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A photograph of an indoor hall with a white ceiling draped in fabric and hanging decorative pillars with red, yellow and blue geometric patterns and orange tassels. A shaven-headed figure in a saffron-orange robe stands with their back to the camera on a cream runner between rows of mats, facing a seated group. Seated participants sit on striped red-and-white mats: a man in a white shirt on the left, a man in a lilac shirt on a chair, a woman in a teal top, a woman in a yellow sari in the foreground, and others in white clothing. A framed portrait hangs on the far wall beside maroon curtains, and a small screen is visible on the left. The scene resembles a seated group session led by a robed teacher.

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A photograph inside a hall with pink walls and draped white fabric overhead, where a large group of people sit on mats in a pranayama or meditation session with white cloths tied over their eyes. A standing figure in long orange robes and a rudraksha mala walks barefoot through the centre of the floor between the rows. Behind him a large framed picture shows a smiling figure in an orange turban and orange garments seated against a red backdrop. Colourful striped hanging banners with orange tassels line the ceiling. Several seated participants wear white, and one in the foreground wears a blue top and sits cross-legged. The polished floor reflects the figures.2011-01-22A large hall with a polished pale floor where many people sit in rows on striped mats and cushions, mostly dressed in white with lanyards, facing toward the front. Hanging from the ceiling are tall decorative banners in red, blue, yellow and orange with orange tassels. At the far left a golden deity murti stands on a small altar, and on the right a gilded ornate throne with carved golden figures sits near the seating area. In the foreground a bald man in white clothes and a lanyard sits cross-legged, while a woman in an orange top holds papers. The setting appears to be a satsang or discourse gathering.2010-09-03June 05 20112011-06-05A large hall with white draped ceiling and colourful striped pillars hanging with orange tassels. Many seated participants sit on orange mats wearing white blindfolds across their eyes, some in white kurtas and dhotis, others in pink, red and floral clothing, many with lanyard badges. In the centre aisle a man in a flowing saffron-orange robe walks barefoot toward the front, appearing to be a person, with no crown or rudraksha visible, so appearance cues are limited and identity is uncertain. Background shows framed pictures, a stage area and deity figures on a side table.2010-08-14A hall with white-tiled floor where many seated participants wear white clothes and white blindfolds over their eyes, sitting on striped mats in a pranayama-style session. A standing figure in saffron-orange robes and orange cloth walks through the centre of the room. Colourful woven hangings with red, yellow and blue patterns and orange tassels hang from the ceiling. Red chairs line the right side, and a large banner on the wall behind shows a smiling figure in orange robes with a head wrap. Glass display cabinets stand on the left.2011-01-22A large hall with white draped ceiling and tall colourful striped cylindrical hangings with orange tassels. Many seated participants sit on orange-cushioned mats in rows, most wearing white or pastel clothes, with white cloths tied over their eyes. A lone standing figure in an orange-saffron robe walks down the central aisle between the rows. Chairs line the left side and small display screens and framed images appear at the back wall.2010-08-14A photograph of a large hall with a peach-coloured ceiling draped in white fabric and hung with tall striped and orange banners. Many people sit cross-legged on orange and patterned mats, most wearing white or pastel clothes and blindfolded with white cloth strips. In the foreground a woman in a teal top and a woman in a pink top sit with eyes covered. Along the back wall are golden deity figures and ornate decorations beside orange drapes. The scene resembles a guided blindfolded exercise in a satsang hall.2010-08-14A photograph of a large hall where many women and some men sit on red floor mats in rows, facing toward the front. Most women wear orange and saffron saris with gold borders, some in maroon or red, and several wear rudraksha malas. Some seated figures have eyes closed or heads tilted back in meditation. Colourful woven hangings with tassels hang from the ceiling, pink curtains frame the windows, and framed portraits hang on the walls. The scene appears to show a satsang or meditation session.2013-04-07A satsang hall with a corrugated metal roof and orange-painted walls. A standing woman in a yellow-orange patterned sari and orange blouse faces a seated audience on mats and rugs. Many seated devotees, some in white, others in red, orange and blue saris, listen attentively. Incense smoke rises at the left beside a tray with offerings. Decorative cloth-wrapped pillars hang from the ceiling, and framed photographs line the back wall. No a person candidate is visible.2011-11-20Wide view of a large hall with a white draped ceiling and hanging colourful striped pillars, where a seated audience of many devotees in white and orange clothing sits on striped floor mats. On the stage at the back, a red backdrop shows a large portrait of a saffron-robed figure with long hair, and a figure in saffron stands near the stage. A few people in white kurtas sit at the front edge, and a person in orange sits near the right foreground. A satsang or discourse setting with a banner-style portrait on stage.2010-12-22Indoor meditation hall with a polished reflective floor and white draped ceiling, decorated with hanging colourful woven banners in red, blue and yellow. A standing figure in an orange dhoti-style garment and orange shawl, with a long rudraksha mala, stands centre-front facing the seated group; the figure has long dark hair and a bare upper body, a distinctive presentation that may match a person. Participants sit on striped mats in white and blue clothing, many with white blindfolds or head bands, practising a breathing or pranayama session. A large orange-robed portrait of an older bearded man in an orange turban is displayed on a maroon backdrop at the rear, alongside a small framed photo on the wall. A seated person in yellow sits near the front, and a few others wear white.2011-01-22April 07 20082008-04-07