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A seated congregation fills a hall with red walls and ornate panels at a satsang. In the foreground, a bald monk in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a blue-and-white striped mat, with a shaved-head devotee in white dhoti beside him. A young man in orange robes and rudraksha beads sits in the centre. Many devotees in white dhotis and shawls, some wearing orange or red shawls, sit in rows, and a few Western visitors appear among them, one in a red scarf and another in black with a notebook. On the left, a man in white with a sacred thread and a woman in white sit near a small tablet and pillar. A person in an orange jacket and white cap stands at the upper right. Long rows of attendees stretch back toward the rear of the hall.

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A photograph of a seated satsang gathering in a hall with red-and-beige walls and curtains. In the foreground, a bald man in an orange robe with rudraksha beads sits cross-legged, and beside him a bald man in white with gold-edged dhoti sits with a sandalwood-marked forehead. Rows of devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, many wearing orange or red shawls, sit on blue-striped mats. Some sit with eyes closed in meditation, others take notes, and brass puja items, a pink dish and small bowls lie on the mats. A chair and a person in dark clothing sit at the right edge. No single figure can be confidently identified as a person.2012-09-04A photograph of a large seated satsang gathering in a hall with cream tiled floor. Foreground rows hold children and young adults in saffron-orange and white dhotis and shawls with rudraksha malas; several boys wear orange with gold borders. Behind them, a dense crowd of devotees in white and orange sits on mats and red cushions, many with vibhuti or tilak on their foreheads. A woman in white with gold-bordered sari sits at right. Wall paintings and framed images of deities decorate the back wall.2016-08-13July 19 20152015-07-19February 14 20162016-02-14A large seated congregation fills a hall during a satsang, with many devotees in white dhotis and kurtas and others in orange or saffron robes. In the front rows, a bald man in orange cloth with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged, and beside him a man in white holds his hands in a mudra. Other devotees wear white, pink, orange and maroon clothing, and a banana leaf with fruit and a small offering sits on the floor in the foreground. Orange-robed figures and a deity murti appear at the upper right edge of the hall.2013-01-01 +1 copiesA large seated congregation fills a hall during a ritual, with rows of devotees on blue floor mats. Most wear white kurtas or dhotis with orange-red shawls draped over their shoulders, and several have shaved heads. Many sit with heads bowed in devotion, eyes closed or looking down. A man in a yellow checked shirt sits with hands folded in the foreground, and a man in white and orange stands near the left edge. Wooden paneling and white draped tables line the background. No clear a person candidate is visible in the frame.2014-12-28A large seated audience fills a hall, sitting closely on a patterned carpet. Most wear white kurtas or shirts, many with orange or saffron shawls draped over their shoulders, and several have orange forehead marks and beaded necklaces. Foreground figures include a bald man in white with an orange shawl, a young man in a teal-green shirt, and an older man with white hair and an orange-red shawl. Behind them a woman in orange stands near the far wall, and a gold-framed mural sits high on the wall. The scene suggests a satsang or lecture listening session.2016-07-13A photograph of a large indoor assembly of seated devotees in a hall with pink walls and red curtains. Most men wear saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas, with white horizontal tilak marks on their foreheads, while others wear white dhotis with shawls. Several seated people hold open books, and in the foreground brass plates with offerings and small bowls sit on silver trays. Metal crowd barriers and seated women in white and colourful saris fill the background. No individual is clearly identifiable as a senior teacher in this view.2013-03-13 +1 copiesSeptember 09 20122012-09-09May 14 20142014-05-14July 04 20162016-07-04Indoor satsang or puja gathering with a large seated audience on a light tiled floor. In the foreground, several men in white dhotis and white shoulder cloths sit cross-legged with eyes closed or hands folded, some with red-bordered cloths and a rudraksha-style neck cord. Brass and steel trays hold yellow flower petals, fruit and offerings in front of them, with orange mats and a plastic container nearby. Behind them, rows of devotees in white clothing, several boys in colourful shirts, and a woman in a white sari with a yellow border sit attentively. Monks in saffron-orange robes sit near the back, and a few men in white shirts stand at the edge of the hall. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance alone.2011-02-18