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A large indoor hall filled with seated attendees in white clothes and rudraksha malas, many in white shirts and dhotis, with some in orange or saffron robes and a few in dark or purple tops. In the foreground a bearded man with a white-and-orange forehead mark and a white shirt sits near a man with a vibhuti mark and white garment. Behind them, rows of people in orange and saffron robes stand near the stage. Two large screens display colourful imagery, hanging lanterns and tall decorative banners hang from the ceiling, and a framed painting and a photo collage decorate the left wall. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so no candidate is marked.

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Photograph of a large hall filled with seated devotees in white and orange clothing, many wearing rudraksha malas and tilak marks, watching two large screens showing a stage performance in red, blue and white costumes. Colourful hanging tassel lanterns decorate the ceiling, and framed portraits hang on the side walls. In the foreground a row of men in white kurtas and white shirts sit facing forward, while in the back an orange-robed group sits near the stage. The scene reflects a satsang or programme gathering in a Bengaluru Aadheenam hall. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame.2018-04-17A large hall filled with seated devotees on orange floor mats during a satsang session. Many wear white kurtas or robes with rudraksha malas; a man in a pink patterned shirt at lower left has a tilak on his forehead. A bearded man in a tan robe sits centre-right with a tilak and malas. Large screens at the back show a figure in red headwear. Hanging ornamental lanterns and paper decorations line the ceiling. Estimated count of visible people is around 60, and the image is a photograph.2018-04-17Photograph of a seated audience in a large hall with cream walls, hanging colourful tassel decorations and round lamps overhead. Many seated attendees wear white clothes and rudraksha malas, and some wear name badges. In the foreground a bearded man in a white shirt and a woman in purple sit among them. On the right, saffron-robed performers with orange turbans play drums and long wind instruments near a stage, and two large screens show footage behind them. Portraits hang on the walls, and a red-and-white bag sits on the floor.2018-04-17A photograph of a large hall filled with seated devotees in white ritual clothes and rudraksha malas, many sitting on orange mats in rows. Hanging decorations in red, yellow and green with tassels and lanterns line the ceiling. Large screens at the back show a figure in a red turban and red garment, and a standing figure in orange robes stands near the front. A man with a grey turban and beard sits in the middle distance. Some attendees wear coloured kurtas and saris, and a white-haired man in a pink shirt sits in the lower left corner.2018-04-17May 13 20182018-05-13 +1 copiesA large indoor satsang hall with cream floor tiles and yellow-gold decor, where a crowd sits on orange and red mats and white cushions. In the foreground, a shaved-headed devotee in white with a red-patterned shawl sits cross-legged beside a man in white kurta with rudraksha mala. A bearded man in a blue shirt and white dhoti wears a forehead tilak and rudraksha mala. At right, a young sadhika in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits with hands on her lap, and a bare-chested sannyasi in an orange wrap sits nearby. Behind them many devotees in white and colourful clothes listen attentively. A large screen shows a glowing deity image, and a golden throne stands at right. Some people wear rudraksha malas, and a few have vibhuti marks.2018-04-15July 09 20172017-07-09A large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees, mostly children and young men dressed in white kurtas and dhotis, with many in orange or saffron garments and some in a purple top. In the foreground a man with a saffron turban and rudraksha mala sits beside a man in white with folded hands in prayer, and a young man in a yellow-green shirt sits with eyes closed. Wall paintings and framed deity images line the walls, and a standing figure in white with a microphone addresses the assembly near the right. Striped mats cover the floor, and a logo of a bird appears in the upper left corner. Ceiling lights and ceiling fans are visible overhead.2017-02-19A large seated congregation fills a tent hall under a ceiling hung with rows of colourful paper lanterns and tassels. Most attendees wear white kurtas and dhotis, while others wear saffron, maroon, plaid and striped clothing. They sit cross-legged on colourful striped mats and blankets, many with rudraksha malas and lanyards. Two large screens show the speaker on stage at the far end, with a camera crew on a raised platform at right. The scene is a satsang or discourse session, with dense rows of devotees extending to the back of the hall.2016-12-01A large seated audience fills a hall at a satsang-style gathering. Most attendees sit cross-legged on the floor in white dhotis and shirts, many men with bare chests wearing rudraksha malas and saffron or orange cloths over their shoulders, some with white and red tilak marks on their foreheads. A bald man in front wears a white shirt with a saffron shawl and sandalwood marks. On the far stage, a large red backdrop shows a white sculptural figure, and tall brass or wooden ritual staffs stand in rows near the front. Around forty to fifty people are visible, with more people seated further back.2017-05-22A large indoor hall filled with seated devotees on orange and white mats, mostly men shirtless or bare-chested wearing white dhotis and saffron cloth, many with rudraksha malas. Ornate hanging decorations with colourful tassels and chandeliers hang from the ceiling, with framed pictures along the walls and red curtains. Near the right, a screen shows a figure holding a staff against a dark background. The crowd sits in rows facing the front, many with eyes closed or looking forward during a sacred ritual session.2018-04-16 +1 copiesMay 06 20182018-05-06 +1 copies