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A large indoor hall with beige walls and fluorescent ceiling lights shows a crowd of roughly fifty to a hundred participants standing with arms raised overhead on red mats, many dressed in white kurtas, white saris and light shirts. Several women in cream and pastel saris and a man in a dark green jacket are prominent in the foreground. Scattered bottles, papers, bags and chairs lie on the floor, and a white projector screen stands at the front. The scene suggests a group meditation or dynamic energy session.

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A large group of men in white dhotis and white shirts dance energetically in a spacious hall with a light tiled floor, arms raised and hands clapping or waving. Some wear lanyards or name badges, one man in the foreground wears a blue checked shirt and grey trousers, and a man on the left wears an orange waist cloth. Behind them are a gold-framed shrine area with a deity image, a small stage with a screen and red drapes on the back wall, and wall air conditioners. No individual can be confidently identified as the a person from appearance here, so no candidate is named.2013-09-13A large ballroom with crystal chandeliers and patterned carpet, filled with a crowd of devotees in white clothes raising their arms during a group devotional practice. Many wear white kurtas and dhotis, some with orange shawls, garlands and rudraksha-style beads. A small boy in white stands at the lower left. A framed portrait of a figure with long dark hair in orange and saffron clothing hangs on the far wall beside banners. The image is a photograph, and the people count is well over a hundred.2015-12-13A large crowd of devotees fills a wood-panelled hall, many with arms raised and some moving through the aisles between rows of seating. Many wear white kurtas and saris, with a woman in a bright pink kurta and a man in an orange top among them, while others wear red, yellow, and blue clothing. A man in white with a cap stands near the centre-right, and the scene looks like a group practice or Inner Awakening session.2015-12-16A large crowd of devotees fills a wood-panelled hall, many with arms raised and swaying in an energetic group movement. Many wear white kurtas and salwar tunics, while others wear saris, a pink top, orange and maroon clothing, and some have orange or red cords around their necks. A woman in a bright pink outfit and white cap stands near the right side. A small dark logo sits at the upper left corner of the stage wall. The floor is patterned carpet with bags and shoes scattered at the edges. The image is a photograph of a participatory session.2015-12-16September 26 20162016-09-26Indoor photo of a large group of men in white ceremonial clothing dancing in a hall with a light tiled floor and ceiling lights. Many have raised fists and arms, and several clasp hands in a circle-like movement. Most wear white kurtas or shirts with white dhotis, and some wear rudraksha-style neck beads. One man in the centre-right wears a white dhoti with a yellow-bordered shawl, and another in the right foreground wears an orange shawl over a white shirt. A silver pot stands near the lower left. Visible stage lighting and a camera rig hang from the ceiling.2013-07-22August 22 20152015-08-22April 23 20062006-04-23A large crowd of men in white kurtas and dhotis fills a chandelier-lit banquet hall with beige walls and a patterned carpet. Many have arms raised high and seem to be dancing or swaying during a group event. Several wear orange-red lanyards and name badges. Two large portraits on the back wall show a bearded man in a white turban and orange robe, presumably printed images rather than physical people; a smaller framed picture hangs nearby. A red cushion lies on the floor in front.2015-12-13A large crowd of devotees stands and sways in a decorated hall during a session, many with raised hands. Men wear white kurtas and dhotis; women wear saris and salwar kameez in saffron, yellow, pink, teal and green. A foreground man in a cream kurta raises both arms, and a long-haired man in a brown top stands at lower right. Hanging paper lanterns in red, orange and blue fill the ceiling, and a large screen glows pink at the far end of the room, with a white curtained stage behind.2016-12-01Large indoor hall with a pale ceiling of recessed lights where a crowd of participants stands and moves in a group during a convention session. Many people in white and light clothing dance or sway with raised hands, some barefoot on a floor covered with mats, blankets, bags and clothing. In the foreground a woman in a light blue top and white trousers faces the crowd, and a man in a grey shirt stands beside a black speaker. On the back wall are two tall orange-background portraits of a bearded figure wearing a white turban and a short banner with readable text. The scene is a multi-day spiritual convention gathering of devotees at a meditation event.2006-04-29A large crowd of devotees fills a bright hall with pale pink walls and recessed ceiling lights, many with arms raised in greeting or devotion. Most wear white kurtas or dhotis, some with orange saffron cloth, and many carry red lanyards or rudraksha malas. Near the centre, a bearded man with long hair wears a saffron-orange garment and a white dhoti-style wrap with a rudraksha mala, while nearby a figure in saffron-orange clothing and beads stands among the crowd. A framed portrait of a deity hangs on the right wall, and a large screen above the crowd shows a ceremonial image. Some people hold their hands in namaste. The scene conveys a satsang or gathering.2016-09-27