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A photograph of a large seated congregation in a hall with white walls and a red-curtained stage area at top left, where a large screen shows a figure. Many participants, mostly in white clothes with orange or saffron shawls and rudraksha malas, sit on mats and chairs with both arms raised and hands resting on their heads in a group gesture. At the front centre, a man with long dark hair and a saffron-orange wrap sits on an ornate red and white throne with a staff, a person, though his appearance is only partially clear. Ceremonial fans and a camera on a tripod are visible.

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July 02 20172017-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 02 20172017-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 02 20172017-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 02 20172017-07-02A 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 copiesA 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 hall packed with seated devotees in white dhotis and saris with orange-red shawls and scarves, many with hands raised to their heads in a meditative practice. At the centre, a bare-chested man with long dark hair and an orange-red wrap stands with his arms raised above his head, near an ornate red chair and a microphone stand. Pink walls display framed artwork, and a large portrait hangs at the far end of the room. Overhead the scene is well lit by ceiling fans and wall-mounted lights.2017-07-02 +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 copiesJuly 02 20172017-07-02 +1 copiesA wide photograph of a large hall filled with several hundred seated devotees, mostly dressed in white dhotis and white kurta-style clothes, many with saffron or orange shawls and red and white stoles. Most have both arms raised overhead with hands behind their heads in a group stretch or meditation exercise. At the front, a figure in an orange-red robe sits on a red and white ornate throne with a crown-like headpiece, appearing to lead the practice; the appearance is consistent with the a person cues of ornate orange clothing and a throne, though a lone seated presenter could also fit other roles. Behind the group, a gold-framed shrine with a deity murti and a large screen showing a figure stand at the left, and a row of framed banners hangs on the back wall. Cameras on tripods stand at the right.2017-07-02 +1 copiesA large seated gathering inside a hall during a satsang or initiation session. Many participants sit on wooden chairs and the floor, mostly dressed in white dhotis, sarees and kurtas, with some in saffron-orange robes. Several men are bare-chested with rudraksha malas. A man in saffron robes at the right raises his hands in anjali. A video camera operator stands at the upper left, and a framed picture hangs on the wall behind the crowd.2017-07-05 +1 copiesJuly 02 20172017-07-02