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Indoor evening photo of a group of children sitting cross-legged in a loose circle on a blue mat in a hall with a stage at the back. Several girls wear white, yellow, red, green and orange outfits, and one older woman in a yellow saree sits at the left edge. A decorated portrait with a garland stands on the stage, next to a black speaker box and a lit lamp, and a large framed image hangs on the wall. A white plastic chair sits in the foreground and a timestamp reads 4-5-2006.

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A photograph of a group of children and young adults seated on a blue floor covering in a hall at night. In the foreground a young woman in a yellow-orange sari sits cross-legged facing a girl in a pale yellow top and a girl in a red top. Behind them, rows of children in mixed colours sit facing a stage at the back, where a decorated deity murti with a golden halo and a framed portrait are visible, along with flowers and an oil lamp. On the right edge a standing person in white clothing is partly visible. Scattered small objects lie on the floor and an event date stamp appears in the corner.2006-05-04Indoor evening gathering of many children and adults seated cross-legged on purple and red mats in a hall with white walls and small high windows. In the foreground, a girl in a red and white sari with a pendant necklace sits with hands joined, beside a young girl in a light blue dress and a boy in a yellow top. Several women in yellow, orange and green saris sit among the rows. In the background, a few figures in white clothing stand or sit near the front of the room, too distant to identify clearly. A large round object hangs on the back wall. No clearly identifiable a person depiction is visible.2006-05-04A photograph of a seated audience of young girls and some adults in a hall, sitting on a mat-covered floor during an evening session. Most children wear pastel and bright salwar kameez or school-style tops in pink, blue, yellow, white and red, and several hold papers. Behind them, a few adults in white sit on white plastic chairs near the back wall. The setting appears to be an indoor hall with plain walls and an overhead light, and the audience's attention is directed toward the front.2006-05-03A photograph of a large group of schoolchildren seated cross-legged on a purple floor mat in an indoor hall, facing away from the camera toward an unseen front. Many girls have long hair in single or double braids. Clothing includes a bright yellow-green salwar kameez in the front centre, pink and purple tunics, white tops and striped garments. A standing fan is visible at the back left and a painted canvas or picture stands on an easel beside a blue-and-yellow wall hanging. A small plastic water bottle sits near a seated child on the right. No adult is clearly visible and no a person candidate appears in the frame.2006-05-03Evening photograph of a large group of children seated cross-legged on mats in a hall, facing a raised stage at right. Many girls wear salwar kameez in green, yellow, blue and pink, with long braided hair; some boys in white shirts sit among them. On the stage, two standing figures in white robes hold lit oil lamps or torches, one raising a flame. A banner hangs on the back wall at left and a yellow-walled pillar is at right. Hands are folded in prayer by several children. The scene appears to be a ritual or evening programme for children.2006-05-05A 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.2006-05-05A photograph of a large seated audience of children and young women in an indoor hall during an evening programme. Rows of girls and young women sit cross-legged on striped floor mats, many in bright saffron, orange, yellow, green and pink salwar kameez or saris, some with white tops. Several wear name badges. In the upper left, a man in a dark shirt sits behind a small table with a laptop and a projector beside him. Behind the audience, other people in white clothing stand or sit near a lit altar area with lamps. The room is bright with warm lighting. The image is a photo of the crowd, not a screen or print.2006-05-04Children sit cross-legged on a blue mat in a hall during the Little Anandas program. In the foreground, a girl in a white top and a girl in a white top with a hair clip face forward, while a boy in a light blue shirt and pink-and-white checked shorts sits with his back to the camera. Behind them, several girls in red, teal and orange outfits sit in a row. On the wall above a flat-screen display hangs a framed portrait of a man in a white turban and robe, labelled with a caption that reads "Paramahamsa Nithyananda". A yellow banner on the left shows the Little Anandas logo. A date stamp reads 4 5 2006 in the lower right.2006-05-04Photo of a group of children seated on a blue mat on the floor of a hall at an indoor program, with a red and cream painted stage platform and a small shrine area visible behind them. Several girls and boys in white, orange and peach outfits sit cross-legged, some with raised hands; one girl in an orange top in the foreground looks toward the camera. A child in white and a child in a green-blue top sit near the middle; a woman in a green top and pink trousers sits at the left, and adults in white clothing sit toward the right. Name badges are visible on some children's shirts.2006-05-04Photo of a crowded indoor hall with many boys seated on blue floor mats, most wearing white shirts, with some in colourful tops, shorts and sweatshirts. Several boys clap or raise their hands, and others watch intently toward the front. A ceiling fan and a hanging banner with blue and red fabric are visible in the background.2006-05-04A photograph of a large crowd of children and teenage girls seated cross-legged on a purple floor mat in a pavilion hall at a residential programme. Many wear colourful salwar kameez and saris in orange, lime green, yellow, blue and red, and some have hair tied with white bows. A white-clad figure stands near the back of the hall beneath a yellow and white banner and a large projection screen. Dim evening lighting and a date stamp in the lower corner.2006-05-03A seated group of children sits cross-legged on a bare floor at night, eyes closed in meditation. Most are young girls in bright salwar kameez and saris in yellow, gold, orange, pink, peach and pale blue, several wearing dark beaded necklaces and name badges with lanyards. Some sit with hands folded in their laps, others with palms resting on their knees. A few adults are visible at the back of the hall. The scene suggests a residential children's programme, with the photo captioned as a May 2006 Little Anandas event.2006-05-05