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A seated group of saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees fills a hall at Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam, sitting cross-legged on orange and blue cloths. Many wear rudraksha malas and gold-toned beads; a monk in front with a forehead mark sits with eyes closed, another holds his face in his hands. Several women in orange saris sit among them, and a man in white sits at the back, with a television screen and hanging tassels visible above. The scene suggests satsang attendance, though no speaker is clearly visible.

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A seated group of monastics and devotees in a hall, most wearing saffron and orange robes, with several men in shaven heads, rudraksha malas and gold-beaded necklaces in the foreground. Several women in white saris sit at the right, and a row of seated women in orange sits at the back. Orange cloths cover the floor, with a blue-and-white mat at the lower right. A gilded ornate shrine or throne backdrop stands at left, and red curtains hang from the upper walls. The image appears to show a Guru Purnima satsang gathering, though the event is not visibly labelled in the frame. Nobody in the photo is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance cues alone.2013-07-22A large hall with pink walls, red curtains and colourful hanging pillar decorations hosts a seated meditation satsang. Many devotees sit cross-legged on red mats in rows, most women wearing orange and red saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas, some in white. Framed portraits hang on the walls, and a few people in white stand near the back. The gathering appears to be a Kundalini meditation session.2013-04-07A seated assembly of shaved-headed saffron-robed monks and devotees faces forward in a bright white hall with red curtains and white pillars. In the foreground, several monks wear orange and saffron cloths, rudraksha malas and white vertical tilak marks on their foreheads, sitting cross-legged on white silver-edged mats with brass puja vessels and a small oil lamp. Behind them, rows of people in red and white clothing sit on the floor, including children in red shirts, and a few men in white shirts stand near the back. The mood is one of quiet satsang or puja.2013-07-22April 07 20132013-04-07September 24 20142014-09-24A large hall with cream walls and pink-red curtains, where many women sit cross-legged on red floor cushions in rows facing forward. Most wear orange and saffron saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas around their necks; one woman in front wears a maroon blouse with a gold-bordered orange sari and glasses. Hands are folded in laps. Framed portraits hang on the walls and colourful decorative banners hang from the ceiling. Some men in white shirts stand near the back. No speaker is clearly visible in the frame.2013-04-07Photograph of a large seated congregation at a Nithya Satsang, mostly men in saffron-orange and red robes with gold borders, many with rudraksha malas and forehead tilak. In the foreground, three men sit cross-legged on a white floor with hands folded or one hand raised to the chin, gazing forward. Behind them, rows of devotees in orange and white clothing sit attentively, with a few people in white dhotis and a woman at left. The setting appears to be an indoor hall with pale walls and a light marble floor. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person by appearance, so the a person field is unsure.2016-08-10 +1 copiesA large seated gathering of devotees in a hall, most wearing orange-saffron robes and rudraksha malas, with white horizontal tilak marks on many foreheads. In the foreground, young men in orange cloth sit cross-legged and watch attentively. Behind them, rows of people in white clothes and orange garments fill the floor, and a stage area with white and orange chairs and framed pictures is visible at the back. No specific speaker is clearly visible in the frame, so no one is identified as a person. Many people are seated closely, forming a dense crowd.2017-07-26October 19 20172017-10-19March 17 20132013-03-17October 18 20172017-10-18Large photo of a seated congregation in a bright hall with polished white floor, several large framed portraits on the walls and a doorway at the back. Many young and adult devotees sit cross-legged in saffron-orange robes and orange turbans, with rudraksha malas around their necks and white vibhuti or kumkum marks on their foreheads. Some wear white dhotis or white shawls. A few adults in white clothing sit among them, and a child in a patterned shirt sits at the right edge. Several saffron-clad figures stand in the far background near the entrance, while a central young boy in a white dhoti sits upright among the group.2017-08-25