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A large hall filled with seated devotees on striped blue-and-white mats, most dressed in white shirts and white dhotis, with some in colourful shirts. Several men wear rudraksha malas and one wears a red shirt with a beaded mala. Along the far wall hang framed portraits of deities and saints on red drapes, and red decorative cloth panels stand in the background. The foreground shows rows of attentive listeners at a satsang or discourse. The ceiling has recessed circular lights and ceiling fans.

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A large seated audience fills a hall during a satsang-style discourse. Most attendees wear white shirts and white dhotis, while others wear checked shirts, a red shirt and a few saffron or maroon garments. Many sit cross-legged on blue-and-white striped mats in rows, with some seated on chairs at the sides. Framed portraits hang on the back wall between red curtains, and a few devotees wear rudraksha or lanyard badges. Some in the front are blurred or partially visible. The crowd appears attentive and seated in quiet rows facing the front of the room.2011-09-18September 17 20112011-09-17A large seated gathering of mostly men in white kurtas and dhotis sits cross-legged on blue mats in a bright hall during a meditation or satsang session. Many wear lanyards and rudraksha-style beads, and a few wear yellow, red or dark shirts. Framed portraits of a woman in saffron and other figures hang on the back wall between red drapes, with a saffron cloth visible near the right side and a projector screen above. Water bottles and small items lie on the floor among the participants.2011-11-26A large hall with a tiled floor where many devotees sit cross-legged on blue-striped mats facing forward, listening to a discourse. Most wear white or light kurtas and dhotis, while others wear checked shirts, a maroon kurta and a light green shirt. Several young boys sit in the front rows, and a bald man in white sits at the lower left. Behind them, framed portraits hang on the walls above red curtains, and a white pillar-like stand stands at the back. Water bottles and bags lie on the floor. Some devotees appear to be seated for a satsang.2011-11-11August 21 20112011-08-21September 04 20112011-09-04 +1 copiesA large hall with a white tiled ceiling and fluorescent lights holds a seated audience of many men in white shirts and white dhotis, most wearing red-and-white or brown rudraksha-style neck garlands. They sit cross-legged on red and peach mats, with yellow notebooks and blue folders on the floor. Red curtains and framed photographs decorate the walls, and a distant small figure in orange robes sits near the front, with golden ritual objects visible beyond. The scene looks like a meditation or satsang session.2014-09-20August 24 20142014-08-24A large indoor hall filled with seated devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, many wearing lanyard ID badges, sitting cross-legged on the floor in rows facing forward. Some wear rudraksha malas and red-orange shawls. Ceiling lights, framed pictures on the back walls, and a gold-ornamented shrine structure at the right edge are visible. A camera on a tripod appears at the far left. The scene suggests a seated diksha or satsang gathering. No individual leader is clearly visible in the frame.2015-09-05September 05 20152015-09-05A large indoor hall filled with many devotees seated on the floor in rows, most dressed in white ritual clothing; several wear rudraksha malas and tilak marks. Framed portraits and paintings hang on the cream walls, and wooden carved pillars with ornate panels stand at the right edge. Ceiling fans and fluorescent lights line the ceiling, and the polished floor reflects the seated crowd. The gathering appears to be a satsang or discourse session.2016-02-28Large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated men dressed in white shirts and white dhotis, sitting cross-legged on the floor in rows facing the front. Several have white and grey tilak marks and some wear rudraksha malas. At the far end, a raised stage area has ornate golden thrones and deity murti displays, with a decorated pillar at right. Walls carry framed religious pictures and a tall plant stands in the foreground corner. Ceiling lights are visible. The scene suggests a large satsang or teaching gathering.2016-10-16 +1 copies