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A large hall packed with seated devotees, mostly men in white shirts and dhotis, sitting on orange mats facing a raised stage at the far end. Several ornate golden thrones or chairs stand in a row, each decorated with flower garlands and framed by orange drapes and hanging colourful tassel decorations from the ceiling. A boy in a green shirt sits in the front row, and a few men wear rudraksha malas and orange rosette badges. Ceiling fans and white walls with windows complete the satsang setting.

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A large photograph of a seated congregation filling a hall during a satsang. Rows of devotees sit cross-legged on orange mats, many in white kurta and dhoti with orange rosette badges pinned to their shirts. Some wear colourful checked shirts, a blue shirt and a yellow t-shirt. Colourful striped pillars with tassels line the hall, and yellow lamp shades hang from the ceiling. Stage-side figures in white stand near a raised orange platform, while people in the background are partly visible. The image is a photo of a crowd, with no single speaker clearly identifiable.2010-07-24A large indoor satsang hall with a white tented ceiling and hanging yellow lampshade-style fixtures and tall multicoloured striped pillars. Hundreds of seated devotees fill the floor, many in white dhotis and shirts with orange and red circular badges pinned to their clothing, sitting on orange mats. Some younger boys in blue, yellow and red shirts sit in the front rows. Attendees at the far end stand near the stage area, with white-clad figures moving along the side aisles. Drummers or musicians are partially visible at the right edge. No individual speaker is clearly identifiable on the stage from this view.2010-07-24A large hall filled with seated devotees in white dhotis and shirts, many wearing orange sashes or orange-rimmed badges, sitting on orange floor mats. Several men and boys in the foreground are seated closely, some with hands folded in prayer. Colourful decorated pillars with red, blue and yellow patterns hang with yellow tassels from the ceiling. At the far end, a raised orange-draped stage area and a few figures in white stand near the back, but no clear a person candidate is visible on the stage. Overall, a satsang gathering with a dense audience.2010-07-24A large hall filled with seated devotees on orange and blue mats, most wearing white dhotis and shirts, many sitting cross-legged with hands folded. Along the back wall stand ornate decorated deity murti and a floral-garlanded altar, with striped decorative hangings suspended from the ceiling. A standing man in white is visible at the left edge near the altar, and a screen is at the far right. The scene reads as a satsang gathering. The ornate altar and seated congregation are clearly visible, with the speaker's position at the far end of the hall.2010-10-24A large seated audience fills a hall with pink walls and hanging yellow, orange and red tassels across the top of the frame. Most attendees wear white shirts, some with lanyards and name badges, while others wear pastel, checked or saffron-orange clothing. Many smile or look toward the front of the hall. No a person candidate is clearly visible in this crowd photograph, and no ritual or stage figure can be identified. The image is a wide shot of a dense satsang gathering seen from the back of the room.2010-10-21A photograph of a large hall filled with seated devotees on orange mats during a satsang gathering. Many men wear white shirts and white dhotis, and several wear round red-and-white badges. Some younger boys in blue, yellow and striped shirts sit in the front rows. Colourful striped pillars with tassels hang from the ceiling, and orange curtains frame the doorways at the back, where a few people stand. No individual is clearly identifiable as the speaker, and the focal point of the audience is off-frame.2010-07-24A large crowd of devotees sits seated on the floor of a hall, facing toward a front stage. Most men wear white shirts and dhotis or trousers, while several women in saris and salwar kameez sit toward the left. Some attendees wear lanyards and name badges. Colourful yellow and red tassel decorations hang from the ceiling. At the front, a small ornate golden throne-style seat stands between two speakers, with a figure in white at the far front centre.2010-10-23Large indoor hall filled with many seated devotees, mostly men in white shirts and white dhotis, sitting cross-legged on mats facing a stage at the far end. A front-row figure in a white outfit sits near the camera. Along the back wall, a decorated golden throne-like seat with peacock motifs and deity murti stand near floor-level offerings, and a large projection screen shows an image above the stage. Hanging decorations include orange tassels and colourful woven panels from the ceiling. The scene resembles a satsang or discourse, though the stage figure is too small to identify.2010-10-23A large hall filled with seated devotees on orange mats during a satsang. Most people wear white shirts and white dhotis, while others wear colourful shirts, including a red shirt, a yellow striped shirt and a blue shirt. Many sit with hands folded in prayer. Colourful striped ceremonial pillars with tassels and orange curtains line the walls, and a small stage area with an orange cloth is visible at the far end. Some staff in white stand near the back.2010-07-24October 23 20102010-10-23Indoor hall with white ceiling, ceiling fans, and tall cylindrical pillars wrapped in colourful painted patterns with yellow and blue tops. Many devotees sit on orange mats on a light floor, mostly men in white shirts and dhotis and some in shirts and trousers, with children in green and pink tops. Women in saris and white clothes sit at the left side near a golden deity murti or throne-like seat. Rows of chairs line the back wall, where more people sit in white. A wall clock, mirror and notice boards are visible on the right.2010-07-13A large seated audience of men in white clothes fills a hall with a white tent-like ceiling, decorated with hanging blue, yellow and red cylindrical banners with tassels and white pendant lights. Most attendees wear white kurta-style shirts and white dhotis, many with lanyards and name badges around their necks. Several have eyes closed, appearing to meditate, while others sit cross-legged with hands resting on their laps. No individual is identifiable as a person in this crowd view.2009-08-25