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Large indoor satsang in a hall with glossy cream-tiled floor and orange-and-yellow hanging decorations. Rows of seated devotees fill the room, many men in white and orange shawls, and boys in black shirts with white tilak marks on their foreheads, hands pressed together in anjali. In the foreground a bald man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits with palms joined, and beside him a woman in a maroon-and-gold sari gestures with an open hand. Brass puja items, a steel jug and water containers sit on the floor, and a table with a green cloth stands at the back. A devotee in orange robes stands near the wall.

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A large seated congregation fills a hall with a polished white floor during a satsang. In the foreground, a shaved-headed monk in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits with palms pressed together, beside a young boy in maroon and gold-bordered cloth. Behind them, rows of seated devotees in black, white and orange clothing, many with white forehead markings, clap or fold their hands. Brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot and an orange bag lie on the floor, with water dispensers and a draped table at the back. No visible candidate's appearance meets the cues needed to identify a person, so the page's claim is unconfirmed.2013-03-03A large indoor satsang hall with a crowd of seated devotees on mats, mostly men in white shirts and dhotis, some in orange shawls, with several children in black shirts and white forehead tilak. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in an orange robe with rudraksha mala and gold bangle sits with hands folded, beside a young acolyte in maroon and gold-bordered cloth. Brass and metal puja vessels, a small kalasha-style pot and an orange bag sit on the floor. Water containers and a draped offering table with steel vessels appear at the back right, along with red curtains and wood shelving.2013-03-03A large indoor satsang hall packed with seated devotees on mats and floor cushions. In the foreground, a young man in a maroon-and-gold dhoti-style garment sits with palms pressed together beside a brass kalasha-style vessel and a small brass lamp. Behind him, a shaved-headed man in a saffron robe and a rudraksha mala sits with a white tilak and hands folded. Around them, boys in black shirts and white forehead markings sit attentively, while many adults in white kurtas and saffron shawls stand and sit at the back with hands together. Water dispensers, a steel vessel and a decorated table with a brass item are visible along the far wall, with orange and yellow bunting hanging above.2013-03-03A large indoor satsang hall with a glossy white floor and a crowd seated on the floor and on red mats. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe and a beaded rudraksha mala sits with palms pressed together, with white vertical tilak marks on his forehead. Beside him sits a person in a maroon and gold-bordered garment, and young boys in black shirts with white forehead markings sit around brass vessels and small offering dishes. Behind them, men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with orange or red shawls, sit with hands folded or raised in greeting. Water cooler jugs, a covered table with steel vessels and a bookshelf stand at the back of the room.2013-03-03A large indoor satsang hall where many seated devotees fill the floor and rows of chairs at the back. In the foreground, several young men and boys in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and white tripundra markings on their foreheads sit cross-legged on mats, some with hands folded in namaste. Behind them, rows of people in white clothes with orange shawls sit attentively. A small table with brass pots, lamps and flower garlands stands near the back wall, and a red curtain hangs at the right side.2013-03-06A photograph of a large seated gathering inside a hall with white walls and red curtains. In the foreground, a bald man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and white forehead markings sits with hands joined, and a boy in a red-and-gold dhoti sits beside him. Many students in black shirts with white forehead bands sit on the floor, some with palms pressed together. Behind them, rows of people in white clothes and orange shawls fill the room, and steel water containers and a draped table with flowers are visible at the back. Brass vessels and oil lamps sit near the front. The scene suggests a satsang or group sitting.2013-03-03A large seated congregation in a hall during a satsang gathering. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe with a wooden rudraksha mala sits facing forward, with white tilak marks on his forehead. Beside him, a young person in a maroon and gold-bordered shawl sits with palms pressed together. Other seated devotees wear black tops and white tilak on their foreheads, and some men wear white shirts and orange shawls. Several people in the back rows wear headphones. A steel water pitcher and small plastic containers sit on the floor near the front. Visible people are seated and listening, with hands joined in devotion. The scene is a sangha gathering.2013-03-03A large seated congregation fills a hall during a satsang. Many men in white shirts and dhotis sit close together, several wearing orange shawls and rudraksha malas, and many clap or press their palms together in devotion. Some sit cross-legged on red cushions. In the foreground, a young boy in a maroon robe with gold trim sits with hands in prayer. Several boys in black shirts have white tilak marks across their foreheads, and a shaved-headed man in an orange robe and mala sits at the right edge. Small brass and puja items rest on the floor in front of the rows.2013-03-03A seated satsang gathering inside a hall with red floor mats, where a central group of young people in saffron and orange robes sit cross-legged with hands raised in greeting or devotion. A man in the center wears a saffron dhoti, rudraksha malas and ash markings on his forehead and arms, his palms pressed together. On the right, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a long rudraksha mala and red tilak sits with palms joined. Behind them rows of seated devotees fill the room, several women in saffron and colored saris, a standing man in white robes, and a golden statue or deity figure at the top right near a shrine. Brass bowls sit on the mats in front. Several people are clearly visible, with a larger crowd behind.2016-10-29A large indoor hall full of seated devotees during a satsang gathering, many in white dhotis and shirts, with a crowd filling the floor and rows beyond. In the foreground, several young boys and youths wear red-and-gold silk dhotis with rudraksha malas and sacred ash marks on their foreheads and bodies, sitting with palms joined. At the lower right, a man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and white forehead marks claps with raised hands, and a woman in a white sari with gold border sits beside a young girl in red. A cameraman stands on a platform in the background near a stage with framed portraits and flower arrangements. Floor mats and small brass plates with offerings lie on the ground.2013-09-14A large seated gathering of devotees fills a hall during a satsang. In the foreground, a bald young sannyasi in orange robes and rudraksha malas sits with palms pressed together, with white vibhuti stripes on his forehead. Beside him, several boys in orange and maroon robes sit with white forehead markings, some with hands joined. A woman in an orange sari and rudraksha mala holds a notepad and pen at left. Behind them, rows of men in white shirts and dhotis, some wearing red shawls, sit on red mats, many with hands folded. Red curtains and a pillar frame the hall. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in the foreground, so the seated devotees are described by role only.2013-08-18January 19 20132013-01-19