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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.

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A 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 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 large white tent-like hall with colourful striped hanging banners and a mandala-style painting on the far wall. Many devotees in white clothing stand and sit on striped rugs and mats during a group practice. In the foreground, a man with grey hair in a white kurta stands with his back partly turned. Beside him, a man in a white kurta and white dhoti wears a beaded necklace and holds his hands together. On the right, a young man with a white shawl over his shoulder and bare feet stands, and a man in white with palms pressed together stands near him. Water bottles and plastic bags lie on the mats, and a camera on a tripod is visible at left.2007-01-27November 12 20102010-11-12June 20th 20152015-06-20A 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 photograph of a large indoor hall with corrugated metal walls and orange wooden beams, where many men stand in rows on striped woven mats. Most wear white dhotis or white shirts with red-orange shawls draped over one shoulder. Several have white identity lanyards around their necks. In the foreground, a bare-chested man with a long rudraksha mala and gold arm bands stands with hands folded at his chest, beside a man in white striped shirt with a red shawl, hands clasped. Hanging orange and multicoloured banners decorate the ceiling, and a gold kalasha-style lamp stand and a framed picture appear in the background.2015-09-11A large hall filled with seated meditators in white clothing, many wearing white kurtas or dhotis with white and orange shawls and rudraksha or bead malas. In the front row, a bald man in orange robes sits on an orange mat facing forward. Rows of people in white and some in yellow or orange stretch back across the floor. Colourful striped cloth pillars with orange tassels hang from a white draped ceiling, and a man in white stands at the left edge near a pillar. The scene suggests a meditation session. Several hundred people are visible.2010-09-07A seated satsang audience in an indoor hall with white walls and framed portraits. In the foreground, a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a striped rainbow mat with orange cloth bundles beside him. Dozens of men in white ritual clothes and rudraksha malas sit in rows, many with tilak or vibhuti marks. A large screen behind them shows a man with long hair in red and white clothing.2017-04-21A large hall with a tiled floor where many people sit in meditation or yoga postures on striped mats and white sheets. Most are dressed in white ritual clothes; a few wear blue or grey shirts. Near the front, a shaved-headed man in white sits cross-legged with hands folded, and another man in white sits beside him. Hanging orange and multicoloured banners decorate the ceiling, and a carved golden throne-like seat stands at the right edge.2010-09-18