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A seated congregation of men in white shirts and white dhotis sits on striped mats in a hall during a satsang. Many have their hands joined in anjali, and several wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces with pendants. A man in the foreground with a forehead vibhuti mark and glasses holds his palms together. A boy in white with a beaded mala sits near him. Behind them, rows of older men sit on chairs and mats, and a red-and-orange cloth hangs on the pillar at right. No central speaker is clearly identifiable in the frame.

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A photograph of a seated congregation during a satsang or meditation session, with many men sitting cross-legged in rows and most with eyes closed. Several wear white shirts and dhotis, one in a white kurta with hands pressed together in namaste at left, and others in dark shirts or colourful t-shirts. Many have tilak or vibhuti marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. Yellow-orange and cream walls and a pillar frame the hall. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person; the front-row men appear to be devotees.2012-05-20 +1 copiesMay 18 20122012-05-18A large indoor satsang gathering of seated men and women in white clothes, many wearing lanyard ID badges and sitting cross-legged on a tiled floor. In the foreground a bald man with an orange-saffron cloth draped over his shoulder and gold-bordered white dhotis sits among devotees. A video camera on a tripod stands at the upper centre, and a wall with a small framed artwork and a wooden door is visible at the back. Attendees appear attentive, facing toward the front of the room. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in frame.2012-04-06June 17 20122012-06-17September 23 20122012-09-23A photograph of a large seated audience inside a hall during a satsang or discourse. Men in white dhotis and shirts sit on striped mats and cloth, with several men in orange shawls at the back and women in colourful saris along the left. A few men wear rudraksha malas. Metal barrier poles stand in front of the rows.2012-05-19 +1 copiesSeated devotees fill a hall during a satsang, many sitting on striped mats. In the foreground a shaved-headed priest in saffron cloth with a gold necklace sits beside a bald man in white dhoti and shawl with gold trim, holding a gold necklace. Nearby a bearded man in white with a rudraksha mala sits with hands folded, and a man in an orange robe with long hair sits with arms crossed. Many others in white shirts and dhotis, some with hands in anjali, sit behind them; metal crowd barriers and a yellow hanging fabric appear at the top right. Watermarked archive photo with copyright text overlay.2012-05-11 +1 copiesA dense crowd of men seated closely on the floor of a hall, most wearing white shirts and white dhotis, several with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and some with tilak marks on the forehead. Many face forward attentively, with a few wearing eyeglasses and wristwatches. Behind them, a yellow wall and blue and yellow hanging cloth decorations are visible, with a small purple and white logo at the upper left. The scene suggests a satsang gathering, with the seated audience focused on an unseen speaker. No individual is identifiable as a person in this view.2012-05-13A photograph of a seated congregation in a plain yellow-walled hall during a satsang gathering. In the foreground, men in white shirts and white dhotis sit cross-legged on striped mats, several wearing rudraksha malas. A bald elderly man with white hair at left sits beside a basket of bananas and fruit wrapped in a pink cloth. Behind them, rows of men in white shirts and some in orange clothing sit attentively on the floor. Orange and patterned cloth hangs on the right wall, and a small blue sign is mounted above. No one is identifiable as a person in this frame.2012-06-17 +1 copiesJune 22 20082008-06-22November 21 20152015-11-21A packed indoor satsang hall where a large seated audience of devotees fills the floor on colourful striped mats. Most men wear white dhotis and kurtas, some with saffron or red shawls, rudraksha malas and forehead marks; a few wear coloured shirts. A man in the front centre has a vibhuti or sandal mark and a rudraksha mala, and a man on the right wears a white angavastram over bare skin. Many people are seated with eyes closed or looking forward, attending a discourse. Paper name badges hang on several chests. A pink wall, a small framed picture and a stage-like backdrop appear behind the crowd, with a mounted screen at the far left. No a person candidate is clearly visible in the crowd.2017-05-21