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A dense seated crowd of devotees fills a hall at a Sadashivoham satsang. In the foreground a woman in a pink and gold sari with curly hair looks down, while beside her an older woman in a green-and-pink striped sari sits near a man in a rust-coloured shirt. Behind them, many attendees wear white kurtas, saffron and orange robes, rudraksha malas and floral patterned clothing, some with eyes closed. A bearded man in orange robes is visible at the upper right, and in the background a woman in white holds a bag. No clear a person candidate is identifiable from appearance, so the person cannot be confirmed. The scene conveys attentive listening during a seated gathering.

A large seated congregation fills the frame, viewed from behind and at a slight angle, with many devotees sitting closely together on the floor at a satsang or discourse. Women wear saris and salwar kameez in pink, blue, green, lavender and multicolour prints, with braided and bunned hair, and a few wear white shawls or headscarves. Several men in white kurtas sit at the right edge, one with a ponytail, and a fair-haired woman in pink gazes upward. Some participants look toward the front.

A seated audience fills a hall at a satsang-style programme. Many women sit close together in rows, wearing white, orange, red, teal and blue clothing, several with orange lanyards and cord necklaces. Some hold pens or notepads, and a few wear glasses. A water bottle sits in the foreground, and gold-toned chairs and a pale wall are visible behind them. No speaker or a person is visible in the frame.

December 07 2016

A dense, seated audience at a large satsang or discourse hall, mostly women and some men, photographed from the front with foreground faces in soft focus. Many wear white or pastel kurta-style tops and saris, with rudraksha malas around their necks; a woman in the centre wears a purple shawl over a patterned blouse and a name badge, and a woman at right wears a red top with rudraksha and a bindi. Some wear orange shawls and red vibhuti or kumkum marks. Attendees look toward the stage, some with notebooks and a green folder in view. The mood is attentive and focused, with no visible ritual activity.

A dense crowd of devotees seated closely together at an indoor satsang or darshan event, with many people in orange, saffron and white clothing. Several women wear orange and saffron saris and kurtas, while men wear white kurtas and saffron shawls. Many attendees wear orange or red lanyards, rudraksha-style beads and ornate necklaces. At the upper right edge, the top of a golden ceremonial staff or finial is visible. The audience is facing toward the stage, and the a person candidate is not clearly identifiable in this crop.

August 21 2016

A dense crowd of devotees seated closely together, mostly women in saffron, pink, blue and green saris and salwar kameez, with bindis and vibhuti marks on foreheads. Many wear glasses. A bearded man at the lower right wears a pale green kurta with a sandalwood or vibhuti mark on his forehead. Faces are attentive and calm, looking toward a common direction. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan gathering at an outdoor event.

A dense crowd of devotees seated and clapping at an outdoor gathering. Many smile and clap with palms together; a woman in front wears a white kurta with a red and floral print and clasps her hands, while a man on the right in white kurta with a dark bag claps. Women wear saris, salwar and kurtas in teal, pink and yellow, with bindis, glasses and necklaces. A woman in the lower centre wears a pink top and red bindi and smiles. A man in the upper right wears a white kurta. Behind them, a few people in pink, orange and blue headwear sit in rows. The mood is joyful and celebratory.

December 09 2015

July 22 2013

A large seated audience fills a hall at a KAILASA gathering, with many devotees in white, pink, purple and red clothing and rudraksha malas around their necks. In the foreground a bearded man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala looks toward the front, and a young woman with glasses in white clothing raises a hand to her head. Behind them rows of attendees sit under white draped fabric and a sign on the back wall, with some women in saris and shawls. Nobody in the scene is clearly identifiable as a person, so the figures are described by role only.