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A large group of devotees sits cross-legged on mats and cushions in a bright hall during a seated programme, with white plastic chairs and white draped fabric overhead. Most wear white clothing and many have yellow or saffron lanyards. A video camera on a tripod records the gathering at left. In the foreground, a woman with a long braid wears a white outfit with a yellow shawl, and a bearded man in white with a yellow lanyard sits near steel plates. Yellow and orange floor cushions and colourful woven banners hang near the ceiling. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so no candidate is assigned.

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A large seated gathering of mostly women and some men in white clothing sits on mats and cushions inside a white tented hall decorated with hanging colourful striped and embroidered panels with yellow tassels. Many attendees wear yellow lanyards and name badges, and several wear rudraksha or beaded malas. Many sit with eyes closed or hands folded in meditation, while others sit upright facing forward. A video camera on a tripod stands at the right edge beside a laptop, and a yellow and orange cloth runner lies across the floor in the foreground. A figure in white with a red shawl stands far right near the back wall. A wall clock and framed items appear at the left.2009-06-10A large white-walled hall with ceiling fans and a row of windows holds a seated congregation on mats and cushions. In the foreground left, two people in white with yellow shawls sit beside a small fire pit and brass vessels, performing a homa. An empty orange-draped chair stands at the left edge, with no person seated in it. Many participants in white clothing sit in rows facing the fire, some with hands folded and some with orange cloth bundles. A man in an orange robe sits at the front right. The scene resembles a yoga or meditation session with a fire ritual.2009-11-17 +1 copiesA seated audience of devotees fills a hall, sitting on orange and red floor mats. Most wear white clothing, including white kurtas and white salwar-style outfits, with some in yellow shawls and orange saris. Many listen attentively with hands folded or resting on their faces. A video camera on a tripod stands at the right edge, filming the gathering. Behind the rows, chairs line the back wall beneath ornate gold decorations and orange drapes.2010-08-25A large hall filled with seated devotees in white clothing, many on yellow and orange mats and cushions, listening attentively with hands pressed together in namaskar. Hanging decorative banners with geometric patterns in blue, red, yellow and white hang from the ceiling. A cameraman on a tripod films from the right side, and a few people in orange robes sit at the far right edge near an orange cushion. Lights and fans are visible overhead, and white draping lines the walls.2009-09-01A large hall filled with seated devotees on yellow-and-white checked floor mats during a convention session. Most attendees wear white clothing, including white sarees and white kurtas, with some in red, pink, brown and blue garments. Many women wear glasses and necklaces, and several carry handbags. Colourful painted pillars with decorative panels frame the hall, white draped fabric covers the ceiling and windows, and a camera on a tripod stands at the right edge, indicating a recorded event. No single speaker is clearly visible in this view, so the focus is the audience listening attentively.2009-09-01July 07 20092009-07-07A large hall with a white tent-like ceiling hung with colourful striped cylindrical lanterns. Hundreds of seated participants in white clothes and white lanyard badges fill the floor, many on orange and red floor mats. In the distance at the front, a painted banner shows a seated figure in orange robes before a stage, with a video camera on a tripod nearby. Shelves of books line the side walls, and the seated delegates appear attentive to a session.2008-07-16A large hall with white tiled floor where many people sit in meditation or satsang on orange mats. In the foreground, several men wear white kurta-style clothes, some with yellow shawls and one with an orange shawl, seated cross-legged with eyes closed or downcast. Behind them, a large seated audience fills the room, many in white and some in colourful clothing, with a microphone on the floor and a camera on a tripod at left. A silver vessel sits in the lower right corner. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2010-08-26A wide photograph of a large hall filled with seated attendees on yellow and green striped mats at a Nithyanandam conference. Most people wear white or cream clothing, and a few wear saffron or pastel saris; several women sit cross-legged in the foreground with handbags and bags beside them. Hanging from the ceiling are colourful striped fabric pillars with yellow tassels, white fans and tube lights, and a large saffron cloth draped overhead. The front of the hall is not visible, and no individual is clearly identifiable as a person.2009-09-07A large seated congregation in a bright hall with white-painted walls, tall colourful patterned banners hanging from the ceiling, and a metal-trussed roof. Rows of participants sit cross-legged on yellow and orange mats, most wearing white clothes and beaded or flower garlands. In the foreground, a young sannyasi in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits upright with hands folded, beside an older man in white and orange shawl. A cameraperson with a tripod and a woman in an orange shawl stand at left near the front. A clock and wall plaque are visible behind the crowd. The appearance-based candidate with long hair and crown-like ornamentation is not distinctly identifiable here, so no identification is made.2009-06-01A photograph of a seated congregation in a bright hall with pink walls, white tiled floor and red curtains. Rows of devotees sit on orange mats, many dressed in white, with some in orange, yellow and saffron-toned clothing. A tripod-mounted video camera stands at the centre of the room. Behind the seated rows, a golden deity murti and an ornate golden figure stand near floral decorations. Yellow tassel lamps hang from the ceiling. The seated listeners appear attentive during a discourse. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from appearance here, so the speaker's position is not visible.2010-08-25A large tented hall with white ceiling drapes and multicoloured decorated pillars hosts a seated group of many devotees on blue, purple and green mats, each with brass plates and small offerings before them. Most wear white clothing, some in orange or grey tops, and several are seated with hands in prayer or at offerings. A few people stand in the back, and a figure in orange stands near the centre. A painted backdrop of a deity and forest scene decorates the rear wall. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable among the visible participants.2009-07-07