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A group of about 20 men in plain white kurtas and dhotis sit closely together in a hall, arms raised high with palms open, smiling and cheering. Several wear rudraksha malas, and some have tilak marks on their foreheads. Behind them a large framed photograph shows a seated figure in white with a rudraksha-style necklace, and a yellow cloth and banners hang on the walls. A deity mural and a drum set are visible on the right, and the scene looks like a lively satsang or community gathering.

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A large group of men in white clothes sit and stand in a hall with arms raised high, many with palms open, some wearing yellow and green garlands and beaded necklaces. A boy in a light shirt in the front centre also raises a hand holding a small white object. Behind them, framed photographs and a banner with script hang on the walls, with yellow and orange hangings and a white metal frame at the top. The scene suggests a devotional gathering with raised-hands chanting.2007-02-15A crowded indoor satsang hall where many men and boys in white clothes sit on mats with arms raised high, palms open, in a devotional gesture. Several framed portraits on the back wall show a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala, and a bearded figure in white with a light cloth. Large colourful patterned pillars frame the white tent-like ceiling, and a water bottle sits on a table at left. The room is dim, with a banner-like text panel above the portraits. A man in front wears a red tilak and a white shirt, and a seated elder in white sits centre-front with arms lifted.2007-02-15A large indoor gathering of devotees seated on white sheets on the floor of a tent-like hall, most dressed in white shirts and white dhotis. Many raise their hands and arms upward, some with palms open. Several wear green and gold ribbon badges, and some wear rudraksha or beaded necklaces and gold bracelets. In the background, a stage with framed portraits of women, a decorated backdrop with a circular emblem, and hanging garlands and flags. The room is dimly lit, with a fan visible on the right side.2007-02-15A photograph inside a white tent-like hall where a large seated crowd of men in white clothes raises their hands overhead in devotion. Decorated fabric banners hang from the ceiling poles in red, yellow and green. Wall panels display framed photographs and printed notices. On the left, a man in white kneels with both arms raised high, while others sit cross-legged on the concrete floor. A few women in light clothing stand near the back wall. Several people wear rudraksha or bangles, and a bag rests on the floor in the foreground.2007-02-15December 13 20072007-12-13A large indoor yoga or satsang session with many participants seated on the floor and raising their arms overhead. Most people wear white clothing, and several wear rudraksha malas. In the upper left, a framed painting shows a seated figure in orange robes in front of a landscape backdrop, but this is a painted depiction rather than a physical person. Hanging banners with geometric patterns and speakers are visible on the walls.2008-07-16A photograph of a large indoor programme in a decorated tent hall. Dozens of men in white dhotis and shirts sit cross-legged on white sheets, facing a stage. On stage, a group of men wear orange-saffron shawls and sashes and raise their arms, while some stand in a line. A large framed portrait of a smiling person with long dark hair hangs on the back wall above a gold ornamental frame, draped with red cloth and garlands. Colourful painted pillars with elephant motifs and hanging marigold-style garlands decorate the sides of the tent, and a small wooden cabinet stands on the left.2007-02-15A crowd of men in white dhotis and white shirts stands in a hall with arms raised high, palms open and hands clapping, several wearing yellow-and-green rosette badges on their chests. A boy in a blue checked shirt stands at the lower left. Behind them are a painted wooden pillar decorated with elephant motifs and a wall with a dark framed picture. The scene suggests a group celebration in an ashram hall.2007-02-15A crowd of devotees in white clothing sits in a hall with arms raised high in a yoga or meditation session. Many wear white kurta-style shirts and white head coverings, with some women in white saris; several wear gold bangles and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Their eyes are closed and palms face forward in an uplifted posture. In the upper left corner, a painted or printed image shows a figure in saffron robes, but it is a depiction on the wall, not a clearly identifiable person present. The room has a floor covered with colourful mats and a wooden stage behind the participants.2008-07-16A large crowd of men dressed in white ritual clothing sits packed together inside a hall, many with hands pressed in anjali, smiling and seated closely on the floor. Several men wear white dhotis and shirts with lanyards and beaded necklaces, and one sits with a tilaka mark on his forehead. At the centre back, a figure in saffron-orange robes stands in the gathering, and nearby a woman in a red and gold sari stands with hands folded. Tall decorated pillars with painted elephant and animal motifs rise on either side, white metal scaffolding overhead, and framed banners with printed photographs and text line the upper walls behind the crowd.2007-01-01 +1 copiesA large satsang gathering in an indoor hall with pale walls and draped orange and multicoloured fabric hangings overhead. Many people, mostly men in white ritual clothes and some in white with orange or gold trim, sit cross-legged on mats and raise their arms and palms upward in devotion. A few wear rudraksha malas and gold necklaces; one man in a pale shirt sits on a chair at the right. Behind them a wall backdrop shows a portrait of a figure in orange, and a canopied orange seat stands at the right edge. The scene is a crowded guided meditation or satsang.2011-02-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a large indoor hall with white walls and a corrugated metal roof, filled with a crowd of devotees with their arms raised high in a group devotional gesture. Many people wear white kurtas and saris, while others wear saffron, orange, beige and red garments and shawls. A tall portrait hangs on the back wall showing a bearded figure in a white turban and white robes, framed on a blue background; this is a printed portrait, not a physical person. Two tall decorated poles with colourful streamers stand on the left beside a metal scaffold. Nearby, a white-walled room with wooden doors and a light fixture completes the setting.2005-12-30