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A seated gathering of devotees sits cross-legged on mats and cloth on a floor during a meditation or satsang session in an ashram hall. In the front row, a young man in white kurta and orange-gold dhoti sits near a man in white shirt and white dhoti, and a woman in a red and white outfit sits beside other women in white and pink saris. Behind them, many people in white and yellow sit or kneel. On the back wall, a large Nataraja-style dancing Shiva sculpture in gold stands above a stage, with projected portrait images of a smiling woman on the left screen and a man in saffron-coloured robes on the right screen. A standing fan and speakers are at the left edge.

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A photograph of a large hall where a crowd of devotees sits cross-legged on purple mats, most dressed in white with some in colourful saris and salwars. A raised seat at the far right holds a figure in orange and white robes seated behind a microphone stand, addressing the gathering. Several framed portraits of a smiling woman in pink hang along the upper walls, and an open doorway lets in daylight at the right. Yellow painted lines run along the floor between the seating areas. The scene resembles a satsang or meditation session.2006-09-06A seated audience of devotees with hands pressed in anjali mudra fills the foreground at what appears to be a satsang or session hall. Many wear white and cream clothing, some with rudraksha malas. A large backdrop painting shows a figure in saffron-orange robes and a red-orange turban seated on a raised platform beneath a tree, with a deity murti and garlands above; this figure is a depiction on the backdrop, not a physical person present. Several women in the rear wear white and coloured saris, and some attendees hold small name badges. Floor mats and a bamboo screen are visible at the left.2008-06-22A large hall with a thatched roof and white walls holds a seated audience of devotees in white clothing, sitting cross-legged on orange and blue mats across the floor. Many wear white kurtas and saris, with lanyards and name badges visible. Orange curtains hang at a window on the right, and ceiling fans and fluorescent lights line the room. Several people in the front rows face forward attentively, and a figure in a white shirt sits near the front right. No clear a person candidate is visible in this frame, so no appearance-based identification is made.A photograph of a large seated gathering inside a hall with white sheets spread on the floor. Many women and some men sit cross-legged, most dressed in white saris and white shirts with gold-bordered white cloth, some in orange, purple or pink garments. Several wear name badges with ribbons and garlands of beads. In the background a golden Nataraja-style bronze figure stands on a dais beside a framed portrait, and a large portrait hangs on the wall with garlands and green and orange hangings. A standing fan and lighting trusses are visible. a person is not clearly visible in the frame.2007-02-15October 07 20062006-10-07January 05 20072007-01-05A photograph inside a thatched-roof hall with wooden pillars and lattice windows, where a large seated crowd in white clothing sits on mats and striped rugs. Many men wear white shirts and dhotis with rudraksha malas around their necks, and several women in white saris sit among them, some holding books or hands in prayer. On the back wall hangs a framed portrait of a bearded man in orange and white robes seated in meditation, and beside it a large framed portrait of an elderly white-bearded man in white with a white head covering. Decorative tassels and small garlands hang from the walls and beams, and a sign with printed text is mounted at the left. The scene suggests a seated programme gathering.2005-08-03A photograph of a seated satsang audience in a plain hall with white walls and wooden-slatted windows. Rows of devotees sit cross-legged on orange and blue mats; many men wear white shirts with lanyards and women wear white or cream saris with coloured borders, some in red, pink and yellow. At the far end, a figure in an orange robe and white head covering sits on a raised platform near a microphone stand, with another seated figure in a white shirt beside him. Roughly two dozen people are visible.2010-10-10A large hall with pale pink walls and orange-draped banners hanging overhead. Rows of seated devotees sit on orange and blue mats, mostly dressed in white kurtas and salwar, with some wearing saris and lanyards. Gold ornate thrones and a gilded peetha stand at the front, empty of any visible occupant, flanked by golden deity-style motifs. Many attendees face forward attentively, some with hands folded or resting on their knees. A small corner banner and a purple emblem with a bird are visible on the upper left. Orange cloth hangings and windows frame the room.2010-08-25A photograph of a seated congregation in white clothes inside a hall with bamboo-matting ceiling and colourful paper hangings. Many participants, mostly women in white saris and salwar, sit cross-legged on mats holding notebooks and pens, some with hands folded. At the front, a large framed portrait of a man in a white turban and white robe hangs above a dark curtain, with brass lamps on a low platform beside it, smaller framed images and a deity picture on the walls. A man in a saffron garment sits among the rows. The portrait is a depiction, not a person present, and no identity is asserted from appearance.2005-08-03A large seated audience of devotees fills a hall during a satsang discourse. Most are dressed in white, with some in orange and yellow garments; several women wear yellow scarves and some hold notebooks. Many face toward the front, listening attentively. At upper right, a figure in an orange robe sits on a chair near a camera tripod on the platform, and a deity murti and golden ornamentation are visible at the upper left.2010-08-25December 02 20102010-12-02