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Indoor programme in a hall with white block walls and an orange double door. A long-haired figure in an orange saffron shawl and rudraksha-style beaded necklace sits smiling in a white armchair on a raised stage, with a microphone on a stand before him. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a green-and-gold garland stands at right holding a paper and a microphone and addresses the seated audience. Rows of people in white clothes sit cross-legged on the floor, many facing the stage. A large framed black-and-white portrait of a flute-playing figure hangs on the left wall beneath a green and white Tamil-script banner. Gold tinsel and a multicoloured garland decorate the top of the frame.

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A photograph of an indoor hall with white-painted block walls and a brown wooden door at right. A figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a white cushioned seat in front of a floral garland and orange drape. The figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the seated person is described by role as a seated speaker. A standing man in white dhoti and shirt holds a microphone toward the seated figure. Around them, about a dozen men in white clothes sit on the floor or on chairs listening. A framed black-and-white portrait of a figure holding a staff hangs on the wall, and a small speaker sits on a table nearby.2007-02-15A indoor hall with a seated audience of men in white ritual clothes sitting on white sheets on the floor, many with bare feet. At the front right, a standing speaker in a long white garment addresses the room while holding a microphone and papers. Seated behind them on white plastic chairs are other men in white, and one figure at far right wears an orange shawl over white clothing. On the wall left, a green screen shows a portrait of a man with a saffron turban and orange robe, with Tamil text beside it. Above, gold tinsel garlands, orange and red drapes and a colourful hanging banner decorate the ceiling.2007-02-15A photograph of an indoor gathering under a white tent-like ceiling with decorative elephant-patterned pillars and gold tinsel garlands. Many men seated on the floor wear white dhotis and white shirts. At the front a woman in an orange top stands at a microphone beside a chair, while on the right several seated men in white dhotis and white shirts sit on chairs, one wearing an orange shawl. A large banner on the left shows a smiling figure in an orange turban and orange garment, with Tamil script reading ஆனந்த சமாஜம் (Ananda Samajam). Framed photographs line the back wall, and a tripod-mounted microphone stand and cables are visible on the floor.2007-02-15A photograph of an indoor Ananda Samajam gathering in a hall with white block walls and a tent-like ceiling. A large green banner with Tamil script shows a smiling figure in an orange head wrap and orange clothing. Decorative orange and patterned cloth pillars and gold garland drapery hang from the ceiling. A standing man in white clothes holds a microphone at left and speaks while a large seated audience of people in white clothing sits on the floor. At right, a woman in an orange sari sits at a microphone stand near a small table.2007-02-15A indoor hall with a concrete floor and white walls hung with decorative fabric and tall painted pillars with elephant motifs. A woman in an orange robe stands at a microphone stand, gesturing with her right arm while addressing an audience of mostly men in white ceremonial clothes seated on white sheets on the floor. On the right, several people in white garments with orange shawls sit on white plastic chairs, and one man kneels in front of them. A banner on the left wall shows a portrait labelled with Tamil text, in a green panel with an orange headwrap figure. Garlands and gold tinsel drape across the ceiling.2007-02-15A photograph of an indoor Ananda Samajam gathering in a tent-like hall. A large screen on the left shows a portrait of a smiling figure with a saffron head wrap and saffron robe, with the printed Tamil caption ஆனந்த சமாஜம் (Ananda Samajam). A man in an orange-saffron robe stands centre-left addressing the audience. Rows of seated devotees in white dhotis and white shirts sit on white mats on the floor, and a line of people in white and saffron sit on white chairs at the right, several with bare feet. Decorative pillars with painted elephant motifs, strings of white beads and red and white drapery hang from the ceiling.2007-02-15A photograph of a seated assembly in a tented hall with white metal scaffolding and colourful patterned pillar covers in yellow, red and blue. A large green banner shows a smiling figure in an orange headwrap and orange robes, with Tamil text reading ஆனந்த சமாஜம். Dozens of men in white clothes sit on the floor in rows facing a raised white chair draped with a red cloth, where a figure in orange robes with long hair sits holding papers. Prayer or meeting photographs hang on the walls, and a standing man in white and a few people in orange are visible near the front.2007-02-15A photograph of an indoor programme hall with a white tent-like ceiling and draped streamers in gold, red and orange. Many seated people in white clothes sit on white mats facing a standing man in white robes at the centre-right, who appears to be addressing or leading the group. Several seated men in white hold small hand cymbals or drums, and one man in an orange-saffron shawl sits on a white chair at the right. A wooden cabinet and a stage area are visible behind. On the left wall hangs a green banner with a Tamil-script title and a portrait of a person. Hanging orange and colourful decorations are visible at the top.2007-02-15A photograph of an indoor Ananda Samajam gathering under a white tented ceiling, with ornate painted pillars and gold tinsel garlands. A large green banner shows a smiling figure in an orange turban and orange robe above Tamil script. Many men in white shirts and white dhotis sit cross-legged on the floor facing a seated woman in orange and a standing man in white at a microphone. A man in white dhoti stands at right beside seated people in orange shawls and white clothes, some holding small round fans. Framed photographs of a yoga figure and other pictures hang on the back wall.2007-02-15A photograph of an indoor Ananda Samajam gathering in a hall decorated with a gold tinsel garland, red drapes and hanging coloured tassels. Many men in plain white dhotis and shirts sit cross-legged on white mats in a large seated circle, some with palms pressed together. Along the right side, several people sit on white plastic chairs, including a man in white with hands clasped and a person in orange and white robes. A woman in an orange sari sits near the back on the left, and a wooden cabinet and a banner with Tamil script hang on the wall behind.2007-02-15A large indoor hall with a white-walled stage area where a crowd of men in white clothes sits on white mats in rows, with many more people seated on plastic chairs in the foreground. A man in white stands at the right side speaking into a microphone. At the far right, a woman in orange sits with another woman near a small table. Behind them hang a red and gold streamer, a banner with the Tamil word Satsang in green and white, and framed portraits. Orange and yellow fabric decorations hang from the ceiling, and a white fan stands at the left.2007-02-15A indoor programme hall with a white-walled interior and a stage area. A large green banner on the left shows a smiling figure in an orange turban and orange robe beside Tamil script. A woman in an orange garment stands at a microphone on stage, with a standing man in white at left gesturing toward the seated crowd. Many men in white clothes sit cross-legged on the floor in front of the stage. On the right, several seated people in white with orange shawls sit on chairs. Decorative festoons, a tall striped and painted pillar, and framed photographs decorate the walls.2007-02-15