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A seated group of devotees meditating with eyes closed in a hall with red curtains and a tiled floor covered by blue-striped mats. In the foreground, a young boy in a grey zip-up jacket and a boy in a pink shirt sit with vibhuti marks on their foreheads, and a small brass vessel appears at lower right. Behind them, men in white kurtas and dhotis, and men in blue polo shirts, striped shirts and a green striped shirt sit cross-legged, several wearing name badges. A man in a green-and-white striped shirt holds his hands folded. The scene appears to be a satsang or meditation session. Visible people number roughly 30.

A large group of seated men in white ritual clothes sit on striped mats in a hall with red curtains and cream walls, arms crossed over their chests in a yoga-style posture. Most wear white kurta-style garments, and one foreground man in an orange t-shirt with a lanyard sits with arms folded. A figure in white near the back-left sits on a raised seat beside a draped tan cloth, and another person sits on a chair at the back-right. Some participants wear rudraksha-style beads. The scene appears to be a satsang or meditation session in an ashram-style space.

A photograph of a large hall where many people sit on mattresses on the floor, most with heads bowed and hands pressed together in prayer or meditation. Men in white kurta-style clothes, saffron and orange robes, and a person in a yellow shawl are visible, along with children in colourful shirts and a woman in the lower right. Red-cushioned chairs are stacked along the left wall beside pink curtains and tall windows, and a black screen hangs from the ceiling. Framed pictures hang on the wall above. The scene suggests a group satsang or puja session. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance alone.

Seated audience in a hall during a meditation or satsang session, with many men sitting cross-legged or kneeling on striped mats along a polished floor. Foreground figures wear white or pale yellow shirts and lungis, eyes closed. Behind them, rows of people sit on red-cushioned chairs in front of a gold-framed panel and red curtains. At the left edge, a man with a shaved head wears an orange-saffron shawl and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, seated with hands on lap, and a plain-clothed boy sits cross-legged nearby. Metal stanchions and a black backpack sit in the lower foreground.

September 15 2011

A seated audience fills a hall with folded blue-and-red striped mats and stacked bedding in the background, with pink curtains at the top left. Many young boys and men sit cross-legged on the floor, most in plain shirts, white dhotis and white kurtas. Several wear rudraksha malas, and some boys have sacred ash or kumkum marks on their foreheads. Some look down, some hold phones, and a bearded man in an orange-brown jacket sits near the centre. A figure in white sits at the far left. No single speaker or deity is clearly visible; the scene reads as a satsang-style gathering.

A photograph of a seated congregation of men in a hall during a satsang session. They sit cross-legged on blue-and-white striped mats along a pale yellow wall with marble trim. Most wear white shirts and white or cream dhotis; one man in the foreground has white vibhuti marks on his forehead, a red kumkum dot and a dark shirt with a rudraksha mala. A man in the centre-right wears an orange shawl over a white shirt, and a man in a light green checked shirt wears a rudraksha mala. Eyes are mostly closed in meditative stillness. Orange curtains hang at the top of the frame. No speaker or a person candidate is visible.

A seated audience fills a bright hall with pink walls, sitting on red-and-blue striped floor mats. Many men and boys wear white kurta-style clothing with lanyards and beaded necklaces, some with yellow shawls. A few women in white sit on chairs near the left wall. On the right, a figure in orange robes sits on the mats near a golden deity statue and an orange-draped seat. A projection screen hangs above the stage area. In the foreground, several young boys in casual shirts sit and watch attentively.

A large seated group of men in white ritual clothing sits cross-legged on blue-striped mats in a hall during a meditation session. Many wear rudraksha malas and identity lanyards; several have eyes closed or chant with mouths open. A man in a white shirt with glasses sits in front, and a man in a pale-yellow top and dark cap appears behind. Backpacks and water bottles lie in the foreground. At the back, red curtains, a stage area and framed banners showing a bearded robed figure and a portrait hang on the walls. A figure in khaki stands near the stage.

A photograph of a seated congregation in a bright hall with pale pink walls and a tiled floor. Rows of men in white kurta-style shirts and white dhotis sit cross-legged on striped mats, many wearing rudraksha or beaded malas and lanyard badges. Behind them, several older Western women and men sit upright on chairs, some in white and red clothing. A woman in a saree sits among them. Along the left edge, a portion of a golden deity shrine is visible. A dark-clothed man with a backpack sits at the front left. The people appear attentive, gathered for a talk or satsang.

A photograph of a large seated audience inside a plain hall with pink curtains and a pale yellow wall. Many men sit cross-legged on striped mats, most wearing white shirts and dhotis or white trousers, with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and white conference lanyards around their necks. Some sit with hands folded or chin resting on a hand, and some have eyes closed in attentive meditation. A brown-orange cloth covers a low table at the back, and a few brass-colored items sit on the floor near the front. Near the top left, a portrait-style poster and a few elderly seated men in white are visible.

A seated group of devotees sits cross-legged on striped mats during a satsang-style gathering in a hall with red curtains and a stacked striped textile backdrop. In the foreground a bearded man in an orange t-shirt and white dhoti wears a long rudraksha mala and sits with hands folded. Around him, men in white shirts and dhotis wear beaded or rudraksha necklaces, a boy in a dark t-shirt sits to the right, and a man in a pink shirt sits in the background. Several people have eyes closed in meditation.