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A four-panel video-link collage of simultaneous group sessions in different locations, each labelled with a printed sign. Top left, Paris Dakshineswar Kalighat: a seated group in white clothes with flower and fruit offerings on a floral-patterned cloth. Top right, Guadeloupe Rameshwaram: people in white and pastel clothes seated on mats around low tables with white chairs and a framed portrait on the wall. Bottom left, France 3 Borders: people seated in a room with orange and white cushions, a small deity shrine, and orange flower arrangements. Bottom right, Rio de Janeiro: two women seated in white and orange-shawled clothing holding a sign reading I LOVE YOU, with a framed portrait and orange cloth beside them. A framed portrait labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda is visible in the bottom right panel. The collage itself shows no physical people beyond those on screens.

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