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A large group of devotees sits cross-legged on orange and purple mats across a white marble floor during a satsang gathering. Many men wear white dhoti-style cloths with maroon borders and sit with brass oil lamps and small plastic food containers in front of them; several have tilak marks on their foreheads and shoulders. Some are bare-chested with white garments draped over one shoulder, and a few wear rudraksha malas. Behind them, rows of women in white and colourful salwar clothing sit in the background. In the lower left, an orange-robed figure is partly visible beside an orange cloth bag printed with white lettering.

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October 09 20102010-10-09October 10 20102010-10-10A large indoor satsang hall filled with seated devotees in white dhotis and white shawls, many wearing rudraksha malas. Men in the foreground sit cross-legged on orange mats, some with hands resting on their knees, while women in saris are visible further back. Brass plates, small oil lamps, and a blue container of offerings sit on the floor in front of them, and a pale background wall with a dim ceiling frames the gathering.2010-11-14A seated group of shaved-headed men in white dhotis and shawls with maroon borders sit on orange mats in a hall, many with white and red tilak marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. In the foreground, brass oil lamps, small bowls, cups and a kalasha-style vessel with flowers sit on green and striped cloths before the group. Behind them, a larger audience in white and some in colourful clothing sits in rows on the polished floor. The priests appear to be performing a ritual while others watch. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from the visible cues.2010-11-30November 14 20102010-11-14A large hall filled with seated attendees on thin mats, most dressed in white with orange-trimmed mats beneath them. In the foreground, several shaved-headed men in white kurtas and wooden rudraksha malas sit cross-legged, one with a hand raised to his chin in contemplation, another wearing a red-and-white shawl. Headphones and a red-covered book lie on the mat. Behind them, rows of people in white and colourful clothing listen attentively. No speaker is clearly visible in the frame; the scene shows a seated satsang audience with attendees who are not individually identifiable.2010-09-18A large seated gathering of men in plain white dhotis with red-bordered cloth and white upper wraps sits on orange mats during a satsang. Many wear rudraksha malas; several have white and red forehead markings. In the foreground a man with short dark hair and a mala sits upright facing forward, with a laptop and brass oil lamps and small brass lamps arranged on the floor nearby. Other seated devotees, some with red tilak, sit in rows behind them, and copper and brass vessels and small dishes sit on the mats. The hall is dim and the audience fills the frame.2010-11-30October 10 20102010-10-10Large seated assembly in a hall, mostly men in white kurtas and white dhotis, many wearing orange or saffron shawls and rudraksha malas. In the foreground, a young man on the left has white tilak marks on his forehead and long hair, wearing an orange cloth and beaded necklace. Beside him sits a bald man in glasses and a white shirt. A bald man in the centre-right wears a white kurta, red tilak and a beaded mala, with eyes closed in meditation. Behind them rows of devotees sit on red and patterned mats, many with eyes closed, some wearing orange shawls and malas. No central figure with distinctive a person cues is clearly visible, so no identification is made.2017-04-23October 20 20102010-10-20A large indoor satsang hall with a crowd of people seated on the floor on mats and cushions, many wearing white and cream clothing. In the foreground, several men in white dhoti and shawl with white ash marks (vibhuti/tilak) on their foreheads and arms sit cross-legged, some with rudraksha malas, and some wearing headphones for translation. Brass lamps, small steel dishes and an open notebook sit on orange cloth in front of them. A white draped stage area is visible at the back, along with a blue sign on the wall. The people appear attentive and meditative during a morning talk.2010-10-12 +1 copiesA large indoor hall filled with rows of seated devotees on orange, purple and blue mats. In the foreground, two shaved-headed men in white dhoti and shawl with gold-trimmed borders sit cross-legged; the nearer man wears a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, and the other wears a gold chain. Several other men in white with sacred marks on their foreheads and gold chains sit in meditative posture, and a few have small brass plates or cloth bundles before them. Behind, many more men and some women in white or colourful clothing fill the room under pale walls and orange draped pillars. No visible a person candidate is distinguished by the cues required for identification, so this is a seated congregation at a satsang-type gathering.2010-10-22 +1 copies