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A large hall full of seated devotees in white dhotis and shirts, many wearing rudraksha malas and identity badges, sit on striped mats over green floor covering in meditative postures with hands folded in prayer. A projector and speakers are visible at left and right, and a balcony above is lined with more onlookers. In the foreground at left a figure in saffron-orange cloth sits near a small tray of offerings. The setting suggests a satsang or meditation session with an audience in the hundreds.

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A large crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis sits cross-legged on blue-and-white striped mats in a hall, many with hands raised in añjali or palms pressed together in devotion. Several wear lanyards with orange name badges, and some have vibhuti or tilak on their foreheads. Green mats and banners in the background suggest a satsang gathering. No speaker or a person candidate is clearly identifiable in the visible frame.2012-09-23September 23 20122012-09-23A large indoor hall packed with seated devotees on blue-and-white striped mats over green carpet, viewed from the back. Most wear white dhoti-style clothing and white shirts, many with lanyards and name badges, some with orange badges. A few have tilak marks on their foreheads and one wears a yellow shirt. Spectators stand along a balcony above, and loudspeakers stand on poles. No central figure is clearly visible in the frame.2012-09-23September 23 20122012-09-23Elevated view of a large satsang hall with a green floor covered in striped mats, where a dense crowd of hundreds of devotees sits cross-legged, most dressed in white with some in red, orange and pastel clothing. A video camera on a tripod stands at the left edge beside a black speaker, and a decorated stage with a purple and white draped structure appears at the top left. The seated gathering faces the stage, which is out of frame. Printed2012-09-22September 23 20122012-09-23September 23 20122012-09-23A photograph of a large seated congregation inside a hall with green floor matting and striped blue-and-white mats. Many men sit cross-legged in rows, mostly in white shirts and white dhotis, with some in grey or green shirts. A bald man in front wears a white shirt, a rudraksha mala and a white forehead mark, and sits with eyes closed. Another man in a white kurta holds his hands in namaste. Each participant has a small name badge on the chest. Bags and small brass items sit on the floor in front, and a banner hangs on the back wall. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame, so this is a satsang gathering of devotees.2012-09-22September 20 20122012-09-20A large seated crowd of devotees fills a big indoor hall at a satsang, sitting on green mats in rows. Most wear white shirts and trousers, with a few in yellow, orange and checked shirts. A bare-chested man with a sandalwood and vibhuti forehead mark and an orange cloth wrap sits near the centre-right, and an older man in an orange shirt and dark cap sits at left. Several people wear event badges on lanyards. Ornate red and gold pillars line the back, with a camera on a tripod and hand fans visible above the crowd. No speaker or stage figure is clearly visible in the frame.2015-05-31January 20 20132013-01-20 +2 copiesA large seated congregation fills a hall during a satsang, with many men in white shirts and white dhotis sitting cross-legged on mats. Several wear rudraksha malas and small identification badges on lanyards. One bearded man at the centre wears glasses and a white shirt, another in a purple striped shirt sits to the right, and a man in a yellow shirt and checked lungi sits near the front. Many attendees appear to be gesturing or listening attentively, and the hall has pillars and a bright open doorway in the background. There is no clearly visible speaker or throne in the frame.2012-09-22