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A 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.

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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.2010-09-03Indoor 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.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 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.2010-09-02A large hall with a white fabric ceiling and white ceiling fans shows a crowd of devotees standing on orange and blue mats. Many wear white kurtas and dhotis, some in grey or beige, and several wear rudraksha malas. Tall decorative pillars wrapped in patterned fabric with orange tassels hang from the ceiling. In the foreground, a bald man in an orange shawl faces away from the camera, and a man in white with a red-and-white shawl stands at left. The scene appears to be a standing group gathering. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person by the cues given, so the appearance is unsure.2010-09-03 +1 copiesA large hall with white tiled floor where many people sit in meditation or satsang on orange mats. In the foreground, several men wear white kurta-style clothes, some with yellow shawls and one with an orange shawl, seated cross-legged with eyes closed or downcast. Behind them, a large seated audience fills the room, many in white and some in colourful clothing, with a microphone on the floor and a camera on a tripod at left. A silver vessel sits in the lower right corner. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2010-08-26A photograph of a hall with a thatched roof and white walls, where a group of devotees stand with palms pressed together in anjali mudra on orange floor mats. Most wear white ritual clothing; one woman in the foreground wears a white top and grey trousers, another in the centre wears a white kurta over a blue patterned skirt, and a woman at left wears a red saree and gold necklace. A young girl in a white top and blue jeans stands among them, and a woman at right wears a red shawl over white. Purple-bordered mats and a small bag rest on the floor, and an orange curtain hangs at the doorway. No clearly identifiable a person is visible in this image.A photograph of devotees standing in a hall with hands joined in anjali mudra during a satsang or puja. Foreground men wear white kurta-style clothing with rudraksha malas and orange-red lanyards with ID badges; one wears a red tilak on his forehead and another has a white vibhuti mark. Behind them, more people in white clothes stand in rows on a patterned carpet, with some holding hands in prayer and a woman in white among them. A rolled cloth and small offerings sit on the floor at lower left. The setting is a conference-style ballroom with beige walls and a doorway. No single identifiable a person figure is clearly visible in the frame.2013-12-16A large hall during a group yoga session with many participants in white clothing practising on blue, black and orange mats across a glossy white floor. Colourful decorated pillars with yellow, red and blue patterns and orange tassels hang from a white ceiling. In the centre, a bald man in a white kurta and white dhoti stands facing the class, while a seated man in grey clothing sits on a mat nearby. Several people in the foreground bend forward or stretch, and a man in a white shirt and white shorts stands at the left edge. At the right, a man in white with a white mala stands near a colourful deity murti display and a yellow lamp stand. An orange and blue striped cloth covers the floor in the lower right, and a black bag sits at the bottom.2010-09-05June 01 20092009-06-01A photograph of a large seated gathering inside a bright hall with pale pink walls, white ceiling drapes and colourful hanging tassels. Many participants sit cross-legged on orange mats, most with shaved heads. In the front row a man in a white shirt and white dhoti sits with hands folded, a bald man in a grey-and-white striped polo shirt sits beside him, and a woman in a white top and orange shawl sits at left. Participants wear white garments, grey and striped shirts and blue lanyard badges. Behind them rows of red chairs face a golden altar area with figurines and decorations. A standing man in white stands near the back. The scene shows a meditation or satsang session.2010-08-26