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A photo of a seated satsang audience in a hall with red-cushioned chairs in the background. In the foreground, a young man in a white dhoti with a yellow-bordered shawl, bare-armed with gold armlets and rudraksha beads, sits cross-legged with eyes closed and hands in a mudra. Around him, men in white and cream shirts and dhotis sit on blue striped mats in meditation, some wearing ID lanyards. A man in a dark navy kurta with a rudraksha mala sits at left. The scene shows a meditative Bhagavad Gita satsang.2011-10-27Photo of a seated group of devotees in meditation during a satsang in an interior hall. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and shawl with gold border wears a rudraksha mala and a red bindi, eyes closed. Beside him a man in a white dhoti with gold border and a black rudraksha mala sits with hands folded, eyes closed. Behind them, rows of people in saffron and orange robes with rudraksha malas sit in meditation, some with white vibhuti stripes on their arms. A wooden door and white walls form the backdrop.2015-11-08Indoor meditation or satsang scene where a row of men sit cross-legged on blue-striped floor mats in a hall with red chairs behind them. In the foreground a young man in a white dhoti with gold borders and a white shawl with gold edges sits with eyes closed, wearing a long rudraksha mala, a red bindi and a gold pendant, hands resting in his lap. Beside him men in white shirts and dark trousers sit in meditation, some wearing glasses, while others sit further back. The lighting is warm and the setting is a plain ritual or meditation hall.2011-10-31A photograph of seated devotees meditating or in satsang inside a hall with red chairs and a blue-and-white striped mat. In the foreground two young men sit cross-legged with eyes closed, wearing white dhotis with gold and red borders, rudraksha malas, and bare upper bodies; one has a shaved head and sandalwood marks on his forearm. Behind them, several men in white or checked shirts sit attentively, and an older man in a pink shirt sits among them.2011-10-25A photograph of a satsang-style seated gathering. In the foreground a man with long swept-back hair, a red bindi, and a shawl over a white garment with gold border sits with eyes closed, wearing a dark rudraksha mala and gold bracelets with dark armbands. Behind him, several seated men in white dhoti-style clothes with white forehead markings and grey-beaded necklaces sit on red cushions, with a row of red chairs in the background. Brass ritual vessels and offerings sit on a mat at lower left. Count of visible people is about nine.2013-05-04October 29 20112011-10-29October 12 20112011-10-12A row of seated men meditating with eyes closed on a polished wooden floor before a red curtain. The foreground man wears white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a rudraksha mala necklace and bracelet, white horizontal ash stripes on his forehead and arms, and rests his hands in a mudra. Beside him, men in white dhotis with gold borders sit with hands in meditation poses, while others further back wear orange robes and a few wear grey and black clothing. Each person appears absorbed in meditation or satsang, with a purple bird logo in the upper left corner. No a person candidate has distinctive presentation cues, so this is a group of devotees and meditators.2011-12-04A seated group of men in white ritual dhotis and shawls with red-bordered edges sit in rows on woven mats in a covered hall during a puja. Foreground figures have white tripundra markings on their foreheads and arms, rudraksha malas around their necks, and palms pressed together in prayer. Brass plates, small brass vessels, a green plate with flowers, and steel bowls sit on the mats in front of them. Behind them, more participants in white and a few women in colourful saris sit along metal railings. A partial yellow cloth is visible at one side of the seated line.2010-09-29Photograph of a large seated group practising a breathing or meditation exercise in a hall with cream walls and mats on a polished floor. In the foreground, several men in white ceremonial clothes with gold-bordered white dhotis and red-brown rudraksha malas kneel on mats, holding their nostrils with fingers, a Kriya-style nostril practice. Some wear white shirts and vertical tilaka marks on their foreheads. Behind them, others in saffron-orange garments and people in light clothes sit in rows. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in the foreground, so no in-person candidate is confirmed. About a few dozen people are visible.2015-06-21Photo of a seated meditation or satsang gathering inside a hall with red-cushioned chairs in the background. In the foreground a young man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a gold armlet sits cross-legged on a blue-and-white striped mat, hands in a mudra on his lap, eyes closed, with a rudraksha mala across his bare chest. Beside him a man in a cream polo shirt sits with eyes closed, and further along men in white and cream shirts, one with a white vibhuti or tilak mark, sit in quiet meditation. Several attendees wear red lanyards with ID badges.2011-10-27A photograph of a large seated meditation gathering in a hall with pink walls. In the foreground, a bald priest in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged with hands clasped, and a younger man in white dhoti and shawl with a striped border meditates with eyes closed and hands resting on his knees. Other participants in white clothing and orange-trimmed sashes sit on red mats behind them. Small offering cups, a plate and a water bottle lie on the floor in front. A purple bird logo appears at the top left corner.2013-05-13