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A photograph of a large seated congregation in a hall with pale tiled floor and red curtains. In the foreground, a woman in orange sari with a beaded necklace sits cross-legged on a red mat, with brass plates, lamps and flower offerings in front of her. Beside her, women in white and orange saffron shawls sit with hands folded; one woman in a white sari and rudraksha-style necklace sits near a foreign woman in white with an orange shawl. Rows of seated devotees fill the background, many in white and orange clothing, with brass oil lamps and offerings on the floor. No identifiable a person is visible in this frame.

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A large hall filled with seated devotees in white ritual clothing and orange-red stoles, many wearing rudraksha malas around their necks. In the foreground, women sit cross-legged on mats with small brass oil lamps (aarti lamps) lit before them, some with plates of offerings and small packets. Others have palms joined in prayer. Behind them, rows of standing and seated attendees fill the room, with a stage backdrop, orange banners and pillars visible in the background. The atmosphere suggests a group satsang or meditation gathering.2012-04-22April 18 20122012-04-18 +1 copiesA large hall filled with seated devotees performing a puja on red mats. In the foreground, women in saffron, orange, teal and cream saris and salwar sit cross-legged, with brass plates holding oil lamps, incense sticks, flowers and small offering bowls set before them. A woman in a cream outfit with a red shawl at the centre looks forward calmly. Behind them, rows of people in white and orange clothing fill the floor, and red and orange banners hang from the upper walls. A water bottle and a striped bag sit at the left edge.2012-04-23February 21 20162016-02-21A photograph of a large seated audience inside a bright hall with pink walls and framed artwork. Most attendees wear white clothes with orange-red shawls draped over their shoulders, and many wear rudraksha malas. They sit on colourful striped mats and cushioned chairs, with backpacks, water bottles and notebooks around them. In the foreground a woman in cream clothes with a red bindi and red-orange shawl wipes her eye with her hand. Beyond the crowd, a large screen shows images of a robed figure, and a stage with flowers stands at the far end.2017-07-06April 16 20122012-04-16 +1 copiesA large indoor satsang hall filled with seated devotees on mats, most wearing white or cream clothes with orange-saffron shawls and stoles. In the foreground, a woman in orange and a woman in red-and-white saris sit before brass plates with oil lamps, small brass bowls, flowers and a red mat. Several devotees have their hands joined in prayer. A woman in a purple sari and a woman in a pink sari with gold trim sit among the crowd. A striped bag and water bottles lie on the floor. No speaker or throne is clearly visible in the frame.2012-04-21A large seated audience at a satsang or discourse hall, mostly women, sitting on the floor and on low seats. Many wear saffron, orange and red sarees or kurtas with crimson shawls, and some have white ritual clothing with gold borders. Several have tilak or vibhuti marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. A woman in the foreground wears a green saree, and a few people wear white or blue. The crowd fills the frame, with many people visible at different distances. Some hold notebooks or sit with hands folded.2016-03-27September 17 20152015-09-17 +1 copiesApril 08 20122012-04-08July 22 20142014-07-22A seated group meditation in a bright hall with a tiled floor and orange and red ribbon decorations overhead. In the foreground, a woman in orange robes sits cross-legged at the left edge, and a woman in a blue and white embroidered kurta sits on a mat beside brass lamps and small brass dishes. To the right, a man in white with an orange shawl and a woman in white with an orange stole sit with eyes closed, with brass vessels and a striped bag nearby. Behind them, dozens of seated participants wear white, orange and pastel clothing and sit in rows facing the front. A decorated altar with red and orange cloth stands at the back left, and a shrine with a deity figure is visible at the far left.2012-04-20