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A dimly lit room with a red patterned rug and green curtains where a group of seated devotees sits in rows listening to a teaching. Most wear white or light clothing, while a woman in an orange top sits at left and a woman in a yellow top sits at right. In the foreground a seated person in white with a cord or mala in hand is seen from behind, and a man in white stands at the back. No clear appearance-based candidate for a person is visible; the figures present appear to be devotees and attendees.

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February 26 20112011-02-26A dimly lit indoor satsang in a plain room with pale green walls and framed pictures high on the wall. Devotees sit cross-legged on a red patterned carpet and a light green cloth. A man in a white shirt and white trousers at the centre holds a mala, and a woman in an orange sari sits to the left. Other seated participants wear white, orange and bright green, and a man in a white shirt sits behind them. A girl in the lower left and a woman in a yellow top are in the foreground. A small dark plaque is on the wall above, and the scene suggests a group meditation or chanting session.2011-02-26 +1 copiesA dimly lit indoor satsang in a plain room with pale green walls and a framed picture on the upper left. Devotees sit cross-legged on patterned red and maroon carpets. In the centre, a man in white shirt and white trousers with a rudraksha mala sits with a small yellow object in his hands. Behind him, a woman in an orange-yellow salwar kameez sits with palms together, and a man in an orange shirt sits with hands folded in prayer. Others in white kurtas sit nearby, some with eyes closed, and a man in a white T-shirt stands or sits near green curtains at the top right. Foreground figures are partly cut off by the frame.2011-02-26 +1 copiesA dimly lit photograph of a seated group meditating or chanting on a room floor covered with a patterned red and gold rug. In the foreground a woman in a lime-green salwar kameez with a dark cord necklace sits cross-legged with hands raised near her chest, and a woman in grey sits to her left. Behind them a row of devotees in white kurtas and dhotis sit on the carpet, several holding malas, with a man in an orange shirt and others in pale clothing filling the background. Green-tinted walls and low light give the room a quiet satsang atmosphere. No prominent figure in saffron or crown is clearly visible.2011-02-26 +1 copiesDimly lit indoor satsang room with a green curtain behind and a television on a stand at right. Several devotees sit cross-legged on a patterned floor rug, holding rudraksha malas and chanting or meditating with eyes closed. A man in an orange polo shirt and white trousers sits centre-left, holding a mala. A young man in a teal and white striped shirt and white trousers sits right of centre. A woman in white clothes sits front right, and another woman in a yellow top sits at far right. A man in white stands at back left. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible, so the presence of the teacher cannot be confirmed from appearance.2011-02-26 +1 copiesA seated group of devotees fills a plain room with cream walls and a wooden door at upper left. In the foreground, a man with grey hair and a white shirt holds a rudraksha mala and sits cross-legged; beside him a man in a white shirt with green trim and a visor-style lanyard sits with hands on his knees. Behind them rows of men in white kurtas and women in white and pastel saris sit on the carpet, several with hands folded or eyes closed in meditation. The scene appears to be a spiritual initiation gathering.2004-07-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a group of devotees seated on a red patterned carpet in a room at night, facing a small altar. Above the altar hangs a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with long hair, labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda". Before the portrait sit a vase of yellow flowers, bowls of fruit and a lit oil lamp on a white table. Most attendees wear white or light clothing, while one person in an orange robe sits near a sound system on the right. Framed pictures line the right wall and a potted plant stands at left.2011-02-26 +1 copiesA seated crowd of devotees fills an indoor hall with plain walls and a brown wooden double door at the back. Most men wear white shirts and white dhotis or trousers, and most women wear white or cream sarees; a few wear brighter colours, including a yellow polo shirt and a red-and-white saree. Near the centre, a man in white wears a beaded mala around his neck and has a grey beard, and a seated man in a yellow shirt sits at the left edge. Many attendees wear name badges on their clothing. The people sit close together on the floor, facing toward the front of the room.A photograph of a seated group of children and young teenagers in a meditation or satsang session on a plain floor, eyes mostly closed or lowered. Girls in salwar kameez and saris in yellow, orange, red, blue and white sit closely together, several wearing necklaces and bangles. A woman in a white sari sits near the top edge. Blurred white chairs and a plastic chair appear at the back. No a person candidate is visible in the frame.2006-05-05Indoor photograph of a group of children and young men seated on a purple carpet in a hall at Aadhi Peetha, Bengaluru, during the Little Anandas program. In the foreground several boys sit close together; one boy in a teal shirt smiles at the camera and another in a white shirt raises a hand. Behind them, adult men in white shirts and white dhotis sit cross-legged, one bearded man in white gestures with his hand. A red-and-gold patterned mat edges the left side. Lamps and dim wall lighting are visible. Some boys wear name badges. Visible people number roughly 20, so the count is 21-100 only if all are counted, but the visible count here is about 20.2006-05-04October 01 20072007-10-01Indoor photograph of a seated group of devotees in a domestic-style room with wooden furniture, a chandelier and a wall-mounted television showing an image. In the centre-right, a man in an orange-saffron garment sits on a low platform in front of a decorated table with bananas and flowers. Behind him on the wall hangs a framed portrait garlanded with a flower garland. Most attendees wear white or light clothing and sit cross-legged on the floor, with women in saris and salwar in yellow, orange and green nearby. A wooden chair with a red cushion is in the foreground.2007-10-01