls and a small raised platform. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala is shaking hands with a woman in a white t-shirt and light jeans. A bearded man in a light grey shirt and blue apron stands at left beside a video camera. A large black plastic-covered backdrop shows a golden portrait of a man in a turban. A brass oil lamp stands on the platform beside a cushioned chaise with a striped tiger-print rug, and a man in a brown jacket works at a laptop on a table to the right.

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A photograph inside a wood-panelled hall at a volunteers conference. Centre, a woman in an orange-saffron salwar-style outfit with a rust-coloured shawl stands before a large black plastic-draped backdrop showing a golden-toned depiction of a turbaned figure. Beside her is a red-and-gold chaise with a tiger-skin rug on the floor and brass ornamental stands. A man in a white cap and white jacket faces her from behind. To the left, a bearded man in a blue apron and a smiling woman in a white t-shirt with cross-arms stand watching. At right, a man in a brown jacket gestures while a person with a laptop sits at a table. Colourful woven banners frame the backdrop.2006-04-02A photograph inside a wood-panelled hall with a large black plastic backdrop bearing a glossy printed portrait of a man in a white turban and dark-rimmed glasses, seated beside a carved wooden couch with cushions and a striped tiger-skin rug on a white draped platform. A woman in an orange sari with dark hair stands at the platform, beside a woman in a grey-green t-shirt and white apron with hair in a bun. On the left, a man in white clothes and a white head-wrap walks past. On the right, a smiling man in a brown hooded jacket and white trousers stands with palms pressed together in greeting. A brass oil lamp stands near the platform, and colourful patterned fabric hangs on the pillars. Equipment sits on a table at the back right.2006-04-02A photograph inside a room with wood-panelled walls, where a standing figure in an orange-saffron robe and rudraksha mala is shaking hands with a man in a red t-shirt and dark trousers on a raised white-covered stage. The robed figure has long dark hair and is barefoot. Behind them hangs a large black plastic backdrop printed with an enlarged portrait of a turbaned man, flanked by colourful patterned pillars. A gold-and-red upholstered chair with a striped tiger-skin rug stands at left, and white lilies sit in a vase beside a pink-and-red arrangement. On the left, a woman in a white t-shirt with a superhero-style logo and a man in an apron stand watching. At right, a smiling man in a brown hoodie and white trousers presses his palms together. A visible shiny sticker-like logo appears on the red shirt. Total physical people visible: five.2006-04-02A photograph inside a hall with wood-panelled walls and a black draped backdrop bearing a large printed portrait of a man. In the centre, a figure in an orange robe with a long multicoloured bead garland stands before a carved wooden chair with cushioned seat, set on a tiger-skin rug, with flower arrangements on side tables. Beside them, an older bearded man in orange robes stands with arms extended, and a man in white with an orange shawl stands at right. Several people in orange, white and green clothing stand near tripods and lights, and others at left, one in a light blue shirt, applaud. Brass ritual lamps and tall ornate banners flank the backdrop.2006-04-02Indoor photo in a wood-panelled hall with a large black tarp-style backdrop bearing a printed portrait of a bearded figure in a light turban. In front, a seated figure in orange robes and a beaded mala sits on a white-draped platform on a tiger-skin rug, flanked by ornate gold and wooden chairs. Four men and a woman stand in the foreground: a man in a blue apron and grey shirt on the left, a smiling woman in a white t-shirt with a blue logo and jeans, a man in a red t-shirt holding a blue bucket, and a man in a brown jacket and white trousers on the right. Colourful woven-patterned pillars frame the backdrop, and a brass lamp stands beside the platform.2006-04-02A photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe and a multicolored bead garland sitting in a cushioned chair with carved wooden arms, on a tiger-skin mat in front of a large black backdrop bearing a printed portrait of a bald-headed, mustached figure. Two decorative striped pillars with gold-trimmed fabric stand on either side, with brass oil lamps on stands and flower arrangements on small draped tables. To the right, a man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands with palms pressed together, and a man in a red shirt with a red bead necklace and an older bearded man in orange robes stand with hands folded. At left, a man in a light blue shirt holds up a lit rectangular panel.2006-04-02A photograph inside a wood-panelled hall with a sloped ceiling, showing a seated figure in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala on a gold-and-red armchair draped with a leopard-print rug, set on a white stage. Behind him hangs a large black plastic backdrop printed with a large portrait of a turbaned man, flanked by two tall decorative banners with colourful patterns. In front, a bearded man in a red shirt and grey trousers holds a blue bucket, while a woman in a white t-shirt with a superhero-style logo smiles beside a bearded man in a grey shirt and blue apron. On the right, a man in a brown fleece and white trousers stands with palms pressed together. A video camera is visible at the left edge.2006-04-02A photograph inside a wood-panelled hall with a large black backdrop printed with a golden portrait of a turbaned man. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits in a cushioned chair on a white-draped platform, with a leopard-print rug at the feet. Flanking the backdrop are tall colourful decorative banners and a brass peacock-topped stand. In the foreground, a bearded man in a red t-shirt holds a blue bucket and smiles, a woman in a white t-shirt with a blue emblem and jeans stands with arms behind her, and a man in a blue apron stands at left. A video camera is visible at the left edge, and a laptop and table sit at the right.2006-04-02A photograph inside a wood-panelled hall shows a figure seated on an ornate wooden armchair with cream upholstery and orange trim, draped with a tiger-skin rug on a white cloth. The seated person wears a long orange robe and has long dark hair, hands folded in the lap, eyes closed, feet bare. Behind is a large black plastic-covered backdrop bearing a gold-toned portrait of a turbaned man. Brass lamp stands with bird finials flank the chair, and small tables with pink-and-white flower arrangements and red draped cloths sit at each side. Multicoloured embroidered hangings hang from the top corners. At the right edge a man in white with an orange cloth sits at a laptop, and a tripod and speaker stand at left. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair and orange robes, and the backdrop portrait is a printed depiction.2006-04-02A woman seated in an ornate cream and wooden armchair with orange accent trim, hands pressed together in namaskar, wearing an orange robe and sandals resting on a tiger-skin rug. Behind her hangs a large black plastic-covered backdrop printed with a huge sepia portrait of a turbaned man, flanked by brass lamp stands and colourful woven banners with yellow fringe. Small flower arrangements in pink and white and a brass bowl sit on draped red and gold tables beside the chair. At the right edge a man in white clothes and an orange scarf works at a laptop. A projection screen and speakers stand at the left side of the hall.2006-04-02Indoor satsang hall with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha-style multicolored beaded necklace, hands in namaste, on a gold-upholstered throne-style chair beside a tall brass oil lamp and a flower arrangement. A large dark backdrop behind shows a sepia portrait of a smiling man with a head covering. Devotees sit on white cloth around the front, including an older man in white kurta with folded hands at left, a woman in white with orange shawl and purple skirt standing at left, and a white-haired person in pink at right. Several people are seen from behind in the foreground. White display boards on stands stand at left. A framed photo sits on a shelf in the upper left.2006-04-02A photograph of an online satsang-style talk held in a plain hall with a thatched roof and white walls. A central figure in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a red-and-white bindi sits on a gold and red ornate throne in front of a large sepia tree-canopy backdrop. Before them is a draped orange table with a navy band reading NITHYANAN, a laptop, papers and a small blue box. Around them stand about eight people: on the left, men in white dhotis and orange shawls, one bald man in an orange robe, and one in white with a mala; on the right, women in white and orange shawls, one holding a camera, and a woman kneeling with a camera tripod in the foreground. The central figure holds a small silver object in one hand. A camera on a tripod records the scene.2010-08-08