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A photo of a bright white room where about twenty people sit cross-legged on mats in a meditative satsang setting. In the foreground a woman in a pink salwar kameez sits with hands folded, next to a woman in a green sari and another in white with a red-bordered dupatta and a beaded necklace. Others in saffron, pink, green and maroon saris sit behind them, and a seated woman in a maroon top rests on a chair near a doorway. A row of saffron-draped ceremonial seats stands along the right wall beside a brass kalasha and a brass lamp. No a person figure is visible in the scene.

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September 28 20112011-09-28Indoor photograph of a group of devotees seated on the floor on green and blue woven mats during a meditative or devotional gathering. Foreground: a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with hands joined, a woman in turquoise salwar with eyes closed, a woman in white and orange sari with hands folded in prayer, and women in red, green and orange saris seated beside them. Background: a seated woman in a cream top, a man in a checked shirt, and rows of orange-and-black seats or cushions against the wall. Brass lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel and a plate of flowers rest on the floor at right, with a white-walled room and French doors behind.2011-09-09A photograph of a seated satsang gathering in a room with pale green walls, wooden floors and blue patterned rugs. A woman in a maroon sari stands at the left, while women in saris and kurtas sit cross-legged on the floor in the foreground, including one in a cream sari with red border and another in an orange and black sari beside a brass plate with offerings. Men in white and dark shirts sit on chairs and mats toward the back, and a row of red-clad deity images or figures is visible near the doorway. A woman with a white forehead mark wears a black and pink shawl. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person from the visible cues.2013-03-10Photograph of a seated satsang audience in a bright hall with cream tiled floor and mats. In the foreground, two women in saffron-orange saris sit cross-legged with hands folded, one with a red bindi. A woman in a cream sari with green border sits beside them, and a woman in purple sits nearby. Small oil lamps and offering trays rest on a mat before them. Behind, many devotees sit facing forward, some in white. A framed portrait hangs on the wall, and a gilded throne-like structure and deity murti are visible in the background. Roughly thirty to forty people are visible.2012-02-11 +1 copiesA bright, white-walled hall with arched windows and chandeliers holds a seated audience on white mats over green carpet, mostly women in salwar kameez and saris with some wearing white dupattas. Many sit cross-legged or kneel, with red cushions in front of them. A display of framed photographs stands near the windows at the back, and a wooden arched door is visible on the right. No one is clearly identifiable as a person in this image, and the scene shows an attentive meditation or satsang audience.2012-03-30A photograph of a seated group of women at a satsang or teaching session in a plain white-walled hall with a dark wooden door behind them. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with a dark border sits cross-legged on a pink mat with her hands folded, another in a white sari with glasses holds her hands together, and a woman in a black and orange top wears a long red beaded necklace. Beside them, a woman in a turquoise salwar kameez wears a white dupatta and a small pendant, and a woman in a red sari sits to the right. Behind them, more women in saris and salwar kameez sit attentively, some wearing red and teal clothing, and a woman with light hair appears in the background. Dark handbags rest on the floor beside the mats.2016-08-17A photograph of a seated group of devotees in a hall with a pink wall and red curtains, sitting cross-legged on mats with eyes closed in meditation. In the foreground a woman in a cream shawl with red and blue embroidery sits with hands resting on her lap, beside a woman in a white top and white skirt with glasses. Next to them a woman in a maroon sari and a woman in a green salwar kameez sit with a blonde woman in white. Small brass lamps and a brass vessel sit on the mats in front, and rolled red and maroon mats are stacked behind the group. Several people at the back wear orange and white garments.2011-10-03September 04 20112011-09-04 +1 copiesA seated group meditation in a bright marble hall, with many participants sitting cross-legged on mats and cushions with eyes closed. In the foreground a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala and a red blouse sits with hands folded, and beside her a woman in orange sari and mala sits in similar posture. Others wear green, red, white and cream saris and salwar, and some are dressed in white. Behind them are framed religious paintings on the wall, red chairs, white candles on stands, and water bottles and bags on the floor.2012-04-04Photo of a seated group in a bright hall with pale walls, red curtains and stacked chairs, participants sitting cross-legged on woven mats and some wearing headphones. Many wear white or pastel kurtas and salwar, saffron-red shawls and sarees; a woman in yellow and another in a cream saree sit near the front. Several people hold a hand to the nose or face in breathing practice. In front on the floor are a small silver plate with a brass lamp and a pink-trimmed offering tray, a water bottle and a notebook. A person in white stands by the back wall. Visible people: about 25, seated and standing.2011-12-04November 06 20112011-11-06A large hall with rows of seated devotees on mats performing a puja at small brass oil lamps and offering trays set on orange mats in front of them. In the centre foreground a woman in a white dress and orange shawl sits with eyes closed, hands in her lap. Nearby women wear green, cream, orange and pink saris, some with orange stoles and folded hands. Behind them rows of white-clad participants and children sit on the floor, with chairs and framed deity pictures along the back wall of the hall. The scene shows a satsang gathering with a group meditation or chanting.2012-04-04