Night-time group meditation on tiered red steps. Dozens of devotees in white clothes sit with arms raised and palms open toward the sky, some with eyes closed. A bald man in the foreground in white with outstretched arms and closed eyes stands out, and a person in a blue shirt at right raises a hand. - Nithyanandapedia

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Night-time group meditation on tiered red steps. Dozens of devotees in white clothes sit with arms raised and palms open toward the sky, some with eyes closed. A bald man in the foreground in white with outstretched arms and closed eyes stands out, and a person in a blue shirt at right raises a hand.

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October 07 2010

October 07 2010

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Night outdoor gathering of devotees seated on red brick steps, arms raised high with palms open upward in a devotional or meditative gesture. A bald man in a white kurta, seen from behind at front left, raises both arms; beside him a man in a blue kurta sits with arms outstretched. Others in white and grey clothes fill the tiers, some with eyes closed. Dark night sky behind.

Night-time photo of a large seated audience on red-brown stone steps, listening attentively to a talk. Most attendees wear white clothing; a shaved-headed young man in front in white with a blue-edged garment and a beaded mala rests his chin on his hand. Nearby, women in yellow and saffron-toned saris and white outfits sit with hands clasped or cupped at their faces. A bald older person in a blue patterned shirt and others in white sit further back, with a dark background and a water bottle in the lower right. No speaker, stage or a person is visible in the frame.

A photograph of a large seated audience at a night event, packed on tiered red-brown steps against a dark background. Most attendees wear white or cream clothes; a few wear blue, pink, or a dark red top. Many people sit with hands clasped or resting on their knees, and several look toward the stage, which is out of frame. Two standing figures on the upper right wear white and dark red. No identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame, and the image shows only an audience.

A large indoor hall with many people seated on mats and blankets, all with arms raised overhead in a yoga or meditation session. Most wear white clothing, with some in saffron-coloured or patterned dresses. Several participants wear lanyards with name badges. A small orange cloth bag and a water bottle sit on the mats, and yellow banners hang from the ceiling. No clear a person candidate is visible in the frame.

Night photo of a large outdoor gathering of devotees seated on the ground in white clothing, many with eyes closed and hands folded in prayer or meditation. Some people in the foreground wear pink and white tops, a woman wears a red-and-white scarf, and a man in a white shirt sits with eyes closed near the front. Standing figures in white kurtas and shirts stand on steps in the background. A dark stone sculpture and carved orange-red pillars are visible at the upper left. No individual is clearly identifiable as a specific leader.

A seated group of devotees in white clothing fills a hall during a yoga session at AadiKailaasa, Bengaluru. Many have raised hands, palms open, and eyes closed or lowered in meditation. Men and women wear white kurtas and white tops, with some wearing lanyards and beaded necklaces. A woman in the foreground wears a white top with a beaded necklace, and an older woman at the right edge wears a white outfit with silver earrings. Woven bamboo blinds and a white draped cloth hang on the back wall. The page indicates a person conducted the session, but no clearly identifiable presenter is visible in this frame.

July 16 2008

Night photo of a large group of people seated in rows on wide stone ghat steps beside water, most dressed in white. Many have arms raised overhead. A few figures wear orange or red. A railing and staircase run along the right side, with a small red boat at the bottom right. Dark sky and scattered streetlights above.

A crowd of devotees in white clothing sits in a hall with arms raised high in a yoga or meditation session. Many wear white kurta-style shirts and white head coverings, with some women in white saris; several wear gold bangles and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Their eyes are closed and palms face forward in an uplifted posture. In the upper left corner, a painted or printed image shows a figure in saffron robes, but it is a depiction on the wall, not a clearly identifiable person present. The room has a floor covered with colourful mats and a wooden stage behind the participants.

October 07 2010