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A dimly lit hall with rows of seated meditators on mats, many wearing white clothes with yellow shawls. In the foreground a young man in white with a yellow shawl sits cross-legged on a pink mat, hands folded, with a brass plate of flowers, fruit and small offerings beside him. Small oil lamps glow on the floor between the rows, and a pink bowl of flowers sits at left on a mat printed with Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam. A yellow and patterned cloth hangs from the upper left. Ceiling fans hang overhead.

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A dim hall with rows of seated devotees on mats during a nighttime meditation. The foreground man in white kurta with a yellow shawl sits cross-legged on a pink mat, hands folded in his lap, eyes closed. Brass lamps and small oil lamps with flickering flames sit before the seated rows, with brass vessels, incense sticks and small offering plates with flowers and fruit on trays. Further back, many more people in white clothes and yellow shawls sit in meditation, and a few standing figures move through the far background. No a person candidate is visible.2009-10-17A large hall with a tiled floor and ceiling fans shows many devotees seated cross-legged on coloured yoga mats in rows, facing forward during meditation. Most wear white kurtas or white saris, and several men wear yellow shawls with rudraksha-style beads. Brass puja trays with oil lamps, incense sticks, flowers, bowls and sweets sit in front of some mats. Decorated pillars with colourful painted panels stand along the back wall. At left, a saffron cloth hangs over a seat, and a few people in orange robes sit near the rear and right side. The scene appears to be a group meditation session with ritual offerings.2009-10-17A large hall with a white ceiling and hanging colourful cylindrical banners in blue, red, yellow and white hangs above rows of devotees seated cross-legged on pink, blue and orange yoga mats in prayer posture with hands joined. Many wear white kurta-style clothes with yellow scarves. Small brass plates with lit oil lamps and offerings sit in front of each person. Wooden doors and a shelf with a framed picture line the back wall. Pink bowls and flowers are scattered among the mats. The setting appears to be a meditation or puja gathering, with no clearly identifiable presiding figure visible.2009-10-17A large hall with a white ceiling and hanging colourful cylindrical banners decorated with elephant and geometric patterns. Many people in white clothes with yellow scarves sit cross-legged on blue, pink and orange yoga mats in long rows, many with small brass plates of offerings, diyas and candles before them. At the far right a figure in an orange robe sits on a mat near the front, and an orange-draped seated figure is visible near the right side wall. A small altar stands against the back wall.2009-10-17A large hall with a white tented ceiling and hanging cylindrical banners in orange, yellow and blue patterns with elephant motifs. Many seated participants in white clothes with yellow scarves sit on blue, pink and purple mats in rows, with small oil lamps, brass plates, flowers and pink bowls before them. Near the back right, a figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on a raised seat beside a saffron cloth, and a second person in orange sits in the front right. Ceiling fans and speakers are visible. The scene reads as a group meditation session in a hall.2009-10-17A photograph of a large hall where many people sit in rows on coloured yoga mats in a meditation session. Most attendees wear white clothing with yellow shawls or scarves, and several sit before small brass plates or trays with offerings, lamps and flowers. Tall hanging cylindrical banners in red, blue, yellow and green with geometric and elephant motifs fill the ceiling space, with ceiling fans overhead. At the far right, a figure in orange robes sits on a mat facing the room, and a larger orange-draped figure stands near the back wall beside a raised altar area.2009-10-17A photograph of a large hall with a white ceiling and hanging colourful fabric banners and pillars. Many people sit cross-legged on blue, pink and purple yoga mats in rows, most wearing white with yellow or yellow-and-white vests. Small oil lamps and brass plates of offerings and sweets sit in front of them, and the room is dimly lit. At the far left, a deity murti or painted image is set up near the wall. Meditation is the visible activity.2009-10-17August 29 20092009-08-29A large white hall with ceiling fans and hanging decorative fabric banners in blue, yellow and red. Many devotees sit cross-legged on mats in white clothes, several wearing rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, holding small oil lamps and brass plates with offerings. Blue and red plastic bowls and lit lamps are arranged on the floor in front of them, and a wall clock and a wooden cabinet are visible on the right. A man in the foreground holds a lit oil lamp.2009-08-29August 29 20092009-08-29A photograph of a large hall with a white canopy ceiling and hanging yellow and patterned cloth banners, where many devotees sit cross-legged on colourful yoga mats in neat rows. Most wear white clothes with yellow shawls, and several have plates of lit oil lamps, flowers and offerings in front of them, indicating a group meditation or puja. Along the back wall is a framed painting of a deity and a small altar area. People are seated at varying distances across the floor, and a few wear orange garments near the left side.2009-10-17A large white tented hall with rows of seated devotees in white clothes meditating on colourful mats facing a stage with dark drapes and a gold fringe. Many participants wear white, some with yellow or orange shawls, and small brass plates with lamps and offerings sit beside them. Striped decorative hangings with elephant motifs hang from the tent ceiling, and ceiling fans are visible. A figure in orange robes sits near the stage at the far left, but his appearance is too uncertain to identify. The setting suggests a group meditation session.2009-10-17