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Interior of a plain whitewashed hall with a corrugated metal roof and exposed steel trusses. A large group of children, mostly boys and girls, sit cross-legged on striped mats on the floor, many with hands raised or pressed together in prayer. A few women sit on chairs at the back near a standing fan and a yellow checked curtain on the wall. A boy in a turquoise shirt and a boy in a red shirt sit prominently in the foreground. The scene appears to be a children's session or class in a simple community hall.

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A photograph of a children's gathering seated on the floor of a plain whitewashed hall with a corrugated metal roof. Many boys and girls sit cross-legged on striped mats, in white shirts, teal and blue shirts, orange and red shirts, and blue-checked shirts, all facing toward the front where a small stage area with a dark backdrop is visible. A woman in a teal-bordered white sari sits on a chair at the upper left. Two standing electric fans and white plastic chairs are along the walls, and a yellow curtain hangs over a window. No one on the stage is clearly identifiable as a candidate. Roughly thirty to forty children are visible.2007-05-04A seated group of young boys, roughly 10 to 15 years old, sits in rows on a floor in an indoor hall during an evening session. Most wear white or light shirts and trousers, while others wear red, pink, green, blue and plaid tops. Several have name badges on their shirts. A standing electric fan at right blows toward them, and a woman in white sits on a chair at the back left near a stage area with white-clad figures and ornate latticed wooden panels. The boys look toward the front with attentive expressions.2006-05-04A photograph of a large indoor hall with a corrugated metal roof and bare concrete walls. Thirty to fifty children and teenagers sit cross-legged on blue and red mats in neat rows, many wearing white kurtas, pastel salwars and green or blue dresses, with lanyard-style name badges. At the far end, a banner reading "LITTLE ANANDAS" hangs on the wall, and a few adults in white and saffron-orange clothing sit near the front, one seated on a white chair in a white garment. Ceiling fans and speakers are mounted around the room.2007-05-04A photograph of a large hall where thirty-odd children and young people sit cross-legged on a blue and red mat during a Little Ananda's program session. Many wear white, orange and green tops, and several have lanyard ID badges. At the back of the hall, adults in white sit on chairs, and a man in orange and white sits at a table near the front. A banner on the far wall shows a painted figure of a saffron-robed teacher beside a dove logo. Ceiling fans, a steel roof truss and a bright doorway complete the scene.2007-05-04A large indoor hall with bare walls and a screen at the back, where many children sit cross-legged on a blue mat and some raise their hands. Several children in white, yellow, red, green and blue clothes fill the foreground, many with braided hair. At the front, a few adults stand near a speaker stand and a small table; a man in white holds a microphone area while another wears saffron and white. A banner on the wall reads Paramashivam Little Ananda's. Ceiling fans and white plastic chairs are visible.2007-05-04Indoor photo of a group of devotees seated on the floor of a plain hall with a speckled grey floor, a green and orange striped mat, and a water cooler with bottles in the background. A woman in a pink floral sari sits in the foreground, with a boy in a teal top and a boy in a white and black athletic shirt beside her. Behind them, women in white and blue saris and men in white shirts sit or stand, several with hands folded or eyes closed in meditation. No identifiable a person appears in the scene.2009-10-10Photo of a crowded indoor hall with many boys seated on blue floor mats, most wearing white shirts, with some in colourful tops, shorts and sweatshirts. Several boys clap or raise their hands, and others watch intently toward the front. A ceiling fan and a hanging banner with blue and red fabric are visible in the background.2006-05-04A seated figure in an orange robe sits on a raised white dais at the front of a hall, speaking into a standing microphone while holding hands together. In front of the dais, a large group of children sits cross-legged on blue mats and the bare floor, mostly in white shirts and white or light outfits, some in red or patterned clothes. Behind the speaker, a tall orange-robed statue stands on the left, and framed portrait photographs hang on the cream walls. Flower petals are scattered on the stage and floor, and a white cloth draped over a bench sits at the left edge. Open doors show a dirt yard outside.2006-10-02A dim hall with whitewashed walls hosts a seated audience of children and teenagers on mats, most facing the same direction and watching something off-frame. Many boys wear checked shirts, a bright red shirt and a green polo, while some girls wear white and pastel salwars. In the back row, an adult woman in white sits on a chair beside a seated adult in orange clothing, and a ceiling-style pedestal fan stands at the right edge. Light enters from a barred doorway at the upper left.2007-05-04 +1 copiesA photograph inside a plain hall with a corrugated roof, exposed beams and whitewashed block walls. Thin mats cover the floor, and dozens of children sit cross-legged in rows, many wearing white, green, blue and orange clothing and small name badges on their chests. Several children in the foreground watch attentively, one with a hand to her face. At the back left, a figure in orange and white sits near a low table, and adults in white sit along the right side. A framed banner hangs on the far wall, and a few fans stand between the rows. No figure can be identified with confidence from appearance alone.1999-01-01A photograph of a large, dimly lit hall with a corrugated metal roof and bare concrete walls, where many schoolchildren sit cross-legged on a long blue mat with a red border. Most children wear white, green, blue and yellow school-style clothes, some with orange or white lanyard tags. In the background, a few adults in white clothes sit near the front and a figure in white with an orange cloth sits near the right side, beside a standing fan. A framed poster hangs on the back wall. A partly visible white figure sits in the upper left corner, and a wall-mounted fan stands in the foreground to the right. No figure can be confidently identified as a person from this image.2007-05-04A photograph of a large group of children and young people seated cross-legged on a mat in a dim hall, facing toward the front. Many wear white, orange, green, blue and pastel salwar kameez or kurta-style outfits, and several wear orange scarves and lanyard name badges. Some have hands pressed together or are resting, and a few appear to be clapping or gesturing. Two adults in white sit on chairs at the back left, and a woman in a white outfit with a dark beaded necklace sits on a chair at the right. Wall fans and a bare concrete wall are visible in the background.2007-05-04 +1 copies