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A large seated gathering of many people, mostly women, sits cross-legged on red and white striped mats in a hall with red curtains and framed pictures on the wall. Foreground figures wear white kurtas and white dresses with rudraksha malas, and one woman in a magenta top sits with a notebook and pen. Others wear pink, purple, yellow and green saris and salwars. Backpacks and bags lie on the floor, and white stanchions line the front edge. No one stands at a dais, and no a person candidate is visible in the frame.

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A photograph of a large seated group of women in a hall with red chairs and red curtains, many with eyes closed in meditation or quiet practice. Most wear white or light tops with pink, yellow and patterned salwar or saree-style clothing, and several have lanyards around their necks. One woman in the foreground wears a white top with a long beaded necklace and sits cross-legged on a red cushion. Behind them are colourful wall banners and a stand with printed posters.2011-12-10A large seated gathering of women in a bright hall with red curtains and a wall-mounted television screen, sitting on red and white striped mats with backpacks and water bottles beside them. Many wear white, pastel and yellow saris or tops, several with rudraksha or beaded malas and lanyards with name badges. In the foreground a woman in white with long dark hair and a mala sits upright, while a shaven-headed woman in a pink floral top sits nearby. Glass display cabinets with framed items line the far wall, and a few people stand in the background.2011-12-10A large indoor hall with red curtains and a row of chairs, where many women sit cross-legged on red-and-white striped mats writing in notebooks. Most wear white, cream or beige kurtas and lanyards, while one wears an orange top and another a green-and-pink sari. Black backpacks and water bottles lie on the floor beside them, and a framed deity image hangs on the far wall. Some participants sit on chairs further back.2011-11-28December 03 20112011-12-03A seated group of women sit cross-legged in a meditation hall with red-and-white striped mats and red curtains behind them. Most have eyes closed and hands resting on laps in meditation. A woman in a bright yellow top and white shawl in the foreground wears a rudraksha mala and a lanyard badge, her eyes closed with a red bindi on her forehead. Beside her, a woman in a pink salwar wears a rudraksha mala and lanyard, hands in mudra. Others wear white, lavender, teal and orange saris and salwars, several with beaded malas and lanyards. No a person candidate is visible; the scene shows a meditation session.2011-12-10November 26 20112011-11-26A large seated gathering of devotees in a hall with red curtains and a gilded framed display case, most of them sitting cross-legged on striped mats with backpacks and water bottles nearby. Many women in pink, white, blue and saffron clothing, one wearing a blue sari with a gold border and beaded necklaces, raise a hand to one nostril in a nasal breathing practice. A woman in white stands near a small altar at the back, and a few men in white and saffron sit among the audience. The image is a photograph of this satsang-style yoga session.2011-12-06A large hall with a glossy tiled floor where many people sit on striped cushions in rows and groups. In the centre, a woman in a pink top and a shaved-headed woman in pink and cream robes sit facing each other, and a woman in a white top with a green shawl sits nearby. Others wear saffron, red and white clothing. Backpacks and water bottles lie on the floor. Red curtains hang at a doorway, and a woman with a laptop sits in the background. Several people are seated near the front edge of the frame.2011-11-29December 01 20112011-12-01A seated audience of devotees on a red-and-white striped floor covering in a bright hall with red curtains. Many wear headphones for translation. Foreground women wear pink, orange, floral and blue clothing with dark backpacks and water bottles beside them. Behind them, several people in white clothes sit on chairs, including one in a white outfit with a red shawl near the back. Cardboard boxes and bags are stacked at the right. The gathering appears to be a seated session or discourse, though the activity itself is not clearly visible.2011-11-29A large hall full of people seated cross-legged on orange and red mats during a meditation session. Most wear white or cream kurta-style tops and white pants, with some in yellow, pink and red outfits. Many have eyes closed and hands resting on laps or knees. A seated bald man in white at right is among the participants. Chairs are stacked along the back wall, with bags and folded white cloths in the foreground.2010-09-03A large hall filled with seated participants on red-and-white striped mats, many wearing white clothing and headphones, some with lanyards and bags at their feet. Participants sit cross-legged in rows facing forward, several with eyes closed in meditation. A projector screen hangs from the ceiling at the top left, and a gold ornate throne-like chair stands at the right edge beside a portrait on the wall. Golden shrines and framed images line the back of the hall.2011-12-03