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November 24 20052005-11-24A photograph inside a long hall with a central aisle, where rows of people stand on both sides with palms pressed together in namaste. Those on the left wear white ritual clothes with rudraksha malas, including an elderly man in white with glasses and a mala. Those on the right wear white and cream garments, and a woman in a brown sari and a woman in a green sari stand nearby. A figure in a long orange-brown robe walks down the aisle toward the far doorway, where others in white are visible. Tall ventilation windows with grid patterns let in light, and portraits hang on the far wall. Many people are visible, including partially seen figures near the edges.2006-10-07December 23 20072007-12-23A photograph of an indoor hall with a wooden floor and white ceiling lights. In the centre, a long-haired figure in an orange-red robe with a gold-toned beaded necklace walks forward through a line of people. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand along both sides with palms pressed together in anjali, greeting him. A doorway with light beyond is visible at the back, and a banner reading Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda is mounted along the top wall. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, identified by long swept-back hair, orange robe and ornate necklace. Several other people in white are visible.2005-11-24December 23 20072007-12-23October 07 20062006-10-07A photograph inside a large hall with a white ceiling and tall lattice windows letting in bright light; colourful hanging decorations line the upper walls. Devotees stand in two rows along a central aisle with a red runner, many with palms pressed together in namaskar. Near the centre, a figure in an orange robe walks forward with hands folded, flanked by people in white dhotis and white clothing. On the right, men in white with rudraksha-style necklaces stand with hands joined; on the left, women in saris and salwars, one in orange, also stand with hands joined. Several children are present. Photo credit overlay in the lower right corner.2006-10-21A dim hall with an arched ceiling and a row of barred windows letting in daylight. Two lines of devotees in white clothes stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, heads bowed, on a long narrow mat. Men on the left wear white shirts and white dhotis; women on the right wear white sarees with green borders. A lone figure in a dark orange-red robe walks away down the central aisle toward the far end.2006-10-08Indoor ashram hall with a white ceiling canopy and orange-and-patterned hanging drapes. Along a central aisle lined with devotees pressing palms together in anjali, a woman in an orange sari with a dark shawl walks forward, while a man in a white dhoti and orange sash carries a brass aarti tray. Another man in white dhoti with a bare chest raises one arm toward the aisle. Devotees in white kurtas, saffron-trimmed garments and red or green saris stand on colourful woven mats along both sides. Projector screens and a stage backdrop are visible at the far end. The scene resembles an aarti welcome procession.2010-12-02Photograph inside a large white tent hall with arched ceiling and high grid windows, showing a long central aisle lined by rows of devotees in white clothing standing with palms pressed together in namaskar. Men on the left wear white shirts and white dhotis; women on the right wear white saris and rudraksha malas. One figure in a rust-orange robe walks up the aisle toward the entrance, and a black bag sits on the floor near the right row. Vertical ornamental banners hang from the ceiling.2006-10-07A photograph of a procession walkway lined with devotees on both sides pressing their palms together in namaskar. At the centre, a smiling figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe with a gold-edged dhoti-style wrap and a long beaded necklace walks forward with hands joined in greeting. Two saffron-robed attendants with beards and malas follow behind. A large golden trident is visible above the crowd, and hanging yellow leaf garlands decorate the tented ceiling. Devotees wear white dhotis and sarees. a person cues here are limited to the saffron robe and beaded necklace, so identity remains uncertain.2008-12-30October 07 20062006-10-07