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A crowd of men in a hall at a satsang gathering, many with arms raised high and hands open, some clapping and singing with mouths open. Most wear white shirts and white dhotis or trousers; one man in the centre wears a grey-brown shirt and grey trousers, and several wear beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas. Some have name badges with orange and yellow tags. Behind them hang red, yellow and gold draped fabric and a white board on the wall. A black speaker sits at the right edge. Floor is covered in green matting.

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A photograph of a crowded indoor hall where a group of men in white shirts and white dhotis raise their arms and clench fists, appearing to chant or cheer. Several men wear lanyard badges and a rudraksha mala is visible on one man's chest near the front-left. A man in a grey-brown shirt stands in the foreground, and a red-and-gold draped backdrop hangs beside a blank white board. Yellow walls, a window grille and a stage speaker frame the scene.2012-09-22September 29 20132013-09-29A crowded indoor hall of men in white kurtas and dhotis, many raising arms and clapping with hands lifted, expressing enthusiasm. A man in the centre wears a rudraksha mala and a white kurta, and another man in the middle foreground wears an orange garment over white clothing. Behind them hangs a gold and red draped curtain. An older man on the left in a patterned shirt presses his palms together.2012-09-21A crowded indoor hall with many men in white shirts and white dhotis, some wearing name badges on lanyards, many with arms raised and hands clapping as they move energetically. In the centre, a bald man in a saffron-orange robe stands among them, partly turned away from the camera. Behind the crowd are red curtains and a white wall. A man in a green camouflage shirt stands at right. The mood is joyful and animated.2013-09-13September 13 20132013-09-13A large crowd of devotees stands on a bright green floor inside a hall with cream walls, a balcony and ceiling fans, at what appears to be an ashram satsang. Most men wear white shirts and white dhotis or trousers, and many wear rudraksha malas around their necks. Several raise their hands and fingers in the air, while others clap and sway, and some have their eyes closed. 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Some women in saffron and pink saris stand in the background. A large clock hangs on the upper wall and a few people in the distance wear yellow and dark shirts. The energetic group movement suggests a satsang or group meditation session.2012-09-23A photograph of a group of men in white dhotis and white shirts dancing energetically on a red carpet inside a tent with pale draped curtains and a blue-white canopy. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and dhoti raises his arms and points upward with a smiling face, while others behind him move with blurred motion, some with arms raised. Plastic chairs are scattered around the carpeted floor, and a water cooler and black speakers stand along the back curtain. The mood is lively and celebratory, consistent with a devotional gathering.2006-12-14A large crowd of mostly men in white shirts and white dhotis stands and dances joyfully in an indoor hall during a satsang-style gathering. 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No individual can be confidently identified as the a person from appearance here, so no candidate is named.2013-09-13A photograph of a large indoor hall with pale yellow walls and a balcony, where a crowd of men in white shirts and white dhotis stands with raised arms and hands, many with eyes closed, some clapping or swaying in devotional dance. A man in the centre wears a grey-brown shirt and a rudraksha mala, smiling with arms lifted. Men wear orange-and-white ID lanyards. Behind them hang a red and gold draped curtain and a small framed photograph of a bearded man. A green carpet covers the floor at right, and a white screen stands beside the crowd.2012-09-22