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A photograph inside a large hall with a white fabric-draped ceiling, ceiling fans, and painted decorative pillars in red, blue and yellow with orange tassels. Many participants, mostly seated on the floor on mats, raise both arms overhead with palms open. In the foreground a man in a light blue shirt and dark trousers jumps barefoot, with two empty black chairs at left. Several women wear saris in red and blue, and others wear white. At the far end a deity murti sits on a decorated altar with a gold canopy between two projection screens. Lighting comes from fluorescent fixtures and orange curtains line the walls.

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A large hall with a white draped fabric ceiling, ceiling fans, and tall vertical pillars decorated with colourful patterns and orange tassels. Dozens of participants, mostly in white clothes, kneel on mats on a polished floor with arms raised overhead in a collective kriya-style posture. In the foreground a man in a blue shirt and dark trousers kneels barefoot facing the altar. Several women in saffron-red and white saris also kneel. At the far end, a deity murti is seated on an ornate altar decorated with flowers and lamps, with projector screens on either side.2011-01-29A large hall with a white draped ceiling and ceiling fans, decorated with tall striped pillars in red, yellow, blue and green with orange tassels. At the far end, a golden seated figure sits on an ornate throne in front of a shrine backdrop with a golden murti display. Many participants, mostly in white, kneel on a glossy floor with arms raised high toward the front, while a man in a light blue shirt and jeans stands in the foreground with arms lifted. A woman in a red and gold sari and another in a blue shawl are visible among the crowd.2011-01-29A large hall with a white draped fabric ceiling and ceiling fans hangs colourful striped pillars with orange tassels. Dozens of devotees kneel on the polished floor with both arms raised overhead, many in white clothes, some women in saris of red, maroon and blue. A man in a blue shirt and dark trousers kneels in the foreground, his arms stretched up. At the far end, a deity murti is decorated on a stage flanked by projection screens, with a few white-clad figures standing beside it. Chairs line the left edge. The scene looks like a group kriya or meditation practice.2011-01-29A photograph of a large hall with a white draped ceiling and fans, where many devotees kneel on mats with arms raised overhead in a group practice. In the foreground a man in a blue shirt and dark trousers kneels barefoot with both arms lifted. Women in white and colourful saris and salwar kameez kneel in rows, arms raised. At the far end, a seated figure in orange and gold sits before a decorated altar with a deity murti and flowers, with two screens on either side. Tall pillars are wrapped in striped coloured cloth. The gathering appears to be a kriya session.2011-01-29A large hall with a fabric-draped ceiling and hanging colourful tassel decorations, where a crowd of devotees kneel on the floor with both arms raised overhead in a devotional gesture. Most wear white clothes, while some women wear saree in red, brown and blue. In the centre background stands a golden deity murti with a shrine and white and red drapery, flanked by projector screens. A man in a blue shirt and dark trousers kneels in the foreground facing the shrine. Rows of blue and red chairs line the left side of the hall.2011-01-29A large hall with a draped white ceiling and tall cylindrical banners in red, yellow and blue hanging from it. Many people sit on orange and white mats with arms raised overhead in a group practice. Most wear white dhoti-style clothing with red-edged shawls, and a few wear orange robes; one central figure in orange sits with hands raised. Brass plates, small lamps and offering dishes sit on the floor in front. A man in the foreground right wears a white shawl with mala beads and raises both arms.2011-01-29November 13 20102010-11-13 +1 copiesA large tent hall at a yoga session with many seated participants in white clothing raising their arms overhead. Rows of devotees sit on mats in the foreground while a small figure in orange clothing stands on a stage at the far end, in front of a deep maroon curtain with gold trim. Tall hanging cylindrical banners in colourful geometric patterns with yellow tassels decorate the ceiling. Water bottles sit on the floor near the front row.2008-07-16August 21 20092009-08-21A large indoor session in a white tented hall with striped decorative hangings and a maroon curtained stage. Many seated devotees in white clothes, some with gold-bordered saris, sit on orange and gold floor mats with arms raised. On the far stage, a figure in orange robes sits on a white dais near a microphone stand, with a fan-like object nearby. The attendees appear to be following a guided session. A small grey placard is visible on the side wall. The people visible are numerous, so the count is estimated at 100+ based on the dense rows filling the frame.2008-07-16A wide view of a large indoor satsang hall with a white draped ceiling and ceiling fans. Dozens of seated devotees fill the floor in white, orange, red and pink clothing, many on striped mats, with some seated on plastic chairs at left. Tall decorated pillars with blue, red and yellow patterns and orange fringe frame a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits near a central deity murti and oil lamps, with a microphone stand and screens on either side. Speakers and a small lectern are visible.2011-01-25November 05 20102010-11-05