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A large hall with many people seated on red and multicoloured mats, the majority wearing white clothes and white blindfolds tied over their eyes, as in a guided meditation. Women in saris and salwar in blue, pink, orange, yellow, purple and red sit in the front rows, with a video camera on a tripod at right. Colourful hanging banners with geometric patterns decorate the pillars and ceiling, and a wall display and notice board are visible at the back. a person is not visibly present in this image.

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A large indoor hall filled with seated devotees, mostly women in white and cream salwar kameez and saris, with many wearing white blindfold-style cloths over their eyes during a meditative session. Some wear orange and pink saris, and several have rudraksha or beaded malas. Colourful hanging cylindrical banners with geometric patterns decorate the white ceiling, and a white tent-like canopy covers the upper space. Brick-patterned windows line the far wall, and a small stage area with a microphone stand is visible at the left. No single speaker is identifiable as a central figure in the foreground.2008-06-22June 22 20082008-06-22December 23 20072007-12-23A large hall filled with a crowd of seated women and some men in white clothing, many wearing white headbands or blindfolds across their eyes, sitting on striped red and orange mats in rows. Several women wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and white saris with coloured borders, and some have hands pressed together in prayer. Tall white metal truss frames, hanging woven banners in red, orange and black, and a framed portrait in the upper right corner mark the venue. A small speaker stand and a few standing figures in orange and white are at the side near the front.2007-12-23A large seated gathering of men in white clothes sits on rows of striped mats inside a hall with colourful hanging cloth pillars and a blue draped stage. Many participants wear white cloth blindfolds across their eyes and hold small plates or booklets. On the stage at the far left, a figure in orange robes sits on a raised orange-draped seat. A camera on a tripod films the scene, and a woman in orange moves through the aisle. A small sign on the wall reads Nithyananda Paramashivam, with and Nithyanandapedia text visible at lower right2008-01-07January 07 20082008-01-07A large photograph inside a white tented hall at AadiKailaasa, Bengaluru, where a crowd of several hundred people sits cross-legged on woven mats and carpets in rows facing front. Most attendees wear white or cream saris and kurtas, many with white cloth bands tied over their foreheads, while a few wear pink, green and red saris. Near the front centre, a single figure in saffron/orange robes sits raised slightly apart from the rows. Hanging from the ceiling are colourful decorated cloth banners in yellow, red, blue and green patterns, and a yellow canopy hangs above. Shelves of books and a notice board line the far wall, and a purple banner with a portrait is visible at the upper right. a person candidate: a figure in saffron robes, appearance uncertain.2008-06-22A large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated participants, nearly all wearing white blindfolds tied across their eyes. Most wear white, cream or pastel saris and salwar kameez, some with garlands and lanyard ID badges clipped to clothing. The hall has red curtained windows, tiled ceiling lights, wall fans and yellow pillars. A small figure in orange robes stands near the back of the hall, close to a doorway. The scene looks like a mass group exercise or meditation session held with eyes covered.2009-01-18A large indoor convention hall under a draped ceiling of cream and lavender swags with hanging floral decorations and bright lights. A dense crowd of hundreds of people stands in rows, many wearing white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes, dressed in white, pink, yellow, blue and green saris, kurtas and shirts. At the far end, a stage area with banners and tall decorated pillars stands behind them. Ceiling fans and a white curtained wall frame the scene.2008-02-07Large indoor hall under a white tent roof with colourful striped and tasselled hangings suspended from the ceiling. Several hundred devotees sit cross-legged on colourful striped mats in rows, most wearing white clothes and white headbands tied across their foreheads; some have their hands folded in prayer and others are bowing with heads lowered. At the front, a figure in orange robes sits near the stage area, and a large purple banner hangs on the wall with a portrait and Sanskrit-style script above a photo of a saint. Fans and speakers are mounted on the walls, and windows with lattice grilles line the side.2008-06-18A large hall with a red carpet filled with a dense crowd of seated participants, most wearing white blindfolds tied over their eyes. Many wear white or light shirts with dhotis or trousers, and several wear name badges. Some are seated cross-legged, others bent forward in meditative posture. White pillars and a bright canopy frame the space, with banners visible at the top. This appears to be a group meditation or guided practice session.2008-02-08January 04 20082008-01-04