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A photograph of a large seated audience in white clothing and rudraksha malas at an evening satsang. In the centre, a smiling woman with long curly dark hair wears a white outfit with an orange-red shawl and holds a microphone, apparently speaking or asking a question. Around her, women in white and cream saris and salwar, some with reddish-orange wraps and beaded necklaces, sit close together and smile. In the foreground a man with a white tripundra mark on his forehead and a woman with hair in a bun are partly visible. The setting is dim.

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A photograph of a crowded seated gathering of women dressed in white, many wearing rudraksha malas. In the centre, a woman in a turquoise blouse and white sari holds a handheld microphone and speaks, with a dot on her forehead and gold earrings. Around her, women in white garments and white saris lean in and listen attentively, some smiling and others looking forward. Several wear name badges on lanyards. A woman in the lower right wears a white sari with a pink border and a long rudraksha mala. The setting appears to be a satsang or question-and-answer session with participants seated closely together.2007-05-04A photograph of a seated crowd of devotees at an evening darshan or satsang, behind metal stanchions and a chain barrier. Most are women in white and cream clothing, several with rudraksha malas and blue lanyards around their necks. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with an orange border sits beside a woman in an orange and yellow shawl, with a tilak on her forehead. Others in the back row smile, one in a multicoloured sari and another in a yellow garment. A small lamp glows in the upper background. No a person candidate is visible in the frame.2012-10-20A photograph of a seated group of smiling participants in white clothing with orange-brown rudraksha malas around their necks and white sacred ash marks on their foreheads. In the foreground, a bearded man in white kurta and white dhoti sits cross-legged, smiling, his face and forehead marked with white ash. Beside him, a man in a blue-and-white striped shirt and dark lungi holds a microphone and speaks, with a red tilak on his forehead. Young girls in white dresses and rudraksha malas sit at the lower right, laughing. Behind them, many more people in white garments fill the frame. The setting appears to be a satsang or group discourse session.2007-05-04A seated group of women in white and cream saris and kurtas sits closely together during a gathering. The central woman in a white top and white shawl holds a black handheld microphone in her right hand and gestures with her left, appearing to speak or chant. Beside her, a woman in a white outfit with a white shawl and orange-brown beaded necklaces sits with hands folded. Further right, women wear orange and brown rudraksha-style malas, a green patterned sari and floral dress. Several women have their eyes closed or heads lowered. The setting appears to be a satsang or group sitting, with no visible a person candidate present.2007-05-04A large seated crowd, mostly women, fills a covered hall during a Holi celebration at the Salem ashram inauguration. Most wear white or cream saris and many have white ID badges or lanyards. Several women wear rudraksha malas. Some hold their palms together in greeting or prayer. Strings of marigold garlands hang across the ceiling, and yellow and orange cloth panels and lights line the top of the hall. Photo reads as an event crowd shot, with no clearly identifiable Swamiji figure visible.2008-11-12Photograph of a seated audience of smiling women in plain white saris with gold-bordered edges, many wearing black rudraksha-style beaded malas and small bindi or kumkum marks. Several are laughing broadly in a crowded hall, with blurred heads behind them and large framed images on the wall above. No a person candidate is clearly visible among the people shown.2006-10-08A dense crowd of seated devotees fills the frame, mostly women and some men dressed in white traditional clothing. Many wear orange or saffron shawls draped over their shoulders, and some wear rudraksha malas and red cords around the neck. One woman on the right has a white tilak mark on her forehead. The participants appear focused and attentive, seated closely on a floor with yellow markings, consistent with a ritual gathering such as a homa or puja setting. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person in this view.2006-10-21A large seated gathering of women in white and cream traditional sarees with gold borders, many wearing rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and green-and-gold rosette badges pinned to their clothes. They sit close together on white mats or sheets inside a dimly lit hall decorated with red and orange bunting and hanging banners. Several women in the foreground smile or look toward the stage, one in a red blouse and one in a blue patterned saree among them. In the background two men in white kurtas stand near the back wall, one in a white outfit and one wearing an orange shawl.2007-02-15A large seated audience of women fills the foreground of an indoor hall at a satsang or darshan gathering. Many wear white saris and white kurtas, with some in pink, red, and orange-striped garments, and several have long braids and dark hair. Some smile or laugh while looking toward the stage. Behind them, two standing men in white kurtas with saffron-orange shawls film the event, one operating a video camera on a tripod. Large framed portraits hang on the wall above the crowd, and hanging orange lanterns decorate the ceiling.2006-12-27A photograph of a seated audience at a person Sangha event. In the centre, a young woman in a white top with an orange lanyard holds a microphone to her mouth and speaks, apparently during a question-and-answer session. Around her, women in white clothes and red-and-orange shawls sit closely on the floor, some with hair in ponytails, and one in the foreground wears a pink top. Other attendees in white and orange-red shawls are visible at the top edge. The setting appears to be a hall with a plain pale background.2015-07-16December 27 20062006-12-27A dimly lit hall filled with seated devotees on mats, most dressed in white kurtas and shirts with lanyards and rudraksha-style malas; a few women wear saffron and orange saris, and one man wears a red patterned shirt. Many smile and look toward the front. Large painted banners hang on the walls behind them, and a stage light is visible at top. No identifiable a person figure is visible in the scene.2006-12-26