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A large hall packed with seated devotees in white dhotis and saris with orange-red shawls and scarves, many with hands raised to their heads in a meditative practice. At the centre, a bare-chested man with long dark hair and an orange-red wrap stands with his arms raised above his head, near an ornate red chair and a microphone stand. Pink walls display framed artwork, and a large portrait hangs at the far end of the room. Overhead the scene is well lit by ceiling fans and wall-mounted lights.

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A photograph of a large indoor satsang hall with pink walls and framed pictures. Many seated devotees in white ritual clothes with saffron-orange shawls and rudraksha malas face a raised area. A man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange wrap and seated on a red throne-like chair beside a microphone stand, addresses the gathering; a Swamiji (probable) candidate by appearance, shown in person. Behind him a trident-topped stand and a gong are visible. Several women wear white saris with gold borders, and a few devotees hold red and green items.2017-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 02 20172017-07-02 +1 copiesA large indoor satsang hall packed with seated devotees dressed in white dhotis and shawls, many with red and saffron sashes and rudraksha malas. Many participants have both hands raised to the crown of their heads in a shared gesture. At the far right, a man with long dark hair and a saffron-red garment sits on an ornate red-and-silver throne, flanked by ceremonial fans and staffs. A gold-framed shrine and a large screen are visible at the back.2017-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 02 20172017-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 02 20172017-07-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a large seated congregation in a hall with white walls and a red-curtained stage area at top left, where a large screen shows a figure. Many participants, mostly in white clothes with orange or saffron shawls and rudraksha malas, sit on mats and chairs with both arms raised and hands resting on their heads in a group gesture. At the front centre, a man with long dark hair and a saffron-orange wrap sits on an ornate red and white throne with a staff, a person, though his appearance is only partially clear. Ceremonial fans and a camera on a tripod are visible.2017-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 02 20172017-07-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a large seated gathering in a hall with gold-and-red decorations, a golden shrine with a seated figure at the top left, and a large screen above. A long-haired man in a red-and-brown garment sits on an ornate red-and-silver throne at the centre, with a trident and a ceremonial fan-like object beside him. Many participants in white clothing and red-orange shawls or scarves sit on chairs and floor cushions, most with both arms raised and hands touching their heads in a shaktipada-style gesture. A camera on a tripod is visible at left. The man on the throne has a distinctive long swept-back hairstyle and saffron-toned clothing, a person candidate, though his face is not visible for confirmation. Over a hundred people may be present; the visible count is roughly 50 to 100 partially or fully visible participants.2017-07-02 +1 copiesA crowded indoor hall of seated devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas, many with red or orange shawls and red-orange necklaces, raising their arms with hands on their heads in a unified gesture. Many are seated on striped red, pink and purple mats. In the centre stands a large red and silver ornate throne (peetha) with a red seat, flanked by a silver trident (trishul) and a standing fan. Behind the throne a dark-haired woman in red sits on a low seat. Pink walls display framed religious pictures and a banner reading 'Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham'. Chairs in the foreground are red-upholstered. No one is clearly identifiable as the a person on the throne, which is empty of a clear occupant.2017-07-02 +1 copiesA large indoor hall with cream walls and framed panels holds a seated gathering on the floor, many in white or orange clothing. Near the centre, a man in a rust-orange robe sits on a red-cushioned throne-style chair behind a low table with ritual items, facing the assembled group. Nearby participants wear white dhotis and saris or orange saris and robes. Striped runner mats run across the floor, and a drum and brass implements are visible at the table. The man on the throne has long dark hair and wears an orange garment with a visible rudraksha-style necklace, though his face and appearance are not clearly distinct enough to confirm identity. Seated devotees in orange and white surround the front, and a small cymbal-like instrument and water bottles sit on the floor.2017-09-23 +1 copiesJuly 02 20172017-07-02July 02 20172017-07-02 +1 copies