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A hall with rows of empty red chairs along the back wall and a large orange-and-red mat on the floor. About a dozen men sit cross-legged on the mat in white shirts, dhotis and a checked shirt, several holding japa malas in their hands. A man in a dark shirt and a man in a light-brown outfit stand or sit at the edges. Hanging decorative fabric panels with elephant patterns and yellow fringe are suspended from the ceiling, along with ceiling fans. A wall sign in English gives instructions. No a person candidate is visible.

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Indoor hall with white walls, a wooden cabinet and white-framed stage scaffolding, with red stacking chairs at the back. Men sit cross-legged on an orange cloth and a purple mat on a pale floor, mostly in white shirts and dhotis or trousers. A man in a grey-striped shirt sits at left and a man in a blue-striped shirt sits right. At far right a man in white bends forward to adjust a mat while another person in white stands at the edge. A few men wear beaded necklaces and a wristwatch is visible. Yellow and multicoloured hanging banners decorate the ceiling.2010-07-13A photograph of a hall with men seated cross-legged on orange and purple mats in a meditative gathering. In the foreground a young man in a white shirt and white dhoti wears a blue rudraksha-style bead mala, and beside him a man in a cream shirt and dark trousers sits with hands folded. Other men in white kurtas, pastel shirts and a blue-striped shirt sit in rows. Behind them, empty red chairs are stacked along the left wall, white metal scaffolding frames hang yellow and blue woven banners, and a person in a red shirt stands near the wooden doors. No a person candidate is clearly visible.2010-07-13Indoor hall with white walls and a cream tiled floor where a seated audience listens attentively. Many men wear white shirts and white dhotis, some with blue lanyards, while others wear pastel shirts, a pink shirt, and dark trousers. Some sit on orange mats and others on plastic and wooden chairs. Hanging from the ceiling are colourful striped decorative tassels and white fans, and a wall clock and blue notice boards are visible. No speaker or dais with a clear figure is visible, and no candidate for the a person is identifiable in the frame.2010-08-08A photograph of a large hall with a white tented ceiling decorated with hanging colourful tassel ornaments on striped pillars. Rows of men sit on red-cushioned chairs facing left, many in white shirts and dark or grey trousers, several holding white notebooks or papers. The foreground at right shows a person in orange robes seated on the floor with bare feet.2010-09-08A large hall with a white tented ceiling and ceiling fans hung with colourful striped cylindrical banners. Rows of men sit on orange and blue mats along the floor and on white chairs in the foreground, many wearing white shirts and dhotis or trousers and green shawls, while women in saris sit toward the back. At the far left, a stage with a backdrop painting of a deity murti and a crimson-and-gold seat. A tiled floor fills the lower foreground.2010-08-04Indoor satsang or meditation hall under a white tent canopy with decorated yellow pillars painted with elephant motifs. Men in white shirts and dhotis, plus several in blue and striped shirts, sit or stand on orange and purple mats on a tiled floor. Several men stand with hands folded in prayer or greeting near the center, while seated devotees listen attentively. A large black speaker hangs from the frame and a wall of brown wooden doors lines the right side. No a person candidate is visible.2010-07-13July 07 20102010-07-07A large indoor hall with a white tented ceiling hung with colourful patterned cylindrical banners in yellow, orange and blue, with ceiling fans overhead. Many people sit cross-legged on mats across the polished floor, mostly men in white dhotis and shirts, with some women in saris and a few children. Some wear orange and green shirts. At the far left a decorated structure stands, and a small wall clock hangs on the back wall. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person in the scene.2010-07-04A wide photograph of a large white hall with patterned hanging banners in red, yellow and blue on the pillars. Several rows of devotees sit cross-legged on orange mats on the polished floor: on the left a woman in an orange top and white dhoti-style cloth sits near the front, with a group in white and cream saris and dhotis behind; on the right a row of men in shirts and lungis sits on an orange mat, one in a red shirt at the end. A man in a yellow shirt and a white-shirted person stand near the back right beside rows of red chairs. At the far end a small altar with a central shrine area holds items on a dark wooden stand, and a framed notice hangs on the wall.2010-08-10 +1 copiesA photograph of an indoor hall with a white fabric canopy and tall metal framework. Men sit on an orange cloth and a blue striped rug on a tiled floor, many in white shirts and dhotis. A standing group in shirts and lungis stands to the right, and a small boy in a yellow shirt and blue shorts stands near them. Rows of red chairs are at left, and colourful patterned banners with elephant motifs hang from the ceiling. Speakers, fans and a keyboard stand are visible. No clearly identifiable a person figure is present.2010-07-10A large hall with white walls, ceiling fans and colourful woven fabric hangings with tassels suspended from the ceiling. Dozens of seated men and some women sit on orange and blue mats on a polished floor, facing toward the front of the hall. Many men wear white shirts and dhotis with green shawls draped over their shoulders, while others wear checked shirts or lighter kurtas. Plastic chairs line the side walls, and a canopy with a green and white striped awning is visible at the right. The attendees appear to be listening to an event in progress.2010-08-04Indoor hall with white ceiling, ceiling fans, and tall cylindrical pillars wrapped in colourful painted patterns with yellow and blue tops. Many devotees sit on orange mats on a light floor, mostly men in white shirts and dhotis and some in shirts and trousers, with children in green and pink tops. Women in saris and white clothes sit at the left side near a golden deity murti or throne-like seat. Rows of chairs line the back wall, where more people sit in white. A wall clock, mirror and notice boards are visible on the right.2010-07-13