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A large seated meditation gathering in a hall, with many participants dressed in white clothes and wearing name badges on their chests. Most sit with eyes closed and hands held together in front of them, several holding small offerings. In the foreground a woman in an orange-brown top sits with closed eyes beside a woman in a white sari with a red bindi and dark beads. A man in a yellow shirt sits at the far left, and a woman in a teal sari holds small items in her hands. Plastic chairs and a red cloth hanging are visible in the background. No a person candidate is clearly visible.

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A photograph of a large seated audience in an indoor hall, mostly in white clothing. Many women wear white or cream saris with gold borders, and several wear rudraksha-style necklaces and name badges. Men in white shirts sit in the foreground, several wearing eyeglasses. Everyone appears to be seated attentively, some with eyes closed as if in meditation. A banner with partially legible text hangs on the wall behind the crowd.2008-06-22September 22 20122012-09-22August 01 20082008-08-01A seated congregation of devotees, mostly women, fills a hall during a satsang. In the foreground a woman in a white blouse with a patterned border sits with palms pressed together in namaste, and nearby a woman in white with a tilak on her forehead sits with eyes closed. Many attendees wear white saris and white kurtas with gold borders, some with rudraksha malas, and a few wear pink, yellow and red saris. Rows of red-cushioned chairs and mats extend back toward a bright doorway, with a small child in a colourful dress seated among the crowd.2013-08-15A large seated group of devotees sits cross-legged on the floor of a hall with cream walls and recessed ceiling lights, eyes closed in meditation. Most wear white kurtas or shirts with rudraksha malas and matching identity lanyards. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and grey trousers holds his hands in his lap, and a woman in a white outfit with a lanyard sits nearby. A red stacked chair stands at the left wall.2008-06-09Photograph of a seated meditation gathering indoors. In the foreground, a young woman in white kurta and white dupatta sits cross-legged on a blue mat with her eyes closed and a rudraksha mala around her neck, a small notebook beside her. Beside her, an older woman in white with glasses also meditates eyes closed, hands resting in her lap. Behind them, rows of participants sit on white plastic chairs, mostly in white clothing, several wearing name badges and rudraksha malas; one woman wears a cream sari, and a girl in a turquoise top sits on the floor at right. A white-robed man in glasses sits among them. A portrait is visible at the upper left corner of the room, and yellow and orange decorations hang near the top. No a person candidate is clearly visible.2005-12-15A large indoor satsang hall filled with seated devotees, mostly women, wearing white saris and white dhotis with pale green and orange-tinted badges pinned to their clothing. Many sit cross-legged on mats with eyes closed or heads bowed in meditation, some with hands folded on laps. A woman in the foreground wears a white sari with a red bindi and vibhuti marks on her forehead, holding a water bottle. Beside her a seated woman wears a patterned beige sari with a dark blue border. Several people in the background stand near the walls.2015-11-22A large seated congregation of devotees fills a hall, mostly women dressed in white sarees with light borders and white attire, many wearing name badges on their clothing. Several wear red bindis, gold chains and bangles. Some sit on yellow mats along the floor, and a few older women sit near the front-left. Pink walls display framed photographs and banners, and ceiling lights and a fire extinguisher are visible. The people face forward in a satsang or discourse setting, with no speaker or a person clearly visible in the frame.2016-04-10A large seated audience of women in white saris with thin coloured borders fills the frame at a session hall. Many wear rudraksha malas and name badges. Some sit with hands folded, others listen attentively, and a few wear yellow, green, pink or orange saris. White metal scaffolding and a wooden lattice wall form the backdrop. No central speaker is clearly visible in the frame.2008-06-22A seated crowd of women in a hall, sitting on a red floor with brass oil lamps and small bowls in front of them. Most wear cream and white sarees with coloured borders, one in yellow, one in pink and grey, one in orange and white, and one in red floral. Several wear name badges on their blouses and gold necklaces and bangles. Their attention is directed forward toward an unseen speaker or ritual. Pink and white banners and a small logo appear at the top corner.2013-04-21A photograph of a large group of devotees seated cross-legged on orange and purple mats during a meditation session in a hall. Many participants wear white clothing and white shawls with dark rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, while some women wear white saris with gold borders. Several people sit with eyes closed and hands resting on their knees or lap in a meditative posture. A woman in the foreground wears glasses, a light green cardigan over white, and gold earrings. Bags and a red pouch lie on the mats nearby. The scene conveys a collective yoga or dhyana practice.2010-02-09November 22 20152015-11-22