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A dense crowd of devotees seated closely together during a satsang, with eyes mostly closed in meditation. Many women wear sarees in blue, teal, purple, pink and yellow, with gold necklaces and earrings; several wear glasses. Men in white shirts and pale clothing sit behind them. A small purple bird logo appears at the upper left. No a person candidate is clearly visible among the seated crowd.

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July 29 20082008-07-29A large crowd of mostly women seated closely together in an indoor satsang, eyes closed or lowered in meditation. Many wear cotton and silk saris in yellow, orange, magenta, purple and white, some with bindis, sindoor and forehead vibhuti markings. Elderly women with grey hair and glasses are prominent in the foreground, and a loudspeaker or sound equipment is visible at the upper right. No single presenter stands out in the frame.2008-07-29A large seated audience fills a hall during a satsang, with rows of men in white and cream shirts and women in saris in yellow, orange, green, pink and purple. Many have closed eyes and appear to be meditating or listening. Barred windows and warm evening light are visible on the back wall. No single presenter or a person candidate is clearly visible in the frame.2008-07-29A large seated audience of women fills the frame at a satsang, viewed from the front with grey metal crowd-control barriers between rows. Most wear white or cream saris and salwar kameez with pink, maroon, orange, green and purple borders, plus gold necklaces, bangles, bindis and spectacles. Many have hands folded or rest quietly, with faces attentive and serious. No speaker or dais is clearly visible, and no a person candidate can be identified in the image.2013-07-22July 29 20082008-07-29Article - November 26 20062006-11-26A large seated congregation of women fills a hall, many with eyes closed in meditation or devotion. They wear sarees in yellow, orange, green, pink, blue and white, with gold necklaces and bindi markings. Some sit cross-legged on the floor, others lean against pillars and wooden doors at the back. A purple dove logo appears in the upper left corner. No specific speaker or figure in a saffron robe is clearly visible in the frame, so no a person candidate is identified. The scene resembles a satsang or discourse gathering.2008-07-29A large seated audience fills a hall at an indoor programme, facing toward the front out of frame. Most attendees wear white or pastel clothing: men in white shirts and dhotis or trousers, women in white, cream, peach and pale blue saris and salwar. Many wear glasses and small identification badges on their chests. Some women wear gold chains and a few wear orange or yellow saris. Curtains and bright ceiling lights line the back wall. The scene resembles a yoga or meditation session.2006-11-26July 22 20132013-07-22A dense, seated audience at a large satsang or discourse hall, mostly women and some men, photographed from the front with foreground faces in soft focus. Many wear white or pastel kurta-style tops and saris, with rudraksha malas around their necks; a woman in the centre wears a purple shawl over a patterned blouse and a name badge, and a woman at right wears a red top with rudraksha and a bindi. Some wear orange shawls and red vibhuti or kumkum marks. Attendees look toward the stage, some with notebooks and a green folder in view. The mood is attentive and focused, with no visible ritual activity.2016-12-21April 27 20162016-04-27A large seated gathering of women in white and cream saris with coloured borders, many with sacred ash marks on their foreheads and gold necklaces, sitting with eyes closed in meditation. Several wear white cloth blindfolds over their eyes. Some have hands folded in prayer, and the crowd fills the frame densely with rows of attendees behind them. Plastic chairs are visible in the background.2008-06-22