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A large seated congregation fills a hall, with a crowd of several hundred people in white dhotis and shirts alongside young men and boys in saffron-orange cloth draped over their shoulders, many with rudraksha malas and white vibhuti lines on their foreheads. Some sit bare-chested and others wear gold chains. Two large screens display figures at the back of the hall, and oil lamps stand along the front edge. Their faces look attentive toward the front. A watermarked archive photo of the Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam gathering.

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May 22 20172017-05-22May 28 20172017-05-28A large indoor hall filled with seated devotees in orange and white clothing. In the foreground, young men wear saffron/orange dhoti-style cloths, rudraksha malas, and tilak marks on their foreheads, sitting cross-legged and attentive. Behind them rows of people in white kurtas and dhotis fill the room, with tall brass lamps and red-orange banners in the background. The atmosphere suggests a seated satsang or group meditation. No single figure is clearly identifiable as the a person, and no one is distinctly visible with the cues needed for a probable identification.2017-05-24A large seated audience fills a hall at a satsang-style gathering. Most attendees sit cross-legged on the floor in white dhotis and shirts, many men with bare chests wearing rudraksha malas and saffron or orange cloths over their shoulders, some with white and red tilak marks on their foreheads. A bald man in front wears a white shirt with a saffron shawl and sandalwood marks. On the far stage, a large red backdrop shows a white sculptural figure, and tall brass or wooden ritual staffs stand in rows near the front. Around forty to fifty people are visible, with more people seated further back.2017-05-22A large indoor hall with a white tiled floor and pink walls, filled with a seated crowd of devotees dressed mostly in orange-saffron robes and white dhotis. Many wear rudraksha malas and white forehead markings, and some hold hands folded in anjali. Large screens on the back wall show colourful images of people. Foreground devotees, including young boys in orange and a child in a white and yellow outfit, face toward the front. No single person is clearly identifiable as a person in this crowd shot, so the candidate is left uncertain.2017-07-05May 22 20172017-05-22A large crowd of devotees sits closely packed on the floor of a bright hall during a satsang gathering. Many wear white dhotis and shawls with rudraksha malas around their necks, while several younger men in the foreground wear saffron-orange cloths and some have white sacred markings on their chests and foreheads. A woman in a pale cream sari with orange border sits near the centre, and a man on the right has long hair and a saffron wrap with rudraksha beads. Tall brass lamps stand along the back left. The seated assembly is focused forward, toward an unseen speaker, in an atmosphere of meditative attention.2017-05-29May 24 20172017-05-24A large seated congregation fills a hall, with many people sitting closely in rows. In the foreground, young men and boys in saffron/orange cloths with rudraksha malas sit facing forward, several with bare chests. Behind them, devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas sit, some wearing rudraksha malas and kumkum or vibhuti on their foreheads. A few people wear eyeglasses and some sit with hands near their chests or chins, listening attentively. Tall golden kalasha-style posts stand along the left side, and an orange-robed figure stands near a distant platform at upper left.2017-05-30July 16 20172017-07-16A large seated gathering of devotees in a hall, most wearing orange-saffron robes and rudraksha malas, with white horizontal tilak marks on many foreheads. In the foreground, young men in orange cloth sit cross-legged and watch attentively. Behind them, rows of people in white clothes and orange garments fill the floor, and a stage area with white and orange chairs and framed pictures is visible at the back. No specific speaker is clearly visible in the frame, so no one is identified as a person. Many people are seated closely, forming a dense crowd.2017-07-26A large seated congregation fills a hall, with many young men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls edged in gold, wearing rudraksha malas and forehead vibhuti markings. Behind them, rows of older devotees in white dhotis and shirts sit on the floor. In the foreground, a boy in black-rimmed glasses and orange clothing sits cross-legged beside others seated on red mats. Gold pillars and framed images line the back wall.2016-01-02