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A 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.

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A 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 seated audience of devotees sits cross-legged on orange mats during a satsang or discourse in a plain hall with pink walls and red chairs in the background. Most attendees wear white clothes, and several wear white and black beaded malas around their necks. A man in a blue striped shirt and a bald man in a light blue shirt sit near the front, while a woman in a white top and a man with white shirt sit nearby. The front rows are filled with people listening attentively, and the speaker is not visible in the frame. A small logo appears in the upper left corner.2010-08-25A photograph of a seated audience at an indoor satsang or discourse hall. In the foreground a bald man in a white shirt and white dhoti sits cross-legged on an orange mat, wearing a rudraksha mala, with a name badge on his shirt. Beside him a man in a striped grey shirt sits on the floor. Behind them rows of attendees in white clothing and black pendant necklaces sit facing forward, many with shaved heads. A woman in a blue top and a woman with light hair sit among them. At the left edge a speaker in a white garment holds a microphone. Orange and black bags lie on the floor and a water bottle stands in the lower left. No a person candidate is visible in this frame.2010-08-26October 09 20122012-10-09A large crowd of devotees sits cross-legged on orange and purple mats inside a hall, many wearing white kurta-style clothing. In the foreground a man in white with a yellow lanyard sits center, while a man at right in white with an orange shawl sits on a chair beside the mats. A man in a green shirt and another in a navy top sit among them. Overhead fans and banners are visible at the top of the hall, and a water bottle and orange bag rest near the front.2009-12-13A large hall filled with seated attendees on thin mats, most dressed in white with orange-trimmed mats beneath them. In the foreground, several shaved-headed men in white kurtas and wooden rudraksha malas sit cross-legged, one with a hand raised to his chin in contemplation, another wearing a red-and-white shawl. Headphones and a red-covered book lie on the mat. Behind them, rows of people in white and colourful clothing listen attentively. No speaker is clearly visible in the frame; the scene shows a seated satsang audience with attendees who are not individually identifiable.2010-09-18A 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 large seated congregation fills a hall during a satsang or puja. In the foreground, two shaved-headed priests in white dhotis with saffron borders sit on mats; one holds a brass plate with a small flame and another holds a brass vessel, while a younger man wears a gold necklace and tilak. Behind them, rows of devotees in white shirts and dhotis, many wearing rudraksha malas, sit cross-legged, some with hands joined in prayer. Brass lamp stands line the hall and striped mats cover the floor.2012-05-13 +2 copiesJune 01 20092009-06-01A large indoor hall with pale pink walls and rows of seated devotees on blue-striped and orange mats. Most attendees wear white kurtas or robes, with some in light blue, grey and green shirts. Many sit cross-legged with hands on knees; some have rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Colourful striped banners hang from the ceiling and the windows are bright. Several people in the foreground are shaved-headed men in white, and a few women in saris and salwar kameez sit further back. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so no candidate is asserted.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.2012-05-18October 10 20102010-10-10