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A photograph of a seated audience in a pink-walled hall with framed pictures on the walls. Rows of women and some men sit on chairs and floor mats, many in white, cream and black clothing, some in orange or red shawls, with rudraksha-style beads and necklaces. In the foreground a blue padded mat sits on a striped rug, with a rope hanging above it and a person in black bent forward over the mat. Several women in black press their palms together in prayer.

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A seated group of women and a few others sit on the floor of an ashram hall during a satsang or discourse. Several wear white or cream salwar and sari, one in a pale green top and grey trousers, another in a deep maroon sari with a bindi and glasses, and a woman in an orange sari sits at left. Brass lamps and small steel containers with fruit and offerings rest on a glossy floor in front of them, with a folded stack of striped mattresses and red curtains behind. The women sit quietly with hands folded in their laps, attentive to an unseen speaker.2011-10-03A seated group of women and girls sits cross-legged on mats in a hall with red curtains, attending a satsang or meditation session. In the foreground, a young girl in an orange and white top and a teenage girl in an orange top with a rudraksha mala sit with vertical sandalwood or kumkum marks on their foreheads. A woman in a maroon shawl and glasses sits near the center beside brass items and small offering plates. Others wear white saris, salwar kameez and dupattas. No candidate for the teacher appears in the frame, and small brass lamps and an oil lamp are on the floor near the attendees.2011-11-12A large indoor hall with a polished marble floor, where many women sit cross-legged on mats in rows, eyes closed in meditation or chanting. In the foreground, a woman in white with an orange shawl sits with hands folded, beside a woman in an orange sari with red blouse and rudraksha mala who sits with hands joined. A woman in a blue sari with gold border sits in the middle row. Small brass oil lamps and bowls stand before them on orange cloths. Red-cushioned chairs line the back wall, with framed deity images on a shelf above and a lone seated man in a white shirt at the far right. No clearly identifiable a person appears in the scene.2012-04-09December 03 20112011-12-03August 15 20172017-08-15A large seated congregation fills a hall decorated with hanging lanterns and framed pictures on red-lit walls, during a darshan session. Many devotees sit cross-legged on mats with palms pressed together in prayer; several women wear white, cream, green, teal and red clothing with rudraksha-style malas and bangles. Brass lamps glow in the foreground, and a camera on a tripod is visible at the back. No a person candidate is clearly visible in the frame.2018-12-26A photograph of a large seated congregation in a hall with pink walls and framed pictures, most participants on red mats with hands joined in prayer. Many wear white clothes, some in white saris with golden borders, while several women in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas sit near the centre. A woman in a white sari with gold border and a woman in a yellow-and-white sari sit at right, and a woman in a blue sari sits among the crowd. A green backpack lies on the floor in front, and a woman in the foreground with dreadlocks and a red bindi sits with palms together. No a person candidate is clearly visible, so the identity is unsure.2016-08-13December 28 20142014-12-28A photograph of a seated satsang audience in a bright hall with pale walls and orange and purple mats covering the floor. Many devotees sit cross-legged in white and pastel clothing, with several wearing lanyards and ID badges. A woman in a cream sari sits in the front row, and rows of red chairs stand behind the seated group. Orange and yellow banners hang from the ceiling at the back. No single presenter is clearly identifiable in the frame, and the view shows only the audience.2010-08-15A large seated congregation fills an indoor hall with white walls and wooden doors, during what appears to be a ritual session. Many devotees sit cross-legged on the floor in rows, most wearing white kurtas, saris and salwar outfits, with several women in blue, green, purple and red saris. Some have yellow or gold lanyards and folded hands, and several are in prayer or chanting posture. A videographer with a camera on a tripod stands at the left edge, and potted plants and a small table with a water bottle are visible near the back. Many devotees are seated in close rows, and the sitters near the front are mostly women.2009-07-01August 18 20132013-08-18September 07 20132013-09-07