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A photograph inside a hall with pale walls, dark ceiling beams and rows of maroon-cushioned chairs, with a raised platform at the back. In the foreground a man in a white turban, white kurta and a wrap stands with palms pressed together in namaste, long dark hair falling behind him. Beside him a man in a light grey jacket and a bearded man in a white shirt also stand with hands joined. Further left a man in a dark blue sweater and a woman in a patterned orange jacket stand with hands folded. Many other attendees stand and sit in the background. The white turban and white clothing are the visible features; no identity is asserted.

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A large bright hall with white walls, ceiling lights and gold drapery hangs above. A man on the right with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a gold brocade kurta and white shawl, stands with palms pressed together in namaste while smiling. Behind him a long line of standing devotees, many in white, red and saffron clothing, face the front on a white mat during a guided meditation. A portrait in an orange frame on the back wall shows a bearded man in a white turban. A camera on a tripod and a chair are at the left.2006-03-24A photograph of an indoor hall with wooden ceiling beams and a row of standing attendees with hands pressed in anjali mudra. In the right foreground a smiling man in a white turban and white ceremonial kurta with a red bindi stands with palms joined. Behind him, a man in a light blazer, another in a dark jacket, and others in casual clothes stand with hands folded. Framed decorative panels hang on the walls and a carpeted floor with chairs is visible.2006-04-05April 22 20062006-04-22A photograph inside a wood-ceilinged hall with white walls, maroon-cushioned chairs and a wall hanging. A man in a cream kurta with gold trim and a cream turban stands at centre, palms pressed together in namaste, facing a group of visitors. Around him, a grey-haired man in a white jacket bows, a woman in a white top and yellow scarf stands with hands clasped, and a man in a grey sweater stands on the left. On the right, a man in a saffron-and-gold shawl stands with hands folded, and several men in casual jackets stand nearby with palms together.2006-04-05April 22 20062006-04-22A photograph of an auditorium audience standing with palms pressed together in namaste. In the centre, a person in saffron-orange robes, a saffron turban and a long gold-toned bead necklace stands smiling with hands folded, facing the crowd. Beside them, two men wear white kurta-style garments with pendant necklaces, and another man in an orange robe with a beaded necklace stands near them. In the foreground a woman in a white cardigan and floral skirt with a green shawl, and a man in a white shirt, also join their hands. Rows of seats and a large crowd fill the hall beneath ceiling lights.2009-03-29A photograph of an indoor hall with a thatched roof and white walls, where several men stand on an orange-and-purple patterned floor mat facing a white armchair. In the foreground, a man in a grey-and-white checked shirt with a beaded necklace and a man in a blue-and-white striped shirt and jeans stand with palms pressed together in greeting. Near a microphone stand, men in white shirts and dhotis bend or stand in reverence, and a man in a white long kurta with his back to the camera stands before the empty white chair. Plastic chairs line the room and curtained windows open toward a green outdoor area.2010-07-10A seated congregation in white clothing at a Nithyanandam session, many people with palms pressed together in namaste or clapping. Several wear rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces. A man on the left wears a tan knit cap and a white top; a woman beside him has a beige wrap. A bald man in glasses in a white kurta-style top claps near the centre, and a woman in white with a rudraksha mala holds her hands together at right. A pale-orange garment appears among the back rows. The scene is a dense audience gathered on a floor with bright lighting.2005-12-19March 25 20062006-03-25A photograph of a seated audience inside an indoor hall with plain white walls and a dark stage area at upper right. Many devotees sit in rows on blue chairs and clap with hands raised, some with palms pressed together. Women wear saris and salwar in pink, maroon, magenta, orange and blue; men wear white kurta and dhoti, orange-yellow and pale shirts, with rudraksha malas visible on several. Some women wear white tops, and a bald man in a pink shirt sits in the foreground. The crowd appears focused toward the stage, with no visible speaker in the frame.2009-10-17A photograph of a long-haired figure in a cream-white outfit with palms pressed together in greeting, facing a smiling woman in a white jacket and pearl necklace who extends her hand. Beside them a man in a dark suit, orange tie and visitor badge stands with hands clasped. Behind them a crowd stands in a wood-panelled hall; a bearded man wears a red and gold stole over a white robe, and a woman in a teal-blue shawl holds papers. The setting suggests a welcome at a medical center event. a person: the long-haired figure in cream-white clothing with a greeting gesture matches the page's report of a person being welcomed, though appearance alone is uncertain.2006-03-16Indoor photograph of a meditation or satsang session in a hotel-style conference room with drop ceilings and fluorescent lights. Many participants stand on white sheets spread across the carpet, most in white or light clothing. A woman in the centre has both arms raised overhead, and others on the left and right have hands pressed together in prayer. Floor cushions, green mats, water bottles and bags lie on the floor. A large vertical banner on the left shows a portrait of a man in a white turban, labelled with printed text. Doorways, framed pictures and potted plants line the walls.2006-03-18