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A large indoor satsang hall with a crowd of several hundred devotees seated on striped red-and-white mats over green carpet. Most are women in white or cream saris and salwar kameez, some in red, pink, yellow and maroon, many wearing rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and name badges. Several sit writing in notebooks or holding pens and white cloth bags printed with a portrait. A balcony above is packed with more seated attendees, and a wall banner and posters hang at the right. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person.

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September 20 20122012-09-20September 06 20152015-09-06Many women and girls sit cross-legged on red-and-white striped floor mats in a bright hall, writing or reading printed papers on laps and on the mats. Several wear white saris with coloured borders, one wears an orange-and-green floral sari, another a yellow sari, and a young girl in a white dress with purple top writes. Name badges are pinned to many blouses. Red curtains and chairs are visible at the back, with a large crowd filling the room.2011-09-15A photo of a large seated congregation in a bright hall with white tiled floor and red-cushioned mats, attendees sitting cross-legged with eyes closed or lowered in satsang. Many women wear sarees and salwar kameez in red, yellow, blue, green and white, one in a yellow shawl and several in white. A woman in the foreground wears a red and white striped saree; another in white clothes sits near brass plates, a tiffin-style container and a red bag. Chairs line the back of the hall. The front-row figures are close and clearly visible, and the back of the room holds more seated people. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this view.2012-04-04A large satsang hall filled with seated devotees for Guru Purnima celebrations. Many women sit on the floor in white and cream saris with orange-red shawls and rudraksha malas, while rows of women in saffron-orange sannyasini-style robes and mala necklaces fill the right side. Some devotees hold small brass items and offerings near their laps. A tall man in white stands at the back among the crowd, and a wall and light fixtures frame the room.2015-07-31June 06 20162016-06-06A large photograph of a seated audience at an outdoor yoga or meditation event under a white draped canopy with red-and-white trim. Rows of people sit cross-legged on green mats, mostly women in white and cream saris and salwar-style clothes with blue, orange, pink and peach borders, wearing name badges and beaded necklaces. Men in white shirts and white dhotis sit in the rows behind. A video camera on a tripod stands at the left edge, and a small banner hangs on the stage area.2006-11-26A large indoor hall filled with seated participants, mostly women, at a yoga or meditation program. Many wear white or cream saris and salwar-style outfits with rudraksha malas around their necks, while some wear orange or saffron garments and red-and-white borders. They sit cross-legged on green mats, several with hands folded or chins resting on palms, attentively facing forward. At the upper right, a banner with a portrait is visible on the wall, and a white curtain covers the back wall. A water bottle and a black bag sit on the floor at the right edge.2006-11-25November 11 20152015-11-11September 20 20122012-09-20A photograph of a large seated gathering in a bright hall with pale walls and red curtains. Rows of women sit cross-legged on striped blue-and-white mats, many in white saris with coloured borders, and some in yellow, teal, orange and green saris. They hold open papers and notebooks, and several have small name badges on their clothing. Behind them, men in white shirts and dhotis sit on chairs in rows toward the back. The atmosphere suggests a satsang or study session with participants taking notes.2011-09-18A large hall with many seated devotees in white clothes, most sitting on mats and cushions facing the front. Many wear white salwar or saris with coloured borders, and some women have long braided hair with flowers. At the front, a standing woman in a patterned top faces the group, and a man in white with an orange-red shawl stands near a camera on a tripod. Along the top are hanging decorative pillars with motifs and a small shrine with a framed picture at the right.2009-06-01