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A large hall with white walls and a light tiled floor where many men sit cross-legged on colourful striped mats in rows, facing toward the front. Most wear white shirts and white dhotis, and several have rudraksha malas and forehead markings. A white banner on the right with a Tamil-language message and a portrait is hung from the ceiling, with decorative woven pillar hangings in red, yellow and blue. Plastic chairs are stacked along the left wall, and a small table with brass items sits at the far right. The seated crowd appears to be attending a group gathering.

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A large hall with orange floor mats and orange-and-white hanging decorations seats a dense group of devotees sitting cross-legged in rows. Most men wear plain white dhotis and shirts, some in pale yellow or striped shirts, many with name badges on their chests. Several in front press palms together in anjali mudra while others sit with hands resting on their laps. A man at lower right wears a rudraksha mala and folds his hands in prayer. Women in colourful saris sit among them at the back. Stacked chairs line the far wall and a figure in white stands near the back, with a blue sign on the right wall.2010-10-21August 23 20142014-08-23A large seated audience of men in white shirts and white dhotis fills an indoor hall, sitting cross-legged on the floor and looking toward the front. Many wear rudraksha malas and round rosettes with green and yellow edging pinned to their chests. Red festoon garlands and colourful hanging decorations with yellow and red tassels decorate the ceiling, and a few standing attendants in white move among the rows. No speaker or a person candidate is clearly visible in the frame.2007-02-15A large seated congregation of men fills a tented hall, most dressed in white shirts and white dhotis, many wearing rudraksha malas and ID lanyards. They sit on green mats facing a stage. Behind them hang portraits of a woman with long dark hair, a golden deity murti stands under a green canopy, and banners with woven patterns decorate the tent poles. Bright stage lights illuminate the front rows. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan gathering.2006-12-30September 14 20132013-09-14A photograph of a large seated congregation in a hall with white walls and a tiled floor. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts sit cross-legged on white mats, most wearing round rosette badges on lanyard-style neck cords. Some attendees wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Women in white and light-coloured saris sit toward the left. Hanging saffron and maroon banners line the upper walls, and a camera on a tripod stands at the left edge, facing the audience. The room is crowded with people filling the floor and rows behind.2007-02-15October 23 20102010-10-23November 12 20102010-11-12A photograph of a seated congregation inside a hall with white tiled floors, many men in white dhotis and shirts, some in checked or pink shirts, sitting on striped mats and clapping or pressing palms together. A boy in a red shirt sits at left, and a man in the foreground wears a rudraksha mala. Behind them rows of white plastic chairs are visible, a banner with contact details hangs on the wall, and a small altar with brass lamps sits at right. The scene suggests a devotional gathering or satsang.2008-10-09A large hall with pale yellow walls, a tiled ceiling with fluorescent tubes and ceiling fans, and rows of stacked blue plastic chairs at the back. Many men sit cross-legged on green and white striped mats facing forward, mostly in white shirts and dhotis or light trousers, with some in blue, checked or maroon shirts. Several wear name badges on their chests. Along the right wall hang framed devotional pictures and a small wall ornament, and the windows have grilles. Near the far end, a few figures stand and one person in red and white clothing is visible, but no clearly identifiable central teacher stands out.Indoor satsang hall with a white ceiling and hanging colourful pillar banners. Rows of men and young men sit cross-legged on orange and purple mats, listening attentively with hands clasped or chins resting on hands. Women in saris sit on red chairs at the back right. At left, a standing man in white clothing stands near a decorated backdrop depicting a deity, and a golden deity murti or ornate figure sits on a platform. Plain white tile floor and speakers mounted on poles.2010-07-07A large indoor hall with a white tent-style ceiling and hanging yellow fabric and decorated cylindrical banners. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts sit cross-legged on striped woven mats facing forward, several wearing lanyard identity badges. Some seated attendees wear colourful shirts. At the front left, a large painted backdrop shows a deity figure, and a small stage area with a microphone and video camera is visible. Shelves of books and a wall clock appear on the right, and a banner reads Dhyanapeetam Vedic Temple.2009-01-03