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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.

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July 22 20132013-07-22A dense night crowd of devotees seated on the floor at an evening satsang. Many women wear white saris with orange or red borders, some with gold-bordered white saris and rudraksha malas, and several wear sindoor or vibhuti marks on the forehead. Behind them, men in white shirts and trousers stand watching, and a decorated deity murti with a blue-and-purple draped cloth stands at the right edge beside a red-draped platform. Colored string lights glow in the background. The image is a photo of the gathered audience.2013-03-10Night gathering of a large crowd seated and standing in front of a temple-like stage, with a lit string of green lights overhead. Most seated women wear white saris with orange-bordered cloth, some in blue, teal, green and orange saris, many with rudraksha or beaded malas and tilak marks; several men in white shirts stand at the back. Some seated women hold their hands folded or rest a hand on a knee and appear to be listening attentively. At the right edge, an ornate golden-and-red altar structure with a dark cloth and a decorative shrine is visible. A purple-and-white logo appears in the upper left corner. Counts approximately 60 or more visible people, so the range is 21-100.2013-03-10A large crowd of devotees sits on the ground at night in an open hall, mostly in white clothes. Many women wear white saris with pink, yellow, blue and brown borders, and rudraksha malas around their necks. Men in white shirts and dhotis sit among them, and one man at the right wears an orange saffron shawl. Some people in the front rows hold their hands together in prayer. A young girl and a small child sit near the front. Faces are lit by the dim evening light, and a white banner or screen is visible in the upper background. The crowd fills the frame, with many more people standing at the back.2013-03-10Night photograph of a large crowd of devotees seated on mats and steps in an open-air outdoor courtyard lit by warm street lamps. Most are women in white, cream and sari-style garments with orange or saffron shawls draped over their shoulders; some wear red, blue and teal saris. Several sit cross-legged on striped floor mats while others sit on red-painted wooden benches at the right edge. A few women in orange and saffron stand near the back beneath red pillars and trees, and a man in white stands at the far right. Attendees appear focused toward the front, away from the camera. No a person candidate is clearly visible in this frame.2016-10-10Night outdoor gathering of many devotees seated on a paved floor, most women in white and cream saris and dhotis-style white clothing, with some in red, orange, purple, blue and green saris. Several attendees wear white and purple name badges. Behind them, a standing figure in white and a figure in a red shawl stand near string lights and banana-leaf decorations. A small table with offerings and a kalasha-like vessel sits at right. Faces are calm and attentive, with hands folded in some cases. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this view.2013-07-22November 27 20122012-11-27A large seated audience fills a hall at a satsang, many people sitting cross-legged on red mats. Foreground women wear red, orange and white saris and salwar, some with rudraksha malas and marigold garlands; a woman in a red turban and red shawl sits with eyes closed. Behind them rows of men and women in white kurtas and white clothes sit attentively. No speaker or a person candidate is visible in the frame.2014-07-06Article - November 26 20062006-11-26A large seated audience of women and men fills a hall, many dressed in white with orange-bordered cloth, some wearing lanyard ID badges. In the foreground, a woman in a green-and-white floral dress and glasses sits beside an older woman in a cream sari with a maroon shawl and a brown head covering, wearing a rudraksha-style mala. Several attendees rest their hands on their faces or gaze toward the front, listening attentively. The scene suggests a training session in progress, with dim lighting and a crowded floor of participants.2006-10-07May 25 20172017-05-25October 21 20062006-10-21 +1 copies