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A large hall with cream walls and chandeliers hosts a crowd of many people, most standing on a patterned red-and-gold carpet with arms raised and hands folded in devotion. A man in the foreground at left wears a white dhoti with gold border and bends forward, while a man beside him in cream kurta with orange shawl and garland stands with hands moving. A man in a red kurta with a lanyard stands at right. In the background, a framed portrait of a smiling figure with dark hair and a crown-like headdress hangs on the wall beside a red banner, and a stage-like display sits near the back. The gathering appears to be a group devotional or satsang session.

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A 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 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.2015-12-13December 09 20152015-12-09A large hall with a patterned carpet and two crystal chandeliers in which a crowd of devotees, mostly men, stand with arms raised and bodies swaying in a group movement or dance. Many wear white kurtas and dhotis; several have orange and red beaded malas, and one man at right wears a white garment with gold-bordered drape. Two large framed portraits on the back wall show a figure with long dark hair and orange-red robes, with smaller framed pictures between them. The people appear to be moving together in a packed devotional gathering.2015-12-13A large hall with a patterned carpet and several chandeliers hosts a crowd of standing devotees with arms raised overhead. Foreground figures include a man in a red kurta with an orange-and-white beaded mala and a man in white kurta and white trousers with an orange lanyard and badge, both lifting their arms. Other participants wear white and orange robes and rudraksha-style malas. Two large framed portraits of a long-haired figure in saffron hang on the walls, and the crowd fills the room, seen from behind as an assembly.2015-12-13December 09 20152015-12-09December 09 20152015-12-09A photograph of a large crowded hall with chandeliers and warm lighting, where many participants stand barefoot on a patterned red carpet during a group session. In the foreground, a man in white kurta-style clothing raises one arm, beside a man in an orange t-shirt with a lanyard and crossbody bag who smiles with hands clasped. Others wear white shirts, orange lanyards and casual shorts, many with arms raised. White cushions lie on the floor and a water bottle sits near the feet. The scene suggests an active meditation or energy session.2015-12-09May 07 20152015-05-07December 13 20152015-12-13December 13 20152015-12-13A large indoor hall with a dim red-orange glow and chandeliers is filled with a crowd of devotees dancing and raising their arms. Many wear white kurta-style clothes and orange or saffron-coloured garlands; some wear red or cream kurtas and maroon shawls. Near the front, a man in a white kurta with a maroon shawl dances with hands raised. A projection screen on the back wall shows a bearded figure in a black hat and garlands speaking into a microphone, which is a screen depiction and not a person in the hall. Water bottles sit on the floor at the front edge.2015-12-13