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A large photograph of a vast seated crowd in a hall with white-painted or white-cloth blindfolded eyes, a common meditation practice shown here. A central figure stands in the aisle wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a large gold necklace. Behind the crowd are banners with Tamil text, colourful chevron-patterned drapes in red, green and maroon, a blue-and-white striped flag, and a framed portrait. Many seated devotees wear white, cream and pastel clothing. Steel roof trusses and bright hall lighting are visible.

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A large indoor hall with steel pillars and a corrugated roof holds a dense crowd of hundreds of seated devotees, most wearing white headbands tied over their eyes. Near the centre, a standing figure in a long orange-saffron robe with a gold necklace and long dark hair stands above the seated rows. Behind them a banner strip in red, white and green chevron patterns and printed posters hang along the back wall. Many people wear white and pastel kurtas and saris. The scene suggests a mass darshan with blindfolded participants.2009-07-26A large indoor hall with a steel-framed roof and tall pillars holds a dense crowd of several hundred seated people, most wearing white blindfolds made of cloth tied across their eyes. Most wear white shirts and white or light clothing. In the centre aisle a woman stands out in an orange-red sari with a long beaded necklace, apparently moving among the seated rows. Behind her, a row of tall ornate golden-brown decorative structures stands on a stage area draped with multicoloured striped bunting, and a dark curtain hangs on the right. A printed banner is visible at the left edge.2009-07-26August 02 20092009-08-02A large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees, most wearing white blindfolds across their eyes, in rows on a red carpeted central aisle. A woman in an orange-red sari and beaded necklace walks up the aisle between the rows. Behind her a multicoloured striped draped backdrop holds a framed portrait, and ornate brass-and-cream ritual vessels and pillars stand along the stage. Many men wear white shirts and dhotis, women wear saris in pastel and bright tones. Overhead, dark blue drapes and steel roof trusses frame the scene.2009-07-26A large seated gathering of many hundreds of people, most with white cloths tied over their eyes, filling a covered hall. In the centre, a slim man with long dark hair stands in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala around his neck, one arm raised high. Behind him are striped red, white and blue draped backdrops, a green and red zigzag stage skirt and a few smaller banners and posters on the walls. Several rows of attendees wear white and pastel clothes, and a few stand near the stage. Appearance-based candidate with long hair, saffron-orange robe and rudraksha mala, identity uncertain.2009-07-26A photograph of a large seated congregation in a white tented hall, with hundreds of devotees wearing white cloths tied over their eyes. A standing figure in a long orange-red robe, with long dark hair, stands centrally among the seated crowd. Patterned fabric banners in red, yellow and blue hang from the tent poles, and black speakers are mounted on the frames. Sheer white curtains and a painted backdrop of trees appear along the sides. The seated devotees wear white and light clothing.2009-06-13November 28 20092009-11-28July 26 20092009-07-26August 06 20092009-08-06August 15 20092009-08-15Large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated men and women in white shirts and white blindfold cloths tied over their eyes, facing forward. Some wear name badges on lanyards. Behind them stand rows of people along a balcony railing, and a woman in a red outfit stands near the front centre. Behind the audience hangs a banner with printed text and a framed portrait of a woman in orange. Ceiling fans, white walls, blue and maroon bunting decorate the venue.2009-08-06A large seated audience of hundreds fills a hall, most wearing white clothing and white cloth blindfolds over their eyes. Standing in the centre among them is a woman in a flowing saffron-orange robe with long dark hair, hands folded in front of her body. Behind the crowd hang banners and a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a smiling figure in orange; a blue banner and white pillars complete the setting.2009-08-06