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Dense crowd of devotees seated on mats in an evening outdoor or open-hall gathering, many in white kurtas and white salwar or saris. Foreground includes a young woman in an orange t-shirt with a printed logo, a woman in a brown patterned sari with red border, an older woman in a white head covering, and a woman in a white top with a rudraksha mala. Others wear orange, red and blue garments; several hold papers and water bottles. Attendees appear attentive toward the front, with a standing figure in white near the back.

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A large seated congregation at an evening Guru Purnima gathering at the Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam, with many rows of devotees sitting on mats and a stone platform. Most wear white or cream clothes, with women in red, orange and blue saris and some in saffron. Several women have hands pressed together in prayer or eyes closed in meditation, and some wear bangles and necklaces. A pink and red decorated figure appears at the upper left and marigold garlands hang from the ceiling.2013-07-22Evening satsang seen from the rear of a large seated assembly on the floor of an open hall. Devotees sit cross-legged in rows on mats, many women in sarees and salwar kameez, and men in white kurtas and white shirts. A woman in a blue saree and red shawl sits at the front left, while a woman in green and pink paisley sarong fabric sits front centre beside a young boy in striped shirt. A woman in an orange top sits at right, and a woman in a blue-and-white patterned top sits in the centre-right with a toddler on her lap. Several people wear white name badges, and some hold notebooks or pens. The scene is dim, lit by overhead lights, with a white draped structure visible at the upper left.2013-11-04A large evening gathering of seated devotees on a floor covered with mats, many men in plain white kurta-style clothes and some women in white and coloured saris and salwars. A string of multicoloured fairy lights hangs in the background, and a tripod-mounted camera appears at upper right beside a standing man in white. Several people in front wear white with name badges, and one man in the foreground wears a red tilak on his forehead. No clearly identifiable central figure is visible.2013-11-04Evening outdoor satsang on grass with a large seated crowd of devotees in white ritual clothes and rust-red shawls. In the foreground, a woman with curly hair and a white top sits with hands clasped near her chest, beside a woman in glasses with a rudraksha mala and a woman in a white top with a red shawl and beads. A bald-headed man in white with a red shawl sits at right with palms pressed together in prayer. Water bottles and bags lie on the grass, and more seated devotees fill the background.2014-05-12A photograph of a large seated audience at an indoor satsang. Many people in white clothing wear red or maroon shawls and some wear beaded necklaces and lanyard name badges. Most sit cross-legged on mats facing forward, with a few women in front wearing glasses and others with hair pulled back. The camera is angled from behind the crowd, showing dense rows of attendees filling the hall.2013-07-09 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated gathering on a red mat under a open pavilion with trees behind. Many devotees sit cross-legged, mostly women in white dresses and white saris with orange shawls or orange-trimmed stoles, and a few men in white shirts and white dhotis. Some women wear rudraksha malas and gold necklaces. A woman in front wears a yellow-and-white sari and glasses, and another in the foreground wears a white sari with a mala. A man at left in a blue shirt and a dark-faced figure in a purple cloth sit nearby. No a person is visible in this frame; the scene shows a satsang-style sitting with devotees attentive to an unseen speaker.2008-11-11December 03 20132013-12-03A photograph of a large seated audience at a person satsang in an indoor hall. Many women in white kurtas and rust-red shawls sit in rows, some wearing orange and red mala necklaces, while a woman in orange with a rudraksha mala sits near the front. A few men in white appear at the back. A person at the far left wears a white outfit with a red shawl, and a woman in the foreground takes notes on a pad. Chairs and cushioned seating fill the room, and an audio microphone is visible at the left edge. No a person candidate is clearly visible among the attendees.2014-08-01A large seated audience attends a satsang-style session indoors. Most people wear white clothing, and many women wear orange or saffron shawls and scarves. Many sit on orange mats on the floor, with water bottles, notebooks and a handbag visible in the foreground. Several attendees wear headphones and some hold pens and notepads. A woman in a dark maroon top and a woman in a black patterned top sit among the crowd. A small figure in an orange outfit appears at the top of the frame near the front of the room. Some people have hands folded and gaze forward toward the front of the hall.2010-09-09 +1 copiesNight-time satsang on a mat-covered outdoor floor, with rows of devotees seated facing forward. Most wear white and cream traditional clothing; several women wear yellow and orange shawls, and one woman in a red shawl sits near the centre. Microphone stands stand on the left. Behind them a small stone shrine with orange-painted steps and deity murtis is lit, and a kalasha-style decoration is visible. Many attendees sit with hands folded in prayer. A red cloth bag and a blue bag rest on the mat in front. No single person is clearly identifiable as a person in this crowd view.2010-10-15March 11 20132013-03-11December 29 20062006-12-29