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A large hall with cream walls, patterned gold-and-brown carpet and rows of red-cushioned chairs hosts a satsang gathering of many devotees dressed mostly in white ritual clothing with orange and red shawls. A woman in a red patterned kurta stands at left near a microphone stand, while others sit cross-legged on the floor or in chairs. At the far end a gold throne-like stage holds a framed photograph, with a large banner showing a saffron-robed figure with a crown and a temple backdrop, flanked by two projection screens. Many attendees are seated in the foreground, and a figure in white stands near the stage.

December 10 2013

A large hall with patterned red-and-gold carpet where many people sit cross-legged in rows and small groups, mostly dressed in white with orange-red shawls or wraps. Several in the foreground are seated with notebooks or papers. At the far end, a lone figure in white stands at a lectern on a raised stage framed by dark red drapes and a golden valance, with a backdrop of illuminated panels. The scene resembles a seated satsang session with attendees listening attentively.

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A large carpeted hall hosts a seated satsang or Inner Awakening session. Many participants in white kurtas and orange-red shawls sit cross-legged on cushions facing a central seating area, where a woman in a red-orange sari sits beside a man in orange and red attire holding a small device. Several participants at the front right hold papers and notebooks. Lit gold tree decor, purple patterned panels and display boards line the back wall.

A large hall with a patterned gold-and-maroon carpet holds a seated congregation of devotees in all-white clothing, many wearing rudraksha malas. Men and women sit cross-legged on mats and cushions, with saffron-red shawls and bags placed beside them. Rows of chairs, black-draped tables, and tall black candle stands line the room, and a few people sit at a table at the back. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from visible cues, so no candidate is marked.

A large indoor satsang hall with a red carpet and an ornate ceiling chandelier. Dozens of devotees, many in white kurtas and dhotis or white saris with orange-red shawls draped over their shoulders, sit cross-legged in rows on the floor, filling the frame. At the centre, a seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on a raised brown throne-style chair in front of the seated crowd. Behind them, displays with colourful cloth and a gold-leafed decorative tree stand along the wall, and a few people stand on the sides. Oil lamps and water bottles are visible on the floor near the front.

A large hall during an Inner Awakening session with many seated devotees in white clothes and orange-red shawls sitting on floor mats and cushions on a red carpet. Some attendees write in notebooks. At the front, a figure in orange-saffron robes stands near a wooden lectern while another person in white sits beside it, facing the gathered group. A tall orange-leafed decorative tree stands at the front, with purple-lit panels and chandeliers overhead. Several people in white dress and saffron stoles move about near the stage and side tables. Banner panels with photos line the back wall. The scene is a discourse and guided initiation setting.

A large indoor satsang hall with a crowd of devotees seated on red and maroon carpets. Most wear white clothing with red-orange shawls draped over their shoulders. Near the centre, a figure in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate wooden throne-style chair at the front, with a wooden armchair and seated attendants nearby. Along the back walls are display stands, framed pictures, a wall-mounted screen and a red digital clock. Overhead, purple patterned panels line the upper wall at left. The crowd fills most of the room, with many people in the foreground seen from behind. Shown is a seated spiritual discourse or inner awakening session.