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A large hall full of seated devotees during a darshan or satsang session. Rows of people in white clothes, many with yellow lanyards, sit on mats and carpets facing toward the front. Women wear saffron, yellow, pink and green saris and salwars; some hold water bottles and bags. Hanging from the white ceiling are colourful decorative banners with geometric patterns and yellow fringe. A photographer in white and orange stands at the right edge with a camera. Windows with grilles line the walls.

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