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A large seated audience of devotees in white clothing sits cross-legged on striped red-and-blue mats in a bright hall with pink walls, orange hanging decorations and a blue sign on the back wall. Many participants have closed eyes and are meditating with hands resting on their laps; some wear white kurtas, others orange or striped shirts, and a few wear red or green. A man in the foreground in a white shirt with an orange-trimmed collar sits with hands folded, and a man in white clothing at lower right has hands joined. Bags and water bottles lie among the mats. No clearly identifiable a person is visible in the scene.

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A large indoor satsang hall filled with seated devotees on an orange floor covering, most dressed in white shirts and white dhotis or trousers. Many wear lanyards and rudraksha-style necklaces. A bald man in white sits in the centre foreground, a man in a dark red striped sweater sits to the right, and a fair-skinned man with a garland sits near the centre. Behind them rows of attendees continue toward the back wall, which has a framed portrait, saffron and white bunting, and yellow partition screens. No clearly identifiable a person is visible in this view.2013-01-19A large hall with a crowd of seated participants on striped red and blue mats, many in white clothing and red lanyards, with orange shoulder bags on the floor. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and dark trousers writes in a notebook, and a woman in white with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and headphones sits nearby. Orange and multicoloured tassels hang from the ceiling, and a small shrine area with framed images is visible at the back. Audience members appear attentive to a talk. No clear appearance-based candidate for a person is visible.2010-12-06December 10 20112011-12-10A large hall with many seated devotees on blue-and-white striped mats, most wearing white kurtas and white dhotis, some in colored shirts. A man in the foreground wears a rudraksha mala and a white shirt and sits cross-legged, looking toward the front. Several people have white or sandalwood forehead markings, and a few wear orange or yellow garments. Red drapes and a framed banner hang on the back wall. A poster on the upper right is partly visible. a person's appearance is not clearly visible in any person shown.2011-11-06A seated congregation of devotees, mostly men, sits on colourful striped mats at a satsang in an indoor hall. Many wear white shirts and white dhotis, and some wear rudraksha malas or orange-and-white lanyards. A young man in a yellow t-shirt and another in a red sweatshirt wear headphones for translation. Some older men sit on white plastic chairs in the back row. Their eyes are lowered or they listen attentively. No presenter is clearly visible in the frame.2008-03-27A large seated group of devotees sits in meditation on striped red, blue and white mats in a bright hall with cream walls and orange curtains. Most wear white kurta-style clothing, and several have lanyards with ID badges and mala beads. A man in a black shirt in the foreground has his eyes closed. Many more people sit in rows behind them, including women in saffron, pink and teal saris. No single presenter or throne is clearly identifiable among the seated crowd.2011-01-21A seated audience of men fills a hall with red curtains and cream walls during a satsang. Most sit cross-legged on striped blue and white mats, wearing white kurtas and shirts, while a few wear pale blue, beige and tan shirts. Several have rudraksha malas and one wears an orange-striped shirt. Attendees hold name badges and a man in front holds a pen to his mouth, attentively facing the front. Many people are visible; count approximates a large gathering.2011-11-21A large hall with pink walls and a white tiled floor, where many devotees sit cross-legged on red-and-white striped mats in rows facing the front. Most wear white or light clothing, with some in pink, orange and purple saris and salwar. Colourful woven hangings with orange tassels hang from the ceiling near a projection screen at the back. Some attendees sit on chairs along the right side, and a small child lies on a mat at the lower right. Bags and cushions are placed near the front rows.2010-09-18A photograph of a seated audience inside a plain indoor hall with cream walls and pale curtains. Many people sit on blue-and-white striped mats and orange cloth. In the foreground a young man in a saffron-orange robe sits cross-legged, facing right. Beside him a man in white clothes with a red shawl and yellow-and-white scarves sits among other devotees in white kurtas, some wearing yellow sashes and rudraksha malas. A boy in a green t-shirt sits on the left. Several people in the back row look toward the front. No speaker or throne is clearly visible in this frame.2010-12-27A 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 seated congregation in an indoor hall during a satsang talk. Most attendees wear white clothes and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and many have shaved heads and white or tilak marks on their foreheads. A man in an orange t-shirt with a lanyard sits among them. Patterned mats cover the floor, and the audience faces forward toward the speaker, who is not visible. A purple logo appears in the upper left corner.2010-09-14A large photograph of a packed indoor hall with a white tent-like ceiling and colourful striped hanging banners with orange tassels. Many seated participants, most dressed in white, sit cross-legged on red-and-blue striped mats in rows facing forward toward the front of the hall. A few wear orange, red, or grey clothing, and some carry orange and black bags. Several people in the foreground sit meditating with hands resting on their laps. Water bottles and a purple mat are visible on the floor, and wall-mounted screens and a small altar area are at the far end.2010-09-18