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A photograph of a seated ritual gathering in a red-walled hall with lit display panels of photos on the wall and a white crystal-like tree decoration at upper right. Several shaved-headed sannyasis in saffron/orange robes sit on the left, one wearing rudraksha malas. Many devotees in white clothes with red-orange shawls sit in rows on the floor facing a golden throne at right, where a decorated seated figure is placed beneath a gold canopy with flanking red and gold banners. Two women in white sit near the throne. Foreground devotees sit with their backs to the camera. Ritual setting, attendees seated in satsang or pooja formation.

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A large hall with red walls and framed photo panels hosts a seated ritual gathering. In the foreground, many devotees sit with their backs to the camera, most in white clothes with orange-red shawls, some with dark hair in a bun or ponytail. On the left, several shaved-headed sannyasis in saffron-orange robes sit in rows, some wearing rudraksha malas. At the far end, a figure sits on a golden throne beneath a white floral canopy, with ceremonial bowls and trays of offerings laid along the floor. Other seated attendants in white flank the throne area, and a standing person in white stands at the right edge.2015-10-23July 03 20152015-07-03July 09 20152015-07-09A large group of participants dressed in white with red-and-orange shawls sits cross-legged on a red-carpeted floor in a hall, facing a central figure seated on an ornate dark wooden throne. The seated figure wears saffron-orange cloth and a large gold necklace, with long hair, and gives a teaching or initiation to the circle. Many participants hold notebooks or pens; a man in the foreground wears a white headset microphone. Display panels line the back wall behind the circle, and a few staff in white stand near the edges. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, saffron-orange clothing and ceremonial gold necklace, seated on a throne as the teacher) appears in person at the center of a satsang-style initiation session.2015-07-06A seated satsang in a hall with white sheets on the floor. A central figure sits on a raised red-cushioned throne, wearing red-orange robes and holding a tall trident-like staff. Surrounding him, dozens of devotees sit cross-legged in white clothing with red-orange shawls draped over their shoulders, many holding books or notebooks. A few people stand at the edges and near a cameraman. Behind them a display stand has a large autumn-coloured tree sculpture and framed panels on the walls. Probable Swamiji is the central figure on the throne, identified by the throne, long swept-back hair, ornate red-orange robes and the staff.2015-07-04July 03 20152015-07-03 +1 copiesJuly 05 20152015-07-05 +1 copiesJuly 04 20152015-07-04A large indoor satsang hall with a dark wood ceiling, chandeliers and warm lighting. Dozens of devotees in white clothes and red-and-white shawls sit cross-legged on white floor mats in a semicircle facing a central seated figure. The central figure wears a red-orange robe and a red head covering and sits on a dark red throne-style chair beside a small wooden table with water bottles. Behind them stand a tall artificial autumn-coloured tree and a row of framed display panels on the walls. Several devotees wear white saris or white kurtas with red shawls. Count of visible people is roughly 50 to 60 in total.2015-07-05 +1 copiesJuly 06 20152015-07-06October 27 20152015-10-27July 05 20152015-07-05 +1 copies