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A photograph of a large indoor satsang hall under a tent-like ceiling with hanging decorative tassels and streamers in pink, blue and orange. Well over a hundred devotees, mostly men, sit cross-legged on a bare floor facing a raised stage, many dressed in white shirts and white dhotis, with a few in checked or patterned shirts. On the stage stands a small deity murti beside a large framed portrait of a smiling man with dark hair, and a banner with a circular red-and-white graphic hangs on the left. Several people stand near the stage and the left side, one in white holding a microphone area. Above the stage, colourful festoons and blue cloth drape the backdrop.

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A photograph of a large crowd of men seated on a bare concrete floor in an indoor hall, most dressed in white shirts and white dhotis, many with heads bowed or facing a stage at the far end. A standing man in a light silver-grey shirt and white dhoti at the left edge faces the seated group. A large framed portrait of a smiling man with dark hair hangs above the stage, with a small deity murti and a few items on the stage below. Colourful paper streamers and tassel decorations drape across the ceiling, and red and yellow garlands hang at the top of the wall. The crowd appears to be in a satsang or discourse setting.2007-05-04A photograph of a large indoor hall where a seated audience dressed in white shirts and white dhotis sits on white sheets on the floor, facing a standing speaker in white with an orange shawl on a raised stage area. Several seated attendees wear lanyards with yellow and orange badges. Behind the speaker hangs a portrait-style image and a framed photo on the wall, and a decorated deity murti with garlands sits at the right. Strings of gold tinsel, red and orange festoons and tall decorated pillars hang across the ceiling. A figure in orange robes stands at the left edge near the stage steps. The room is lit with warm overhead lights.2007-02-15A photograph of a seated crowd in white clothes filling a decorated hall, viewed from behind the audience. Many men sit cross-legged on white sheets, their backs and shaven or short-haired heads toward the camera. At the far end, a raised stage holds a figure in orange robes seated on a throne-like seat before a small shrine with lamps, while a standing person in orange and another in white stand nearby. A large portrait of a bearded man with a serene expression hangs on a dark curtain behind the stage, and a framed image of a woman playing a violin appears at the right wall. Strings of multicoloured garlands, red and gold streamers and fans decorate the hall.2007-02-15February 24 20072007-02-24A seated audience of devotees in white clothes fills the floor of a tented hall decorated with red festoons and colourful striped hanging pillars. On a raised stage at the far end, a robed figure sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, flanked by small potted plants and decorative figures, below a large framed portrait of a smiling man with long hair. A standing man in white holds a microphone near the centre of the stage area, and a cameraman in an orange-striped garment films from the right side. Two electric fans stand beside the stage. Side banners and framed photographs hang on the left wall. The seated figure on the throne is not confidently identifiable from appearance, so no identity is assigned.2007-02-15A large seated gathering of men in white dhotis and white shirts sits on white sheets inside a white tent hall at an Ananda Samajam convention. Many attendees wear lanyards. Front rows are close to the camera, with rows extending into the distance. At the far end, a green backdrop holds a framed deity murti with a floral garland and a large framed image of a deity, and an orange-draped seat sits to the right. Framed portraits of a woman playing violin hang along the side walls, and red and yellow tassels and red bunting decorate the tent ceiling.2007-02-24A large seated congregation in white clothes fills a tented hall, with men in white shirts and white dhotis or lungis sitting cross-legged on white floor sheets. Many face toward a stage at the front, where a dark backdrop and a framed portrait hang, and a decorated deity murti is set against the far wall. Hanging strings of colourful tassels, floral garlands and red drapery decorate the hall. Some attendees wear rudraksha or other beaded necklaces, and a few have gold watches. The crowd is dense, with many seated figures in the foreground and rows extending back toward the stage.2007-02-15A seated audience in white clothes fills a covered hall, facing a stage at the far end. A standing man in a long white garment stands near a low ornate seat on the stage, which is decorated with a large framed portrait of a smiling face on the backdrop. Red and purple curtains, garlands, and colourful hanging ornaments decorate the stage area, and a few electric fans stand near the front. Small framed images hang on the side wall. The audience sits cross-legged on the floor, many wearing white shirts and dhotis or trousers.2007-02-15Photograph of a large indoor satsang hall with a white tent ceiling and white floor sheeting, where a crowd of devotees dressed in white sits cross-legged in rows. Many men and women are visible, with a few in orange or saffron robes near the left edge and standing at the back. Hanging garlands and colourful cloth decorations line the ceiling. A green backdrop framed by a floral garland displays a deity murti at the front, flanked by two framed portraits on the walls. Some devotees near the foreground hold small bags and a few shoes lie on the floor.2007-02-24December 27 20062006-12-27Photograph of a seated congregation in a decorated hall during an evening gathering. Many men wear white dhotis and white shirts, some with rudraksha malas; they sit on mats and cloth facing a raised stage. On the stage, a large ornate golden throne (peetha) stands in front of a large portrait of a man with long dark hair. Two saffron-clad attendants in orange garments stand near the stage, and a figure in white stands at the left edge. Colourful tassels, red and gold bunting and a fan decorate the stage. Printed caption on the photo reads Ananda-Samajam and Paduka-Yatra.2007-02-24Photograph of a large indoor gathering at night under a decorated tent-style pavilion. Dozens of seated devotees in white shirts and white dhotis fill the foreground, sitting on white cloth with their backs to the camera. On a raised stage at the back, several standing men wear white clothes with saffron-orange shawls and red sashes. Behind them hang a large framed portrait and a garlanded deity image, with orange and gold drapes, green foliage strung across the top, and hanging lanterns and tassels at the sides. A white-clad figure sits at a small table at the left edge. The scene suggests a satsang or program gathering.2007-02-15