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Indoor hall with a metal-framed corrugated roof and white walls, where a seated group gathers for a meeting. A large red-topped platform in the foreground holds books and a small brass dish. On the platform, a figure in orange robes sits cross-legged beside a second person in orange and a man in white. Rows of devotees in white clothes with orange shawls sit on mats across the floor, with a standing microphone stand and a white pedestal fan nearby. Framed items and shelves line the back wall, and a man in white bends over at the lower left. No individual on the platform can be confirmed as a person from appearance, so the figure in orange is described by role only.

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A photograph of a large, plain hall with a corrugated metal roof, ceiling fans and fluorescent tubes, where a group of about thirty people sit in rows on mats and cloth on the floor for a chanting or study session. Most are dressed in white with orange shawls or orange and yellow garments. A man in the centre front, wearing orange robes and seated on a mat, appears to lead the group, with a microphone stand beside him. Several women sit in front with books or papers, and others stand near the side wall. A large orange cushion or seat sits at the right edge, and wall banners and framed photos line the back walls. A person in an orange robe stands in the background.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27February 10 20082008-02-10A class held in a bare, high-roofed hall with white walls, exposed metal roof trusses and ceiling fans. A large group of about 40 people sits cross-legged on mats in rows facing a central figure in an orange robe seated near a microphone stand. Many attendees wear white kurtas or saris with orange shawls and stoles; some wear yellow or white. A framed photo banner hangs on the right wall, and an orange cushion sits on a red mat at the right edge. Several participants hold notebooks or papers. The setting suggests a Vedic chanting class for young ascetic students, with the central teacher seated in saffron.2008-10-27A photograph of a large hall with a corrugated metal roof and exposed steel trusses, where many people sit cross-legged on yoga mats in rows facing forward. Most wear white kurtas or salwar with orange shawls or stoles, while some wear yellow or orange garments. A man in white stands near the back wall, and a banner with photographs hangs on the right wall alongside other framed displays and an orange cushion. Floor cushions and a small bag lie in the foreground.2008-10-27A photograph of a covered hall with a corrugated roof and white walls, where a seated group of many people in white and yellow clothing sits on the floor in rows. Several rows of seated devotees, many in white with yellow shawls, face a raised seat at the right. A figure in orange robes sits on a red cushioned seat with hands joined, while a woman in white kneels before him with folded hands. Brass bells and lamps are arranged on a mat in front of the seated group, and vertical decorative banners with floral patterns hang from the ceiling. A person in white stands at the right taking photographs.2008-02-12April 16 20082008-04-16A group of about thirty young disciples sits cross-legged on mats in a large hall with a corrugated metal roof and fluorescent lights, apparently in a Vedic chanting class. Most wear white kurtas or dhotis with orange shawls, and several wear yellow shawls. A standing woman in white and orange shawl stands at the back near a banner, and a microphone stand is placed in the middle of the group. Printed banners and framed pictures line the walls, including a banner with a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda". No one visible is clearly identifiable as a person.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27A group of women and girls sit on the floor in a large hall for a Vedic chanting class. Most wear white or cream clothes with orange or saffron shawls and some wear yellow shawls. A young woman in the foreground in an orange shawl and white garments sits with her head bowed over a small mat. Others sit in rows facing a microphone stand. Wall banners, framed pictures and windows line the room, and fluorescent lights hang from the ceiling. Many people are visible, though most are partly cropped at the edges. The room has a light tiled floor and wooden platform strips.2008-10-27June 22 20082008-06-22A photograph of a large seated congregation inside a white tented hall at Adi Kailasa, Bengaluru, with a satsang or discourse in progress. Rows of devotees sit cross-legged on orange mats, many women in white saris with orange shawls and some in orange or yellow garments. Ornate hanging fabric banners in red, yellow and blue decorate the tent ceiling. A video camera on a tripod films the gathering, and a few people stand near the edges. At the far right a figure in orange robes sits near a white-draped table, but no one is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance. Printed banners on the side walls are partially legible. Visible crowd size is in the hundreds, so the count is 100+.2008-03-26