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A photograph of a seated congregation in a hall with pink walls and a white fabric ceiling decorated with hanging colourful tassel ornaments. Rows of men in plain white shirts and dhotis sit cross-legged on orange, blue and striped mats, several with eyes closed or gazing upward. A man in the foreground wears a white shirt, a black mala and gold bangles. A golden deity murti stands near the back, and a red-curtained window and red chairs are visible. A blue bag sits at lower left. The seated crowd appears to number well above twenty.

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A photograph of a seated congregation in a hall with pale pink walls and white draped ceiling fabric. Rows of devotees sit cross-legged on blue-and-white striped mats, most dressed in white kurta-style clothing, many with shaved heads. In the foreground a bald man in white sits with hands folded, gazing forward; beside him another man in white sits with hands clasped. Colourful tasselled hangings in orange, red, blue and white hang from the ceiling, and gold ornamental figures and a shrine area stand along the right side. Bags and water bottles lie on the floor in the foreground.2010-09-03A large hall with a white fabric ceiling decorated with hanging multicoloured tassels in red, yellow, blue and orange. Many people in white clothes sit cross-legged on blue-and-white striped mats, performing a breathing exercise with hands raised to their faces, fingers near their nostrils. In the foreground a bald man in white kurta and white dhoti sits closest to the camera, with a water bottle and a black bag beside him. Golden deity murti and ornate decorations stand along the walls, and red curtains hang at the windows.2010-09-03December 22 20102010-12-22Devotees sit cross-legged in meditation on a blue-and-white striped mat inside a tented hall with a white fabric ceiling decorated with colourful tasselled poles. A young man in the foreground wears a cream kurta and black trousers, eyes closed, hands resting on his knee. Beside him, men in white kurtas and dhotis sit in meditation, and a microphone stand is visible at left.2010-09-03A photograph of a meditation hall where a large group of people in white clothing sit cross-legged on cushions over striped red, white and blue mats. In the foreground, a man with short hair and a beard sits with eyes closed and hands resting on his knees, and beside him a man in white sits in meditation. Further right, another man in white sits with hands resting on his lap. A video camera on a tripod stands at left, and colourful tasselled hangings with orange fringes hang from the white ceiling. Many more seated devotees in white fill the background.2010-09-03A 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.2010-08-26A 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.2010-09-18A large indoor hall filled with seated participants on orange and white mats, most dressed in white kurtas or white clothing with rudraksha malas, some in orange or grey. Many have shaved heads. Above them hang colourful striped cloth pennants with orange tassels from a white draped ceiling. At the front, a small altar with deity murtis and flower decorations is visible on the right, and a person in white stands near the far end. The scene looks like a meditation or satsang session, with participants seated in rows facing forward.2010-08-26A large hall with cream walls and a tiled floor holds a seated group meditating on rows of striped mats. Many attendees wear white clothing, and a few wear blue or grey shirts. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in white sits cross-legged with hands folded, eyes closed. Next to him a person in a light blue shirt sits on a mat. Along the right side a golden throne-like seat and deity murti stand at the front, with colourful hanging decorations across the top of the hall. The scene reads as a satsang or meditation session.2010-09-18A large indoor hall with white tiled floor where many devotees sit on striped mats and chairs listening to a discourse. Most men wear white kurta and dhoti-style clothing, several with dark rudraksha malas around their necks. Some seated at the front wear white shirts and dark trousers. Behind them, women in colourful saris sit on chairs near a glass display cabinet, and orange and saffron drapes hang along the back wall beneath decorative striped bunting. The setting suggests a satsang or youth discourse.2010-12-22Indoor satsang hall with pale pink walls, a white ceiling with hanging woven tassels, and a white tiled floor. Seated devotees in white ritual clothes sit on red and blue striped mats. A bald man in an all-white kurta and dhoti kneels at centre, hands folded, while others sit meditating with eyes closed. Behind them stands an ornate golden throne-like seat decorated with a garland. A long rudraksha-style mala is visible on several participants. Curtains in orange and red frame the windows.2010-10-10October 10 20102010-10-10