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Night outdoor gathering of a large seated crowd on the ground, mostly women and men in white and cream clothing, with a woman in a red blouse and beaded necklace at centre and a woman in yellow and white at lower left. Behind them, standing men in white shirts and dhotis watch over the audience. At upper left, a white stall with a banner reading Nithyananda Gallery area and a canopy of coloured bunting is visible. A large brass pot sits at the right edge. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this frame.

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Night 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 evening satsang gathering of seated devotees filling an open hall, mostly in white ritual clothing with some in bright saree and kurta colours. Many wear rudraksha malas and white or pink marks on their foreheads; a few women in the foreground wear glasses and saffron-yellow, pink and blue sarees. Rows of men in white shirts and dhotis sit behind them, and a man with an orange shawl appears on the right. The seated crowd gazes forward with eyes closed or attentive.2013-03-10A large outdoor gathering of seated devotees under a open-sided pandal decorated with orange and white pennant bunting and banana plant trunks. Many people sit closely packed on mats, mostly in white or pale clothing, with women in saris and headscarves in red, orange, and blue. Standing figures in white dhotis and shirts move among the crowd near the back. At the upper left, a decorated altar area shows a deity murti under a canopy with a painted backdrop and ornamental drapes. A printed banner behind the altar depicts a figure in orange against a painted backdrop. No identifiable a person figure is clearly present; the crowd is seated facing the altar.2007-01-01March 11 20172017-03-11A 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.2013-07-22A large outdoor evening gathering, photographed from the front of a dense crowd seated on white plastic chairs behind bamboo barricades. Most attendees wear white shirts and white dhotis or trousers, with some in saffron, green and maroon garments and women in sarees and head scarves. Floodlights and strings of lights illuminate white tented stalls and banners in the background under a dark night sky. The scene resembles a large public satsang or discourse audience, though no speaker is clearly visible.2010-01-24Night photograph of a large outdoor crowd seated on the ground at a public gathering, watching a stage. Most attendees wear white shirts and white dhotis or saris, with some in orange and red saris and a few wearing striped shirts. A man in the foreground wears glasses, a grey shirt and a red tilak mark on his forehead, while a young man in a white shirt wears a red lanyard. A large banner at upper left shows a white-clad figure draped with garlands, and bright stage lights glow in the background. A bamboo barrier and poles frame the crowd.2010-12-29A night-time outdoor gathering of many seated devotees on grass, facing toward an unseen focal point at the right. Most wear white clothing; women in saris and salwar kameez, some with vibhuti or kumkum marks, sit in rows, while a few men stand at the back in white shirts and dhotis. One older woman in front wears a blue sari and another wears a maroon top with a shoulder bag. Figures are not identifiable as any particular person; no clear a person candidate is visible. Lamps and dark sky set the evening mood.2006-10-21 +1 copiesJanuary 12 20072007-01-12April 17 20112011-04-17Night outdoor gathering at a paved courtyard with many devotees in white traditional clothing. In the foreground, several women sit cross-legged on mats with palms pressed together in namaskar, some in white saris with coloured borders, one in an orange-yellow sari and another in a red-maroon sari. Behind them, a large crowd stands in white dhotis and shirts, and a row of brass lamps and ritual vessels sits on a dark metal table at the right edge. Small lights glow in the background, and a standing devotee at upper left also holds hands together in prayer.2012-11-27A dim night gathering of many devotees seated and standing on the ground outdoors, most in white traditional clothing such as dhotis and saris, with some in checked shirts. A woman in a white sari with an orange border stands at centre with arms folded. On the right, a bare-chested man wears an orange dhoti and a checked cloth over his shoulder. Behind them a dark wall and a tall pole rise in the background.2017-03-11