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A large group of children sits cross-legged on a blue floor covering in a plain whitewashed hall, facing the front. Most girls wear salwar kameez and dresses in bright colours such as green, pink, yellow and red, with long braided hair, and several boys wear white shirts and kurtas. At the front, two adult men in white clothes with orange shawls sit on a raised platform, one holding a microphone, while other men in white sit in chairs at the right. A large yellow banner on the wall shows a portrait and the words Dhyanapeetam and LITTLE ANANDHAS. A projector screen hangs on the left wall, with fans and a small television nearby.

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May 04 20072007-05-04A photograph of a large hall with a light blue-grey floor where thirty to forty children sit cross-legged in rows, mostly girls in salwar and sarees with long braids, plus some boys in white and blue shirts. Near the front, two adults in white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls sit on a raised platform beside a harmonium, with a man in white holding a cloth-wrapped object and a turban-wearing figure behind them. A white projection screen hangs on the left wall and a yellow banner reads Dhyanapeetam and LITTLE ANANDHAS with a portrait of a woman. Wall fans and a striped carpet at right complete the scene.1999-01-01May 04 20072007-05-04 +2 copiesA large group of children and young people sit cross-legged on a blue floor mat in a plain white-walled hall, facing the front. Many girls wear pastel salwar kameez and braided hair; boys wear shirts and shorts. At the far end, two adults in saffron-orange shawls sit on chairs near a table with a sound system, and a man in white stands by the wall beneath a banner reading LITTLE ANANDHAS. A projection screen hangs in the background. Several people in the room appear to be seated or standing among the audience; the photo shows an ashram children's programme. Visible people are counted below.2007-05-01 +2 copiesA 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.2007-05-04A photograph of a children's programme in a plain whitewashed hall with barred windows and ceiling fans. Thirty-plus children sit cross-legged on striped green and red mats, most seen from behind, wearing shirts and dresses in blue, white, orange and checks. A standing boy in white with an orange shawl stands at the left. At the front, a black backdrop carries a large portrait of a smiling man wearing a golden-yellow turban. Below it, a small table with flowers and a microphone is flanked by several adults in white and orange clothing. A television and small table sit at the right edge.2007-05-04A 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 with a corrugated roof where thirty to forty children sit cross-legged on blue and red mats in rows, facing the front. Many wear white or colourful salwar and kurta outfits, and several wear green, blue and yellow tops, with name badges on their chests. At the front left, two men in white sit near a small table, one wearing an orange shawl and a white head wrap. A woman in white sits on a chair at the right, and an orange-shawled figure stands near the back wall. A banner on the wall shows figures and a logo. Wall fans and a projection screen are visible.1999-01-01A large group of children and some adults sit on mats and striped rugs in a whitewashed hall with a corrugated roof. A standing man in white clothing with an orange shawl stands near a yellow-and-brown curtained window on the left. In the centre, a kneeling figure in white clothing leans forward toward the seated children. On the right, a large black backdrop shows a framed portrait of a smiling man in a saffron turban, with flowers in front. Several people in orange and white robes sit near the backdrop, and fans hang on the walls.2007-05-04A photograph of a children's program in a plain whitewashed hall with a black draped backdrop bearing a large portrait of a smiling figure in a golden-yellow turban. Many children sit cross-legged on a striped green-and-pink mat facing the stage, wearing red, orange, white and striped shirts. On the stage, a figure in white with an orange shawl stands at the left edge, and several seated adults in white and orange robes sit near a small table with flowers and a microphone. A white-clad figure stands at the far left holding a stick-like object. Fans, a whiteboard on an easel and a small table with a speaker are visible along the walls. The portrait is a depiction and its label is not legible.2007-05-04 +1 copiesA large indoor hall with a corrugated roof and exposed wooden beams holds a dense crowd of children seated cross-legged on blue mats, mostly in white and bright tops, with many girls wearing hair in braids and ponytails. At the front, a white projection screen displays a faint image, and an adult in a teal-green shirt sits behind a small table with papers and equipment. A banner reading Dhyanapeetam hangs on the wall, beside a framed photo of a smiling man in a white turban and white kurta. Colourful draped cloths in red, purple and green decorate the stage area, and fans sit among the seated children.2006-05-03