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A dense crowd fills a hall during a satsang gathering. In the right foreground, a long-haired figure seated with their back to the camera wears a bright orange turban, an orange-red sleeveless top and an orange cloth draped over the lap, while a woman in a white sari with pale green border folds her hands in namaste facing them. Around them, many men in white shirts and dhotis, some with orange shawls, stand and sit closely packed, and a cameraman with a camera on his shoulder films the scene.

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A crowded indoor satsang in a hall with many devotees, mostly men in white shirts and women in saris. In the foreground right, a person in an orange turban, sleeveless red top and orange wrap sits on a raised white seat with hands pressed together in greeting toward the crowd. Devotees around them fold their hands in namaskar, including a young woman in a peach salwar and a girl with a long braid. The setting appears to be a community gathering with banners and people standing close together.2008-10-15A large crowd fills an indoor hall, mostly men in white shirts and dhotis, with some wearing orange shawls. In the right foreground a figure in a bright orange turban and red sleeveless top sits on a raised platform with long dark hair, laying a hand on the head of a kneeling woman in white. Another man in orange robes stands at the upper right holding a microphone. Many attendees wear orange or white shawls and lanyards, and a woman in a pink sari stands at left. The scene suggests a satsang or blessing session with devotees gathered closely.2008-10-15A crowded indoor hall with green-tinted walls and a red carpeted stage. In the foreground a seated figure in an orange top and saffron-orange wrap, with long swept-back hair and a saffron turban, sits in a large white throne chair, appearing to receive offerings from devotees. A woman in a green sari with a flower in her hair kneels before him, while a man in white with a saffron shawl bends forward beside her. Other people in white dhotis and shirts, many wearing orange shawls, fill the hall. A bald man in orange robes sits at the right edge of the throne, and rows of seated attendees with white tables line the room behind.2008-10-15October 15 20082008-10-15A photograph of a crowded satsang hall with a seated figure on a white-covered stage at right, wearing an orange turban, a red sleeveless top and orange cloth wrapped around the lower body, with one hand raised toward the audience. Around the stage, many devotees in white shirts and mundus, some with orange shawls, sit on white plastic chairs and kneel close to the stage with hands folded or extended. A man in a pink shirt and a man in a plaid shirt stand near the stage, and white tablecloths and a plastic bag lie among the chairs. The mood is a lively darshan with people reaching toward the speaker.2008-10-15October 15 20082008-10-15A large crowd of devotees gathers in a hall for a satsang. In the foreground on the right, a figure seated on a white cushioned throne wears an orange-red turban and an orange-red shawl over a red top, smiling and gesturing. Several people in white shirts and orange shawls sit on the floor before the throne, some with hands folded in namaskar. Behind them, many men and women in white and orange stand and sit, and a person in an orange top with a garland appears at the upper right. Attendees appear to be holding a session.2008-10-15October 15 20082008-10-15A photograph of a satsang gathering in a hall, with a seated figure on a white-covered throne-like chair at right. The seated figure wears an orange head wrap, a red sleeveless top and orange-saffron lower garment, with long dark hair, hands pressed together in greeting. Before the chair, a man in white shirt and white dhoti kneels with palms joined, and a woman in a patterned sari stands beside him with hands folded. Around them, many men and women in white and orange shawls stand and sit, some wearing orange scarves, and a seated person in orange robes is visible at right. Two red-skinned apples rest on the white armrest near the seated figure.2008-10-15A photograph of a satsang hall packed with a crowd of seated and standing devotees, many men in white shirts and dhotis and several women in saffron and blue saris. On the right, a man in an orange turban, red sleeveless top and orange wrap sits on a white cushioned seat, his long dark hair swept back, extending his hand toward a kneeling woman in an orange sari who bows and touches his feet. A bald man in an orange shawl and rudraksha-style beads sits at the far right edge. A child in a striped top is in the foreground. The orange-turbaned figure matches the a person appearance cues only partly, so the identity is uncertain.2008-10-15October 15 20082008-10-15A photograph of a crowded indoor satsang hall with many people seated and standing. In the centre-right, a person in a bright orange turban, red sleeveless top and orange wrap sits on a white-draped platform, extending a hand toward a devotee. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders, and the figure wears a saffron wrap and orange garments. Around them, devotees in white shirts, orange shawls and saris press close, some with hands folded or touching the person. A bald man in orange robes sits at the right edge beside flower decorations. Fluorescent lights and a wall fan are visible at the top. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with saffron turban, long hair and orange wrap as cues, shown as an in-person satsang participant receiving devotees.2008-10-15