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A photograph of a large indoor hall with orange and white decorative pillars and a mesh-railed walkway. Many seated devotees, mostly men in white kurtas and shirts, sit in rows on white plastic chairs and on orange mats, with a few women seated toward the left. In the foreground, a shaven-headed man in a white kurta and red mala sits on an orange mat beside another in white with an orange shawl and a red tilak on his forehead, both eyes closed in meditation. Nearby, a man in a khaki shirt holds his hands folded in front of him. The scene suggests a group satsang or meditation session.

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A photograph of a seated congregation at a satsang or discourse, with devotees on an orange cloth. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala sits with eyes closed in meditation, beside a younger shaved-headed man in white with a rudraksha mala and a bangle. Behind them, rows of men in white, cream and beige shirts sit with hands folded or in namaste. A metal railing runs along the top of the frame. Visible text in the bottom right corner reads a copyright credit that is not transcribed.2010-09-02A photograph of a large seated audience in an orange-walled hall, many people in white kurtas and dhotis, some with vibhuti or tilak on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in white sits with hands folded, and beside him a man in a light yellow shirt sits with hands clasped. Rows of devotees fill the room, with a metal railing and a row of white plastic chairs at the right. Saffron and yellow cloth hangings are visible at the top of the frame. Participants appear attentive, as at a satsang or discourse.2010-09-02A seated assembly of devotees in a hall during a satsang or discourse. In the foreground, a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant sits with palms pressed together in prayer, beside a shaved-headed man in white with gold-bordered dhoti and vibhuti on his forehead. Rows of white-clad devotees sit on striped mats behind them, with a few in orange, and more people seated at the back of the hall. Metal stanchions divide the seating area and a red-orange cloth hangs on the left. Many attendees wear white kurtas or dhotis and some carry rudraksha malas. No one is clearly identifiable as a person from the visible cues alone.2012-05-18May 11 20122012-05-11 +2 copiesA large seated audience fills a hall during a satsang or discourse. In the foreground, shaved-headed men in white kurtas and white dhotis sit cross-legged on orange mats, many wearing lanyard badges and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. A bald man in the lower left wears a gold-bead necklace and a white wrap, and a man with a vertical tilak sits in the centre front. Behind them, rows of attendees sit on chairs and mats, including people in white, orange and blue clothing. Orange and yellow decorative hangings line the upper wall. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable in the frame.2010-08-26A photograph of a large seated gathering in a hall, with many participants on striped mats in rows. In the foreground, several men sit cross-legged with eyes closed in meditation. The central figure wears an orange and yellow sannyasi robe with a rudraksha mala and a red vibhuti mark on his forehead, hands folded in his lap. To his left, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with tilak sits with hands together. To the right, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala meditates. Other people wear red shawls with ID lanyards, and a woman in a white sari sits at the upper right. Metal pillars and a striped floor cover are visible in the background.2012-10-13August 26 20172017-08-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated congregation inside an open orange-walled hall with a corrugated roof. Rows of devotees sit on orange and purple mats; the front row includes a shaved-headed man in white clothes with an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala, another shaved-headed man in white with a mala, and a seated man in a khaki shirt with a light-coloured shirt beside him. Men in white kurtas and dark trousers fill the rows behind, and a seated woman in yellow and a figure in orange are at left near a brass puja setup with flower arrangements on a cloth. Tall decorative cylindrical banners in orange, blue and yellow hang from the ceiling, and large banners line the walls.2010-09-02A large indoor satsang hall with a crowd of people seated on the floor on mats and cushions, many wearing white and cream clothing. In the foreground, several men in white dhoti and shawl with white ash marks (vibhuti/tilak) on their foreheads and arms sit cross-legged, some with rudraksha malas, and some wearing headphones for translation. Brass lamps, small steel dishes and an open notebook sit on orange cloth in front of them. A white draped stage area is visible at the back, along with a blue sign on the wall. The people appear attentive and meditative during a morning talk.2010-10-12 +1 copiesA photograph of a large seated congregation in a bright hall with peach walls, many people sitting on orange and red mats. In the foreground, several shaved-headed men in white dhotis and white kurtas wear orange or saffron shawls, some with yellow shawls among the rows. A seated man at the far right wears a rudraksha mala and a white garment with a yellow border. Behind them, rows of devotees in white and pastel clothing sit attentively, some listening with headphones. The scene suggests a satsang gathering with attentive seated listeners.2010-09-19May 18 20122012-05-18A large hall filled with seated devotees in white ritual clothing, many sitting on orange and blue mats and cushions. Most wear white kurtas and white dhotis, several with rudraksha malas, and some with tilak markings on the forehead. A man in an orange t-shirt with a lanyard sits near the centre, and a man in a yellow shawl with tilak and a gold chain sits in the front right. Water bottles and a book rest on the floor, and orange and gold hanging decorations appear near the ceiling. No individual is clearly identified as a person in this crowd.2010-09-02