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A photograph of a seated crowd of devotees at a satsang, most wearing orange shawls over white or light clothing. In the foreground a woman in a white outfit with a light teal pattern and an orange shawl presses her palms together in anjali, and a woman beside her has hands folded in prayer. A woman at left with dark hair and a white top also has her hands joined near her face. Others sit attentively in the background, some wearing glasses, with a blurred figure in white at the top of the frame. The scene suggests a devotional sitting with meditative attention.

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Outdoor satsang with a seated crowd of devotees on a raised orange-tinted platform under trees. Many wear orange shawls over white or light clothing, with several in glasses. In the foreground, a woman in a white top with turquoise pattern and an orange shawl sits beside a woman in orange and another in white, while a man in a checked shirt sits with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them, a man in white with an orange scarf stands among other seated devotees, and a plastic water bottle sits at the edge. Trees and a red wall form the background.2012-05-03A photograph of a large seated congregation at an outdoor satsang. Many devotees sit on the ground wearing saffron-orange shawls and white or pastel clothing. In the foreground, a man in a plaid shirt with glasses sits with palms pressed together in anjali, and a woman in a light patterned sari with an orange shawl sits beside him. Other devotees in orange scarves and white tops sit close behind, and a woman on the right holds a white fan. Behind them, many more participants fill the rows under a brick-red wall and a pillar. The image is clearly a photo of real people, with no legible text in the scene.2012-05-03Devotees sit outdoors in a seated satsang gathering, many wearing orange shawls over white or light clothing. In the foreground, a man in a checked blue-and-white shirt with glasses presses his palms together in prayer. Beside him a woman in a white top with blue patterned sleeves sits with eyes closed, and a woman in an orange top and another in white sit with heads bowed. Behind them, people in white and orange sit under trees against an orange wall, with a few others in the background. The setting appears to be a sunlit open-air hall during a meditative gathering.2012-05-03May 02 20162016-05-02A photograph of a seated group of women in an assembly hall, most wearing orange or saffron saris and white garments, with rudraksha malas around their necks and white vertical forehead markings. The central figure in a white sari with red-and-gold border holds her hands together in front of her, appearing to chant or recite. Others sit attentively with eyes lowered or closed, and a small water bottle and a Russian flag are visible at the edge. Several are wearing glasses. Faint white copyright text overlays the lower right corner.2013-05-10A large seated congregation of women in traditional Indian dress fills the frame during a satsang. Many wear orange and saffron saris and white and cream saris bordered in gold, with rudraksha malas around their necks and long braids decorated with red-brown beads. Several have white or yellow vertical lines on their foreheads. Some sit with hands folded or hold white notebooks, while others look toward the front. Behind them, rows of additional seated people in white and colourful clothing extend into the background, and a few Western-looking attendees in lighter clothing appear among them. The setting is an indoor hall with white chairs visible at the back.2014-06-02August 02 20082008-08-02A photograph of a seated congregation at a satsang in a temple-like hall. In the foreground, several young women wear saffron-orange sarees with gold borders and rudraksha malas, with white vibhuti or sandalwood lines across their foreheads; the central woman has her palms pressed together in anjali. Behind and around them, many devotees in white clothing with red lanyard-style cords sit with eyes closed or gaze forward. Ornate gold and red decor and a gilded altar area appear in the background. No clearly identifiable a person is visible in this frame.2015-02-24June 06 20162016-06-06September 07 20122012-09-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated audience of women at a satsang or discourse, sitting closely on orange mats. Foreground, a woman in an orange sari with a red bindi and gold bangles watches intently, her hand near her chin; beside her, another woman in orange and a woman in cream clothing listen. Behind them, women in yellow and white saris, some with white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads, rest their hands on their faces. A clear water bottle and a notebook lie on the mat at lower left. No a person candidate is visible in this frame.2010-09-02A dense seated congregation of devotees in white kurtas and saffron-orange shawls, many with eyes closed or hands folded in prayer, during a satsang or meditation session. In the foreground a woman with a white tilak on her forehead wears thin-framed glasses, a white outfit and an orange shawl, her hands clasped at her waist. Beside her a woman with long light-brown hair wears white with an orange shawl and sits with eyes closed. Behind them more devotees in white and orange sit among garlands and colourful decorations. Shown in the frame, nobody is sitting in a clearly identifiable a person position. The scene is a crowded, devotional gathering in an indoor hall.2015-09-18