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A photograph of a large hall with a white-washed wall, exposed wooden roof beams and ceiling fans, where a crowd of devotees stands on an orange mat. Most men wear white shirts and white dhotis, several wearing lanyard ID badges, and a few women in saris stand at the left. The foreground man in white has a rudraksha mala and a vertical tilak on his forehead, and a man in a beige shirt stands beside him. Several people appear to be standing with eyes closed in reverence. An orange-curtained doorway and a small shrine area are visible at the back. Blue and orange patterned mats cover the floor.

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A photograph of a large hall with a thatched roof and white walls, where many men and women stand with eyes closed in a group meditation or yoga session. Most men wear white shirts and white dhotis or trousers with rudraksha malas around their necks, and several have name badges clipped to their shirts. A few women in colourful saris stand at the left. The floor is covered with orange mats and blue woven rugs, and white pillars and ceiling fans are visible. A man in front wears a white kurta with a rudraksha mala and a name badge, and at right a man with a tilak on his forehead stands with eyes closed. The crowd is large and fills most of the frame.2010-02-08A photograph of a large indoor hall with an orange floor covering and patterned mats, where many devotees stand in rows facing forward. Most men wear white shirts and white dhotis, several wear rudraksha malas, and some have lanyard badges with name cards. A few women in saris and salwars stand toward the back, and a man in a light grey shirt stands near the centre. An orange drape hangs at the top left wall. No a person candidate is clearly visible in the frame.A photograph inside a covered hall with a corrugated metal roof and ceiling fans. A long line of devotees in white dhotis and white shirts stands with hands folded in anjali mudra, several women among them in saffron shawls and yellow or white saris. On the right, a man in an orange robe stands beside a low platform draped in orange cloth with a patterned cushion, while a person in white with an orange shawl stands at the far right. Behind the line, framed photographs and a long wall banner display images and text. A person in an orange cloth is seen at the lower left edge.2008-08-07A photograph of a large crowd of men standing in a hall with cream walls, orange curtains and an orange-and-red floor mat. Most wear white kurtas or shirts and white dhotis, with lanyards and name badges around their necks. In the foreground, a man in a light blue shirt with a rudraksha-style bead necklace stands at left, a smiling man with long hair and glasses in white kurta and dhoti stands with arms folded, and a young man in white shirt with a beaded necklace stands at right. Behind them, many attendees stand attentively facing forward.2010-02-22A wide photograph of a large hall with a tiled and thatched roof, white walls and ceiling fans. Many devotees stand in rows on orange and blue mats, most dressed in white kurtas, white shirts and white salwar, with some women in red, yellow and blue saris. A man in white kurta with an orange shawl stands at the right edge near a microphone stand. Some participants wear identity lanyards. Several people in the back row are seated on chairs along the left side.A large indoor hall filled with a dense crowd of devotees standing with palms pressed together in namaskar. Many men wear white dhotis and shirts with red-and-white garlands draped across their chests, while several men in front wear saffron-orange cloth and rudraksha malas; one shaved-headed man in orange at centre-right has his hands folded. A woman in the lower right wears a teal and orange sari. Behind the crowd, gold-coloured ceremonial umbrellas hang near the back wall, and a shrine with deity murtis is visible at far right. Framed photos line the walls above, and red curtains frame the windows.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 24 20072007-02-24November 10 20102010-11-10A crowded indoor hall with cream walls, orange-red curtains and a white curtain on the right. Many men stand shoulder to shoulder, most in white ritual clothing such as white shirts, dhotis and kurtas. In the foreground a man in a light blue shirt with a lanyard badge and a pendant stands facing forward. Next to him a young boy in a white shirt and dhoti stands with arms folded, and a woman in white with a blue lanyard stands with hands joined. Several men wear lanyards with ID badges, and some wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. An orange mat covers part of the floor, and a few men stand on it. The group appears attentive, looking toward the front of the room.2010-02-22A photograph of a large hall with a thatched roof, white walls and orange tiled floor, where many people stand in rows on orange mats and blue-striped mats. Most are dressed in white, including white kurtas and salwar sets, while women in the foreground wear a red sari, a pale yellow shawl and a peach top, and a woman at right wears a white top with an orange shawl. Several women wear rudraksha-style beaded malas and some wear name badges. Fans hang from the ceiling and an orange curtain hangs at the far right. Overhead strip lights and wooden lattice windows are visible.Photograph 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.2006-12-10A large hall with an orange-tiled floor and a thatched roof with ceiling fans, where a crowd of devotees stands in rows facing forward, many with hands clasped or lowered. Most women wear sarees and salwar-kameez in red, orange, white, cream and blue, and several wear garlands or lanyards with name badges. Men wear white shirts and white trousers, some with lanyards. Dark-toned pillows or cushions are stacked at the left side of the room, and orange drapes hang at the right.