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A large seated audience fills a hall at a Nithyanandoham session. Dozens of devotees sit closely packed on a patterned carpet, many wearing white kurtas and saris with orange lanyards, while others wear orange, purple, pink and red. A woman in an orange shawl over white clothes sits at the centre, and a man in an orange-and-cream striped shirt sits at right. No speaker or a person candidate is clearly visible in this frame.

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December 02 20162016-12-02A large seated audience fills a hall at a Nithyanandoham programme. Many attendees wear orange lanyards and white or light clothing, with a woman in a white top and dark scarf in the centre, and women in saris and shawls around her. A man in a dark green jacket with an orange lanyard sits at right, and several people are blurred in the foreground. Gold chairs and a red and gold banner are visible at the top edge.2015-12-09A crowd of devotees seated closely together in a hall, mostly in white and cream clothing, many wearing rudraksha malas. A fair-haired woman in a cream outfit and red mala sits centre-left looking toward the front. On the right, an older man in a cream kurta with a red mala sits with his hands clasped. Some men wear pale blue and pink shirts. The seating is packed and the view is dominated by heads and shoulders. No single figure with distinctive presentation cues for a person is clearly visible.2016-12-12A large seated audience fills a hall at a satsang-style programme, with many people in white, orange and saffron clothing and orange lanyards around their necks. In the foreground a woman in a white top and an orange patterned shawl sits upright, beside a man in a grey shirt. A woman in a grey sari with gold trim sits to the left, and a man in a red turban appears in the back rows. Gold chairs and white walls frame the room, with water bottles visible on the floor.2015-12-09A large seated congregation fills a hall with patterned carpet during a satsang. Most attendees sit cross-legged facing forward, many in white kurtas and dhotis with red or orange shawls draped over their shoulders. Several men wear orange or saffron clothing and some have tilak or vibhuti marks on their foreheads. A man in the foreground wears a bright red-orange shirt and rudraksha-style beads, looking attentively ahead, while another in a white shirt holds a phone to his ear. Women in white and red saris sit toward the back, and gold ornate panels decorate the wall behind. A small altar with flowers is visible at the upper left. Some attendees appear to be wearing headphones for translation. The image shows a dense crowd of many dozens of people.2016-07-15December 09 20152015-12-09A large seated crowd fills the foreground of a warmly lit hall with a red and gold stage behind them. In the centre a woman with long grey braided hair wears an orange and gold sari and a rudraksha mala, holding a small brass plate and sitting among devotees. Nearby people in white kurtas, saffron and red saris, and red and blue shirts sit cross-legged, some wearing rudraksha malas. White ritual candles stand in front of the crowd. Stage lights and camera rigs are visible at the top edge. The room appears to be a satsang or yoga gathering with a seated audience. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable among the visible people.2016-12-14A large seated audience fills a hall at an event, with many rows of attendees in colourful saris, kurtas and western clothes, some wearing rudraksha malas and orange or red shawls. A video camera on a tripod and a large screen showing a speaker stand at the upper left, and a woman in a green top holds a glass near the screen. No clear a person candidate is identifiable in the visible crowd, so the scene reads as a satsang or discourse audience.2016-12-12A large seated audience fills a hall during a Sadashivoham session. Foreground men in white kurta-style shirts and white dhotis sit facing forward, one with a short beard and a visitor badge. Behind them, rows of women in saris, salwar and kurtas sit close together; a woman in a purple top and a woman in a yellow top with red trousers and a dark plait look ahead attentively. Some wear vibrant red, orange and maroon clothing. A printed notice board with blue and white text hangs on the pale wall at the top. No speaker or deity is visible in this frame.2016-12-02October 14 20122012-10-14Photograph of a large seated audience in an indoor hall with wood-panelled walls. Rows of devotees sit closely together, many wearing orange and saffron lanyards or scarves. Women in saris and salwar kameez, a woman in a blue patterned kurta with a red bindi and glasses, and several men in white shirts are visible. A man near the back has his hands pressed together in prayer, and others have eyes closed in meditation. No one is clearly identified as a person in this frame; the presenter is not visible.2015-12-08A dense crowd of devotees seated closely together in a hall, many women in saffron, orange, red and white garments with rudraksha or beaded malas. In the foreground a woman in a white and orange sari with red shawl sits with an open book or pouch on her lap. A large screen above shows a live image and a video camera on a tripod is visible at upper left. Behind the seated crowd, people stand near a dark wooden doorway and white curtain.2016-12-12