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A long line of devotees stands with palms pressed together in anjali mudra on a polished reflective floor in a hall hung with colourful striped and tasselled banners. Women in sarees in yellow, teal, green, pink, white and cream predominate, with a small boy in a teal t-shirt and dark trousers standing barefoot near the centre. At the far right, a figure in white dhoti and shawl stands near a wall displaying a large framed portrait in red and orange tones, with a screen above showing another image. Several other people in white ritual clothing walk in the background.

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A long hall with polished floor where two lines of devotees stand facing inward toward a decorated stage at the far end. On the left, men in white shirts and white dhotis, some wearing rudraksha malas, stand with hands folded; a young boy in a grey shirt stands in front. On the right, women in green salwar, grey shawls, a yellow and blue outfit and a grey shawl stand with hands clasped. Colourful striped pillars with orange tassels hang from a white draped ceiling, and an arched floral backdrop frames a red-draped seat on the stage.2010-12-22A photograph of a long hall with a polished reflective floor where a line of devotees stands facing a central dais. Men in white dhotis and kurtas and women in saris stand with palms pressed together in namaste. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and brown trousers stands with hands folded, a man in a striped shirt and grey trousers stands beside him with arms crossed, and a small boy in a light blue shirt presses his palms together. A woman in a green sari with gold border and a woman in a grey jacket stand near children in red and striped sweaters. Behind them a gold and red ornate seat or peetha stands at the far end, flanked by multicoloured tasselled hangings with orange fringes. A large framed painting of a saffron-robed figure hangs on the right wall, and projector screens are visible.2010-12-27A large indoor hall with a white tent ceiling and hanging ceiling fans, where a long line of women in colourful saris stands in rows on green and striped mats. Many wear pastel and bright saris in blue, pink, purple, yellow and green, and several hold their hands together. A young boy in a white shirt stands at the right edge. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame.2007-12-11A photograph of a large hall with white walls and a corrugated roof where a crowd stands with palms pressed together in namaste, facing forward on striped green and red floor mats. In the foreground a woman in an orange and blue-bordered saree with a white-and-blue emblem folds her hands, beside a woman in a pale yellow saree and a woman in a white saree with a green border. Behind them devotees in white shirts, white dhotis and white sarees stand in rows, some wearing name badges. Colourful striped hanging banners and a wall clock are visible. No identifiable a person candidate is clearly present in the scene.2011-10-08A photograph of a long hall with a polished reflective floor where two rows of devotees stand facing a raised golden throne-like seat at the far end, decorated with a golden canopy and red and gold fabric. Many men and women stand with palms pressed together in anjali or hands folded, some in white dhotis and white shirts, others in saris and salwar. A man in a striped polo shirt and a woman in a striped cardigan are prominent in the foreground. Colourful striped and patterned pillars with orange tassels hang along the upper hall, and a small child in a red outfit stands at the right edge. The scene suggests darshan during a satsang.2010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26A long double line of devotees stands with hands folded in namaskar along a polished marble-floored hall, facing a decorated shrine at the far end. Men on the left wear white dhotis and shirts, some in dark or teal shirts; women on the right wear saris in red, orange, green and pink, and several hold folded cloth. Colourful woven pillar drapes with orange tassels hang from the ceiling. At the far end, a gold-framed ornate shrine with floral decoration holds a deity murti, and a figure in orange robes stands near it. The scene reads as a satsang or darshan line in an ashram hall. No individual is clearly identifiable as the a person from appearance.2010-12-26Indoor hall with a polished tiled floor and a row of standing devotees in an evening gathering. On the left, women in white, cream, lavender, teal and orange saris stand with hands folded in prayer, some wearing white blouses and small children among them. Across the hall, men in white dhotis and shirts, plus a few in yellow, green, pink and checked clothing, stand in a line with hands joined. Colourful woven hanging banners with tassels and white ceiling fans hang above, and a man in white with a yellow shawl stands at the far right. A wall board with small printed text is visible on the left.2010-07-10December 26 20102010-12-26A photograph of a hall with white walls and a striped floor mat where a group of devotees stand with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. In the foreground a woman in an orange and white saree with a blue border stands centre, with a woman in a cream saree with gold border beside her and a woman in a yellow saree at left. Behind them men in white shirts and dhotis stand in rows, and a clock and hanging decorative banners hang on the walls. Several participants wear name badges and rudraksha malas. No a person is visible in this image.2011-10-10Two long rows of devotees stand facing each other down a glossy reflective hall floor during a satsang. Men on the left wear white dhotis and shirts, one in a teal shirt, many with hands pressed together in namaskar. Women on the right wear colourful saris in orange, red, pink and green, several with hands folded and one raising an arm. Brightly coloured striped pillars with orange tassels hang from the ceiling. At the far end stands an ornate golden throne-like seat with a deity murti or ceremonial decoration in front. Nobody in the scene is clearly identifiable as a person, so the a person field is none.2010-12-26A photograph of a large hall with a pale pink wall and a white draped ceiling, decorated with tall cylindrical patterned hangings in blue, red, yellow and orange. Many women and girls stand in rows with palms pressed together in namaskar, facing forward. They wear white, cream, pink, blue and green saris, salwar kameez and a white kurta, with some in orange and teal. Blue mats with yellow text line the floor, and a few attendees stand near the right wall. The scene appears to be a group satsang or chanting session.2010-10-21