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Indoor satsang or meditation hall under a white tent canopy with decorated yellow pillars painted with elephant motifs. Men in white shirts and dhotis, plus several in blue and striped shirts, sit or stand on orange and purple mats on a tiled floor. Several men stand with hands folded in prayer or greeting near the center, while seated devotees listen attentively. A large black speaker hangs from the frame and a wall of brown wooden doors lines the right side. No a person candidate is visible.

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A photograph of a hall with men seated cross-legged on orange and purple mats in a meditative gathering. In the foreground a young man in a white shirt and white dhoti wears a blue rudraksha-style bead mala, and beside him a man in a cream shirt and dark trousers sits with hands folded. Other men in white kurtas, pastel shirts and a blue-striped shirt sit in rows. Behind them, empty red chairs are stacked along the left wall, white metal scaffolding frames hang yellow and blue woven banners, and a person in a red shirt stands near the wooden doors. No a person candidate is clearly visible.2010-07-13A photograph of a group of men standing in rows on an orange-and-blue mat in a tented hall with decorated pillars and ceiling fans. Most wear white shirts, some in yellow or blue, with dark trousers; one older man on the right wears a white dhoti and shirt with hands folded in prayer. Several men have hands folded or raised near the chest, and one man kneels at the lower centre. Seated attendees are visible on the left in red chairs. The pillars are painted with elephant and floral motifs and hung with yellow tassels.2010-07-23A photograph of an indoor hall with a white fabric canopy and tall metal framework. Men sit on an orange cloth and a blue striped rug on a tiled floor, many in white shirts and dhotis. A standing group in shirts and lungis stands to the right, and a small boy in a yellow shirt and blue shorts stands near them. Rows of red chairs are at left, and colourful patterned banners with elephant motifs hang from the ceiling. Speakers, fans and a keyboard stand are visible. No clearly identifiable a person figure is present.2010-07-10A photograph of a large indoor hall with a white ceiling draped in white fabric, white ceiling fans, and tall decorated pillars wrapped in yellow, red and green patterned cloth with elephant motifs. About two dozen men stand in a standing row on orange and blue mats across the floor, most in white or light shirts and trousers, some in orange and checked shirts, hands folded or clasped in front. Several red chairs stand along the left side, and a wooden panel and speaker are visible at right. Some people appear to be in a devotional standing posture.2010-07-14A photograph inside a white tented hall with colourful patterned hanging banners in yellow, red, green and blue. Men in white kurtas and dhotis stand in a line near a row of men seated on orange cloth at left, with red chairs behind them. A man in a white kurta with a yellow shawl stands at right, and men in shirts and jeans queue along the right side. Floor is white tile with a striped carpet edge. No identifiable central figure is clearly visible.2010-07-07A large hall with a white tented ceiling and ceiling fans hung with colourful striped cylindrical banners. Rows of men sit on orange and blue mats along the floor and on white chairs in the foreground, many wearing white shirts and dhotis or trousers and green shawls, while women in saris sit toward the back. At the far left, a stage with a backdrop painting of a deity murti and a crimson-and-gold seat. A tiled floor fills the lower foreground.2010-08-04A photograph of a group of men standing in a hall on an orange mat with a blue-and-white border, facing forward with hands folded or arms crossed. Most wear white kurtas or shirts with white or cream trousers; one in a yellow shirt and dark trousers stands at right, and a man in a dark navy shirt holds an orange cloth at center. Behind them are white draped fabric, woven cream partition screens, and decorated pillars with elephant and geometric patterns.2010-07-22Indoor hall with white tent-style ceiling, hanging colourful cylindrical banners with elephant and floral patterns, and ceiling fans. Many men in white ritual clothes sit on orange and blue mats on the left, while a row of men in white and checked shirts stands along the right beside a long orange-topped table. A man in a white robe stands centrally on the orange mat near a tall figure in a white shirt. Pale tiled floor with orange border lines.2010-07-23Indoor hall with white walls, a wooden cabinet and white-framed stage scaffolding, with red stacking chairs at the back. Men sit cross-legged on an orange cloth and a purple mat on a pale floor, mostly in white shirts and dhotis or trousers. A man in a grey-striped shirt sits at left and a man in a blue-striped shirt sits right. At far right a man in white bends forward to adjust a mat while another person in white stands at the edge. A few men wear beaded necklaces and a wristwatch is visible. Yellow and multicoloured hanging banners decorate the ceiling.2010-07-13Indoor hall with a seated gathering of devotees on orange and purple mats, many men in white dhotis and shirts with rudraksha malas, some in white or pale shirts, a few with shaved heads and yellow tilak. Two rows of seated people face forward toward an empty aisle lined with stanchions and a red carpet runway. Above, colourful striped pillars and hanging saffron fabric decorate the ceiling. A framed portrait hangs on the right wall. Some devotees have hands folded in anjali; others sit in quiet attention for satsang. No individual appears clearly identifiable as a person, and no ceremonial figure is seated on a throne in view.A photograph of a large hall filled with devotees dressed in white, many wearing orange-bordered lanyards or orange badges. Orange floor mats line the central aisle, with seated devotees on the left and a standing line of men on the right. A central figure in white clothes with folded hands stands near the front. Colourful tall striped pillars with decorative tassels hang from the white ceiling, and a white canopy spans the room. Small bells and garlands are visible near a raised altar area at the far end, with a red curtain on the right edge.2010-07-24Indoor 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.2010-07-13