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A photograph of a large group of children seated outdoors on bare ground under shady trees at the Little Anandas residential program. Most wear white t-shirts printed with a purple emblem and purple caps with yellow visors; some wear white or yellow salwar-style clothing. A teenage girl in a cream and white sari with a beaded necklace sits centrally and looks forward. A boy in the foreground wears a white shirt, purple cap and a beaded mala. Several children hold or sit beside white cloth, and some have name badges clipped to their shirts. Leafy branches frame the upper left corner.

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Outdoor photo of a large group of children seated on bare ground in shaded open space beneath a broad tree with spreading branches. Most children wear white t-shirts and white trousers, many with purple and yellow caps, and several have a printed emblem on their shirts. An adult woman in a loose white outfit stands at the right edge in the foreground, with a white towel over her shoulder. A woman in a blue-and-white sari sits among the children at left. Some children sit cross-legged and some have their eyes lowered. A bare-footed child sits centre-left. A man in white stands further back near the tree trunk.2006-05-07A photograph of a large group of children and young teenagers seated on the ground in an open outdoor area under a big spreading banyan-type tree with thick low branches. Most wear white t-shirts printed with a purple figure graphic and purple caps reading "I MEDITATE, DO YOU?" Some wear white or pale saris and salwar outfits, and a few wear beaded necklaces. A red mat with printed text lies in the lower left, and a white cloth covers part of the ground. The children sit in rows and appear to be attending a seated session. No adult in saffron or ornate clothing is clearly visible, so no candidate is identified.2006-05-07A large crowd of children and teenagers sits closely packed on the ground outdoors, many in white T-shirts printed with a purple portrait graphic. In the foreground a young woman in a cream and white sari with a black beaded necklace and gold earrings sits with her palms pressed together in prayer. A girl in the lower right wears a purple cap with yellow trim reading part of a slogan. Some children wear glasses and beaded necklaces, and a white cloth lies spread on the ground beside them. A leafy branch appears at the upper left. The scene suggests a group meditation or satsang session.2006-05-07A photograph of a large group of children seated on bare ground under shady trees, outdoors, during a meditation session. Most wear white t-shirts printed with the words "I MEDITATE DO YOU" in purple and green, and many wear purple caps with green visors. Several children sit with eyes closed or heads bowed, while others gaze forward. A low brick structure is visible at the right edge. No a person candidate is visible in the frame.2006-05-07A photograph of a large group of children seated cross-legged on white mats and sheets under a spreading tree with thick, twisting branches. Most wear white t-shirts printed with purple lettering reading 'I MEDITATE' and purple caps, some with yellow visors. Several children have eyes closed, appearing to meditate, while others sit with hands folded or resting on their knees. Dirt ground and green foliage surround the group, and a faint red building is visible behind the trees. No a person candidate is visible in the frame.2006-05-07A photograph of a large group of children and teenagers in white t-shirts seated on white mats on the ground beneath a spreading tree. Many wear purple caps with yellow brims and some wear glasses. They sit around a low square fire pit with yellow-brick edging, several with heads bowed or hands on their faces in a meditative posture. Some shirts bear purple graphic prints and the text 'I NEED'. Dry leaf litter covers the earth and sunlight filters through the canopy. No adult leader is clearly visible at the front of the group.2006-05-07A photograph of children seated outdoors under green trees in bright daylight, seen mostly from behind and the side. Several girls wear white t-shirts printed with purple and yellow lettering and some wear purple caps, while one girl in the foreground wears glasses, a white shawl over her shirt and a blue patterned skirt. Their heads are bowed and their hands are folded or resting in their laps. No a person candidate is visible in the frame.2006-05-07A dimly lit outdoor photo of a large crowd of children and young people seated closely together, mostly wearing white t-shirts and white clothing. Many wear purple caps, and several T-shirts show a large purple and yellow printed portrait of a bearded man. A woman on the left in a white sari with a small forehead mark sits among them, and a girl in a yellow shawl is visible on the right. No clear stage, deity or ritual objects are visible.2006-05-07Outdoor photo of thirty to fifty children seated on the ground in dense rows beneath a large banyan-type tree whose thick aerial roots hang behind them, with a horizontal branch crossing the top of the frame. Most wear white t-shirts printed with 'I MEDITATE...' lettering and purple caps with yellow brims, and some wear pink or red salwar-style clothing; several have long braided hair. Many sit with hands folded or raised near their faces, and a few adults in white stand in the background among the trees. Dirt ground and a white cloth with printed text lie beneath them.2006-05-07A photograph of a large group of children sitting cross-legged on bare earth beneath a huge banyan tree with thick hanging aerial roots. Many children wear white t-shirts with a purple logo, and some wear a red top or yellow shirt. In the foreground, several children and a woman in a white sari with a gold border tend brass puja trays and small brass lamps, lighting oil lamps on the ground and arranging offerings. Other seated children and adults watch in the background, and a small red-and-white cloth hangs near the tree trunk.2006-05-07A photograph of a large group of children and teenagers seated on white mats on bare earth beneath a spreading tree with thick branches. Most wear white t-shirts with a purple graphic and purple or yellow caps; a few wear purple or yellow caps with a printed slogan. Many have eyes closed and hands folded or resting on knees. A low brick-edged square pit or fire-pit stands at the left foreground. Adults in white or light clothing sit among the children at the front and sides.2006-05-07Outdoor scene under trees at a shaded clearing: thirty-plus children sit cross-legged on the bare ground in rows, facing away from the camera toward an unseen speaker. Most wear white T-shirts printed with "I MEDITATE" and "DO YOU" in yellow lettering, and many wear purple caps with yellow visors. Some girls have long braided hair; a few wear red or white clothing. Sunlight filters through leafy branches overhead. No a person candidate is visible.2006-05-07