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A large hall filled with a seated congregation of devotees in white clothing, many sitting cross-legged on orange and blue striped mats while others sit on the floor with their hands raised in front of their faces. Colourful cylindrical banners in red, yellow and blue hang from a white draped ceiling, and orange fabric panels decorate the top corners. Bags and backpacks are placed along the aisles. At the far end of the hall, a small altar holds a deity murti and brass ritual items beside a dark wall. A wall clock is visible near the ceiling. The photograph appears to show a satsang or meditation session.

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A wide hall filled with many seated devotees in white clothing on orange, blue-striped and patterned mats, arranged in long rows across the floor. Many people sit with hands raised in mudra-like gestures, some with eyes closed in meditation. White fabric drapes the ceiling, with tall colourful cylindrical banners hanging in rows and orange cloths at the top corners. Backpacks and bags lie among the mats in the foreground. At the far end of the hall a golden deity murti and a small altar are visible. Windows line the walls and a wall clock hangs above the entrance area.2010-09-03A large hall with white draped ceiling and tall cylindrical banners striped in red, yellow, blue and green hanging from above. Hundreds of devotees in white clothes sit cross-legged on striped rugs and orange mats, facing toward the front of the room, many with eyes closed in meditation. A cameraman on a tripod films from the left, and a few people wear yellow shawls or sashes. On the right, a golden altar and ornate decorations are visible. No individual is identifiable as the a person from appearance in this view.2010-09-03A large hall filled with seated devotees dressed in white, sitting on orange, red and blue striped mats and cushions on a white tiled floor. In the foreground a man in white sits cross-legged on a red and white striped mat, hands raised to his face in a meditation or breathing posture, with others beside him doing the same. Colourful striped fabric drapes hang from the ceiling along the pink walls. A cameraman with a tripod-mounted camera films from the left, a figure in a yellow scarf stands nearby, and a golden ornate seat is visible at the far end near the front of the hall.2010-09-03Wide view of a large hall with pale pink walls and a white draped ceiling, lined with tall cylindrical pillars wrapped in coloured patterns of red, blue, yellow and white. Hundreds of seated participants in white clothing fill the floor, sitting on orange, red and blue striped mats and cushions, many with eyes closed or hands in meditation mudra. A video camera on a tripod and a cameraman stand near the front left. Along the right side, ornate deity statues and floral decorations are visible near the back. Many attendees appear to be seated in a session of meditation or satsang.2010-09-03A large hall with a white draped ceiling and ceiling fans holds a seated congregation of hundreds, most dressed in white with orange or yellow shawls and rudraksha-style beads. Tall cylindrical banners with colourful geometric patterns and orange tassels hang from the ceiling. Participants sit on orange, red and striped mats facing front, where a seated figure in white with a yellow shawl sits near a camera on a tripod. A clock is visible on the back wall, and a projection screen sits at upper left.2010-09-03A wide photograph of a hall with a white draped ceiling and hanging colourful tassel decorations. Many seated participants, mostly in white clothing, sit on mats on a polished reflective floor, many with hands raised near their faces in a breathing or meditation practice. A gold-and-red decorated seat and a small altar area stand at the far end, with a camera bag and backpacks in the foreground.2010-09-03Wide photograph of a large hall where a seated audience sits on orange floor mats and striped mats during an evening session. Most attendees wear white clothing, and a few wear orange or blue. Tall decorative pillars wrapped in colourful patterns with orange tassels line the room, and white fabric drapes the ceiling. Near the centre, a man in a white shirt sits cross-legged on an orange mat, and a standing man in a yellow garment faces the seated crowd. A woman in a blue top sits in the foreground on a striped mat. At left, a camera on a tripod records the session, and at right an altar area holds ornate deity murti. A person in orange robes sits at left.2010-08-30A large hall with a white tent-like ceiling decorated with tall painted pillars in red, yellow, blue and green patterns. Many devotees sit cross-legged on orange and red floor mats, most in white clothes, some in yellow, pink and blue. Along the back and sides stand statues and deity murti with garlands and a stage area. A camera on a tripod is set up near the front in the foreground. No individual can be identified as a person from appearance here, so the a person field is unsure.2010-08-15July 07 20092009-07-07Photograph of a large hall where many people sit cross-legged on coloured yoga mats, practising meditation with hands raised in gesture. Most wear white clothing; several women wear yellow lanyards, and one woman in a red kurta sits in the foreground. Tall cylindrical hanging decorations with yellow, blue and patterned panels hang from the white ceiling, and rows of dark red chairs line the right side. A blue plaque is mounted on the left wall beside a wooden door. Water bottles and bags rest near the mats.2009-12-01A large hall with white walls and ceiling fans hosts a seated group of many participants on orange cloths and colourful mats. Most wear white clothes with yellow lanyards, some with pink or patterned garments, and many sit cross-legged with hands folded or palms together in meditation or yoga practice. Decorative cylindrical hangings with geometric patterns and tassels hang from the ceiling, and rows of red chairs line the back wall. Water bottles, bags and small folding stools are placed among the participants. A few people sit near the front with their backs partly visible, and a woman in glasses is in the lower left corner.2009-11-20A photograph of a large hall filled with seated participants on mats in rows, facing toward a distant altar at the far end. Many people wear white clothing, with some in yellow saris and others in orange or white. Two women in front wear yellow shawls and sit cross-legged with small offering plates and lit lamps before them. Hanging decorative cloth tassels in orange, red and multicolour stripes line the ceiling, and a draped white fabric canopy covers the room. A wall clock and ceiling fans are visible. The scene suggests a group yoga or meditation session with people seated in lotus posture.2011-01-21