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August 16 2013

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A large hall with pink walls and red curtains holds a seated congregation on white floor mats. In the foreground, shaved-headed young boys in saffron and orange robes with rudraksha malas sit cross-legged, some with white and orange forehead markings. A man in white ritual clothes with a gold-bordered dhoti sits near a low stone-topped seat, and a woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala sits at right. Rows of devotees in white and orange garments fill the hall, some sitting on mats and others holding books and notebooks. A man in white with a microphone sits toward the centre, and ceiling air-conditioners and a wall-mounted speaker are visible.2013-08-16August 18 20132013-08-18A wide photograph of a large hall with pink walls, red curtains and wall-mounted air conditioners, where a crowd of several dozen seated people sits on red mats and white sheets in rows. In the foreground, shaved-headed young men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas sit cross-legged beside boys in red-orange cloth and white-clad men. A woman in a blue-and-white sari with a bindi sits near a small brass plate with offerings. Behind them, rows of seated devotees in white and orange fill the room, with a speaker mounted high on the wall and a few people sitting near the back. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in the front rows.2013-09-04A wide indoor hall with cream walls and red curtains holds a seated assembly of devotees on mats across a polished floor. Framed portraits hang along the back wall above the windows, and a small stage with a seated figure is visible at the far end. In the foreground, several men wear white dhotis with saffron-bordered shawls and orange robes, some with rudraksha malas, and one man in a red top sits on a blue mat. Plates of food and small packets sit before the front row.2011-12-29Wide photo of a large hall with a seated congregation on the floor of a satsang or discourse. In the front rows, several young boys and a few men wear saffron and orange robes, rudraksha malas and white tilak marks on their foreheads, and sit on floor mats. Behind them rows of adults in white clothes and some in orange shawls fill the hall, with a woman in a cream sari in the right foreground. Red curtains line the walls and ceiling fans hang above. No individual is clearly identifiable as the a person from appearance, so the candidate is unsure.2013-11-02A large indoor satsang hall with cream walls and a tiled floor filled with seated devotees. In the foreground, young boys in saffron-red dhotis and shawls, some with bare shaved heads and white markings on their foreheads, sit on red floor cushions. Behind and beside them, rows of men and women in white clothes sit cross-legged; a woman in a white sari with a striped border sits on a red mat near a small brass kalasha-style vessel and a small brass lamp. Red curtains line the windows and a bookshop stall stands at the back of the hall.2013-07-22December 30 20112011-12-30A large hall filled with seated devotees sitting cross-legged on mats in rows, many men in white dhotis and shawls with saffron or orange borders, others in maroon robes and in white and brown clothing. A bald man in a maroon top and rudraksha-style beaded necklace sits in the foreground holding an open book. Red curtains and framed portraits line the back wall, with a stage and screens at the far end. Brass and steel plates sit before some participants.2011-11-27A large hall with rows of seated devotees on the white tiled floor, many dressed in saffron orange robes and others in white dhotis and shirts. Some sit cross-legged on red mats and others on white cloth, with brass plates, small bowls and bags placed in front. A camera on a tripod stands at the left edge. Men and women with rudraksha malas sit in meditative posture, and a shaved-headed monk in orange sits at the far right. Shrine pictures and a deity murti are visible on the back wall.2016-01-16A large hall filled with seated devotees on mats and cushions in rows, many dressed in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, some in saffron and orange robes, and a few in maroon and red. Several people sit cross-legged on the floor facing forward, some with hands folded or holding small books, and a few plates or containers sit on the floor near them. Along the back wall, framed portraits on red-draped windows and red curtains line the room, with a platform and chairs at the far end. A bald man in red robes sits in the foreground at right, and a man in a white dhoti sits at the right edge. The setting resembles a satsang or meditation session.2011-12-29A wide photograph of a large hall filled with seated devotees on mats and carpets during a satsang. Many men and women in white ritual clothes sit in rows, while boys and young men in saffron and orange robes sit near the front, some with white forehead markings and rudraksha malas. Several young boys in red and maroon robes are also seated among them. Silver offering trays with fruit sit on the floor at the left edge. Red curtains line the windows, and white pillars and ceiling lights frame the room. No single leader is clearly identifiable among the seated participants.2013-08-16May 16 20132013-05-16