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A seated group in a plain room with pink walls and red curtains, attendees in white and saffron clothing with red shawls, many clapping or sitting cross-legged on mats. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in orange and rudraksha malas sits near a line of young boys in maroon and gold-bordered shawls with white sacred ash marks on their foreheads, several of them with hands folded in devotion. Brass plates and a small lamp sit on the floor, with a laptop and a red mat at right. Many people are visible across the room, including a man with glasses near the front and another wearing white near the back. The scene suggests a satsang or devotional gathering.

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A photograph of a seated congregation at an indoor satsang hall with pale pink walls and a window with red curtains. In the foreground, several saffron-robed sannyasis with white tilaka markings on their foreheads and rudraksha malas sit cross-legged, clapping with hands raised. Behind them, rows of devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, many wearing red-orange shawls, clap and sway along. Young boys in maroon robes with white forehead markings sit in the front row, and a brass plate with offerings rests near the floor. Several men wear glasses and a few wear headphones. The atmosphere suggests devotional singing during a gathering.2013-03-26September 14 20142014-09-14July 18 20132013-07-18A seated congregation in a hall during a devotional gathering, with many people clapping and pressing their palms together. In the foreground, several shaved-headed young men wear saffron and orange robes with rudraksha malas, some with white vibhuti stripes on their foreheads, and a few boys wear maroon robes with gold borders and white tilaks. Behind them, older men in white shirts and red shawls sit on chairs and watch. A large framed printed portrait is not visible. No single figure is identifiable as a person from appearance cues.2013-03-26A seated assembly of many devotees in an indoor hall with cream walls, framed pictures and wooden doors. Front rows are young boys and teenagers in saffron-orange dhoti-style wraps and rudraksha malas, with white and yellow forehead and body markings, hands pressed in anjali. Behind them, older men in white dhotis and cream shawls, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas and gold chains, sit with palms joined. A man in a white shirt stands at the back, arms raised. No single figure with clear a person cues is isolated, so no candidate is identified. The mood is a formal satsang or group sitting.2017-07-31A 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.2013-08-18A large indoor satsang hall with a seated congregation of ascetic disciples and devotees. In the foreground, several young men and boys sit cross-legged in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, wearing rudraksha malas and white vibhuti lines on their foreheads and bodies; several have shaved heads and are clasping their hands in prayer or gesturing with open palms. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shawls with rudraksha malas sit attentively. Pink and white decor, orange-draped tables and gold barricade stands line the room, with a framed deity image visible at the upper right and a large screen overhead. Many more people are seated toward the back of the hall.2017-07-29 +1 copiesA crowded indoor hall with many seated devotees, most wearing saffron or orange cloths and rudraksha malas, some in white dhotis and shirts. Several men have sacred ash or paste marks on their bodies and foreheads. Many are clapping or pressing their palms together, and some appear to be listening attentively. A man in the front left in orange with a gold chain and clasped hands sits among them, and a shaved-headed man in glasses in the centre wears orange. The room has wooden doors and chairs along the sides. No single figure stands out as a speaker on stage in this frame.2017-07-05A large seated congregation of devotees in saffron-orange robes with white tilak marks on their foreheads, many with rudraksha malas, clapping with hands raised in devotion. Most are shirtless or wear saffron wraps, and several wear sacred beads and necklaces. A bald man in the centre with a tilak and beads sits with palms together, and a row of young boys and men fills the foreground. Behind them, others in white clothing sit in a bright hall with pillars, possibly a satsang or discourse gathering. a person is not clearly visible in this frame.2017-07-17 +1 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA large seated gathering of young men and boys in saffron-orange robes, many bare-chested with rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces, sitting closely on a white floor in a bright hall. Many have white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads and are clapping or holding their palms together in devotion. Behind them, more seated devotees in white and orange clothing fill the room, with brass-topped yellow posts and a saffron-robed figure standing in the far background.2017-07-19A seated satsang gathering in an open hall with white ropes and posts in the background. Front rows hold many saffron and orange-robed young boys and monastic devotees with white forehead markings, rudraksha malas and folded or raised hands. Several boys wear maroon robes. Behind them, men in white shirts and white dhotis sit with headsets and lanyards, some applauding. A bald man in a saffron robe and rudraksha mala sits at the far left. Small brass cups and a low white table sit near the front.2013-09-24