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A large hall with a white tent-like ceiling and tall hanging cylindrical banners painted with elephants, florals and geometric patterns in yellow, red, blue and green. Many women in white, yellow and cream saris and kurtas move in a dynamic group dance, arms outstretched, with blurred motion. A few wear rudraksha malas. Overhead lights brighten the scene, and a stage with screens is visible at the far end.

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A large hall with a white fabric tent ceiling and colourful painted cylindrical banners with elephant motifs hanging from above. Dozens of women in white and cream saris and dhotis with yellow and orange borders move in a dynamic meditation activity across a concrete floor, arms outstretched and bodies in motion, several wearing orange or yellow shawls. A painted backdrop of a deity and a small raised altar with figures stand along the far wall. Blurred motion shows the energetic movement of a crowd of participants.2008-06-19June 19 20082008-06-19June 19 20082008-06-19June 19 20082008-06-19A large white tented hall fills with a crowd of devotees in plain white shirts, white dhotis and light trousers, many with arms swung outward in dynamic movement, apparently during a guided meditation session. Tall cylindrical hanging decorations with colourful painted patterns, red, yellow, blue and tassels, hang from the tent ceiling. At the far back, a raised stage holds floral arrangements and a portrait, with a banner on the right wall. Bright overhead lights illuminate the scene. The image is blurred from motion.2008-06-19A photograph of a large white tent hall at AadiKailaasa filled with many women in white and yellow-bordered saris and churidar-style dresses, moving and dancing in motion across the floor. Colourful woven hanging decorations with yellow tassels hang from the white ceiling. In the background at the far end, a small group of figures in white stands near a raised platform beneath a wall display. Several women wear yellow and red, and the floor has yellow guide lines. The scene suggests a dynamic meditation session during a convention.2008-06-19A large indoor tent hall with a white fabric ceiling and hanging decorative pillars wrapped in colourful patterned panels with orange tassels. A long double line of devotees stands along the hall, mostly women in white, cream and pastel saris and salwar kameez, with men in white kurtas on the left. Some participants are moving in a flowing procession or dance-like formation along the floor. On the right wall hangs a purple banner with a portrait of a bearded elder in a white turban and a caption, and a blue sign with white text. A small orange-clad figure appears near a display at the back. Behind the line, a stage area with maroon drapes and a blue banner with white lettering is visible.2008-06-20June 19 20082008-06-19June 20 20082008-06-20June 20 20082008-06-20A large white tented hall with a curved fabric roof holds a long queue of devotees moving down the centre aisle. Many women wear white and cream sarees with gold borders, while men wear white shirts and dhotis. Tall cylindrical hanging decorations painted with birds, floral motifs and geometric patterns, trimmed with yellow tassels, hang from the ceiling. A video camera on a tripod stands in the foreground beside a seated woman in white. Garlands of yellow flowers line the upper left wall, and a wall board is visible at the back of the hall.2007-07-29A large indoor hall with a white curved fabric ceiling and tall cylindrical pillars wrapped in colourful patterned cloth with elephant motifs. A dense crowd, mostly dressed in white ritual clothing, stands and walks along a blue-and-red patterned floor runner. Many women wear white saris with orange or saffron shawls, and men wear white shirts and dhotis. A few people in orange-brown robes are among them. Framed photographs hang on the walls and a portrait stands at the right edge. A tripod-mounted camera is visible in the centre. The scene resembles an ashram gathering during a group program.2006-10-08