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A photograph of a large hall filled with seated participants on mats in rows, facing toward a distant altar at the far end. Many people wear white clothing, with some in yellow saris and others in orange or white. Two women in front wear yellow shawls and sit cross-legged with small offering plates and lit lamps before them. Hanging decorative cloth tassels in orange, red and multicolour stripes line the ceiling, and a draped white fabric canopy covers the room. A wall clock and ceiling fans are visible. The scene suggests a group yoga or meditation session with people seated in lotus posture.

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A wide photograph of a large hall with white draped ceiling fabric and tall vertical cloth pillars in multicolour bands with orange tassels. Many seated devotees fill the floor in rows. Men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas and women in white saris with yellow borders sit on orange and purple mats; some wear headphones. A decorated altar with deity murtis and flower garlands stands at the far right, and a screen shows an image at the back.2010-10-17A wide photo of a large hall with a white fabric canopy ceiling hung with striped cloth pillars in red, green, blue and orange. Dozens of people sit in rows on floor mats facing a distant front dais; many wear white clothing and some wear green or orange. Several sit with hands folded in prayer, and a few have small plates or bowls beside them.2011-01-23Wide view inside a large hall with white draped ceiling and hanging colourful cylindrical decorations. Many people sit in rows on the white floor during a puja or ritual gathering. Men in white dhotis, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas, sit close to the foreground with hands folded or offering items. Women in white saris with yellow borders sit to the left with brass plates and small offerings before them. At the far right, a decorated palanquin or ratha-style structure with deity murti and floral decoration stands near the front. Orange cloth mats and small brass vessels lie on the floor.2010-10-17January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA large white tented hall filled with seated devotees in white clothes on yoga mats and cushions, arranged in rows facing a dark maroon stage backdrop. Hanging colourful cloth banners with patterned panels and tassels drape from the white ceiling, and ceiling fans and speakers are visible. Most participants wear white, with a few in orange, peach and pink tones, sitting in meditation or yoga posture. A small white throne-like seat stands at the front, though no clearly identifiable figure is seated on it. Some people sit with water bottles beside them, and chairs are stacked along the left wall.2009-11-20A large hall with a white tent-like ceiling decorated with tall painted pillars in red, yellow, blue and green patterns. Many devotees sit cross-legged on orange and red floor mats, most in white clothes, some in yellow, pink and blue. Along the back and sides stand statues and deity murti with garlands and a stage area. A camera on a tripod is set up near the front in the foreground. No individual can be identified as a person from appearance here, so the a person field is unsure.2010-08-15October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A large hall at a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam centre has a crowd of seated devotees on the glossy white floor, many in white dhotis and shawls, some in yellow and white saris, sitting on mats with brass plates, bowls and small offerings before them. Tall hanging decorations in red, blue, yellow and orange with orange tassels line the white draped ceiling. At the far end a small shrine area with a deity murti and a stage stands in the background. Several men in front, including a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala, sit with hands folded in prayer.2010-10-17A large hall with a white draped ceiling and hanging colourful cylindrical decorations with orange tassels. Many men wearing white dhotis and white shirts sit cross-legged on orange and red mats across a polished floor, with some holding notebooks or writing material. Trays of offerings, fruit, and small plates lie on the floor near the front rows. Rows of seated participants extend toward a stage at the back, and a single orange-draped chair sits at the right edge. The scene suggests a seated gathering of devotees during a satsang session.2011-02-27 +1 copiesJuly 01 20092009-07-01Wide view of a large hall where a seated crowd of devotees sits cross-legged on the polished floor in rows, many in white and cream clothing, some in green, teal and yellow. Small oil lamps and offering plates with flowers and small brass vessels sit before several participants in front of them. Hanging decorative banners with geometric patterns in orange, red and blue line the room, and at the far end a small shrine area with a deity murti is partly visible. Chairs are stacked along the left wall. Several participants wear white head coverings and plain white garments, and a few have white beaded necklaces. The atmosphere is a meditative group sitting event.2011-01-23