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A seated congregation of devotees sits cross-legged on a blue and white patterned mat inside a hall with red chairs and white rope-and-post dividers. In the foreground a man in a rust-orange shirt with glasses and a lanyard sits with eyes closed, beside a man in a maroon striped shirt and a man in a light grey shirt with lanyard. At right, a man in white clothes rests a hand on his forehead, and another in a white t-shirt with lanyard sits with eyes closed. Behind them, many more people in orange, red, and white clothing sit in rows. No one at the front is clearly identifiable as the teacher, and no throne or stage is visible in the frame.

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A seated group meditation session in a hall with red curtains at the back. Many participants sit cross-legged on striped blue mats, eyes closed, mostly wearing white shirts and white trousers. Several wear rudraksha malas and ID lanyards. One man in an orange shirt sits to the left, a man in a pink polo sits in the front centre, and a man in striped cream clothing sits at the centre-right. A rolled purple mat lies at the lower left.2011-12-10April 14 20122012-04-14A seated group meditates with eyes closed in a hall with pale walls and red curtains at the back. In the foreground, a boy in white with a red mark on his forehead and rudraksha beads sits eyes closed, and several young men in shirts and jeans sit cross-legged on a striped mat. Behind them, older men in white dhotis and sandalwood-colored shawls sit in rows. A man in white dhoti and shawl stands at the right edge. Attendees are in white, cream and striped shirts, with a few in orange. The scene suggests a group meditation session.2011-10-06A large seated group of devotees meditates with eyes closed inside a bright hall with a tiled floor. Most wear white shirts or kurtas, while some younger attendees wear orange, red and striped shirts. In the foreground a man in a white shirt sits cross-legged with hands in a meditation mudra, and a man in a maroon t-shirt and white dhoti-style pants sits beside him with eyes closed. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a golden border sits at right with head bowed. Several men wear rudraksha malas and vibhuti. Standing figures in white and a woman in a red sari appear at the back, near folding chairs and a water bottle. No identifiable a person figure is visible.2012-04-14A seated group of devotees meditates on blue-and-white striped mats in a hall with rows of red chairs behind them. In the foreground a man in an orange-and-white checked shirt with a rudraksha mala sits with hands folded and eyes closed. Beside him a man in a white short-sleeved shirt and glasses sits in stillness, and a man in white dhoti and shawl sits at the right with palms together. Others in white, yellow and green shirts sit with eyes lowered in a Nithyakriya meditation setting. No a person candidate is visible in the frame.2011-11-12January 05 20132013-01-05November 24 20112011-11-24A photograph of a large seated meditation session in a hall with cream walls and red curtains. Dozens of participants sit cross-legged on blue-and-white striped mats in rows, most in white kurtas or shirts, some in orange, pink, red and blue shirts. Many wear lanyards with name badges and some wear rudraksha malas. Eyes are closed or lowered. Black backpacks and water bottles sit beside the mats. At the back, a banner and a framed image of deities hang near the front of the room, and red chairs are arranged along the sides.2011-12-10A photograph of a large seated audience at a satsang hall, with many delegates in white and cream clothing wearing lanyard badges, sitting on floor cushions and mats. Several people in the front rows have hands pressed together in anjali mudra or sit in quiet meditation with eyes closed. Warm orange and red drapery forms the backdrop, and a shaft of light falls from the upper right. No speaker is clearly visible in the frame; the focus is on the assembled devotees listening to the talk.2010-12-02A seated group of devotees in a hall during a satsang session, eyes closed and palms pressed together in prayer. In the foreground a man in a white kurta with a red lanyard sits with hands folded, and beside him a young boy in a teal sleeveless top and a girl with glasses sit on blue-striped mats. Behind them rows of men in white kurtas and dark shirts, one man in a yellow top with a red lanyard, and a bald man with a beard sit in meditation posture. The people are seated closely together on mats in a calm, attentive gathering.2011-07-05A seated congregation in a hall, mostly men, with many people sitting cross-legged on light blue-striped mats. In the foreground a man in a dark grey t-shirt and white dhoti sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, and beside him a man in a white kurta with red lanyard also holds palms together. A bald man in a white kurta and rudraksha mala sits with eyes closed, and a man in a yellow shirt with red mala sits to the right. Behind them rows of men in white and pastel shirts sit on red chairs, and two small children in front wear a green top. The scene suggests a satsang or meditation session, with people in quiet, eyes-closed attention.2011-07-05Seated devotees meditate in a large hall on blue-striped mats with eyes closed. In the foreground a young man with shoulder-length curly dark hair and a beard wears a red kurta with gold embroidered trim and white trousers, barefoot. Beside him a bearded man in white shirt and white dhoti sits with a lanyard. Behind them rows of people in white and cream clothing sit on mats, while a few figures in the background sit near a golden shrine area with framed pictures on the wall. Water bottles, a black backpack and a yoga mat lie in the foreground. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable.2011-11-29