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A seated satsang audience sits on orange mats in a hall with a thatched ceiling and white pillars. Many attendees wear white and cream clothing, and some have long braids. In the foreground, a bald man in an orange robe with a beaded necklace stands at a whiteboard covered with diagrams, pointing with a marker. Behind him is a blue-and-purple banner reading 4 States of Consciousness with Kannada translations, and a dark red curtain hangs on the right. A plush orange armchair and small table sit near the stage area. The scene suggests a guided meditation teaching session.

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February 20 20112011-02-20A photograph of a satsang hall with a thatched roof and a black backdrop. Many devotees sit on mats and cushions on an orange floor, mostly facing away from the camera; several wear white and cream saris and dhotis, with some in yellow, pink, green and lavender. On the stage a figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and beaded necklaces sits on a brown armchair beside a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure. A wall chart headed 4 States of Consciousness lists the states in English and Kannada, and a whiteboard and standing fan stand at the sides.2011-02-27A satsang in a thatched-roof hall with a maroon curtain backdrop. A man in saffron-orange robes sits on a raised chair beside a framed portrait of a deity, speaking into a microphone. Nearby stand a whiteboard, a fan and a small wooden cabinet with an old television. Around thirty seated devotees face him on blue-and-white striped mats: men in white shirts and dhotis, and women in saris, including one older woman in white. A large banner on the left reads 4 States of Consciousness with Kannada text. A printed caption on the photo reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam area. The seated man in saffron appears to be a person, distinguished by his saffron robes and ceremonial seat, though the face is not clearly visible enough to be certain.2011-02-27A satsang hall with a high thatched roof and a deep red curtain at the far right. Rows of devotees sit on orange and striped mats, mostly women in white and cream saris and men in white shirts, some in white dhotis. A woman in the foreground wears a dark green blouse and a white sari, and another in a purple sari sits near the front. A seated teacher in saffron-orange robes, with a shaved head and rudraksha mala, sits on a raised orange-draped seat beside a framed portrait of a deity and a flip chart. A blue banner reads 4 States of Consciousness. The hall is crowded with more than twenty visible people.2011-02-27February 20 20112011-02-20 +1 copiesA satsang hall with a maroon curtain backdrop and wall fans. A figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a brown armchair on a raised platform, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind him hangs a framed picture of a deity. To the left, a blue-and-purple poster titled "4 States of Consciousness" lists Jagrat, Swapna, Sushupti and Turiya. Seated devotees in white clothes fill the foreground on mats and white plastic chairs, and a whiteboard and a small TV cabinet stand to the right.2011-02-27A seated teacher in orange robes and a rudraksha mala speaks from a cushioned armchair on a low stage, pointing with one hand and holding a microphone. Behind him hangs a framed portrait of a figure in orange, and a maroon curtain covers the back wall. A large bilingual poster titled "4 States of Consciousness" stands at left, a whiteboard with diagrams sits at right, and a small TV cabinet sits beside it. Around 20 seated audience members in white clothes sit on striped mats on a tiled floor, several facing the stage, some wearing white saris and white shirts, with a white plastic chair in the foreground.2011-02-27July 16 20112011-07-16A large hall with a thatched roof and white walls hosts a seated satsang audience sitting on orange mats. Many attendees wear white clothes, and some men wear checked shirts. At the front, a figure in orange robes stands near a small white board and a wooden throne-like chair draped in dark red curtains, with a second person beside him. A banner on the left shows colourful panels with text. Pink curtained windows and a few seated participants on the right side of the room complete the scene.2011-02-20 +1 copiesA photo of a seated discourse session in a hall with dark maroon curtains and ceiling fans. A man in white clothing and a maroon shawl sits on an ornate golden armchair on a raised stage, seated before a framed portrait on the wall behind him. Rows of attendees sit on chairs and mats facing the stage, including women in saris and salwar with hair in braids and flowers, and men in white and striped shirts. To the left stands a tall poster titled 4 States of Consciousness with a colour-coded diagram, and a whiteboard and speaker sit nearby. a person is the seated speaker, with saffron/ochre and ornate maroon cues on his shawl and seat.2011-07-17A standing man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a red-and-white beaded rudraksha-style mala, speaks into a handheld microphone to a seated audience in a hall. Seated devotees wear white and pastel salwar-style clothing and sit on the floor in rows, with plastic chairs in the foreground. Behind the speaker a white whiteboard shows handwritten notes, and a blue banner reads '4 States of Consciousness' with a Kannada heading above it. On the right a framed portrait of a saffron-robed woman with a long necklace hangs above a cushioned chair, and a bald man in white sits near it. Dark curtains, a ceiling fan and a pillar complete the room. Approximately twenty-five people are visible.2011-07-16Indoor satsang hall with a thatched roof supported by white metal framing. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a raised stage before a dark red curtain, with a small portrait on a stand beside him. Rows of audience members sit on white plastic chairs and on striped mats on the tiled floor; most wear white clothing, and several women wear white saris with coloured borders. A standing easel, a fan and a wall display board are visible. A blue and purple banner on the left reads 4 States of Consciousness in English and Kannada text.2011-02-27