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A large seated congregation fills the hall, mostly women in white and cream sarees with some in brightly coloured saris of pink, purple, green and red. Many have white or red markings on their foreheads and hold their hands together in anjali. A cameraman in a striped shirt stands at left beside a tripod-mounted camera and boom, and a man with a headset microphone appears at lower right. A microphone stand stands in the foreground. Rows of seated devotees extend toward a raised stage at upper right, where more people in white sit. The scene suggests a satsang or discourse gathering, with no clearly visible speaker identified.

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Photograph of a large seated congregation at an ashram satsang or discourse, mostly women in white and cream traditional dress, many with saffron, pink, purple and maroon saris and shawls. Rows of devotees sit on red mats; a microphone stand stands in the foreground and a tripod-mounted camera is at the left edge. A blue-and-white badge is pinned to several women's clothing, and a water bottle sits near the front. Many attendees appear to be listening attentively, some with hands clasped or resting on their chins. No clearly visible presenter appears on stage in this frame, so no candidate for a person is visible.2013-04-21A large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees, mostly women in white and cream saris with gold borders, plus some men in white shirts and dhotis at the back. A man at the far left in a white garment raises his hand as if speaking to the gathering. Many women wear gold necklaces and bangles; a few wear yellow, pink, green and blue saris. Behind them are white walls, framed portraits, a wall of photographs and a golden deity murti at the upper right. A satsang or discourse setting with tall white poles and small identity badges visible on several devotees.2015-09-05Large crowd of women seated on a red floor covering at a discourse programme, most dressed in white or pale cream saris and salwar with colourful borders in yellow, green, pink and orange. Many wear mala beads and some have flowers in their hair. Banners with portraits hang in the background behind the rows. Some attendees hold paper and notebooks, and a few wear name badges on their clothing.2006-12-17September 05 20152015-09-05August 26 20172017-08-26 +1 copiesA large seated congregation fills a hall with a red floor covering, most women dressed in white saris with coloured borders, some in green, yellow, blue and maroon. Many wear rudraksha malas and name badges on their clothing, and several have hands folded in namaste or are sitting attentively. Front rows show older and younger women in close view. Partially visible people at the lower edge and the right side are also seated, and no a person figure is clearly identifiable from appearance in this crowd.2013-04-21November 25 20062006-11-25A large seated audience of women fills the frame at a satsang, viewed from the front with grey metal crowd-control barriers between rows. Most wear white or cream saris and salwar kameez with pink, maroon, orange, green and purple borders, plus gold necklaces, bangles, bindis and spectacles. Many have hands folded or rest quietly, with faces attentive and serious. No speaker or dais is clearly visible, and no a person candidate can be identified in the image.2013-07-22Photograph of a large seated crowd of women in a temple hall, mostly dressed in white saris and white garments with some in pink, red, green and blue. Many are smiling and clapping with palms together, some with hands raised. Many wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and name badges. Behind them stand golden ornate shrine structures and a gilded arch, with deity murti and a framed picture on the wall. A grey backpack and water bottle are visible at lower left.2014-08-24A large seated crowd of women fills the frame at what appears to be a satsang or sitting session. Most wear white or pastel saris and mundu-style white clothing, with rudraksha or beaded mala necklaces and lanyard-style badges. Many are clapping or holding their hands in anjali-like gestures, with eyes closed or smiling. A grey-haired woman in a white sari with a red bindi sits in the foreground, while a woman in a pale green sari and a woman in a pink sari appear nearby. Bright saris in yellow, pink, blue and orange add colour. No speaker or a person figure is visible in the frame.2012-09-20October 22 20152015-10-22 +1 copiesA very large crowd of devotees seated on the floor under a white canopy hall, clapping and raising hands. Most wear white and cream clothes with red, saffron and orange shawls or sashes, and some have white and red forehead markings. Many faces are visible, with women in white saris and rudraksha-style necklaces prominent. A large screen at upper right shows a figure in an orange and red garment on stage. The gathering fills the frame and extends beyond the edges.2016-05-04