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A photograph of a group dancing and clapping in a carpeted hall with wall sconces, a pendant ceiling light, and green curtains with rows of red-upholstered chairs at right. Most people wear white: a man in the foreground with his back to the camera wears a white kurta and white trousers; a man at center right in a white kurta and white trousers has a rudraksha-style bead necklace and palms pressed together; another man at far right wears a white outfit with a beaded necklace. A man in white raises his arms high while clapping. A small child in white stands near the center left. Several onlookers in white and light clothing clap and sway, while a man in a dark jacket stands at far left.

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A photograph inside a carpeted hall with warm ceiling lights and pendant fixtures. Devotees dressed in white kurtas and white dhotis or pants move and clap in a group, some with arms raised high. In the foreground a man in white with a lanyard and a small silver object in his hands stands near a man with his back to the camera. On the right a bearded man in a white shirt and jeans claps, wearing a name badge. A framed picture hangs on the wall in the background. No figure can be confidently identified as a person from appearance, so the scene shows devotees in a satsang-style gathering.A 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.2015-12-13September 06 20152015-09-06Indoor 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.2013-07-22A photograph of a crowded hotel function room with a patterned carpet, recessed ceiling and pendant lights. Many devotees in white and cream clothing stand close together with raised hands and palms clasped, appearing to sing or chant. A woman in a cream sari with a red and white bangle holds a red object. Other women wear pink, maroon and pale green saris, and men wear white kurta-style shirts and cream trousers. No clearly identifiable central figure stands out in the frame.December 09 20152015-12-09A 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.2015-12-13May 07 20152015-05-07A 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 photograph of a crowded indoor hall with white walls and a pale floor, where a group of people in white clothing move and dance or clap together. A large teal banner on the back wall shows a portrait of a smiling man with light-coloured head covering; the printed portrait is not a physical person. In the foreground a man in white kurta and trousers, a woman in white, and a girl with a ponytail in white move in motion blur. Behind them a man in white with dark beaded necklaces and a yellow garland smiles and claps. A woman in white on the right also claps. The image is blurred from motion.2005-12-19A photograph of a group of men in white dhotis and white shirts dancing energetically on a red carpet inside a tent with pale draped curtains and a blue-white canopy. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and dhoti raises his arms and points upward with a smiling face, while others behind him move with blurred motion, some with arms raised. Plastic chairs are scattered around the carpeted floor, and a water cooler and black speakers stand along the back curtain. The mood is lively and celebratory, consistent with a devotional gathering.2006-12-14