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A large outdoor night gathering seen from behind a dense crowd seated on red mats under a black sky. Many devotees in white, orange, pastel and patterned clothes sit cross-legged, with some on blue plastic chairs at the right edge. Two stages are lit at a distance: the left stage has a small group of people in white and orange seated in front of a golden backdrop with a banner reading 'Nithyanananda Dhyanapeetham', while the central stage has a large painted backdrop of a golden deity murti with a crescent moon, illuminated under a tent canopy, with a figure standing near it. Red and gold draped bunting decorates the stage edges.

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A night-time outdoor gathering of a large crowd seated on red mats across an open field, mostly facing a lit stage at right. At the far right stage, a white canopy with red and gold draping frames a large backdrop painting of a deity murti with a crescent moon, with a small figure standing at its side. A second, smaller stage at left holds several people in orange and white seated near a pink-draped platform. Men in light shirts stand at the left edge, and women in saris and children sit among the audience. Speaker boxes flank the stages and string lights line the grounds.2009-02-23Night outdoor gathering of a large crowd seated on green mats in rows, facing a raised stage under a white canopy. The backdrop shows an orange painted scene with a large tree and crescent moon, and a small deity murti or portrait sits on a decorated altar at the stage. Red and white bunting drapes the canopy edges. Many devotees wear white clothes, with some in blue, red, orange and patterned saris. A figure in white stands at the right side of the stage, and a few people stand near the left speaker stacks. Strings of lights and stalls line the background under a dark sky.2009-02-23Night photo from the back of a large open-air gathering. Hundreds of people sit on red mats and carpets in rows facing a lit stage under a white canopy, with an orange and gold backdrop. Many attendees wear white shirts and white dhotis or sarees, and some wear coloured saris and headscarves. On the stage, a few figures stand near a central backdrop with a large painted emblem, and to the left a musical performance setup with speakers and lights is visible. Side screens and draped gold and red fabric frame the stage. The dark sky sits above the crowd.2009-02-23 +1 copiesNight outdoor event photographed from behind a large crowd seated on blue and red plastic chairs on a dirt ground. A dense audience of mostly men and women in white and light clothing, some with head coverings, faces the illuminated stages. The stage on the right has a backdrop painted with a large tree and orange-gold imagery, with a lit central altar and an ornate figure arrangement at the front. A smaller stage on the left has a red and pink backdrop with a lit banner and a few performers in colourful costumes. Tent canopies, red and gold drapes and speakers frame the scene under a dark sky.2009-02-23Night outdoor gathering on a large open ground lit by tall floodlight towers, with a crowd of many devotees seated on the sand and on plastic chairs, mostly men in white dhotis and shirts, with some women in colourful saris. In the distance a decorated stage with a golden canopy and floral arches holds a seated figure with a lit lamp in front. Strings of pennant flags stretch across the ground, and banners and signboards stand along the edges. Many people in the foreground stand and watch.2010-01-08Night-time outdoor gathering of a large crowd seated on red mats facing a lit stage. Most attendees wear white, with women in pink, purple, green and blue saris and salwar kameez. The main stage has a white canopy and a backdrop painted with a sun or light motif, and a figure in white stands near the central platform. Smaller stages with red and gold draping flank it, with speaker stacks at both sides and string lights in the dark sky. The scene shows a satsang or puja setting, with people sitting in rows.2009-02-23 +1 copiesNight outdoor gathering of a very large crowd facing a brightly lit stage under tall floodlight towers. Heads and shoulders of many people fill the foreground, with some wearing white, yellow and dark clothing, and some wearing shawls. A backdrop with a banner reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham and a figure seated on the stage is too small to identify, possibly seated before a decorated shrine area. Large white screens flank the stage, and a decorated ratha-like float with lights stands at the right edge.2010-12-29Night-time outdoor satsang gathering at an ashram-style venue. Hundreds of devotees sit on the ground in white clothes, with some in saffron, pink and blue saris, facing a lit stage. A red carpet runs down the central aisle toward the stage. On the stage, a small figure stands before a large illuminated backdrop showing a deity murti scene with a decorated canopy above, lit by bright spotlights. A few devotees in front wear orange shawls.2017-02-24Night outdoor satsang event with a large crowd of seated attendees in red plastic chairs, viewed from behind. Many people wear white, cream, pink and sari clothing, with women with hair in braids and flowers. A decorated stage under a white and orange draped canopy with floral garlands and tall lamps holds a seated figure in saffron-orange robes before a golden throne-like seat and flower arrangements. A banner reads Bhagavad Gita Satsang. Bright stage lights and strings of lights illuminate the scene, with a second tent and a lit gate on the left.2010-01-21A large night-time outdoor gathering seen from behind a dense crowd of seated and standing people, many with heads wrapped in cloths and some in white shirts and light sarees. Bright floodlights line the open ground, and a lit stage with an ornate canopy sits at the far end, flanked by large white screens. The crowd fills the foreground and extends toward the stage, with a few people in orange or yellow clothing near the right edge.2010-12-29Night outdoor gathering at a large open-air event; a crowd of many people stands and sits on a grass field in front of a lit stage. Men wear white shirts and dhotis, women wear sarees in colours including orange, red, pink and white, and a few children are visible. On the stage, an orange and yellow backdrop painted with a stylised tree and crescent imagery frames a small seated figure on a raised dais, with orange draped curtains and a tent canopy around it. String lights glow in the dark sky.2009-02-23Night-time outdoor gathering of a very large crowd seated on the ground in rows behind bamboo barriers, many in white clothes and others in coloured saris and salwar kameez. On a distant stage under lights, figures sit before a painted backdrop showing a mountain scene, with a red draped platform in front. Large blank projection screens stand on either side, and scaffolding frames the right edge.2010-02-12