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A dense crowd of devotees sits seated on red carpeted floors inside an ashram hall during satsang, separated from the stage area by a long stainless steel railing. Many women wear orange and saffron shawls over white or coloured saris and salwar, some with rudraksha or gold necklaces and kumkum bindis. Children sit among the adults, and a man in a dark shirt stands near the railing at right while others in white ritual clothes sit behind it. A brass oil lamp glows at the left edge, and a tall bottle of water sits on the floor at right. The gathering appears attentive and focused. No clear a person candidate is visible in the frame.

A photograph of a seated audience in a bright hall during a satsang. Many devotees sit cross-legged wearing orange and saffron shawls over everyday clothes. Several women in the foreground press their palms together in anjali mudra, and a woman in a pink top and orange shawl sits with hands folded. Others wear green, blue and salmon-coloured kurtas and sarees, with some wearing glasses. Large windows and pale walls frame the room. No speaker or a person figure is visible in the frame.

A seated audience fills a hall on red-and-white striped mats, with many people in white, orange and blue clothing, some wearing orange shawls and beaded necklaces. At the front, a woman in an orange sari stands beside a white-draped table holding flowers, bananas and a lamp, while two women in white and yellow saris stand nearby. A deity murti stands on a shelf near the back wall, and a pale-clothed man sits at the left edge.

A large seated gathering of devotees fills a hall with cream walls and hanging colourful tassel decorations in yellow, orange and blue. Most people sit cross-legged on the floor in white, cream, pink, teal and saffron clothing, many with white shawls, some wearing glasses. Some sit with hands folded in prayer or with eyes closed, and a few hold notebooks. Behind them, rows of chairs, a bookshelf of books and a small red-draped table are visible, with more people seated along the back. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person in this view.

April 27 2012

A large seated audience fills a hall during a satsang, with many devotees sitting cross-legged on the floor and rows of people on chairs at the back. Most wear white clothing with orange or saffron shawls and scarves, and many have rudraksha malas around their necks. Several women with folded hands or eyes closed appear absorbed, while others look toward the front of the room. Orange and red drapes, orange and yellow decorative flags hang from the ceiling, and a stage area with a dark backdrop is visible in the background. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person in this view.

December 31 2013

2013-12-31 +1 copies

A photograph of a seated congregation in a bright hall during a satsang. Many people sit on the floor in rows, most wearing orange or saffron shawls over white, cream, green, pink and light blue clothes. Several women press their palms together in prayer or hold hands at the chest with eyes closed, while others sit with hands resting in their laps. Foreground figures are blurred, with a man in glasses at the bottom edge. Pale walls, a red curtain and windows form the background. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this frame.

A large seated audience fills a hall at a KAILASA event. Most attendees wear white or cream clothing, with some in orange and saffron saris and shawls. Many women have red or orange forehead marks and wear rudraksha malas. Several wear eyeglasses and some listen with notebooks open. Orange-draped tables and a stage backdrop with green and floral imagery are visible in the background. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this frame, so the audience is the main subject.

A large crowd of seated devotees fills a covered courtyard at an evening satsang. Most women wear orange or saffron shawls over white, blue, pink, green and patterned clothing, many with rudraksha or beaded necklaces. A woman in a light blue top and grey trousers sits in the foreground, and an older woman in pink and a short silver-haired woman sit nearby. Tall yellow and blue decorative banners hang in the background, and a metal railing lines the right side. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this frame.

A large seated congregation with palms pressed together in prayer fills a hall with polished floor. In the foreground a woman in an orange saree and red top sits cross-legged with eyes closed, with brass plates, small oil lamps and a cloth bag nearby. Other women in white sarees with orange or red borders sit behind, along with people in orange and pastel clothing. Several rows of attendees extend into the background near a dark stage area with orange drapery. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person in this crowd photograph.

April 18 2012

2012-04-18 +1 copies