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A large hall with peach walls and red curtains holds many seated devotees in white clothing on blue-striped mats, most with hands raised to the face in a meditative or prayer posture. Several framed portraits hang on the back wall, and a pale orange cloth draped over a stand sits near the centre. Some men wear rudraksha malas and lanyards. A small boy in a checked shirt sits in the foreground, and a standing figure in white appears at the right. Black bags sit near the front row.

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A large hall of seated devotees performing a breathing or meditative practice, many with hands raised to their faces, sitting on blue-and-white striped mats. Most wear white kurta or shirt-style clothing, while some wear white t-shirts and rudraksha malas. In the background, a man in white robes stands near the back wall, and a person in orange sits near an orange draped cloth. Framed portraits of deities and gurus hang on pale pink walls beside red curtains, and a large backdrop shows a painting of a figure in the upper left. Dark bags sit on the floor in the foreground.2011-11-21November 21 20112011-11-21A large group of around 40 people sits cross-legged on blue-striped mats in a hall, practising nadi shodhana alternate-nostril breathing with fingers raised to their faces. Most wear white kurtas or white shirts with lanyards; some wear yellow polos, a black shirt and a teal shirt, and a man in the front right has rudraksha beads. A woman in an orange top sits among them. In the background a row of people in white sits near red curtains, and banners hang on the wall above. A bottle and bags lie on the floor in the foreground. No one is clearly identified as a person here.2011-12-03December 10 20112011-12-10A photograph of a large hall with a glossy pale floor where many people sit cross-legged on striped blue-and-white mats in rows facing the front. Most wear white kurtas or white dhoti-style clothing, while others wear orange, maroon, dark blue and olive shirts. Several have rudraksha or beaded malas and lanyard-style badges. A man in the centre wears a dark green cloth on his lower face and an olive-brown kurta. Red curtains hang beside framed portraits on the walls, and a saffron cloth hangs in the background near a seated figure. A small brass lamp and a few offerings sit near the front row, and a person on the left holds a child.2011-11-21A large group of devotees sits cross-legged on blue-and-white striped mats in a bright hall during a Bhagavad Gita satsang. Many people wear white dhotis or shirts, and some wear rudraksha malas. In the foreground, a young boy in a peach shirt and a boy in a maroon shirt sit with eyes closed. A bearded man in an orange-red shirt and saffron-yellow shawl sits at right. Behind them, framed portraits hang on the walls above red curtains with white trim, and a glimpse of a glowing ornate shrine is visible at left. The scene is calm and meditative.2011-11-20A large hall with many seated participants on blue-striped mats, most wearing white kurta-style clothes and white lanyard badges, and a few in coloured shirts including a bright orange tee and a red polo. Many have their hands raised to their faces in a breathing or meditation practice, eyes closed. A row of red-cushioned chairs stands near the back, with red curtains and a large dark screen above. Two tall banners hang in the middle background, one orange and one green. A framed portrait of a standing figure in dark clothing is on the back wall, and a gilded frame sits at left. Behind the crowd, people sit in chairs and stand near the doorway.2011-12-02A seated audience of men fills a hall with red curtains and cream walls during a satsang. Most sit cross-legged on striped blue and white mats, wearing white kurtas and shirts, while a few wear pale blue, beige and tan shirts. Several have rudraksha malas and one wears an orange-striped shirt. Attendees hold name badges and a man in front holds a pen to his mouth, attentively facing the front. Many people are visible; count approximates a large gathering.2011-11-21A photograph of a large hall with many seated participants on striped red-and-white mats, most dressed in white kurtas and dhotis or white shirts, with lanyards around their necks. In the foreground a smiling older man in a white t-shirt sits near a black backpack, and a man in white sits to his right. Along the back wall hang framed portraits of a woman in a bright sari and two other framed portraits, with red curtains and valances at the windows. Several participants sit in chairs toward the rear, and a black projector screen hangs on the left.2011-12-11April 04 20122012-04-04A large seated congregation in a bright hall with pink-tinted walls and a tiled floor. Many men in white dhotis and white kurtas sit cross-legged on striped mats, several with palms pressed together in namaskar and some with eyes closed. Some wear lanyards with name badges. Two large screens behind them show a figure seated on a red and white throne, wearing a crown-like headdress, an orange garland and ornate robes. Framed portraits hang on the walls at either side. Audience members sit in rows and some are seated on chairs to the right. Photo of an organized satsang or workshop session.2017-05-20A large hall filled with seated devotees in meditation or prayer, hands pressed to chests in anjali-like gestures. Many wear white kurtas and dhotis, others wear casual shirts and jeans; some have lanyards. They sit on orange and blue mats with bags and water bottles nearby. A painted deity mural hangs on the upper left wall. The audience is seated in rows on a tiled floor.2009-12-12