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June 19 20162016-06-19June 19 20162016-06-19A large hall packed with seated devotees dressed mostly in white, many sitting cross-legged on the floor facing a wooden lectern at the far end. A figure in orange robes stands near the lectern and appears to be the speaker, while a few others stand at the sides. Along the back wall hang framed photographs and posters of deities and a red-robed figure. A standing woman in a white sari with a gold border, a red blouse and gold bangles stands at right, facing the stage. The scene reads as a satsang or discourse gathering.2015-11-24A large indoor hall filled with hundreds of devotees dressed mostly in white dhotis, kurtas and saris with gold-bordered cloth, many seated on the floor and others on black chairs facing a distant wooden lectern at the front. Several figures stand near the stage area, one in white and others in orange near the front. Wall displays with framed red-and-gold artwork and photographs line the back of the room. Rows of attendees with long hair, shaved heads and ceremonial thread are visible in the foreground, indicating a large satsang or discourse gathering.2015-11-24A crowded hall filled with men dressed mostly in white shirts and white dhotis, seated closely on the floor. Two shirtless young men in white dhotis with gold borders stand at the centre, one holding a metal tray and both handing items to the seated crowd. Many participants hold up hands, some with red threads, while a bare arm extends from the lower left. Walls display framed photographs and a large deity picture at the upper right, with a red curtain at left, ceiling fans and lights overhead. The scene suggests a diksha or sacred distribution gathering.2015-09-05Photograph of a large seated congregation in white shirts and dhotis, many with red or saffron shawls and rudraksha-style beads, filling a hall. Foreground devotees have eyes closed in meditation or listening. A standing figure in white stands far back near a golden throne-like seat and a framed portrait of a goddess on the wall. Ornate golden wooden carvings line the right side and a pale yellow wall and doorways frame the room.2015-09-05A packed hall of seated devotees, mostly men in white shirts and white dhotis, sitting on the floor in rows facing forward toward an unseen speaker. Several wear name badges on lanyards. A few in darker or coloured clothing are scattered among them, including a man in a blue shirt and a man in a yellow shirt. Some have closed eyes and appear to be in meditation or listening, and one man wears a red tilak mark on his forehead. Bags and bundles lie on the floor between rows.2016-04-10A large hall filled with a dense crowd of devotees dressed mostly in white, many seated on the floor facing a central figure. Near the centre, a person in orange or saffron robes stands at a wooden lectern or podium, and a tall ceremonial staff or standard rises beside it. Several people in white stand along the sides and one woman in a white and gold-bordered sari stands at the right edge, leaning forward. Framed devotional paintings hang on the pale walls, and the wide room has glass windows and wooden doors. The setting suggests a satsang or discourse gathering.2015-11-24April 10 20162016-04-10A large indoor hall packed with seated men in white dhotis and white shirts, many wearing rudraksha malas and identity badges on lanyards. Several have hands folded in namaskar or eyes closed in meditation, and a few wear saffron or red shawls over their shoulders. In the upper background a golden deity murti and an oil lamp stand near the back wall, with a large framed picture beside it. The crowd fills the frame, with the closest figures partly cropped at the bottom edge. A faint purple logo appears in the upper left corner.2015-09-05A large hall with white walls and red perforated ventilation blocks shows a dense crowd of men seated on mats in white shirts and white dhotis, many wearing lanyard badges and rudraksha-style beaded malas. Several have hands folded in prayer, and the seated rows extend toward the back of the room. Yellow banners hang from the ceiling, and bookshelves and a notice board line the walls. A small printed banner with a blue and white logo is visible on the left. a person is not clearly visible in this frame, so no candidate is identified; the scene shows a satsang-style gathering with devotees seated in rows.2008-06-22January 20 20132013-01-20 +2 copies