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A large hall filled with seated devotees on the floor during a satsang talk. In the foreground, a few men in white dhotis and white shirts with orange shawls sit on an orange mat, and one man in an orange robe with a shaved head sits at the left on the orange mat. Rows of attendees, many in white, fill the room behind them. Colourful cylindrical decorative pillars with orange tassels hang from the white canopy ceiling, and a video camera on a tripod is set up at the left. The pink walls and white tiled floor complete the setting.

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A large hall with white draped ceiling and tall colourful pillars wrapped in patterned bands and yellow tassels hosts a seated group of devotees in white clothes. Many sit cross-legged on orange mats, some wearing yellow shawls, orange shawls and rudraksha malas. In the foreground, a man in an orange robe sits on an orange mat with a red shawl beside him. At the front right, a deity murti and ornate decorations stand on a raised altar. A man in white stands near the centre aisle, and a cameraman with a tripod films at left. The scene resembles a group meditation or satsang session.2010-09-07A wide view of a large hall filled with seated devotees on white floor mats during a ritual gathering. Rows of people in white dhotis and kurtas sit on the left and centre, while a row of monks in saffron and orange robes sits along the front left with floral offerings and brass plates before them. Dozens of colourful decorative pennants hang from the white draped ceiling, and small brass pots and plates are arranged on orange cloth runners. Several seated women in saffron and pink saris and men in white attire fill the right foreground. At the far back, a portrait and a deity murti sit on an elevated dais surrounded by offerings, and a red banner is visible on the back wall.2010-10-21A large photograph of a seated assembly inside a tented hall with white fabric ceiling and ceiling fans. Hundreds of people sit cross-legged on orange and saffron mats in rows facing a distant stage. Most wear white dhotis and white shirts; some wear saffron robes and orange shawls, and several men wear yellow shawls and red shawls draped over the shoulders. Hanging decorative cloth tassels in red, yellow and blue decorate the ceiling, and large dark screens are mounted on the walls. A pink notebook and a black bag rest on the floor in the foreground. Many people in the crowd are visible, with some seated near the front and rows extending deep into the hall.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA large hall with a white canopy ceiling and tall cylindrical colourful banners hanging from it, where hundreds of people sit cross-legged on the floor in rows facing the front. Most wear white dhotis and shawls, while a group of monks in saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas sits near the front left beside brass plates, kalasha-style vessels and puja trays set on orange cloths. A camera crew with a tripod and monitor is visible on the left. At the far right front, a figure stands near a gilded ornate seat and floral decorations. The scene suggests a group puja or satsang in progress.2010-10-21A large hall filled with seated devotees in white ritual clothing, sitting on orange and purple mats across a white tiled floor. Many men wear white dhotis and shawls; several sit before small brass plates, lamps and bowls set on cloth mats. Overhead, white fabric drapes the ceiling and colourful striped cylindrical hangings with orange tassels hang in rows. Ceiling fans, white walls and red curtains frame the space, and a camera on a tripod stands at the left. The congregation faces forward toward the far end, where a decorated altar with flowers and offerings is visible. A small number of people appear in the foreground, some wearing gold necklaces. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible at this distance.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA wide elevated view of a large hall decorated with white draped ceiling fabric and tall striped pillars with red, blue and yellow patterns hanging from the ceiling. Hundreds of people sit on the floor in rows facing a distant stage at the far end. In the foreground, a group of sannyasis in saffron and orange robes sit on an orange mat near offering plates and small brass vessels, with men and women in white dhotis and white clothes seated behind them. On the right, a row of devotees sits on the floor near orange upholstered chairs, and a camera and tripod stand at the left edge near a monitor. A cameraman films the scene from the balcony railing.2010-10-21A wide photograph of a large hall with a white draped ceiling and hanging multicoloured decorative pillars. Hundreds of seated attendees fill the floor in rows, many in white clothes and others in orange. In the foreground, several men in orange robes sit cross-legged on orange cloths in front of brass plates and small bowls, with a few holding open books. A screen on a tripod and camera equipment stand at the front, and red curtains line the far walls. Several people sit at the front in white with orange scarves, and a large yellow and red throne-like seat is visible at the far right.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 25 20102010-10-25September 12 20102010-09-12Wide view of a large hall during a seated satsang with a crowd of several hundred devotees sitting cross-legged on mats. In the foreground, men wear saffron-orange and maroon dhotis with white cloth over their shoulders, some with white sandalwood or ash markings on their foreheads and arms; a bald man with white tilaka stripes sits with his hand to his chin. Others wear all-white dhotis and shirts, and a few children sit among the rows. Tall cylindrical banners with blue, red and yellow geometric patterns and orange tassels hang from the white draped ceiling along the hall. A small brass vessel sits on the floor near the front row. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this view, and the people are shown from the back and side.2013-01-20A large indoor hall during a seated satsang gathering, with a crowd of devotees sitting cross-legged on orange and brown mats across a pale tiled floor. Most wear white dhoti-style garments and some have white shirts and sacred threads. Overhead a white draped ceiling is hung with tall striped cylindrical banners in red, yellow, blue and green with orange tassels. Pink walls, windows and ceiling fans surround the room, and an orange-clad figure sits at the right edge near the front. Brass plates and offerings sit on the floor near the front row.2011-02-27A large hall filled with seated devotees on striped and blue mats, most wearing white clothes with yellow or red shawls and some in saffron robes at the lower left. Above them hang white draped ceiling fabric, ceiling fans and colourful decorated pillars with orange tassels. A video camera on a tripod stands at the left edge of the room, and a staff member stands near the far wall.2011-03-03