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A photograph of a large seated congregation of men in white shirts and white dhotis sitting on white mats in a hall. Many wear rudraksha malas around their necks, and several in the foreground sit with palms pressed together in prayer or hands folded. Behind them hang framed portraits and a banner on the wall, and an orange and white decorative drape hangs from the ceiling. Some people in the background stand or sit at the rear. The atmosphere is that of a devotional gathering.

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February 24 20072007-02-24A large indoor hall filled with seated men in white shirts and white dhotis, many wearing round yellow-and-green rosette badges and beaded necklaces. They sit cross-legged on white mats in rows, many watching forward, a few resting or leaning. Above them hang large printed portraits of a long-haired figure, one playing a guitar-like instrument and one in orange robes with a red sash. A white metal truss frame and hanging decorative fabric panels stretch across the top, with ceiling fans and a rack of lights visible at left.2007-02-15A photograph of a seated congregation of men in plain white dhoti and white shirts, many wearing rudraksha-style neck cords and green-and-gold rosette badges, sitting on white mats on a hall floor. In the foreground a man in glasses holds a microphone and speaks while others listen attentively. Behind them a crowd of additional men in white fills the room. Framed photographs and banners hang on the wall above, including a large poster of a woman in orange and a black-and-white image of hands. A green microphone cable runs across the floor.2007-02-15Wide indoor photo of a large seated assembly at an Ananda Samajam convention. Rows of men sit cross-legged on white mats wearing white shirts and white dhotis, many with rudraksha malas and name badges. Behind them, rows of seated participants fill the hall under hanging banners in red, green and gold, with white lattice scaffolding and a ceiling light. A distant figure in orange appears at the far left. Several hundred people fill the hall, though the image shows only the front portion of the crowd.2007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24A large seated congregation of men and women dressed in white clothing sits in rows on white mats inside a bright hall with white walls and a high ceiling hung with colourful striped and red-trimmed banners. Many attendees wear white shirts or white saris and small name badges, and most face forward with eyes closed or looking toward the front. Across the back of the hall are a stage with portrait banners and an orange-draped altar area. Windows along the top wall let in daylight. The gathering appears to be a seated satsang or assembly.2007-02-24A dimly lit hall filled with many men seated cross-legged on white sheets, all dressed in white shirts and white dhotis or trousers. Many wear round badges or medallions with ribbons on their chests, and some wear beaded necklaces. Several sit with hands folded or palms resting on their laps, and their faces are turned toward the front of the hall in quiet attentive posture. Behind them, the room is largely dark with faint hanging decorations and distant shapes near the back wall.2007-02-15A large hall packed with seated men dressed in white shirts and white dhotis, most sitting cross-legged on white sheets and wearing name badges or lanyards. Several have rudraksha malas, and a few wear garlands or rosettes. Along the back wall hang framed portraits of a long-haired figure, and colourful striped and patterned banners hang from the ceiling. A fan and ceiling lights are visible. The attendees appear attentive, facing toward the front of the room.2007-02-15February 24 20072007-02-24A large seated gathering of men in white dhotis and white shirts sits on white sheets inside a white tent hall at an Ananda Samajam convention. Many attendees wear lanyards. Front rows are close to the camera, with rows extending into the distance. At the far end, a green backdrop holds a framed deity murti with a floral garland and a large framed image of a deity, and an orange-draped seat sits to the right. Framed portraits of a woman playing violin hang along the side walls, and red and yellow tassels and red bunting decorate the tent ceiling.2007-02-24May 21 20172017-05-21A photograph of a large seated congregation in a hall with white walls and a tiled floor. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts sit cross-legged on white mats, most wearing round rosette badges on lanyard-style neck cords. Some attendees wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Women in white and light-coloured saris sit toward the left. Hanging saffron and maroon banners line the upper walls, and a camera on a tripod stands at the left edge, facing the audience. The room is crowded with people filling the floor and rows behind.2007-02-15