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A row of seven young men sits cross-legged on a white mat in meditation during an indoor hall session. Several are bare-chested with rudraksha malas; others wear saffron/orange robes and saffron turbans or head cloths. The man at the far right wears a white robe with a white head wrap and long dark hair, hands folded. Yellow floor lines run across the foreground. Behind them a red curtain and a raised platform hold white flower vases and a brass bowl. A framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" with a garland hangs at the top right. Shoulder-length dark hair and a white robe are visible on the right-hand figure.

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Seven young men sit cross-legged in a row on a white mat in a hall, meditating with eyes closed. Most wear orange or saffron cloth, several with orange turbans or headwraps, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas around their necks. The far-right figure wears white with a white turban and long hair. Behind them a large portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" hangs beside a decorated altar with white flowers, a brass bowl and a kalasha-style vase, below a red curtain. Yellow floor markings run across the foreground.2007-10-01Seven young men sit cross-legged in a row on white cloth in a hall with yellow floor lines. Several are bare-chested wearing orange dhotis and rudraksha malas; some wear orange or saffron head wraps. The man on the far right wears a white turban, white dhoti and a long braid, with hands folded. Several hold small silver vessels. At the back right, a framed portrait labelled Paramahamsa NITHYANANDA shows a smiling man in a purple garment with a rudraksha mala, beside a table with white flowers in vases and a brass tray. Red curtains hang behind the platform.October 01 20072007-10-01A photograph of seven young men seated cross-legged in a row on a white cloth on a concrete floor, eyes closed in meditation. Most wear saffron-orange dhotis or robes and orange head wraps, with rudraksha malas across bare chests; the figure on the far right wears white robes and a white head wrap, with long dark hair in a braid and hands folded. Some hold small metal vessels. Yellow floor lines run across the foreground. Behind them a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa NITHYANANDA" is displayed above a stage with a red curtain, white flowers in terracotta vases and a small offering tray on a white-draped table.Seven young male devotees sit cross-legged in a row on a white cloth on a hall floor, facing a red-draped stage. Several wear saffron/orange dhotis and shawls, with white and orange head cloths, rudraksha malas and vibhuti or kumkum marks on their foreheads and arms; the figure at far left and far right wear white. Some hold small brass vessels and a kalasha-like pot in front of them. Centered behind them on a white pedestal stands a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" with flowers and a lamp, beneath a hanging garland. Yellow lines mark the floor. The scene appears to be a puja or satsang gathering.2007-10-01A row of seated young men in a tented hall sits cross-legged on white cloth, facing left. The foremost man wears a white turban with red stripes, a white kurta with red-edged border, rudraksha beads, and has long dark hair; his hands rest folded in his lap. Behind him, several men wear saffron-orange robes and orange turbans, with rudraksha malas around their necks. Painted decorative pillars with elephant motifs and a red curtain frame the background, and two women in white saris stand near a doorway. Photograph of a meditative or satsang sitting.2007-10-01Six young men sit cross-legged in a row on a white cloth on a yellow-lined hall floor, performing a ritual with small metal vessels. Five wear saffron-orange cloths and orange turbans with rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces, most bare-chested, one holding a silver lota. The rightmost man wears white robes with red borders, a white turban and a long hanging hairstyle, with a rudraksha mala, and his eyes are closed. Behind them is a red and white patterned backdrop with yellow floral motifs. Several people are sitting in a line, appearing to be in meditation or prayer.2007-10-01October 01 20072007-10-01A photograph of seven young men seated cross-legged in a row on a white cloth on a stage, in front of red velvet drapes. Most wear saffron/orange dhoti-style cloths and rudraksha malas, some bare-chested, one in white with a white turban and one with a saffron turban. A framed portrait on a white pedestal behind them shows a man in a white turban with a garland, and a floral garland hangs at the upper right. Brass vessels and a small offering sit on the cloth, and a yellow stripe marks the floor. The scene appears to be a seated ritual or meditation session.2007-10-01Four young men in saffron-orange dhoti-style clothing sit cross-legged on a white mat on a light floor, eyes closed in meditation or chanting. Each wears rudraksha mala beads and a saffron head wrap; the rightmost wears a wrap with a purple border. Small metal kalasha-style vessels rest on the mat in front of them. Behind them stand a maroon curtain, a striped red-and-white cloth and a cabinet, with a yellow line on the floor.2007-10-01October 01 20072007-10-01Seven young boys sit cross-legged in a row on a white cloth on a bare floor, in front of red velvet drapes. Most wear saffron-orange dhotis or waist cloths, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas; the boy at far right wears white with a white turban, and the boy second from left wears a white cloth. Two yellow lines run across the floor. Behind them on a low red-draped platform stands a framed portrait of a man in white with a white turban and garlands, flanked by small vases of white flowers. Small brass or copper vessels sit on the cloth before the boys.2007-10-01