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A photograph of a seated group in a marble-walled hall, arranged in a loose circle on green plastic chairs. Many men wear white shirts and white dhotis, with several in orange or saffron clothing. In the foreground, a bare-chested, grey-haired man wears a rudraksha mala and sits beside a figure in a long orange robe with a head covering. A man on the right in a white shirt holds papers and a microphone, and a video camera on a tripod is visible at left. Several people are seated on the far side, and standing observers line the back wall. The setting is a satsang-style discussion gathering.

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May 20 20122012-05-20A photograph of a seated group in a marble-walled hall with green plastic chairs facing a central talk. Many men in white dhotis and shirts sit in rows; a man in a yellow-and-white garment speaks and gestures with one hand, while a man in an orange shirt and dark trousers sits nearby. At right, two men in orange and saffron shawls and malas sit beside a monitor showing a figure on a seat. A shirtless man stands at lower left and others stand near the back. A TV screen at upper right shows a lit scene of a seated figure, and a gilded shrine stands at top right.2012-05-20A photograph of a seated gathering in a marble-floored hall with golden ornate thrones at the back. Rows of men in white shirts and dhotis sit on green plastic chairs arranged in a circle. At the centre-right, a few men wear saffron/orange robes and rudraksha malas, one holding a microphone stands in white near the top. A man with long white hair and a beard sits in orange wrap among the group. A large screen shows a video at the back, and a portable speaker stands on a stand.2012-05-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a large group of men seated on green plastic chairs arranged in a loose circle on a polished marble-tiled hall floor. Most wear white dhotis and shirts; some wear saffron-orange shawls or scarves, and one wears a yellow shawl over white. A seated man in a dark navy shirt and dhoti sits near the left foreground with his hands clasped. Behind them, a cameraman films with a video camera on a tripod and several others stand along the walls. A figure in a saffron-orange robe stands near the upper right, but no candidate is clearly identifiable by appearance. The hall has marble walls and a speaker system at the back. Roughly 40 people are visible.2012-05-20Photograph of a seated audience in a hall with wooden-panelled walls and large windows. Rows of green plastic chairs face a front area where several men sit in white dhotis and white shirts, some with saffron or orange shawls and sashes. A man in a saffron shawl sits near the front, and a bearded man in an orange cloth sits at the back. Most attendees wear white shirts and white dhotis, and several have shawls in yellow or orange. Orange cloth hangs on the wall behind them. A cameraman stands at the upper right. No identifiable a person candidate can be confirmed from appearance, so the figures are described by role only.2012-05-20Indoor satsang hall with warm wood-patterned walls and framed religious pictures on a high shelf at top left. Rows of men sit on green plastic chairs facing a central area, many in white shirts and white dhotis, with some wearing saffron or orange shawls and one in yellow shawl. A bare-chested man in an orange dhoti sits among them. Orange cloths draped over a wall-mounted shelf or backdrop behind the seated crowd. Several men stand along the back wall, and a cameraman with a video camera films from the upper right. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from appearance; the scene shows an attentive audience at a teaching session.2012-05-20A photograph of a seated congregation in a marble-walled hall facing a small group of saffron-clad sannyasis on green plastic chairs. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis sit in rows, some with their backs to the camera in the foreground. Among the saffron-robed figures, one man in orange with rudraksha beads and a light-coloured wrap sits centrally, appearing to be a sannyasi, while a bearded elder in a brown-orange cloth sits beside him. A standing man in white shirt and dhoti gestures at the front. Golden ornate shrine niches and a large screen with a bright image are visible behind. Identity of any individual is unsure from appearance.2012-05-20A photograph of a seated gathering in a temple hall with polished marble floors and gold-toned walls. Several men wear white dhotis and white shirts, many with orange or saffron shawls. In the centre, three seated figures sit close together: two wear orange robes and rudraksha malas, one with a striped shawl, and a bald man in white kneels or sits nearby; a woman in a pink-orange sari sits at the centre-right. A standing man in white holds a microphone and speaks to the group. Several rows of plastic chairs in green and white face inward, and a flat-screen display shows a bright image behind them. The crowd is seated in a semicircle, and the people occupy most of the frame.2012-05-20May 20 20122012-05-20A seated group discussion in a marble-floored hall with two golden thrones and gold lion carvings at the back. Several men in white dhotis and shirts sit on green plastic chairs in a wide circle. Near the center, a man in a white dhoti and shawl sits facing the group, and an older man in an orange robe and a bearded man in a brown robe sit near the far side. A man in a white shirt stands at the back holding papers, while more devotees in white and orange sit around the edges, some with hands folded. Two speakers and air coolers stand along the walls.2012-05-20A photograph of a large seated gathering in a hall with marble-patterned walls and floor. Dozens of men sit on green plastic chairs arranged in a wide circle, mostly in white dhotis and white shirts, with some in saffron or orange cloths and one in a yellow shawl. A bare-chested man with an orange cloth sits near the centre, and a man in a dark shirt sits at the left edge. Standing attendants and a clock on the wall are visible behind the seated group.2012-05-20A seated gathering in a hall with polished wooden floor and marble-patterned walls. A man standing at left centre in white dhoti and shirt with an orange sash holds a microphone and speaks. Around him many men sit on green plastic chairs, mostly in white shirts and dhotis, some in orange or saffron sashes and scarves, and one in a yellow shirt. A man in the foreground sits cross-legged writing on paper. A cameraman stands near the back, and a pale orange cloth hangs along the back wall. Many people are visible, and the scene reads as a satsang or discourse session.2012-05-20