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Night-time outdoor gathering of devotees seated on yellow and orange mats on a paved street, many women in white, saffron and orange saris and shawls, with necklaces of rudraksha and flower garlands. A woman in a white top with a grey patterned shawl holds papers at centre; a foreign woman with a yellow shawl and a floral garland sits at lower left. Standing people in white behind them and market stalls with hanging goods and orange-and-red bunting line the background under bright lights. Printed name badges are visible on some clothing. No a person candidate is visible.

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Night-time outdoor photograph of a seated gathering on a yellow-orange cloth spread across the ground beneath market stalls and strings of lights. In the foreground, women sit in white and cream saris and salwar, some wearing rudraksha-style beaded necklaces; one woman in an orange top with a beaded mala sits upright, and a woman in a pink-and-white outfit with a yellow shawl is at the left edge. Behind them, a standing crowd in white clothes, some with long white stoles, stands with hands folded near stalls hung with orange-and-white bunting. A child in red and a woman in green sari sit to the right. The scene appears to be a satsang or street gathering during a procession.March 11 20172017-03-11Night gathering of a large crowd seated and standing in front of a temple-like stage, with a lit string of green lights overhead. Most seated women wear white saris with orange-bordered cloth, some in blue, teal, green and orange saris, many with rudraksha or beaded malas and tilak marks; several men in white shirts stand at the back. Some seated women hold their hands folded or rest a hand on a knee and appear to be listening attentively. At the right edge, an ornate golden-and-red altar structure with a dark cloth and a decorative shrine is visible. A purple-and-white logo appears in the upper left corner. Counts approximately 60 or more visible people, so the range is 21-100.2013-03-10February 14 20072007-02-14 +1 copiesNight outdoor gathering of many devotees seated on a paved floor, most women in white and cream saris and dhotis-style white clothing, with some in red, orange, purple, blue and green saris. Several attendees wear white and purple name badges. Behind them, a standing figure in white and a figure in a red shawl stand near string lights and banana-leaf decorations. A small table with offerings and a kalasha-like vessel sits at right. Faces are calm and attentive, with hands folded in some cases. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this view.2013-07-22Night outdoor gathering of a large seated crowd on the ground, mostly women and men in white and cream clothing, with a woman in a red blouse and beaded necklace at centre and a woman in yellow and white at lower left. Behind them, standing men in white shirts and dhotis watch over the audience. At upper left, a white stall with a banner reading Nithyananda Gallery area and a canopy of coloured bunting is visible. A large brass pot sits at the right edge. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this frame.2007-12-30January 12 20072007-01-12A large seated congregation at an evening Guru Purnima gathering at the Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam, with many rows of devotees sitting on mats and a stone platform. Most wear white or cream clothes, with women in red, orange and blue saris and some in saffron. Several women have hands pressed together in prayer or eyes closed in meditation, and some wear bangles and necklaces. A pink and red decorated figure appears at the upper left and marigold garlands hang from the ceiling.2013-07-22Night outdoor gathering at a paved courtyard with many devotees in white traditional clothing. In the foreground, several women sit cross-legged on mats with palms pressed together in namaskar, some in white saris with coloured borders, one in an orange-yellow sari and another in a red-maroon sari. Behind them, a large crowd stands in white dhotis and shirts, and a row of brass lamps and ritual vessels sits on a dark metal table at the right edge. Small lights glow in the background, and a standing devotee at upper left also holds hands together in prayer.2012-11-27Night photograph of a seated crowd of devotees at an outdoor gathering, mostly women in white, cream, pink, maroon and orange saris with gold ornaments, alongside men in white shirts and dhotis. Brass oil lamps stand on a dark table at left, and a few people sit on a patterned mat on a paved floor, watching intently toward the unseen stage. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from the visible cues, so the scene is described by roles only.2012-11-27A photograph of a seated devotee gathering in white ceremonial clothing at an evening event. Many devotees wear white dhotis, kurtas and saris with gold borders, and wooden rudraksha malas around their necks. Several women wear white saris with gold borders, and a woman at right in a white sari sits with folded hands. A man with glasses in the front row wears a white shirt and mala, and a bald man in a white shirt sits in the center front. Behind them a woman in an orange top is partly visible at left. A red mat covers the floor, and white plastic chairs and garlands line the background. The faces and identity of the seated devotees are not established from the image itself, and no speaker or presiding figure is visible in the frame.2008-11-12A large crowd of women seated on mats under a striped tent canopy during an outdoor gathering at night. Most wear white sarees with thin coloured borders, many with gold necklaces and bangles, and some with vibhuti or kumkum on their foreheads. Several women in the foreground have long hair and wear glasses. Behind them, rows of men in white shirts and dhotis sit and stand, with a woman in a blue saree at the upper left. Colourful striped cloth and plastic bags lie on the ground.2017-03-11