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A large hall filled with seated people in white clothing during a yoga and meditation session. In the foreground, a bald man with his palms pressed together wears a red-beaded mala, and several men in white kurtas sit cross-legged on pale mats. Some wear lanyards with badges and rudraksha malas. Headphones and a black bag rest on the mat near the front row, and a man in a green shirt sits further back. The crowd stretches into the background, and a purple dove-style logo appears at the upper left.

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A large hall filled with seated attendees on thin mats, most dressed in white with orange-trimmed mats beneath them. In the foreground, several shaved-headed men in white kurtas and wooden rudraksha malas sit cross-legged, one with a hand raised to his chin in contemplation, another wearing a red-and-white shawl. Headphones and a red-covered book lie on the mat. Behind them, rows of people in white and colourful clothing listen attentively. No speaker is clearly visible in the frame; the scene shows a seated satsang audience with attendees who are not individually identifiable.2010-09-18A photograph of a large seated audience in white clothing at a satsang hall, facing forward toward an unseen speaker. Many men in plain white kurta-style clothes, several wearing rudraksha malas, sit close together with shaved heads, while women in white, pink and orange saris sit further back. A man in a yellow shawl appears at the left edge, and a few attendees wear headphones. The atmosphere is attentive and still. No speaker or presiding figure is visible in the frame, so no a person candidate appears.2010-09-19A seated audience at a satsang hall, mostly dressed in white, with several people wearing rudraksha malas. In the front row, a bald man in white with a pink shirt and a red-beaded mala smiles at the camera, beside a man with a short beard and a white shirt wearing a rudraksha mala. Behind them, a man in white with a beaded mala and a man in an orange shawl sit among others; a woman in orange-and-white sits to the left. The back rows hold more participants in white clothes, and a participant on the left wears an ID lanyard. Warm light, wooden furniture and a purple bird logo appear in the upper left corner.2014-07-16A photograph of a large seated audience at a satsang hall, with many delegates in white and cream clothing wearing lanyard badges, sitting on floor cushions and mats. Several people in the front rows have hands pressed together in anjali mudra or sit in quiet meditation with eyes closed. Warm orange and red drapery forms the backdrop, and a shaft of light falls from the upper right. No speaker is clearly visible in the frame; the focus is on the assembled devotees listening to the talk.2010-12-02Photograph of a seated meditation gathering on a mat indoors. Dozens of devotees in white ritual clothes sit cross-legged in rows, many wearing rudraksha malas, with eyes closed and hands resting in their laps. Plastic white chairs are stacked along the back of the hall. The front row shows a man in a white shirt and white dhoti sitting with hands folded, and a bearded man in white with glasses and a mala holding his hands together. The ceremony appears to be an energy darshan.2006-12-10Photograph of a large seated audience in an indoor hall, mostly men dressed in white shirts and white dhotis or trousers, many wearing black rudraksha-style malas. Several sit with hands pressed together in prayer or folded in lap, gazing forward toward an unseen speaker. A man in the foreground left has a shaved head and white clothing; a man near center has palms joined at his chin. One man at right wears a yellow scarf over white. Colourful cloth is visible at upper left, and a pale blue shirt appears among the crowd. The setting suggests a satsang or discourse. No clearly identifiable presenter is visible in frame.2010-12-22A photograph of a seated satsang audience inside a hall with a light floor. In the foreground, several men wear plain white dhoti-style garments, with tilak marks on their foreheads and headphones on their heads. A younger man in a white robe with a shaved head sits centrally, and another seated man wears white with a lanyard. Behind them, women in white and pastel clothing, including a woman in a pink top, sit in rows. A small brass lamp and a green dish with offerings sit on the floor at the lower right. No discernible a person candidate is clearly visible, so the a person field is set to none.2010-10-12August 16 20132013-08-16A photograph of a seated audience at a satsang or discourse hall, mostly men in white shirts and white trousers with rudraksha malas. In the front row, a man with grey hair and glasses wears a white shirt with a lanyard, and beside him another grey-haired man in white wears a beaded red-and-brown mala and a lanyard. Behind and around them, Indian devotees sit on chairs and mats, some with vibhuti marks, several with hands folded or chins resting on hands. A saffron-orange banner hangs at the left edge, and a faint purple bird logo sits at the top left. No speaker is visible in the frame; the audience is the focus.2010-12-22Photograph of a seated audience at an evening session, mostly men in white ritual clothes with yellow shawls draped over their shoulders. Many wear over-ear headphones. Several have white tilak marks on their foreheads and some wear rudraksha malas. A woman in the lower left foreground wears a headset. In the upper background, a person in white with a microphone sits near a chair, and a figure in orange sits at the upper right. The room has white walls and a red curtain. No clear a person figure is visible in this frame.2010-09-28A seated congregation of meditating devotees on red-and-white striped mats in a bright hall. Foreground: a young man with white vibhuti stripes on his forehead and glasses wears a white kurta and rudraksha mala; beside him a bald man in white kurta holds his hands together in prayer; a shaved-headed man in white with a gold bangle and folded hands; a man in white with a blue-embroidered collar; a young man with glasses in white with a mala. Rows behind wear white, blue and orange clothing. A gilded ornate stand with flowers is at the right edge. No speaker is shown; this is a seated satsang audience during meditation.2010-10-10A photograph of a seated congregation in white clothing during an indoor gathering. Many men sit cross-legged in rows on a purple mat with a striped border, eyes closed or lowered in meditation. The foreground man on the left wears white kurta-style clothes, wire-rimmed glasses, a moustache and a long rudraksha mala, with hands clasped. Another man in front wears a white shirt and holds his hands together. No figure stands out with a distinctive saffron or ornate presentation, and no one is clearly identifiable as a person. White plastic chairs are visible behind the rows. The scene suggests satsang or meditation.2006-12-10