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Indoor satsang hall with a seated audience facing forward on blue-and-white striped mats. In the foreground, several men sit cross-legged; some wear white dhotis with bare upper bodies, one wears a grey t-shirt, and one wears a pale yellow shirt. Behind them, rows of people sit on red chairs, including a man in a yellow t-shirt, a man in white, and a man in an orange robe. Framed portraits hang on the wall at the back, and recessed ceiling lights illuminate the room.

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October 10 20112011-10-10A large hall with cream walls and recessed ceiling lights holds a seated congregation on blue-and-white striped mats. Many people, mostly men in white kurtas and dhotis, some in shirts and trousers, sit cross-legged and attentive, facing forward. In the foreground two shaven-headed men wear white dhotis with red-and-cream borders and a white-clad man sits with a rudraksha-style mala. Framed portraits on the back wall show several figures in orange and white robes, and dark red curtains hang between them. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from appearance, so no candidate is claimed.2011-10-29October 29 20112011-10-29October 29 20112011-10-29Indoor hall with a seated audience on blue-and-white striped mats, most people in white dhotis and kurtas, some in colourful shirts, sitting on chairs at the right and facing toward the front. Framed portraits of saints and deities in red-curtained niches line the back wall, and the ceiling has recessed lights. Several people in the audience appear to be attending a satsang or discourse.2011-11-05August 21 20112011-08-21A large hall with a blue-and-white striped floor mat grid where many seated people sit in rows facing forward during a satsang. Most wear white kurtas and dhotis, with some in orange, maroon and blue shirts. A man in front wears a green knitted cap, and a man at right wears an orange shirt. Framed portraits hang along the back wall above red curtains, and white candle stands line the floor between rows.2011-11-20A photograph of a large hall with a glossy pale floor where many people sit cross-legged on striped blue-and-white mats in rows facing the front. Most wear white kurtas or white dhoti-style clothing, while others wear orange, maroon, dark blue and olive shirts. Several have rudraksha or beaded malas and lanyard-style badges. A man in the centre wears a dark green cloth on his lower face and an olive-brown kurta. Red curtains hang beside framed portraits on the walls, and a saffron cloth hangs in the background near a seated figure. A small brass lamp and a few offerings sit near the front row, and a person on the left holds a child.2011-11-21A large hall with a tiled floor where many devotees sit cross-legged on blue-striped mats facing forward, listening to a discourse. Most wear white or light kurtas and dhotis, while others wear checked shirts, a maroon kurta and a light green shirt. Several young boys sit in the front rows, and a bald man in white sits at the lower left. Behind them, framed portraits hang on the walls above red curtains, and a white pillar-like stand stands at the back. Water bottles and bags lie on the floor. Some devotees appear to be seated for a satsang.2011-11-11September 17 20112011-09-17A photograph of a seated congregation in a bright hall with pale pink walls and a tiled floor. Rows of men in white kurta-style shirts and white dhotis sit cross-legged on striped mats, many wearing rudraksha or beaded malas and lanyard badges. Behind them, several older Western women and men sit upright on chairs, some in white and red clothing. A woman in a saree sits among them. Along the left edge, a portion of a golden deity shrine is visible. A dark-clothed man with a backpack sits at the front left. The people appear attentive, gathered for a talk or satsang.2010-12-22September 17 20112011-09-17