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A photograph of a seated group of men and youths in white shirts and dhotis performing a puja inside a tent on red carpet and green mats. Several have their hands together in prayer or holding small papers and cards, with small brass plates of offerings and flower petals in front of them. Behind them hangs a green and gold drape with yellow sunflower prints and a banner showing an orange-turbaned figure with a Tamil heading. The seated men wear white and grey shirts, with ID badges visible on some.

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A large seated group of men and young men in white and light shirts sits cross-legged on a red floor mat with green borders during a meal at a tented event. Several hold small leaf or paper plates of food, and paper napkins and small bowls lie on the mat. Behind them hangs a green and yellow banner with sunflower prints and a framed portrait labelled "Nithyananda Ilaignar Amaippu" showing a saffron-turbaned figure with a pale golden shawl. Tamil signs hang on the tent wall. No one is clearly identified as a person, and no one is in a prominent seat.2006-09-17September 17 20062006-09-17A large tented gathering of young men and boys seated cross-legged on red carpet under a green and pink banner-lined canopy decorated with sunflower motifs. Many wear white or checked shirts with name badges. At the top left, a banner shows a portrait of a figure in orange turban and robes, with Tamil text. Two rectangular signs hang in the middle, and a loudspeaker sits on a pole. Paper plates lie on the carpet in front of the seated participants.2006-09-17A photograph of a large seated gathering under a tent with a red floor covering. Rows of young men in white shirts and trousers sit cross-legged on the red mats, many with leaf plates or small bowls in front of them, apparently taking a meal. Some are looking toward the right side of the frame. Behind them, banners with yellow sunflower-like motifs hang along the tent wall, and at the upper right a few white-clad staff stand near a serving area with containers. Lanyards are visible on some attendees. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame.2006-09-17A photograph of a large seated audience under a red-and-white canopy at an outdoor programme. Rows of men in white shirts and light blue shirts sit on white plastic chairs on a red carpet runway, several wearing lanyards. Behind them a banner with sunflower prints in yellow, pink and green hangs along the tent wall, and a framed portrait of an elderly woman in a blue-bordered frame is mounted on a pole at the top of the frame. The audience appears attentive, facing toward the stage. Numerous people are visible, filling the frame.2006-09-17September 17 20062006-09-17September 14 20062006-09-14A large seated gathering of men in white shirts and white dhotis sits cross-legged on red floor mats inside a tent hall. Each person has a white paper plate with food and a small water bottle nearby, and several people wear white lanyard badges. Rows of attendees stretch across the frame, with blue and purple banners and framed pictures on a side wall behind them. Many participants have their hands folded or are eating from the plates.2006-12-17A large indoor hall under a white tent ceiling, filled with many seated men dressed in white kurtas and dhotis, most holding small leaf or metal plates with food, sitting on mats in rows. Hanging decorative banners in yellow and multicolour patterns hang from the ceiling, and portrait banners line the back wall. Several men in the foreground wear rudraksha-style malas and some wear identification badges. Overhead lights illuminate the room. The seating is arranged for a group meal offering ceremony.2006-07-23A large indoor hall under a white tent-like ceiling with hanging colourful cloth banners in orange, yellow and black patterns. Hundreds of devotees sit cross-legged on the floor in rows, dressed in white clothing with white and beige shawls, many wearing beaded neck cords. Several seated devotees hold brass or steel plates with food offerings, and there are small bowls and water bottles in front of them. Lights are mounted on the ceiling, and a camera on a tripod stands at the right side among the rows. Framed portraits hang on the walls at the sides.2006-07-23A photograph of a large seated gathering under a white tent at an outdoor programme. Hundreds of young men sit cross-legged on a red carpet in rows, many in white shirts, checked shirts and trousers, several wearing name badges, with paper plates and sheets in front of them. Behind them, pink and green banners with yellow sunflower motifs hang from the tent poles, and staff in white stand along the walkway at the right edge. No speaker is clearly visible in the foreground, so no in-person identification is made.2006-09-17A photograph of a seated audience under a red-patterned canopy at an outdoor program. Rows of men in white dhotis and white shirts sit on white plastic chairs on a grey ground, many wearing rudraksha malas. A red carpet runs along the right edge. Behind them hang green and pink banners printed with large orange sunflowers, and a small framed portrait is mounted on a pole at the upper right. The mood is attentive, with several men smiling.2006-09-17