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A photograph of a large seated meditation gathering in a bright hall with pink walls and orange floor mats. In the foreground, rows of men in white kurta-style clothing and yellow shawls sit cross-legged with eyes closed and hands resting in their laps; several wear rudraksha malas and wire-rimmed glasses. Behind them, more participants in white sit in rows, and a few wear orange garments. At the back left, a golden throne and decorative gold-and-floral ornaments stand near the wall, and an orange-clad figure sits on the right side of the room. A power strip lies on the floor in the foreground. The scene conveys a silent group meditation session.

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A large hall filled with seated devotees in white clothing listening to a talk. In the foreground, men sit on orange mats; several wear white kurtas with yellow or orange shawls and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and some wear headphones. A man at left wears an orange-red shawl over white. Others in the back rows sit in white and read or hold printed books. Camera tripods and cables are visible at left, and a pink wall with hanging banners frames the room. No clearly identifiable a person is visible in the frame.2010-09-18A seated group of men in white clothes fills a hall, most sitting cross-legged on white mats and many wearing black headphones. Several wear yellow shawls over their white garments, and many have rudraksha malas around their necks and white tilak marks on their foreheads. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in an orange shawl with a pendant necklace sits facing away from the camera, while another man in white with a yellow shawl listens with his eyes closed. A low wooden stand and a small black remote lie on the floor. Behind them, more seated devotees and a few standing people are visible in the background.2010-09-28A seated audience in a large hall listens to a talk. In the foreground, several shaved-headed men in white kurtas and dhotis sit on the floor; some wear saffron or orange shawls, others yellow shawls, and one wears a rudraksha-style mala. Behind them, rows of young men in white shirts with lanyard-style necklaces sit on the floor, and a few older men in white and a woman in teal sit further back. A video camera on a tripod is at the left edge, and red chairs line the stage area. A large mural and orange and red cloth stacks appear at the upper left.2010-08-08A large seated group of devotees fills a hall during a satsang session, sitting on mats and cushions. Many men in the foreground wear white kurta-style clothes with bright yellow shawls draped over their shoulders and rudraksha malas around their necks; several have shaved heads and some wear glasses. A few have white tilak marks on their foreheads. Behind them, rows of people in white and pastel clothing sit with eyes closed or hands folded, some meditating. A woman in a white top and a pink-clad woman appear among the rows. A man in a red-orange garment sits at the lower left edge. The atmosphere is calm and focused, with no visible stage or throne in view.2010-09-16 +1 copiesA large seated audience inside a hall with peach walls and orange banners on the upper wall. In the foreground, a row of men sits on orange mats wearing white dhotis and white shirts, several with yellow shawls draped over their shoulders and wooden bead malas around their necks; one prominent figure at the lower left wears an orange shawl and white clothes. Several men take notes in books, and a black bag and wiring sit on the floor. A video camera on a tripod stands at the left edge. Behind them, rows of attendees in white and pastel clothing sit attentively facing the front of the hall, and no a person candidate is clearly identifiable.2010-09-18A photograph of a seated audience at an indoor satsang hall with peach walls, orange and maroon hangings and a tripod-mounted video camera at left. Many devotees sit on orange mats, most in white clothing. Several men wear yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, and one wears an orange shawl. A man in the foreground writes on a white sheet, with a black bag beside him. Clustered at the right, a bald man in white with a shaved head and a red-and-white dhoti sits cross-legged. Further back, rows of people in white and bright clothing fill the room.2010-09-18A large seated audience of men and women in white ritual clothing fills a pink-walled hall during a satsang talk. 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A video camera on a tripod stands at left, and a woman in green sits near a red-chaired row at the back, with orange-and-white fabric displayed on a stage behind.2010-08-08A seated audience fills a hall, mostly young men in white kurtas and white dhotis with lanyards. In the foreground, a bald man in orange robes and an orange shawl sits cross-legged on a red-and-white mat beside a man in white with a yellow shawl and a rudraksha mala. Another man in white wearing a yellow shawl and mala sits near the front, and a man in an orange shawl with a mala sits at right. Behind them, rows of attendees sit on the floor, and a video camera on a tripod stands at left. Striped decorative hangings and white framed structures decorate the back of the hall, and a few red chairs are visible at left.2010-08-08A seated assembly of devotees in an ashram hall, photographed from the front. Most are shaven-headed men in white dhotis and white kurtas with orange shawls draped over their shoulders, with white tilak marks on their foreheads. One man in the foreground wears an orange robe with a gold chain and bangles, sitting cross-legged on an orange mat, and another in the foreground wears a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala. Some attendees wear yellow shawls, and a few have spectacles. They sit attentively on orange mats facing the speaker, with laptops and notebooks nearby.2010-10-27A seated group of men in white kurta-style clothing sits on white mats during a satsang-style gathering. Several wear blue or dark beaded malas and some have yellow shawls draped over their shoulders. Most are shaven-headed and attentive, looking toward the front. A few younger boys are visible among the rows in the background. The scene is dense, with many seated devotees filling the hall.2010-09-13A large group of men in white dhotis and white shawls sit cross-legged on the floor in rows, many with rudraksha malas, during a ritual gathering in a marble-floored hall. In the foreground two men in saffron/orange robes sit on red and orange mats before small brass lamps, bowls and offering plates; one in orange sits with hands folded near a blue-and-white striped cloth. A bald man in saffron with a rudraksha mala sits centrally with hands folded. Behind them, a shrine area with golden ornate deity forms and decorative panels is visible. Oil lamps, brass vessels and flower offerings are arranged on the mats. The scene resembles a puja or satsang with seated devotees and priests.2010-10-25