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A large group of participants sit cross-legged on orange mats in a hall, hands raised with fingers resting at the sides of their heads in a meditation or yoga practice. Most wear white or pastel kurtas and salwars, with rudraksha malas and name badges on lanyards around their necks. In the foreground, a woman in a pink outfit and a woman in a pale peach outfit are visible, and a woman in green with a shawl sits among them. Backpacks and bags lie along the mats, and rows of red-cushioned chairs with people behind them fill the background.

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A large indoor hall filled with seated meditators on striped blue-and-red mats, many with hands in anjali or mudra positions. Most wear white or light clothing, with some in saffron, pink, blue and yellow saris and kurtas; several have rudraksha or bead malas around their necks. A gold ornate throne or shrine stands at the upper right of the room, and a sign with blue lettering hangs on the back wall. The scene resembles a satsang or meditation session.2010-09-16August 17 20132013-08-17A large seated congregation fills a bright hall with white tiled floor, with many devotees sitting cross-legged on orange mats along the floor and rows of women in white ashram clothing with rudraksha malas and lanyard badges. Many people wear white kurtas and salwar or cotton outfits, some in yellow, pink and green, and several carry orange and purple bags and rolled yoga mats. Hanging banners with blue and yellow geometric patterns, a painted wall mural and blue notice boards decorate the room. No a person candidate is clearly visible among the seated devotees in the foreground.2009-12-11A large indoor satsang hall where a seated crowd of women in orange and white shawls holds small brass oil lamps lit with flames. Many wear orange stoles over white or patterned clothing; some have rudraksha malas and kumkum on their foreheads. Carpets and mats cover the floor, a few water bottles and a brass tray with lamps sit near the front, and the room has ornate wallpaper and a pink-cushioned area behind. The scene shows a group lamp-lighting or aarti-style ritual gathering, with no visible a person figure present.2012-07-14A large indoor hall full of seated participants performing a breathing and hand-to-ears meditation exercise, many wearing headphones. Most wear white, with others in red, orange, saffron, blue, purple and floral prints. Many have hands raised with fingers pressed near ears and nose. Mats and cushions cover the floor, and a gold-framed shrine with a deity murti and a framed portrait stands at the back, near a large dark screen. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in the scene.2011-11-25A large hall with white walls and a white draped ceiling fringe, where many people sit cross-legged on coloured yoga mats in rows, facing toward the front. Most wear white clothing, with yellow lanyards or badges around their necks; a few wear saffron, red, purple or yellow outfits. A woman in a red top and a woman in a purple top sit in the foreground, and a standing attendant in white stands near the left wall. Wooden doors, a wall-mounted speaker, folded red chairs at the right and hanging colourful fabric banners complete the setting. The scene suggests a yoga or meditation session.2010-01-01July 09 20122012-07-09A large indoor hall filled with seated attendees, mostly women and some men, on orange and blue mats. Most wear white or pastel clothing, with orange, green, blue and pink garments scattered among them; several wear rudraksha-style malas and white scarves. Some hold notebooks or brochures. Water bottles and bags sit on the floor, and a white-clad woman in the foreground looks forward while others sit attentively. The hall has white stage rigging, colourful banners on the pillars and wooden panels, and ceiling fans. A blue mat reads partly as NITHYANANDAM in Roman letters, and the lower right shows a red-brown sitting mat with a tan bag. No central figure is clearly identifiable in the visible frame.2010-02-10A large seated gathering of devotees in a hotel ballroom, mostly women dressed in white kurtas and white shawls with orange-red shawls or stoles over them. Many sit cross-legged on a patterned carpet, some with hands joined in namaste, others with eyes closed in meditation. Rudraksha malas hang at several necks. Plates of offerings and small food items sit on the floor in front, and water bottles and bags are placed among the participants. Some children are seated among the adults. Behind them, people in orange and white stand near pillars. The crowd is dense and fills most of the frame.2013-12-01A large hall of seated devotees in white clothing with hands pressed together in namaskar, sitting on colourful striped yoga mats during a yoga session. Most wear white kurtas and dhotis or white shirts; a few wear other colours, including a man in a teal top and a man in a striped shirt. Many have garlands or lanyards. Behind them is a wall with a blue sign reading a notice about a mountain balance centre and a wooden stage with orange and yellow cloth hangings. Overhead hang white and blue banners and fans. Participants are seated with eyes closed in meditative posture.2009-08-26A large hall where a group of participants stand with arms raised overhead, many wearing white clothes and white blindfolds over their eyes. In the foreground a woman in a light blue top and rudraksha mala with a yellow lanyard stands with eyes closed, and beside her a woman in a green vest and white pants stands with her hands together. Rows of red and beige chairs, bags and water bottles on a patterned mat, and colourful hanging banners line the room. No a person candidate is clearly visible in the scene.2010-01-27January 01 20122012-01-01