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A large carpeted hall at a convention where a crowd of roughly forty people stands with hands raised in a group meditation or dance-like practice. In the foreground at right, a long-haired figure in a gold-embroidered shawl and white clothing sits cross-legged on a red and patterned floor cushion, smiling, with a white square lectern-like board before him. A vase of pink and peach roses and white flowers sits in the lower foreground. Two large framed portraits of a bearded man in a white turban and dark robe hang on the back wall, and a loudspeaker and cables lie on a table at left. A person in a white T-shirt with a printed design stands near the centre.

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A large carpeted hall at a Dhyana Spurana convention in Seattle shows a crowd of roughly fifty participants standing and raising hands in devotion, many in white clothing. In the foreground a woman with long dark hair sits cross-legged on a red cloth beside a white lit board, with a bouquet of red, pink, yellow and orange flowers and palm fronds in front. Two framed portraits on the back wall show turbaned figures in orange and white. A man in a white t-shirt gestures at the left, and a man in maroon stands near the centre. A printed portrait labelled as Paramahamsa Nithyananda hangs on the wall, and a banner and an orange flower arrangement sit at the right.2006-04-29A large hall at a convention, with a crowd of roughly 50 standing and clapping. Near the centre, a woman in white clothes and a long mala stands with hands together, beside a young man in a white t-shirt clapping. Foreground shows pink and white flower arrangements and green leaves, with a seated person with dark hair at the right edge. Two tall portrait banners on the walls show a bearded figure in white and orange robes and a turbaned figure. Carpets cover the floor and overhead ceiling lights are visible.2006-04-29A large indoor hall with a polished wooden floor and bright ceiling lights shows a crowd of devotees standing in a loose circle, clapping and swaying in devotional singing. Many wear white kurta-style or white shirts with lanyards, while women wear saris in red, purple, orange and green, and a man in a lavender kurta and a man in a cream shawl and dhoti stand among them. In the foreground, a figure with long dark hair seen from behind sits on a white cushion beside pink and orange flowers, facing the group. A printed banner hangs on the far wall beside framed portraits. The visible crowd is roughly two dozen people.2006-04-30March 19 20062006-03-19April 23 20062006-04-23Indoor hall with a large crystal chandelier and wall sconces. In the foreground, a tall glass vase of pink, red and white gladioli and carnations stands beside a white-draped seat with its back to the camera; a figure with long dark hair wearing a gold-trimmed white shawl sits on it. A small table with a pink cloth and a silver tray stands to the right. Behind them, many people in white and pastel clothes, including white kurtas and salwar kameez, stand and move about in a open floor area, some with raised arms and hands clasped as if dancing or celebrating. The scene looks like a gathering or program, and the seated figure has a shawl with a gold border and no visible crown or turban.2006-04-23Large indoor hall with a pale ceiling of recessed lights where a crowd of participants stands and moves in a group during a convention session. Many people in white and light clothing dance or sway with raised hands, some barefoot on a floor covered with mats, blankets, bags and clothing. In the foreground a woman in a light blue top and white trousers faces the crowd, and a man in a grey shirt stands beside a black speaker. On the back wall are two tall orange-background portraits of a bearded figure wearing a white turban and a short banner with readable text. The scene is a multi-day spiritual convention gathering of devotees at a meditation event.2006-04-29A large indoor hall with beige walls and fluorescent ceiling lights shows a crowd of roughly fifty to a hundred participants standing with arms raised overhead on red mats, many dressed in white kurtas, white saris and light shirts. Several women in cream and pastel saris and a man in a dark green jacket are prominent in the foreground. Scattered bottles, papers, bags and chairs lie on the floor, and a white projector screen stands at the front. The scene suggests a group meditation or dynamic energy session.2006-03-04A photograph of a convention hall with a crowd of about 30 people standing and applauding with palms pressed together. In the centre, a long-haired figure in white dhoti with gold border and a wrap, wearing a red and white flower garland, stands barefoot and smiling, hands clasped. Around them, devotees wear white kurtas, white salwar, saris in red, pink, orange and green, and casual shirts. Banners with a turbaned portrait hang on the back walls; a large window and fluorescent ceiling lights are visible. Appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) with long hair, garland and white dhoti, recognised cues only, role as the central figure receiving applause.2006-04-30Photograph of a convention hall during a kirtan session, with a large group of participants standing and moving with raised arms and clapping hands. In the foreground, a person with long dark hair, seen from behind, sits on a white-draped seat beside pink and yellow gerbera daisies. Behind them, a woman in a teal blue salwar with a light blue shawl stands with hands together, a man in a white kurta raises both arms, and a woman in a white top and grey patterned skirt claps. Other participants in white and pastel clothing fill the background, some with hands raised.2006-03-26March 26 20062006-03-26A photograph of a large indoor convention hall with cream walls and recessed lighting. In the left foreground, a figure with long dark hair sits on a pale quilted sofa, wearing white and with a red garland, facing the room. Seated on white sheets in front of them, many delegates sit cross-legged in white and pastel clothing; a girl in a lilac top with a long braid sits near the front. A man in white with an orange-and-white shawl sits in the centre holding a microphone. Behind them, thirty-plus standing people in white and mixed colours watch, and a cameraman with a tripod stands at the left. A tall framed portrait of a man in an orange turban hangs on the back wall, and a red-draped table with a glass and orange flowers is in the lower foreground. a person appears on the sofa, identified by long dark hair, a red garland and white clothing, with no crown or saffron robe visible.2006-03-26