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A photograph of a seated congregation during a satsang in a warmly lit hall with dark walls, arched recesses and an ornate floral carpet. Many people sit cross-legged on the floor in rows, most dressed in white kurtas and dhotis with red-orange shawls draped over their shoulders; several have hands folded or rest their heads in meditation. Some sit on white chairs at the back. Sheets of paper lie on the carpet before them. A small framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure hangs on the far wall beside a projection screen, and a video camera on a tripod stands at the right.

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A large hall with a patterned red and gold carpet holds a seated audience of devotees dressed in white kurtas and white dhotis with red shawls draped over their shoulders. Many sit cross-legged on the floor facing a stage at the left, with water bottles and notepads beside them, while a few sit on white chairs at the rear. At the back, a framed portrait shows a robed figure in saffron seated on a throne, and a projection screen and camera on a tripod are visible on the right. Ornate doors and warm wall lights frame the room, and a tote bag rests in the lower left foreground.2016-07-09A photograph of a large hall with many seated participants on colourful yoga mats and cushions, sitting cross-legged on a patterned carpet. Most wear white kurtas or ritual whites with red-and-orange shawls and lanyard badges, and they face forward toward a blank projection screen. Framed portraits of a saffron-robed figure hang on the dark wood walls, and a white-draped table sits at the front. The people appear to be listening attentively during a seated meditation session.2016-07-05A photograph of a large seated congregation on a patterned carpet at an indoor satsang hall. Many devotees wear white clothing with red or maroon shawls and red lanyard badges, while several women in orange and saffron robes sit in the foreground. Attendees listen attentively with hands folded or resting in laps, and water bottles lie on the floor. A framed deity picture hangs on the wall at the top of the frame. No clearly identifiable a person candidate is visible in the frame.2016-07-09A large group of devotees sits cross-legged on white sheets in a hall with maroon walls and ornate white panels. Most wear white kurtas or white saris with red-orange shawls draped over their shoulders. Many face a central area out of frame, and several people in the foreground are seen from behind. Some seated participants wear saffron-toned clothing. No person is clearly identifiable as a person in this image, and the scene reads as a satsang or group session.2015-05-08 +1 copiesJuly 08 20162016-07-08A large seated meditation session in a hotel-style hall with patterned carpet. Many participants sit cross-legged on coloured yoga mats in red, green, purple and grey, wearing white clothes with red-and-saffron checked shawls and red lanyard badges. Several people in the foreground have eyes closed; a few hold papers and water bottles. Behind them stand a projection screen and framed portraits of a seated figure on the walls, plus white chairs at the back of the room.2016-07-05A photograph of a large seated gathering inside a hall with a red-brown ceiling, recessed lights and arched windows with coloured glass. Well over a hundred people sit on the floor on red-and-white checked mats, most in white clothes with orange-red shawls. At the far end, a figure in orange stands on a raised platform near a small table and microphone stands, with another figure in red nearby. Banners and a stage edge frame the foreground.2015-07-12A satsang hall with devotees seated on white floor sheets and carpets, many dressed in white kurtas and garments with red shawls draped over their shoulders. A stage at the far end has a central figure seated on a raised throne-like seat in front of a large rainbow-coloured fan-shaped backdrop with red drapes, and a large screen beside it shows a similar seated figure. Ceiling lights and chandeliers illuminate the room, with bags and cups placed among the seated audience.2014-07-19July 09 20162016-07-09March 11 20142014-03-11A large hall with a patterned carpet where many people sit cross-legged in rows on the floor, facing forward. Most wear white ritual clothing with red shawls or sashes draped over one shoulder, and several sit on white chairs at the right edge. Small white papers rest on the floor in front of some seated participants, and a ring of yellow tape or cords outlines the seating area. Ornate arched alcoves on the back wall hold framed circular emblems and a small figure, and a video camera on a tripod stands at the right. Warm, dim lighting and chandeliers complete the satsang setting.2016-07-09July 17 20142014-07-17