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A large hall filled with seated devotees in white ritual clothing, many with orange or red shawls draped over their shoulders, all with hands raised to the crown of their heads in a shaktipada-style blessing gesture. At the centre a man with long dark hair and an orange-red robe sits on an ornate red throne with a silver-and-gold base, flanked by a tall silver ritual stand and a large cymbal-like instrument. Several people in orange and white stand beside the throne. A large framed image of a deity or saint hangs on the far wall, along with red-framed pictures and a red curtain above. Approximately 100 to 120 people are visible in the scene.

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A photograph of a large hall filled with seated devotees dressed in white, many with orange or red shawls, arms raised and hands on their heads in a group practice. In the centre, a figure with long dark hair and an orange-red robe stands beside a red velvet throne, and a standing microphone is near. Pink walls display framed pictures, and a large portrait hangs at the back. Several people in the front rows wear white dhotis and white saris with gold borders. A probable Swamiji appears in the central figure, wearing an orange-red robe and long swept-back hair, with a rudraksha mala visible.2017-07-02July 02 20172017-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 02 20172017-07-02July 02 20172017-07-02 +1 copiesA crowded indoor hall of seated devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas, many with red or orange shawls and red-orange necklaces, raising their arms with hands on their heads in a unified gesture. Many are seated on striped red, pink and purple mats. In the centre stands a large red and silver ornate throne (peetha) with a red seat, flanked by a silver trident (trishul) and a standing fan. Behind the throne a dark-haired woman in red sits on a low seat. Pink walls display framed religious pictures and a banner reading 'Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham'. Chairs in the foreground are red-upholstered. No one is clearly identifiable as the a person on the throne, which is empty of a clear occupant.2017-07-02 +1 copiesA large indoor satsang hall with pink walls and framed photos on the back wall. Many devotees in white dhotis and sarees sit cross-legged on striped rugs facing a red velvet throne with silver-trimmed arms, flanked by a standing trident and a microphone stand. Several men wear orange or saffron shawls and rudraksha malas, and some women wear orange or red scarves. In the foreground, seated attendees wear white clothing and orange stoles, and a few people sit on orange-upholstered chairs. Empty throne with no clearly visible occupant. a person not clearly visible on the throne; the throne is empty of a visible occupant.2017-07-02 +1 copiesJune 22 20172017-06-22A large indoor hall full of seated devotees, mostly men and women in white dhotis, saris and kurtas, many wearing orange or red shawls and rudraksha malas. Many raise their arms overhead with hands clasped behind their heads in a group practice. At the centre-right, a man with long dark hair and an orange-red robe sits on a red-cushioned throne, raising one arm, with a large gold-trimmed chair nearby. A large screen on the left shows an image, a gold ornate structure stands at the far left, and red banners hang along the walls. Cameras are visible on tripods at the right side of the room.2017-07-02 +1 copiesA large seated gathering of devotees in a hall with pink walls and framed photographs. At the front, a man with long dark hair in a red-orange robe sits on a raised red cushioned seat beside a silver-framed throne-like chair, with a small wooden table and a lit oil lamp in front. Many devotees sit cross-legged on the floor in white dhotis and saris with gold borders, some wearing rudraksha malas and red shawls, while several in saffron-orange robes sit among them. A large screen on the back wall shows a similar scene. The setting suggests a satsang or discourse with the seated audience facing the front.2017-06-22A large indoor satsang hall packed with seated devotees dressed in white dhotis and shawls, many with red and saffron sashes and rudraksha malas. Many participants have both hands raised to the crown of their heads in a shared gesture. At the far right, a man with long dark hair and a saffron-red garment sits on an ornate red-and-silver throne, flanked by ceremonial fans and staffs. A gold-framed shrine and a large screen are visible at the back.2017-07-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a large seated gathering in a hall with gold-and-red decorations, a golden shrine with a seated figure at the top left, and a large screen above. A long-haired man in a red-and-brown garment sits on an ornate red-and-silver throne at the centre, with a trident and a ceremonial fan-like object beside him. Many participants in white clothing and red-orange shawls or scarves sit on chairs and floor cushions, most with both arms raised and hands touching their heads in a shaktipada-style gesture. A camera on a tripod is visible at left. The man on the throne has a distinctive long swept-back hairstyle and saffron-toned clothing, a person candidate, though his face is not visible for confirmation. Over a hundred people may be present; the visible count is roughly 50 to 100 partially or fully visible participants.2017-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 02 20172017-07-02 +1 copies