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A large indoor hall under a white tent canopy filled with rows of white and blue plastic chairs, where a crowd of mostly women and some men sit facing a stage. Women wear saris and salwar kameez in maroon, purple, pink and white, and many have hair tied back in buns or braids. Near the front, a figure in white stands at the stage edge beside a camera on a tripod. On the stage, a portrait banner shows a figure with long dark hair, saffron-toned adornments and a gold necklace seated beside a deity image. Colourful decorative pillars with patterned fabric hang along the sides of the hall. A portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" appears on the banner at upper right.

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Photo of a large indoor satsang hall under a white tent ceiling, with colourful striped hanging banners and yellow tassels overhead. Rows of white plastic chairs fill the room, mostly occupied by men in white shirts and kurtas, some in orange, maroon and checked clothing, seen from behind. A cameraperson stands near the stage at left. On a raised stage at the far end, a dais with a purple-draped table and a large backdrop portrait is visible, with a seated figure in orange garments near the centre; no identification is made from appearance. The scene is a devotional gathering during an evening programme.2008-10-02A large white tented hall filled with seated devotees, mostly dressed in white, on white plastic chairs and colourful striped mats. Hanging from the ceiling are tall cylindrical banners in red, blue and yellow with elephant motifs, and ceiling fans spin overhead. At the front, a figure in orange robes stands on a stage before a dark red curtain, raising an arm near a red monitor, while a large screen shows a face. A white ceremonial seat with flower arrangements sits on the stage. Several people in white stand near the sides of the hall.2009-07-02October 03 20082008-10-03A large tented hall filled with seated devotees facing a stage at the far end. Hundreds of people sit on white plastic chairs and on mats, many women wearing sarees in orange, yellow, blue and white. The stage holds a central golden deity murti in a decorated shrine, flanked by green-lit side panels with a crescent and trident motif, and a figure seated in front. A blue draped stage on the right has musicians and performers. Ornate woven hanging bands with elephant motifs decorate the tent ceiling. A printed sign on the right reads a banner in blue, and the backdrop shows a stylised Om symbol.2008-12-28October 02 20082008-10-02Wide view from the back of a tent-covered hall filled with rows of white plastic chairs, occupied by a large audience of mostly women in white, light blue, purple and red saris and salwar kameez, many with long braided hair seen from behind. At the far end, a small figure in orange robes sits cross-legged on a raised white platform before a maroon curtain with gold trim, with a microphone stand in front. Colourful striped cloth lanterns hang from the tent ceiling. Banners and a display board stand at the sides of the stage.2008-06-22A large indoor hall with a white tent-style ceiling and colourful striped hanging panels. Rows of white plastic chairs hold many seated attendees, most in white, pink, green and yellow clothes, viewed from behind. At the front, a woman in a white sari stands at a lectern beside a screen. Near the stage an orange cloth-draped seat is set up, with a framed portrait on an easel and a flower arrangement. A video camera on a tripod records the session. The setting suggests a meditation therapy talk, with a large crowd present.2009-09-27A photograph of a large indoor satsang hall with a crowd of several hundred seated people in white clothing on white plastic chairs, facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in orange and red robes sits on an ornate golden throne beneath a decorated canopy, with flower offerings beside him. Orange and blue banners with elephant motifs hang from the walls and ceiling. A camera on a tripod and a cameraperson at the left edge record the event.2008-12-27 +1 copiesA large tented hall with white ceiling and colourful cylindrical banners hanging from the top, filled with rows of white plastic chairs holding a large seated audience. Most attendees wear white, with some in orange, blue and red saris. On the stage at the far end, a dark red curtain backdrop and a rainbow panel are visible, with a few figures in orange and white near the platform, though no one is clearly identifiable as the central speaker. Loudspeakers stand at the sides of the tent.2009-06-22October 03 20082008-10-03December 12 20162016-12-12A large white-tented hall filled with rows of white plastic chairs and seated audience members, most dressed in white, some wearing headphones. Hanging from the ceiling are many tall cylindrical banners in bold yellow, blue, red and green patterns with elephant motifs. At the front, a small framed portrait sits on a raised platform with an orange cloth, and a screen is visible to the left. Audience members sit facing the stage during what appears to be a talk or satsang session.2009-01-03 +1 copies