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A large indoor hall filled with seated devotees on a patterned carpet, many in white, orange and saffron clothing with orange and white garlands. In the foreground a woman in a red sari stands at left holding a long staff, near a carved wooden chair or throne at centre. Many attendees sit cross-legged facing the front, and a black speaker stands on a stand in the background. The scene resembles a satsang or meditation session in a hotel ballroom with a wall-mounted round logo at upper left.

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A large seated crowd fills a hotel conference hall with beige walls and a loudspeaker on a stand. Most attendees sit cross-legged on a patterned carpet, many in white, orange and saffron clothing, some wearing garlands and red or orange shawls. In the upper left, a figure in a long red-orange robe with a braided rope of hair stands raising an arm and holding a tall white ceremonial staff near a wooden chair. The attendees appear to be listening to the speaker at the front of the room.2015-12-11December 08 20152015-12-08A large hall filled with seated devotees on the floor, viewed from behind, during a Nithyanandoham session. A standing figure in the centre wears a red wrap and a long garland of orange-red beads, and holds a tall ceremonial staff. Behind him stands an ornate wooden chair. Many seated participants wear white, orange and saffron clothing, and some wear orange lanyards. A speaker stand sits at the top right beside tall wooden doors. The figure's appearance with a red wrap, bead garland and staff is consistent with a person, but identity is uncertain. Audience counts are large, but the visible crowd is clearly beyond twenty people.2015-12-11A photograph of a large hall filled with seated devotees on a patterned carpet, facing a standing figure in an orange and black patterned garment with a black hair bun, holding a silver staff-like ritual object. Behind him stands a large brown leather armchair. Many attendees wear white clothing, orange or red shawls and lanyards, while others wear saffron, teal and blue tops. Some people in the front row are seen from behind, and several take photographs. a person appears to be the standing figure at centre, distinguished by the orange and black garment, hair bun and ritual staff. Setting suggests a spiritual satsang or mandala session.2015-12-11 +2 copiesA large indoor hall with warm amber walls fills with seated participants on a patterned carpet, many in white clothing, some in orange and red garments, with garlands and beaded necklaces. In the centre, a standing man in an orange top and dark patterned wrap holds a tall ceremonial staff topped with a trident-like finial, and wears a black crown-like headpiece. Beside him stands an empty brown leather throne-style chair. Rows of attendees face him, with a speaker mounted high on the wall and a small banner at the back.2015-12-10December 11 20152015-12-11 +1 copiesDecember 11 20152015-12-11December 12 20152015-12-12December 09 20152015-12-09A large seated audience fills a carpeted hall with cream walls and wooden doors, facing a raised figure standing on a low platform near a microphone stand. The standing figure wears an orange top, a patterned wrap skirt and a dark hair wrap, and appears to be leading a session. Many participants in white and cream clothing sit cross-legged, some in orange and red shawls, with a few in saffron and pink tones.2015-12-09December 11 20152015-12-11December 09 20152015-12-09