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A large indoor crowd of women in white and cream saris with orange and red borders, most wearing rudraksha malas and small ID badges on lanyards, standing with palms pressed together in namaskar or holding small offerings. Many smile and sway in a dense group under a high hall with colourful hanging banners and metal truss structures. A woman in the foreground in a white sari with orange border presses her palms together, and a woman at right in a blue sari stands among them. No single figure is identifiable as a person in this crowd shot.

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A large crowd of women, many in white or cream saris with coloured borders, stands with palms pressed together in prayer inside a tent-like hall. Hanging cylindrical banners with geometric patterns and elephant motifs in yellow, red and blue line the ceiling. Some women wear orange or peach saris and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and several have ID badges clipped to their clothing. A deity murti is visible at the left edge of the hall. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person in this frame.2006-12-23A photograph inside a dimly lit tent-like hall with a white fabric ceiling, decorated with tall pillars wrapped in patterned cloth and hanging yellow tassel ornaments. A long row of women stands with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, most in white saris with colourful borders, while others wear yellow, peach, beige and maroon saris. Several are visible in the front rows, and a few men and additional women stand further back near the pillars. A small blue bird logo appears in the upper left corner. The people appear to be at a devotional gathering such as satsang or darshan.2006-12-23June 21 20092009-06-21A large crowd of devotees, mostly women in white and cream saris with gold borders, fills a night-time outdoor gathering. Many have white vibhuti or kumkum marks on their foreheads and gold necklaces, and several sit with palms pressed together in anjali. One woman in the front wears an orange and saffron top with a rudraksha mala, and another in a gold-bordered sari stands near a smiling older woman. Strings of multicoloured lights glow in the dark background above the crowd.2016-03-07A large crowd of devotees fills a covered hall under a white tent-like ceiling, hung with long decorative banners in red, blue, green and yellow with yellow tassels. Many people raise their hands and wave, smiling. Women in white cotton saris and kurtas stand near the front, with some in orange, yellow and red saris and garlands; a woman in the centre wears a white sari and has a long plait. Metal scaffolding and speakers are visible at the left. The scene suggests an energy darshan gathering, but no leader is visible in the frame.2006-12-23June 22 20082008-06-22May 13 20122012-05-13 +1 copiesA dim indoor hall with a crowd of devotees standing and clapping, many wearing yellow and orange marigold garlands. Women in white and cream saris and men in white kurta-style clothes stand in rows; several have palms pressed together or raised in applause. A drum kit and musical equipment are visible at the upper left, and a draped curtain forms the backdrop. The scene suggests a devotional gathering or celebration with a group of about two dozen people visible.2003-01-01A large crowd of mostly women fills a hall under a tented ceiling hung with long decorative banners in red, blue, yellow and white patterns with elephant motifs. Many people raise their arms and hands, some with palms open, others clasping hands in devotion. Most wear white or light saris and salwar kameez, with some in bright green, blue and orange; several wear beaded necklaces. A few men stand at the back. Metal scaffolding frames are visible on the left and the hall extends back into the dim distance.2006-12-23A group of women in white and cream sarees and salwar kameez dance in a circle on a tiled floor in a hall decorated with tall colourful pillar banners and white draped fabric. Several women wear yellow or orange shawls, and one woman in an orange saree with maroon border stands at the centre, holding hands with the circle. A woman in a green-bordered white saree and a woman in a turquoise salwar kameez also join the dance. Stage speakers and metal truss frames hang overhead, and an orange cloth hangs on the back wall.2009-10-17A large seated congregation of women and some men fills a hall, most in white or cream traditional dress with gold borders, several wearing rudraksha malas. Many sit with palms pressed together in namaste and smile warmly. Behind them, bookshelves line the back wall, a spiral of burning flame glows on the right, and colourful woven hangings with a purple-and-white bird logo hang from the ceiling. A figure in white stands near the far front by the altar area, and a few people in orange sit near the back.2008-10-09Large crowd of seated devotees in a dimly lit hall, eyes closed in meditation. Most wear white saris or white dhotis with gold borders, and several women wear saffron or orange shawls draped over their shoulders; many wear rudraksha or bead necklaces. Rows extend back into the darkness, with white plastic chairs and stage lighting frames visible at the upper left. The hall appears to be a ceremonial or satsang gathering. No a person candidate is clearly visible in the frame.2006-10-21