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June 11 2006

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March 26 20062006-03-26A 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.2006-04-30A large indoor hall with recessed ceiling lights and white curtains holds a seated crowd of devotees on a black carpet, many sitting cross-legged in white, pastel and bright clothing. In the foreground at the lower left, a person in an orange garment sits on a white cloth, facing the crowd. A portrait of a bearded man in a white turban hangs on the left wall, and a banner is displayed on the back wall. A tripod-mounted speaker stands at the right, with flower offerings on a tray at the bottom edge. The crowd appears to be attending a satsang session.2006-06-11A photograph of a large white hall where a group of devotees stands in a circle on a white sheet-covered floor, many with hands raised or clapped in kirtan-style devotion. Most wear white or cream kurtas, salwar and saris, with some in green, orange and yellow; one man wears a white shirt with a green paw-print logo on the back. Above them hang white and gold draped fabric swags from the ceiling. On the far wall a banner reads Nithyananda Gallery with a portrait photo beside it. Many people stand around the edges, and two posters hang on the left wall.2006-03-26A large indoor hall with recessed ceiling lights, red curtains and sheer white drapes, where a crowd of mostly women and some men sit closely on a black carpet facing a central seated figure. In the foreground, a person in orange robes sits cross-legged on a white cloth with a tray of flowers or offerings nearby. Many attendees wear pastel and bright clothing, including pink, teal, yellow and red, and one woman wears a white beaded necklace. A banner with photographs hangs on the wall and a tall portrait stands at left. A video camera on a tripod is visible at right. Approximately 60-80 people are visible.2006-06-11Indoor ashram hall with a white ceiling canopy and orange-and-patterned hanging drapes. Along a central aisle lined with devotees pressing palms together in anjali, a woman in an orange sari with a dark shawl walks forward, while a man in a white dhoti and orange sash carries a brass aarti tray. Another man in white dhoti with a bare chest raises one arm toward the aisle. Devotees in white kurtas, saffron-trimmed garments and red or green saris stand on colourful woven mats along both sides. Projector screens and a stage backdrop are visible at the far end. The scene resembles an aarti welcome procession.2010-12-02A wide hall with white walls, glossy grey floor and rows of chairs, where a large crowd stands with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. Many people in front stand on a white sheet laid across the floor, some in shawls and saris, a man in a light blue shirt and a man in dark clothing near the front. A large orange-and-white banner with a turbaned figure hangs on the left wall, and a red cushion sits on the sheet. Gold and white draped ribbons hang from the ceiling, and bags sit near the front row.2006-03-23Photograph of a large white-walled indoor hall with recessed ceiling lights and a red carpet runner running down the centre floor. Two lines of devotees stand on either side with palms pressed together in greeting: men in white dhotis and shirts, some wearing garlands and saffron-coloured shawls, on the left, and women in white and pastel saris on the right. In the middle, a figure in an off-white robe walks along the carpet toward the far arch. A cameraman in the lower left films the scene.2005-12-11A large bright hall with white ceiling light panels where a standing group of roughly two dozen participants press their palms together in namaste, eyes lowered, during a meditation or satsang session. Many sit or lie on mats, blankets and cushions on the floor with bags, bottles and clothing scattered around. Foreground: a man in a dark grey polo shirt, a woman in a pink tracksuit, a woman in a yellow-and-white outfit with a striped shawl, and a man in a white tee and khaki shorts wearing a rudraksha mala. Two framed portraits hang on the white walls, one showing a bearded figure in a white turban. Visible readable text is limited to a printed banner caption on the wall.2006-04-29A wide photograph of a large white-walled hall with a white floor sheet and hanging gold and white drapes. A row of people stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, some with eyes closed, in varied clothes: a man in a yellow kurta with red shawl, a woman in a red top and dark skirt, a man in a blue and white striped kurta, a woman in an orange sari, and a woman in a white dress. Behind them more people stand in a crowd. On the left wall hangs a poster of a smiling man in a white turban and orange garment, a figure whose identity cannot be confirmed from appearance. Cushions and bags sit on the floor near the standing row.2006-03-23A large hall with cream walls and a bright ceiling grid hosts a crowded group meditation session at a convention. Thick participants stand and sway with arms raised in a wide space, many on mats and colourful cloths, with bags and clothing scattered on the floor. A pair of tall banners hang on the right wall, one showing a bearded figure in an orange robe and white turban. Participants wear white kurta-style clothes, grey shirts, saris and jeans. Two foreground people hold arms up while a man in a white kurta with a brown mala and a grey-clad participant stand near the front. Nobody in the scene is clearly identifiable as a person, so no identity claim is made.2006-04-29A photograph inside a bright, tiled hall with ceiling fans, recessed lights and large windows, where a crowd of devotees in white and orange clothing gathers. In the foreground a man with grey hair in white kurta bends forward smiling, while a woman with long dark curly hair in a peach and gold sari stands with her palms pressed together in namaste. On the left an older man in white with palms joined in greeting looks on. Several men wear orange shawls or orange-trimmed clothing and lanyards. A tall man in an orange and saffron dhoti and shawl stands in the centre, and others in white kurtas and orange caps move through the room. Speakers and a stand are visible at the right edge.2008-06-09