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A photograph inside a white tented hall where men in white dhotis and white shirts stand in a long line, many wearing gold-coloured necklaces and rudraksha-style beaded malas, with several smaller children among them. Colourful striped and patterned pillars in yellow, red and blue decorate the tent, and wall panels display text and photographs on yoga and worship. A child in white stands at the left edge, and white plastic chairs sit at the right.

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Photograph inside a tented pavilion showing a long queue of men and boys in white dhotis and white shirts, many wearing rudraksha or beaded malas around their necks, standing in an orderly line. Tall yellow and red painted pillars with elephant and floral motifs rise along the sides, and a pink-and-red drape hangs from the tent ceiling. On the wall behind them are framed photographs and panels, including one labelled Yoga and Worship, and a portrait of a long-haired figure in saffron-toned clothing appears at the right. A small boy in a khaki shirt stands in the foreground, and a person with a green bag stands near the centre.2007-02-24A photograph of a large white tent hall during an evening gathering. A long line of mostly older men in white shirts and white dhotis stands along white mats, with some in saffron-coloured shawls. A young boy in an orange shirt sits on the mat in the foreground, and a man in a white shirt and gold bracelet stands at left. Tall decorative pillars with colourful patterned fabric hang from the tent ceiling, and red and yellow bunting runs along the top. Banners and framed photographs line the back wall, including a large portrait of a long-haired figure in a red garment, a sign reading as the banner. Several people sit cross-legged on the right side of the hall.2007-02-24A photograph inside a white tented hall where a long line of men in white shirts and white dhotis stands in a queue, most with hands folded before them. Two tall decorative pillars painted with elephants, geometric patterns and yellow, red and blue colours rise on either side. Strings of white flowers and orange marigold garlands hang along the back draping. Behind the line, banners and framed photographs are mounted on the walls, including one portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" in the upper right. A red plastic chair sits at the left edge.2007-07-29December 17 20072007-12-17A photograph inside a temple-like hall with white pillars and a striped yellow and orange banner hanging from the ceiling frame. A group of about a dozen men in white dhotis and white shirts stand close together, several wearing rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, while a boy in white shirt and shorts stands at left and a young boy in white appears at right. A man in a plaid shirt and glasses stands at right edge. Behind them a large framed picture shows a robed figure seated in meditation and a standing sage in red-and-gold ornament, with a multi-color garland hanging on a pillar. Text on the wall describes a long journey of a yogi, and a white cloth covers the foreground floor.2007-02-24A large white-roofed pandal hall filled with men and boys in white dhotis and white shirts standing and moving in a line. Tall cylindrical hanging decorations with painted elephants, geometric patterns and yellow fringed tassels hang from the ceiling. A blue draped fabric swags across the upper space, and a banner with Tamil script hangs on the left beside a table with offerings and a sound system. One older man in front wears a white shirt and a gold-toned chain around his neck, and most attendees wear white ritual clothing. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so no candidate is asserted.2007-05-04A crowd of men in white ritual clothes, most in white shirts and white dhotis, stands in a long line inside a large white tent hall with fluorescent tube lights. Decorative cloth hangings in red, blue, yellow and gold with orange tassels hang from the tent ceiling. Along the back wall are framed photographs and banners, and a large framed portrait on the right shows a smiling man with long dark hair. A small figure in orange-toned clothing stands near the right-hand stage area, and a few women in white saris appear among the crowd. The scene looks like a queue or gathering at an event.2007-05-04A large crowd of men dressed in white shirts and white dhotis stands packed together under a white tent canopy, many facing toward a stage at the right. Tall hanging cylindrical banners in blue, yellow and orange with floral and geometric patterns hang from the ceiling, and streamers in red, green, yellow and purple drape across the space. At the right edge, a large framed portrait of a smiling man with long dark hair and a red-orange mark on the forehead hangs above a small deity murti on an altar with a drape. Several banners and posters line the back wall. Some men wear dark trousers and lanyards, and a few observers stand near the left foreground.2007-05-04December 21 20062006-12-21A photograph inside a white tented hall with a long queue of men standing along a patterned carpet, moving toward the front. Many wear white dhotis and shirts, while others wear light checked shirts, grey trousers or plain shirts. Some stand with hands folded and heads bowed. Tall hanging banners with yellow, red, blue and geometric patterns line the ceiling, and the hall has latticed ventilation windows. On the right, a seated man in a white shirt leans forward toward someone. A few people are partially visible at the edges, so the count is in the range of many people.2006-10-22 +1 copiesA large hall with a blue mat where many men in white kurtas and white dhotis stand barefoot in rows, hands folded in anjali or pranam. Several wear rudraksha malas. Some hold small booklets. Striped and elephant-patterned hanging cloth panels decorate the ceiling, and women in white saris are visible on the right. The scene suggests a group session or satsang with participants standing in greeting.2006-10-07A photograph of a crowded covered hall with a metal-framed corrugated roof and orange wall lamps. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts stand close together, several wearing lanyard badges and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. A man at left presses his palms together in anjali. A tall decorated pole in red, green and white with painted birds and flowers stands at center, and a hanging lamp fixture hangs overhead. Women in white saris stand in the background at left. Some people are partially visible at the frame edges.2007-12-17