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A large bright hall with cream walls and ceiling lights, where many people in mostly white clothing form a circle and dance or sway, holding hands and arms outstretched. Several women wear saris in red, green, and orange. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt raises one hand while seated on the floor beside a woman in a green sari with gold border, and a bouquet of pink roses sits on the floor. Two framed orange-toned portraits hang on the walls, one showing a bearded figure in a white turban. The scene resembles a group devotional gathering, with the foreground participants appearing to be in a meditative or devotional posture.

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April 30 20062006-04-30A large indoor hall with a polished wooden floor and bright ceiling lights shows a crowd of devotees standing in a loose circle, clapping and swaying in devotional singing. Many wear white kurta-style or white shirts with lanyards, while women wear saris in red, purple, orange and green, and a man in a lavender kurta and a man in a cream shawl and dhoti stand among them. In the foreground, a figure with long dark hair seen from behind sits on a white cushion beside pink and orange flowers, facing the group. A printed banner hangs on the far wall beside framed portraits. The visible crowd is roughly two dozen people.2006-04-30A large hall with cream walls and a bright ceiling grid hosts a crowded group meditation session at a convention. Thick participants stand and sway with arms raised in a wide space, many on mats and colourful cloths, with bags and clothing scattered on the floor. A pair of tall banners hang on the right wall, one showing a bearded figure in an orange robe and white turban. Participants wear white kurta-style clothes, grey shirts, saris and jeans. Two foreground people hold arms up while a man in a white kurta with a brown mala and a grey-clad participant stand near the front. Nobody in the scene is clearly identifiable as a person, so no identity claim is made.2006-04-29A crowded indoor satsang hall with cream walls and a red-carpeted aisle. Many devotees stand with arms raised and palms pressed together, singing or chanting. Foreground: a bearded man with long hair wears white robes, a rudraksha mala and a small red tilak on his forehead, eyes closed, hands held together. Nearby, women in white and orange-cap wearing participants raise hands; a man in a cream kurta and another in a white shirt with a lanyard stand among them. Orange caps, white attire and rudraksha malas dominate the room. No candidate for the page's a person is clearly distinguishable from appearance alone.2008-06-09Large indoor hall with a pale ceiling of recessed lights where a crowd of participants stands and moves in a group during a convention session. Many people in white and light clothing dance or sway with raised hands, some barefoot on a floor covered with mats, blankets, bags and clothing. In the foreground a woman in a light blue top and white trousers faces the crowd, and a man in a grey shirt stands beside a black speaker. On the back wall are two tall orange-background portraits of a bearded figure wearing a white turban and a short banner with readable text. The scene is a multi-day spiritual convention gathering of devotees at a meditation event.2006-04-29A large hall at a convention, with a crowd of roughly 50 standing and clapping. Near the centre, a woman in white clothes and a long mala stands with hands together, beside a young man in a white t-shirt clapping. Foreground shows pink and white flower arrangements and green leaves, with a seated person with dark hair at the right edge. Two tall portrait banners on the walls show a bearded figure in white and orange robes and a turbaned figure. Carpets cover the floor and overhead ceiling lights are visible.2006-04-29March 26 20062006-03-26A large carpeted hall at a convention where a crowd of roughly forty people stands with hands raised in a group meditation or dance-like practice. In the foreground at right, a long-haired figure in a gold-embroidered shawl and white clothing sits cross-legged on a red and patterned floor cushion, smiling, with a white square lectern-like board before him. A vase of pink and peach roses and white flowers sits in the lower foreground. Two large framed portraits of a bearded man in a white turban and dark robe hang on the back wall, and a loudspeaker and cables lie on a table at left. A person in a white T-shirt with a printed design stands near the centre.2006-04-29A large indoor hall with ceiling fans and fluorescent lights, where a crowd of adults stands with arms raised overhead in a group exercise or meditation movement. In the foreground a woman in white with a pink head covering and blindfold-style cloth raises both arms, and a bald man in white with a red-beaded necklace stands beside a woman in a cream sari with a magenta blouse. A tall decorated cloth pillar with embroidered elephants, flowers and bird motifs stands at the left. Many participants wear white, pastel or red clothing, and a few wear rudraksha-style beads.2006-04-02A warmly lit hotel function room with patterned red carpet and a large ceiling light fixture. A crowd of devotees in white and cream kurtas and trousers dance and clap in a loose circle, some holding hands. A man in an orange-brown shirt with a name badge stands at left, and a man in a grey shirt watches nearby. Rows of chairs line the right wall beneath an exit sign. Along the back wall, a yellow curtain and a banner reading Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam hang behind the dancers.A large hall with a light wood floor where a group of about 40 people stand in rows, many clapping with palms together. Many wear white or traditional Indian dress: saris in red, orange, purple and green, and white kurtas and dhotis. A woman at the right edge in an orange shawl over white clothes stands facing the group. In the foreground a seated woman with long dark wavy hair, wearing a white and gold garment, faces away from the camera toward a low setup with pink and white flower arrangements and a small object on the floor. A portrait on the far wall shows a figure in orange with a white turban; it is a depiction and the figure cannot be confirmed as a specific individual. The scene suggests a group devotional or satsang gathering.2006-04-30March 19 20062006-03-19