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A photograph of seated devotees on an orange cloth in a hall, many with coloured powder smeared on their faces and heads. Most sit with palms pressed together in namaste or applauding. In the front right, a man in a pale pink shirt and white dhoti sits with hands folded. In the front centre, a balding man in glasses and a light blue shirt presses his palms together. A young man in a grey striped shirt sits behind them. On the left, a man with rudraksha beads wears a white dhoti and sits cross-legged. Behind them, orange cloth draped over a seat and stacked white cloths lie against the wall. About 25 people are visible.

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January 1st 2013A photograph of a seated audience inside a hall with a patterned red-and-gold carpet, attendees sitting on the floor and on chairs behind. Several men wear orange-and-white lanyards. In the foreground a man in an orange shirt sits at left, and a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala and a stacked bangle pair raises his palms together in namaste at right. A man in an orange shirt with a red-and-orange shawl sits in the centre with hands folded. Others wear red, green, blue and pink shirts, and a bald man in white with a mala sits at upper right. No speaker or a person candidate is visible in the frame.2015-12-08September 09 20122012-09-09A seated group of participants in a hall with striped mattresses stacked behind them. In the foreground, a blond man in white kurta holds his palms together in anjali, smiling, with a name badge on his chest. Beside him, a man in white kurta and glasses also wears a badge. Behind them, men in cream and white kurtas and a man in a yellow shirt sit attentively, some clapping, some with rudraksha-style neck cords. A bald man in white and a man in a striped shirt with a lanyard badge look on. Several participants have small name badges. The setting shows red and gold patterned walls.2012-07-01July 16 20122012-07-16A photograph of a seated group of about eight men on blue-striped mats in a plain room with peach walls and red curtains, listening attentively to a talk. A man at left wears a white dhoti-style outfit, rudraksha mala and lanyard badge, with white and red forehead marks. Beside him a man in green-and-white checked shirt sits. In the centre a man in white kurta and lanyard badge sits cross-legged with hands folded and a white-and-red tilak. Behind them an older bearded man in saffron-orange robe and orange turban sits with a badge. At right, a man in pale shirt wears glasses. In the foreground a man in white with glasses sits near a small orange container.2011-10-23A seated congregation during a devotional session in a large hall. In the foreground a older man in white dhoti and shirt sits cross-legged with palms pressed together in prayer. Beside him a younger man in a teal and blue checked shirt holds his hands together and a small card hangs at his chest. At right, a man in a white checked shirt and brown trousers claps his hands, eyes closed. Behind them rows of seated devotees in white and orange clothing fill the floor, some with ash marks on their foreheads. Orange cushions and booklets lie on mats in front. Background shows a framed painting on the wall and a large mirror.2015-11-01A large indoor satsang hall with pale pink walls and red curtains, filled with seated devotees on mats and cushions. Most men wear white dhotis and shirts, while some younger boys wear casual shirts and a few wear rudraksha-style neck beads or lanyards. A young man in front wears a white dhoti and sacred thread-like cord and smiles, and several people press palms together in anjali. Stacked red and white mats are at the right, and a small framed picture hangs on the back wall. A banner is visible in the background. No central figure is clearly identifiable as a leader in this view.2011-07-14A photograph of a seated audience on striped red and white mats in a hall with patterned wall hangings. Foreground: a young man with a cream knit sweater, rudraksha mala and a red bindi-style mark. Behind him, a man in a black jacket with red trim claps, and men in white kurtas sit in rows, some with lanyards. Brass lamps and bags lie on the mats. No speaker is visible in frame, so no a person candidate is shown.2012-07-02A photograph of a seated congregation during a satsang or meditation session, with many men sitting cross-legged in rows and most with eyes closed. Several wear white shirts and dhotis, one in a white kurta with hands pressed together in namaste at left, and others in dark shirts or colourful t-shirts. Many have tilak or vibhuti marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. Yellow-orange and cream walls and a pillar frame the hall. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person; the front-row men appear to be devotees.2012-05-20 +1 copiesA large seated congregation in a marble-walled hall, apparently a satsang, with devotees in orange shawls and white clothes sitting on the floor and clapping. Several shaved-headed men and children wear rudraksha malas. A man in cream kurta with an orange shawl sits near the centre, a man in a blue shirt sits behind him, and a child in maroon kurta sits in front. A small patterned rug lies at left. No clear a person candidate is visible among the seated devotees, so the figure is uncertain and the description uses roles only.2012-07-23 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20132013-01-01