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September 27 2012

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A seated assembly of devotees in a hall during a satsang or discourse. In the foreground, a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant sits with palms pressed together in prayer, beside a shaved-headed man in white with gold-bordered dhoti and vibhuti on his forehead. Rows of white-clad devotees sit on striped mats behind them, with a few in orange, and more people seated at the back of the hall. Metal stanchions divide the seating area and a red-orange cloth hangs on the left. Many attendees wear white kurtas or dhotis and some carry rudraksha malas. No one is clearly identifiable as a person from the visible cues alone.2012-05-18October 09 20122012-10-09May 11 20122012-05-11 +2 copiesOctober 14 20122012-10-14January 16 20132013-01-16Indoor satsang hall with many seated devotees on mats and cushions in rows, mostly in white clothes, some in red, green and patterned saris. Metal stanchions with a cord line separate the seating area from a red runner rug at the front. Tall windows with white curtains light the room; hanging banners with orange and red woven patterns decorate the walls. Most attendees sit cross-legged, several with eyes closed or hands folded, and a few wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. An elderly woman in white with a light garland sits near the centre front. No clearly identifiable a person is visible in the frame.2012-06-17 +1 copiesA seated satsang audience fills a hall with wooden-panelled walls, many people wearing headphones for translation. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged with hands folded, a white tilak on his forehead. Beside him a man in white clothing sits with palms pressed together, and a man in white with a gold-bordered shawl sits with hands clasped. Behind them rows of devotees wear white, orange and red garments, and a striped mat and small plastic container lie before them.2012-09-08A large indoor hall with many seated participants in white clothing and orange lanyards, eyes closed in meditation or satsang. Foreground men wear white kurta-style outfits, a man in a patterned shirt has a rudraksha mala, and a bald man in white with a mala sits at the bottom edge. Rows of people fill the room, some in saffron-bordered saris and light sweaters, with a red-and-white striped mat and blue mats on the floor. Metal stanchions and a window with bright light appear at left. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible among those present.2012-10-10A photograph of a large indoor meditation gathering with many people seated cross-legged on orange and red mats across a pale tiled floor. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe with a gold-bead necklace sits with eyes closed, flanked by men in white dhotis and shawls, several with rudraksha malas. Brass plates holding offerings and small bowls sit beside them. Behind, rows of seated devotees in white and children fill the hall, with red curtains and a side table at the right.2011-02-20July 30 20172017-07-30 +1 copiesA photograph inside a hall with pale walls and windows, where a crowd sits on striped mats for a satsang and darshan. In the foreground a young shaven-headed man in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a blue mat beside a man in white dhoti with yellow borders and a rudraksha mala, who holds a flower and a bowl of brown offerings; a brass dish of coins sits in front. Both wear white tripundra marks on their foreheads and arms. Behind them seated devotees in white, some in yellow-bordered saris, watch attentively, and a few Western-looking visitors sit among them. Padapuja and satsang are suggested by the setting, but the page is not used for further claims.2012-10-05A large indoor satsang hall with a crowd of people seated on the floor on mats and cushions, many wearing white and cream clothing. In the foreground, several men in white dhoti and shawl with white ash marks (vibhuti/tilak) on their foreheads and arms sit cross-legged, some with rudraksha malas, and some wearing headphones for translation. Brass lamps, small steel dishes and an open notebook sit on orange cloth in front of them. A white draped stage area is visible at the back, along with a blue sign on the wall. The people appear attentive and meditative during a morning talk.2010-10-12 +1 copies