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A photograph of a large hall with a blue wall and arched ceiling, where many children sit on the floor in white t-shirts printed with the word MEDITATE and purple-cushioned mats. Facing them, a large central banner shows a turbaned figure in pale robes above a gilded throne holding a seated deity murti in green. Smaller side banners show turbaned figures in white and bright robes, and a screen displays a close-up of a figure. Floor coverings are purple, green and red, and a few adults sit at the front.

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Wide photo of a large hall with a blue arched wall and exposed metal roof trusses. Several hundred children in white t-shirts with purple head scarves sit on the floor in rows facing a stage. A large draped backdrop shows a golden portrait of a figure in a crown-like head covering. On the stage, a standing figure in dark clothing speaks at a microphone beside an ornate gold throne with a red seat. Flanking the stage are framed portraits of a person in white headwear, and a small framed image sits on a side table. Adults stand and sit near the edges.2006-05-07Children sit on mats in a hall facing a stage at a Little Anandas residential program. Many wear white t-shirts printed with the words "I MEDITATE... DO YOU?" and some wear purple caps. A large banner behind the stage shows a figure in a white turban and orange-and-gold clothing, and a smaller framed portrait on the left shows a man in a white turban. A golden throne-like chair with a seated deity murti in green and red sits on the stage. A television screen on the left shows a woman in red. Framed pictures and small lamps line the stage. Several people are visible, including children and one adult in a plaid shirt seated among them.2006-05-07Interior of a large hall with a curved corrugated roof and a blue back wall, where many children sit cross-legged on mats facing a stage. Most children wear white T-shirts and some wear purple caps or head coverings. A large dark draped backdrop on the stage shows a tall painted-style portrait of a robed figure with long hair and a crown-like head covering, flanked by smaller framed photographs. On the stage a figure in white stands at a podium beside a decorated throne and a deity murti. Side banners show a bearded figure in a white turban and a figure in a blue top, with rainbow-coloured drapes and a small blue screen at the left. Several adults in white stand near the right side of the stage.2006-05-07Children seated on the floor in a large hall for the Little Anandas residential program, most wearing white T-shirts printed with 'MEDITATE... DO YOU?' and purple caps. In the foreground an adult in a checked shirt sits among them. At the front, a large golden portrait of a saffron-robed figure hangs on a dark drape, with a golden throne bearing a seated deity murti in green and red garments. A screen shows a smaller image of a figure in a white turban and orange-red robe, with another person on the screen below. Side tables hold framed pictures and a lantern, and a banner with the program name hangs at left.2006-05-07 +1 copiesPhoto of a large hall where many children sit cross-legged on purple and green mats, facing forward. Most wear white T-shirts printed with "I MEDITATE... DO YOU?" and some wear purple caps. A tall portrait of a bearded, smiling man in white hangs at the back, above a golden throne with a seated figure in green and red clothing. Smaller framed portraits and a video screen showing a woman in red stand on the stage, and a man in white stands at the right edge. Blue walls, orange and yellow drapes and white plastic chairs complete the setting. Roughly 50 to 100 children are visible, plus a few adults.2006-05-07Children sit cross-legged on a blue floor mat in a hall while watching a video screen showing a woman with dark hair and a red top. Many children wear white t-shirts printed with the words 'I MEDITATE DO YOU?' and have long braided hair; some wear purple caps. At the front, a golden throne holds a deity murti draped in green, flanked by a large banner portrait of a man in a white turban. Behind the throne hangs a large portrait of a figure in a turban and saffron-toned robe. A framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda" hangs on the left wall, showing a man in a white turban and white garment. A seated adult in orange clothing sits at the right edge near the stage.2006-05-07A large indoor hall with an arched corrugated roof and a blue back wall shows a stage at the front. A huge framed portrait of a saint-like figure with long hair and white robes hangs behind a golden throne-style seat, flanked by smaller portraits of a turbaned man with long hair in white clothing. A standing speaker in dark clothing addresses a seated audience of over a hundred children and young people, most wearing white T-shirts printed with 'I MEDITATE' and purple caps or headbands, sitting cross-legged on blue mats. Some adults sit at the sides of the hall and near the stage.2006-05-07A photograph of a large indoor hall with a curved metal roof where many children sit cross-legged on mats facing a stage. Most wear white t-shirts printed with I MEDITATE... and some wear purple caps. On the stage, a deity murti sits in a decorated shrine beside a lit oil lamp, and two white-clad attendants stand nearby, one holding a lamp. Behind the stage hangs a large framed photographic portrait of a smiling figure wearing a light turban, a saffron robe and a beaded necklace, with two smaller portraits of similar figures on side panels. Blue walls, red and yellow draped fabric and fluorescent lights complete the scene.2006-05-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a large hall with a curved metal roof and blue-green back wall, filled with seated children and adults in white clothes, many wearing white T-shirts printed with MEDITATE. At the far end stands a very large framed portrait of a long-haired figure in orange-saffron robes with a turban-like head covering and rudraksha beads, flanked by smaller framed portraits of similar figures, with a small altar and deity murti in front. A white-clad attendant stands near the altar. Two framed portraits and a dark display board appear on the left side of the hall. The audience sits on mats and carpets in rows facing the central portrait and altar.2006-05-07Large indoor hall with a curved metal roof where many children and teens sit cross-legged on mats facing a stage. Most wear white t-shirts printed with "I MEDITATE... DO YOU?" in yellow lettering. On the stage, a large framed sepia portrait of a man in a saffron-toned turban and robe with a mala is flanked by smaller portraits. A lit oil lamp arrangement and flowers sit at the centre of the stage, with attendants in white moving around it.2006-05-07 +1 copiesA large group of children sits cross-legged on blue mats in a open-sided hall with a corrugated metal roof, facing a stage. Most wear white T-shirts printed with "MEDITATE... YOU!" and purple caps with yellow brims. A flat-screen TV on the left shows a woman in a pink outfit speaking. On the stage, a banner portrait shows a figure in white with a turban, and a golden throne holds a seated deity murti in green and red garments. Framed pictures sit on white chairs, a purple banner reads "Little Anandas", and a ceiling fan stands at the right edge.2006-05-07Large indoor hall with an arched metal roof where a crowd of children sits on mats facing a stage. Many wear white t-shirts printed with the words MEDITATE on the back. On the stage stands a large framed portrait of a smiling figure wearing a saffron-toned robe and a light turban, with smaller similar portraits on the side panels. In front of the stage is a deity murti or ornate altar with lamps, and a few white-clad attendants stand near it. Red and yellow drapery frames the stage. The scene reads as a children's residential program with meditation seating.2006-05-07