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Indoor photograph of a large group of people in white clothes standing on mats in a hall with orange cloth draped along the ceiling and a deity murti in an alcove at right. In the foreground a young man with shaved head wears a white dhoti and shawl with maroon borders and a gold necklace, standing with hands folded and eyes closed. Beside him a shaved-headed man in a white kurta and dhoti stands with eyes lowered, and several men in white kurtas wear blue-beaded rudraksha-style malas. Others in the crowd stand in rows on orange and white mats, some with hands folded, and a bottle of water sits on the floor. The scene suggests a group standing practice or prayer in an ashram hall.

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A photo inside a hall with a white draped ceiling and hanging coloured tassels, showing a large group of people in white ritual clothes standing on orange and blue mats. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in a white dhoti and kurta with a red vertical tilak walks forward with eyes lowered, while a young man at left wears a white dhoti with a maroon border and a gold-beaded mala, and a man at right wears a white kurta with a rudraksha mala. Many devotees with blue and red malas stand behind them, and a green water bottle sits on the floor in the foreground.2010-09-03A large indoor hall with white marble floor and orange-and-blue mats filled with standing people dressed in white. In the foreground, a shaved-headed young man in a white dhoti with a maroon border and a gold chain stands centrally, flanked by others in white kurtas and long white robes wearing rudraksha-style black beaded malas. Colourful woven banners with orange fringe hang from the ceiling at the top. The people are standing in an orderly group practice, possibly a satsang or meditation session. No identifiable a person figure is evident in this crowd; the central man appears to be a disciple or priest in ritual dress.2010-09-03A photograph of a large indoor hall where a crowd of people stands on orange and blue mats in a yoga-style posture with eyes closed or lowered. Many participants wear white kurtas and white dhotis or trousers, with some in colourful clothing near the back. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in white with a dark mala necklace stands at left, a man in a white shirt and trousers with glasses and hands folded stands centre, and a bald young man in white with a gold chain and maroon-bordered dhoti stands at right with hands together. Orange drapes and banners hang from the ceiling at the top of the frame.2010-09-03A photograph of a large hall with a white draped ceiling and hanging decorative banners with orange tassels. Many devotees stand in rows on orange and white mats, most wearing white ritual clothing. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in a white dhoti with a red-bordered shawl stands near a bead garland, and beside him a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded. A figure in a grey tracksuit stands at right. Water bottles and bags lie on the floor. The scene appears to be a group session such as satsang or meditation.2010-09-03A 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.2010-09-18June 20th 20152015-06-20A photograph of a seated group in a bright hall with pale pink walls, grey curtains and a row of maroon chairs at the right. Many men in white kurta-style clothing sit cross-legged on white mats over orange cushions, several performing a breathing or nostril-holding meditation technique with their fingers at the nose. One man in the foreground has a white vibhuti mark on his forehead and a brown mala around his wrist, and a bottle of water sits on the floor. An orange and gold cloth hangs from the top of the wall. Several people are visible, and the scene reads as a meditation session.2010-09-04Seated group meditation in a white-walled hall with a pale tiled floor. Many participants sit cross-legged on red mats, dressed in white kurta-style clothes with red-orange shawls draped over one shoulder. Foreground: a man with a red bindi and beaded mala, eyes closed, hands resting on his lap; a man with dark hair and glasses at right, eyes closed, wearing a white outfit and red shawl; a younger man with a tilak on the left. Behind them, rows of devotees in red shawls sit in meditation. Framed pictures and a carved wooden panel hang on the walls. A water bottle and cup sit on the floor in front.2016-02-20 +1 copiesA seated satsang gathering in a marble-floored hall with a gold-toned shrine and deity murti in the background. Many men sit cross-legged on orange mats, most wearing white dhotis and shawls with red-bordered edges; several are shaved-headed and some wear rudraksha malas. Some younger boys and a few men in orange and yellow clothing are interspersed among them. A person in white sits on a chair at the upper right, and metal tiffin containers and small containers sit on the mats in front. Hindu devotional practice is evident, though a single a person candidate is not clearly identifiable by appearance.2011-02-21 +1 copiesA large seated congregation of devotees fills a hall during a satsang. In the foreground a man in a white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged with eyes closed, and beside him a man with a gold necklace and rudraksha malas sits with hands folded. Many participants wear white clothing with red or orange shawls, yellow sandalwood-style tilaka marks on their foreheads, and green event lanyards. Pink and red banners and a decorated stage area appear in the background. A possible a person candidate is not clearly identifiable by appearance here, so no in-person identification is made.2015-10-11A seated group meditation hall with many devotees in white kurta and dhoti or white clothing wearing orange-red saffron shawls draped over their shoulders, sitting cross-legged with eyes closed on red meditation mats. In the foreground a man with a short beard and a rudraksha mala wears a white kurta, with a vibhuti mark on his forehead, hands folded in his lap. Beside him a man in white with glasses and a mala sits with eyes closed. Many attendees wear name badges. Behind them, chairs line the back, framed posters hang on the wall, and carved wooden pillars flank the room. Water bottles and a small cup sit on the floor, with an orange cloth nearby.2016-02-20 +1 copiesA seated group of devotees sits cross-legged on red mats across a bright hall with a tiled floor, many in meditative posture. In the foreground, a man in a maroon shirt and white dhoti sits at left beside a bright orange water bottle. A bald man with white forehead markings wears a white dhoti and cream shawl with a rudraksha mala and a red-and-gold badge, hands folded in his lap. At right, a man in a blue kurta and white dhoti sits with hands in a mudra beside a water bottle. Behind them, people in orange and saffron robes and rudraksha malas sit in rows, and framed photographs hang on the walls. a person appearance is unclear in this crowd, so no candidate is named.2016-09-04