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A photograph of a large indoor hall with a corrugated roof and steel trusses, filled with seated devotees on the floor. In the foreground, a man in white kurta with a red-and-gold shawl sits with hands pressed together in prayer, beside a woman in a blue shawl and a man in a grey jacket with a red-and-gold shawl, eyes closed. A bald man in a grey sweater and a man with reddish hair sit nearby, and a woman in a blue top bows her head at the right edge. Behind them, rows of attendees in red, blue and white clothing sit facing forward. A banner reading 'Love you Nithyananda' with colourful paper decorations hangs on the back wall, and small oil lamps glow on the floor. No identifiable speaker is clearly visible.

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Indoor photo of a large seated audience in a hall with a corrugated metal roof and exposed yellow steel trusses. Many devotees face forward, most in white, grey, red or blue clothing, several wearing saffron-orange or red shawls with gold borders. Some men wear round glasses and a few women wear shawls draped over the shoulders. A hanging banner with flower and garland decorations reads "Love you Nithyananda" at the back of the hall, and a few small flames are visible at the right edge. A timestamp reads 1 1 2006 in red at the bottom right.2006-01-01A dense indoor gathering in a large hall with a corrugated roof and exposed yellow metal trusses. Hundreds of seated devotees fill the floor, many holding small lit oil lamps or candles, creating scattered points of warm light. Most wear white kurta or ceremonial white clothing; others wear maroon and red shawls, saffron-orange wraps and rudraksha malas. A man in the foreground wears a grey jacket with an event badge, while a man beside him wears a patterned gold-and-black shawl. Behind the crowd, a banner reads 'Love you Nithyananda' with colourful paper bunting above. The image is a photograph of an event, with many people standing at the back.2006-01-01A large indoor evening gathering of seated devotees holding small lit candles or oil lamps, with many flames visible across the crowd. Most attendees wear white, cream and red or maroon shawls and garments, some with rudraksha or bead necklaces. A banner hangs at the top reading a love message to Nithyananda, decorated with colourful strings of flags. In the foreground, a man in a patterned shawl with a red and white garland sits with palms together, and a woman in a blue sweater sits in prayer. The setting appears to be a hall with exposed wooden scaffolding and lights.2006-01-01A seated congregation fills a hall at night, facing toward a distant altar. In the foreground, a woman with a dark plait and a red-and-cream sari wears a rudraksha mala. Beside her, a man in a grey jacket wears a red-and-gold shawl with hands folded. Further along, a woman in a light blue top and white dress sits near a line of small oil lamps set on the floor. Many more people in white and red clothing sit in rows behind them. Hanging festoons and paper decorations decorate the walls and a wooden stage, and a faded banner is visible at the back.2006-01-01A large crowd of devotees sits closely packed on the floor of a temporary open hall at dusk, many holding small lit oil lamps or candles that glow warmly in the dim light. Many wear white and cream shawls and garments, some in red or maroon, and several have their hands pressed together in namaskar. Above them a banner reads 'Live the Nithyananda' (partly visible) with colorful flower garlands and paper decorations hanging from bamboo poles. At the right edge a framed portrait hangs on the wall, but no person is clearly identifiable as a person in the scene. Roughly several dozen people are visible.2006-01-01A dim, high-roofed hall filled with a large seated audience of devotees on the floor, most dressed in white with some in orange, pink and green saris and shawls. In the foreground a woman in a cream shawl sits with folded hands. At the far end a raised stage area shows a large framed portrait of a woman with long dark hair, a patterned draped backdrop with a decorative panel, and white-clad attendants standing near the stage. Metal trusses support the roof above the crowd.2006-01-01A large indoor hall filled with a dense seated congregation, mostly dressed in white with some saffron and blue garments; many women wear saris and older men wear shawls. At the front, a draped altar holds a deity murti beneath a patterned cloth, and a framed portrait hangs on the left wall. A standing man in a white dhoti and saffron shawl, near the right side, stands out from the seated crowd. Overhead, a metal truss roof and hanging lights are visible. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan gathering, with overlapping faces filling the foreground and midground.2006-01-01Large seated gathering of devotees in a tented hall with white walls and hanging decorative banners with yellow tassels. Most attendees wear white or cream clothing, many with rudraksha or beaded malas and some with saffron or orange-trimmed garments. They sit cross-legged on colourful striped mats in rows facing forward, with a stage area and sound equipment visible at the back. A tripod-mounted camera stands at the right edge. Several women in front wear white with rudraksha malas, one in a pale saffron-bordered sari, another in a green and gold sari.2008-07-24September 15 20152015-09-15 +1 copiesFebruary 16 20072007-02-16A wide indoor hall with white walls and a corrugated metal roof, filled with a large seated congregation facing toward a bright doorway at the far end. Most people sit on the floor in white clothes; many wear lanyards with name badges. Women wear white or cream saris, some with red or orange shawls; men wear white shirts and dhotis or trousers. A man in the foreground right wears a blue t-shirt with a vibhuti forehead mark. Along the walls hang framed photographs and display cabinets. Several standing volunteers in white are visible near the back and at the doorway, and a photographer stands among them. The scene suggests a satsang or assembly in a hall.2008-12-28A large seated crowd of devotees fills the foreground of a photograph taken at an evening satsang. Many wear white ritual clothing, and some have rudraksha malas and vibhuti on their foreheads. A man in a dark fleece at left sits with his hands clasped, a woman in a peach saree and mala sits beside him, and a man in white with a mustache and glasses sits at right. Behind them stand tall decorated pillars with orange, blue and red patterned panels, garlands and palm fronds, and a small shrine area with a deity murti and a printed sign. Other people stand in the background near the decorations.2007-01-01