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A large crowd of men in white shirts and white dhotis fills a hall, seated closely in rows with eyes closed and hands folded in prayer, as in meditation or satsang. Some wear saffron or red shawls over white clothes, and several wear rudraksha or beaded necklaces. A warm-toned deity murti or ceremonial figure with gold and red decoration appears at the far left near the front. Wall paintings and framed pictures line the back of the hall. The scene reflects a Shiva diksha or spiritual initiation gathering at Adi Kailasa, Bengaluru.

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September 05 20152015-09-05A large crowd of devotees sits cross-legged on the floor of a spacious hall, most dressed in white traditional clothing. Many wear red shawls and red beaded garlands, and several have lanyards or badges. In the foreground, a man with grey hair and glasses sits centre-frame with a red garland, while a younger man in white with a red shawl sits at right, looking forward. Pale walls, framed pictures and an ornate golden deity or decorative panel are visible at the top right, and a small figure in orange robes sits in the far back right corner beside it. The scene suggests a satsang or discourse audience.2015-09-06A large indoor hall packed with seated men in white dhotis and white shirts, many wearing rudraksha malas and identity badges on lanyards. Several have hands folded in namaskar or eyes closed in meditation, and a few wear saffron or red shawls over their shoulders. In the upper background a golden deity murti and an oil lamp stand near the back wall, with a large framed picture beside it. The crowd fills the frame, with the closest figures partly cropped at the bottom edge. A faint purple logo appears in the upper left corner.2015-09-05January 20 20132013-01-20 +2 copiesPhotograph of a large seated congregation in white shirts and dhotis, many with red or saffron shawls and rudraksha-style beads, filling a hall. Foreground devotees have eyes closed in meditation or listening. A standing figure in white stands far back near a golden throne-like seat and a framed portrait of a goddess on the wall. Ornate golden wooden carvings line the right side and a pale yellow wall and doorways frame the room.2015-09-05April 22 20162016-04-22A large seated congregation of men fills a hall for a satsang. Most wear white shirts and white dhotis or trousers, some with name badges clipped to their shirts. A few wear coloured shirts, including a purple shirt in the foreground and an orange-yellow shirt. At the top left, a deity murti or garlanded figure sits on an ornate altar with lamps, and a world map is displayed on the back wall between red pillars. A figure in white sits near the centre background, but no person can be clearly identified as a person in this crowd.2015-05-31A large crowd of men seated on the floor of a covered hall during a satsang, filling the frame in dense rows. Most wear white shirts and white dhotis or trousers; some wear yellow, blue or checked shirts. A few sport vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads, and one man in the foreground wears a rudraksha mala. Many are watching intently, some with hands at their chins. At left, a camera on a tripod and several standing pedestal fans are visible; a red-and-white pillared structure with a decorated stage and banners forms the background.2015-05-31January 02 20162016-01-02November 01 20152015-11-01A large crowd of devotees seated densely in a hall, mostly men in white dhoti-style clothing with orange or saffron shawls and sashes, many wearing rudraksha malas and some with vibhuti or kumkum on their foreheads. Many faces are visible in the foreground and rows receding into the background, with light fabric draped over the upper area of the venue.2016-05-05A large hall packed with seated men in white shirts and white trousers, facing the stage at a Nithyananda Spurana Program in Salem, Tamil Nadu. White tent walls, tall white poles and ceiling fans surround the crowd. Green and yellow banners with sunflower-style motifs hang at the back. In the right foreground a man wears a saffron shawl over a dark garment with a gold chain, and a man at lower right wears a white shirt with a tilak on his forehead. No stage figure is visible; the audience dominates the frame.2007-12-12