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A photograph of a dim hall filled with a large seated congregation, mostly women and some men dressed in white garments, many with hands joined or raised in devotion. A figure in white stands at a raised platform at the back near the windows, and another white-clad figure appears near the left wall. Some attendees wear red, orange, and multicoloured saris and shawls. Lattice windows glow pink in the background, and a stage-lighting rig and camera equipment are visible at the right edge. The scene suggests a satsang gathering, though no a person appearance can be confirmed from the image.

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A dim hall filled with a large seated audience, mostly women in white and pastel saris and salwars, with some men in white shirts toward the back. Many attendees sit with hands folded or look toward the front of the room. Hanging cloth banners with ornamental borders hang from the ceiling, and white lattice windows line the back wall. No speaker or a person candidate is clearly visible in this frame.2007-01-01A dimly lit hall where a large seated congregation sits on the floor facing forward in a dense rows. Most are women in white traditional clothing, many with thin gold or black beaded necklaces. In the foreground a woman in white with a black-and-gold border palms her hands together in prayer, while beside her another woman in a light blue-and-white top sits with hands folded. Further right, a woman in a white sari with a red blouse and a dark-haired woman in a grey-green shawl sit in meditative stillness. A standing figure in white is visible near the back, and the walls show dark banners and framed panels.2006-12-23A large indoor hall filled with a dense crowd of seated devotees, mostly women, in white and coloured saris and salwar, many with hair in long braids and their palms pressed together in prayer. In the front, a figure in white stands at a raised platform near a large ornate throne-like seat draped with a picture at the far right. Hanging colourful banners and decorative cloth strips decorate the ceiling and walls, with framed images on the left wall. The scene appears to be satsang or darshan.2006-12-20A large indoor satsang gathering photographed from the front, with a dense crowd of devotees seated closely together on the floor. Most wear white or cream traditional clothing; several women wear saris and salwar kameez in pastel and red tones, and some wear rudraksha or bead necklaces. Many have eyes closed in meditation or listening. Lattice windows and a high hall are visible in the background, with a few lighting rigs overhead. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame, so the stage area beyond the crowd is not shown.2007-01-01A seated congregation of women and some men in white ritual clothes sits on a dark carpet in a dimly lit hall, facing forward with hands folded in prayer or resting in laps. Many wear white saris or white dhotis with coloured borders, some with orange or peach shawls, and several wear beaded necklaces and bangles. A woman in a red blouse and white sari sits near the centre, and a woman in a pink sari sits at left. Some wear identification badges on their clothing. The setting suggests a satsang or meditation gathering, with the speaker or altar not visible in the frame.2006-12-29A large seated crowd fills an indoor hall facing a shrine at the front. Many devotees wear white clothes, while some women wear orange, yellow, green and blue saris and salwars. Several people sit with hands folded and heads bowed in prayer. The shrine holds a dark framed painting of a deity with brass lamps on either side and hanging red and green garlands above. Wooden pillars and lattice windows frame the hall. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so the figure at the shrine is a painted deity murti rather than a physical person.2005-05-20February 16 20072007-02-16A dimly lit hall filled with a large seated audience of devotees, mostly women in white, cream and pastel saris and salwar, with some men in white kurtas and shirts. Many wear necklaces and beaded malas. Hanging tapestries with geometric patterns decorate the walls, and metal lighting truss stands at left. The crowd faces forward toward an unseen front. No clearly identifiable speaker is visible in the frame.2006-12-25October 08 20062006-10-08A large seated congregation fills a hall during a satsang. Most people wear white or cream clothing, including men in white shirts and women in white saris, while several women in orange and red saris and blue and multicoloured garments sit among them. Many have their palms pressed together in anjali, and some wear flowers in their hair, kumkum on the forehead, and beaded or gold necklaces. Plain white-walled pillars and wooden doors line the back of the room. No speaker or a person candidate is visible in this frame, so the view shows only the attending devotees.2016-08-13A dim indoor hall where a large crowd of women sits cross-legged on the floor, most dressed in white saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas. Several wear orange or red shawls, and a woman in front wears a red shawl with a white sari. Some carry small name badges. Behind them, a stage area shows figures in white and orange robes near lit equipment and scaffolding. No identifiable a person is clearly visible in this frame.2006-12-29 +1 copiesA dimly lit hall filled with many seated participants, mostly women in white clothing, many with white or cream saris and some with coloured borders, sitting cross-legged in rows with hands pressed together in prayer. Fluorescent tube lights hang from a metal roof and illuminate the back wall. Some participants wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. The crowd extends far back into the room, with standing figures near the rear. No clearly identifiable presiding figure is visible at the front.2005-11-30