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A large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees in white clothing, many women in white saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas, sitting cross-legged on colourful striped mats in rows. Tall decorative cloth banners in red, blue, green and gold hang from the white ceiling, with green foliage garlands along the far wall and ceiling fans overhead. Some participants wear white kurtas and lighter shirts; a few women in the front rows appear to be meditating with eyes closed. The scene suggests a group meditation session.

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August 29 20092009-08-29A large crowd of devotees, mostly women in white and cream clothes, sits seated on the floor of a wide hall with a white tented ceiling. Brightly coloured hanging cylindrical banners in yellow, red, blue and patterned fabric hang from the ceiling in rows. Some seated women wear green, yellow and saffron saris, and many wear white garments. A camera on a tripod is visible at the right side of the hall, and a few people stand near the far walls. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable, so the figure is not described here.2009-12-20A large hall filled with seated devotees, mostly women, dressed in white with some in yellow, orange and green saris. Many wear white garments and lanyards. Colourful cylindrical hanging decorations in red, yellow and blue line the ceiling, and yellow fabric drapes hang above. A standing woman in white and an orange-saree attendant move through the crowd. The front rows face away from the camera toward a stage area not clearly visible. Vertical white banners and a purple sign are on the walls. A logo appears at the upper left.2008-06-22A large indoor hall filled with seated devotees in white clothing during a meditation or satsang session. In the foreground, women sit cross-legged on colourful striped mats; several wear white saris and one wears an orange shawl over white. Some have rudraksha or beaded malas and name badges, and one woman in the centre holds her hands in anjali mudra. Behind them, rows of men and women in white fill the hall under a white tent ceiling hung with yellow fabric banners and decorative patterned pennants. A small screen and lighting rigs are visible at the sides. No speaker or deity is shown, and the crowd is seated in orderly rows.2008-07-24A large photograph of a seated congregation inside a white-canopied hall decorated with tall hanging cylindrical banners in yellow, green, red and blue patterns. Hundreds of devotees sit on the floor, mostly women in white and cream saris and salwar kameez, some in pink, green and orange, with yellow and white garlands visible. A stage with a screen stands at the far end, and speakers hang from the ceiling. Camera operators stand at the right edge near the back of the hall.2009-06-21A large seated audience fills a white-canopied hall decorated with tall hanging cylindrical banners in bold red, yellow, blue and green patterns with animal motifs. Most attendees wear white clothing, many with orange or saffron shawls and white garlands or beaded necklaces, and they sit closely on the floor facing forward toward the stage area. A video camera on a tripod stands at the right, and loudspeakers hang from the ceiling. The scene suggests a satsang or gathering, though the front of the hall, where any speaker would sit, is not clearly visible.2009-07-06A large indoor hall filled with seated participants, mostly women and men dressed in white and yellow clothing, sitting on colourful mats and cloth on the floor. Hanging from the white ceiling are many tall decorative banners in red, blue, yellow and green with painted elephant motifs. A few people in saffron and orange robes sit near the front and far back, and a wall clock and framed signage are visible at the back of the room. This appears to be a seated gathering during a session, with the audience facing forward toward a speaker area.2009-06-17 +1 copiesJune 22 20082008-06-22A large white-walled hall filled with seated devotees, mostly women and girls in white clothing, many sitting on blue and white mats and sheets on the floor. Some wear pink, red and orange shawls; a few older women wear white with red or orange scarves. Hanging from the white ceiling are tall cylindrical decorative banners in red, blue, yellow and green with painted animal motifs and yellow tassels. Near the back, a few people in orange robes stand among the crowd, and a wooden door and wall clock are visible. The scene appears to be a group session or satsang gathering.2009-07-02June 21 20092009-06-21A large indoor hall filled with a dense crowd of seated devotees, mostly women in white and cream sari-style and kurta clothing, with some wearing orange, red and blue garments. Many sit cross-legged on mats and cushions in rows, some with hands folded in prayer and others taking notes. Colourful cloth-wrapped hanging decorations with elephant motifs hang from a white draped ceiling, and overhead ceiling fans and lights are visible. Cameras on tripods stand at the right edge. The scene suggests a sit-down programme in a ritual or assembly hall.2009-07-01June 22 20092009-06-22