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A large seated crowd of devotees in white clothes and white flower garlands sits on mats under a red and patterned canopy at an outdoor-style pavilion. Gold metallic panels frame a central arched altar decorated with red and gold ornaments and an image of a deity. In the foreground, a man with a rudraksha mala and a teal bag beside him sits with eyes closed, while a boy in white sits at left and a woman in a wheelchair appears at far left. Near the altar, a figure in white stands beside a figure in orange, and a robed figure in yellow stands to the right. Multiple people are visible in the crowd, many wearing white with garlands.

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A large seated congregation in white clothes and jasmine garlands fills the floor of a stage-like hall during a Guru Poornima satsang. In the foreground a man in white with a rudraksha mala closes his eyes in meditation, and a young boy in white sits beside him with hands in prayer. A woman in a wheelchair at left wears white and a garland. Behind them, gold-foil backdrops frame a deity murti and a golden arch, with a figure in saffron seated near the centre, and men in white near a camera operator. Patterned red and gold canopy fabric hangs overhead.2005-07-21A large crowd of devotees dressed in white sits on the floor under a red and patterned canopy in a tent-like hall during a satsang gathering. Many wear white garlands and white clothing; in the foreground a young man in white with a rudraksha mala and a seated man with a teal bag sit with eyes closed. At left, an older woman in white garlands sits in a wheelchair. Behind them, a raised stage with gold-coloured backdrops and a golden arched structure holds a standing figure in orange robes, flanked by white-clad assistants and a cameraman filming the stage. Floral decorations hang above the stage.2005-07-21A large seated congregation in white clothes and white flower garlands fills a covered pavilion, with many people sitting on red and patterned mats in front of a stage. The stage has gold metallic backdrops and a gold arched shrine with a deity murti, and an orange-robed figure stands at the centre. Ceiling drapes in red and patterned fabric and striped bunting frame the scene. At the front a young boy in white with a garland sits beside a man with a rudraksha mala and a bald man in white with folded hands. A man in a white shirt stands near the stage holding a camera, and a person in yellow and a seated figure in orange sit on the platform. Some people sit in a wheelchair at the left edge.2005-07-21A large seated congregation in white clothes and white flower garlands fills a red-carpeted hall under a red patterned canopy. A golden arch frames a raised dais with a figure in orange robes seated at the centre, flanked by gold-foil panels. A woman in white in the foreground sits in a wheelchair holding a pink flower, while men and boys in white with rudraksha malas sit nearby. A camera on a tripod stands at right, and banners with the printed name Dhyanapeetam hang on the left wall.2005-07-21A large indoor gathering under a red and orange patterned fabric canopy, with rows of seated devotees dressed in white and wearing white flower garlands. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari sits in a wheelchair on the left, and a young boy in white with a garland sits below. A bearded man in white with a rudraksha mala sits in the centre-front. On a raised stage backed by golden panels and an ornate gilded arch, a figure in orange robes stands at a microphone with long hair, flanked by a cameraman filming and a deity murti shrine. Coloured pennants and triangular flags hang along the canopy edge.2005-07-21Wide photograph of a large seated congregation in white clothes and white jasmine garlands filling a tented hall with patterned red and maroon fabric overhead. Devotees sit on the floor in rows, many women in white saris and men in white shirts. At the far end, a golden backdrop and an ornate golden arch frame a raised dais where a figure in orange-saffron robes sits, distant and partly obscured. A man in white stands near the right edge, and a camera on a tripod is set up at the front. Banners and a poster on a stand appear at the left side.2005-07-21A large ceremonial gathering in a gold-draped hall. A central figure with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe and stands before a golden arched backdrop hung with flower garlands and marigold strings; a person candidate raises one hand in blessing, with distinctive long hair and saffron clothing. Nearby, a man in white kneels arranging white flowers, and seated dignitaries in white with rudraksha-style beads and garlands sit on a raised platform beside a flower-covered altar with brass vessels. Devotees in white saris and white shirts, many wearing flower garlands, sit closely packed in the foreground with eyes closed. A cameraman in white stands at right operating a video camera on a tripod, and the golden backdrop frames the scene.2005-07-21A large crowd of devotees sits cross-legged on the ground beneath a canopy decorated with hanging orange and blue banners and green foliage. Most wear white ritual clothing, and several men hold rudraksha malas. A shaved-headed man in the centre-front wears a white shirt and white dhoti, with a vertical tilak on his forehead. A woman at the right wears an orange shawl over white. The people sit in quiet meditation or satsang with their eyes closed or lowered, and the crowd extends into the background.2007-01-01A photograph of a large indoor hall where many seated people, mostly men in white kurta-style clothes with orange-red shawls, sit in rows on red and green floor mats. Several figures in the foreground have their backs to the camera. Behind them, a gilded ornate altar or throne stands beside a deity murti, with orange banners and speakers visible along the ceiling. A black backpack rests on the floor at lower right. The gathering appears to be a seated programme or satsang, though no speaker is clearly identifiable among the rows.2015-09-10November 23 20112011-11-23A large seated gathering of devotees in white clothing fills a hall decorated with red festoon garlands, colourful hanging cloth bands and a light-bulb star ornament at top left. Many men and women sit cross-legged on white mats, most wearing white kurtas or saris and round rosette badges. Behind the crowd a backdrop shows a portrait, and a printed notice board hangs on the far wall.2007-02-15A large seated congregation in white clothes fills a tented hall, with men in white shirts and white dhotis or lungis sitting cross-legged on white floor sheets. Many face toward a stage at the front, where a dark backdrop and a framed portrait hang, and a decorated deity murti is set against the far wall. Hanging strings of colourful tassels, floral garlands and red drapery decorate the hall. Some attendees wear rudraksha or other beaded necklaces, and a few have gold watches. The crowd is dense, with many seated figures in the foreground and rows extending back toward the stage.2007-02-15