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A photograph of a large seated congregation inside an orange-lit tent during a satsang gathering. Many devotees sit on the ground in rows, mostly women in saris and shawls in pink, blue, teal and floral patterns, alongside men in white and cream turbans and headwraps. Some men sit in front wearing dark jackets. In the right foreground a man in a dark jacket with red trim sits on a folding chair. Behind them, people stand near a white-covered table and bamboo poles, with red plastic chairs and small oil lamps visible. A figure in saffron-coloured clothing stands at the far right edge. No one is clearly identifiable as a person in this image.

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A large crowd of mostly women, with some men, sits closely packed on the ground under an orange tent at an outdoor satsang. Many women wear saris and shawls in orange, red, pink, purple and multicoloured prints, several with head coverings and red bindis. Men in white kurtas and shawls sit among them, some bald or with light head cloths. Behind them, a standing man in a grey jacket and others in orange and white are visible, with orange tent fabric and metal fencing in the background.2013-02-08A large crowd of devotees sits on green mats inside an orange-draped tent at a satsang gathering. Most are women in headscarves and saris in red, orange, pink and multicoloured patterns, with men in white kurtas and turbans seated and standing behind them. In the upper right, a figure in white robes with a red sash stands at a microphone-like position near a saffron cloth backdrop, with another white-robed person beside him. Bamboo poles and a fence frame the tent.2013-02-08A large crowd of devotees sits and stands inside an open tent with orange fabric walls at a satsang gathering. Many men wear white kurtas and orange or saffron turbans, while women wear colourful saris in red, orange, blue and pink, some with head coverings. A few older sadhus in orange and saffron robes with bearded faces sit near the front, and one bearded man in a white turban sits at the front right. Red plastic chairs and green mats are arranged on the floor, with a white-draped table at the right side. The people look attentively toward the front.2013-02-08February 09 20132013-02-09A photograph of a large seated congregation at a satsang in an orange-walled hall. Many women in saffron, orange, pink, yellow and red saris and shawls sit cross-legged on the floor, several with heads covered and hands folded. Men in white kurtas and light jackets sit among them at the back, and red plastic chairs stand at the right edge. The crowd faces forward toward an unseen speaker, with an attentive, quiet mood.2013-02-08February 08 20132013-02-08A large crowd of mostly women sits closely packed on the ground at an outdoor satsang, wrapped in headscarves and saffron, orange, yellow and pink saris. One woman in the foreground wears a dark patterned shawl over a white top and has bangles on her wrists. Beside her a woman in a blue and gold embroidered sari holds a folded cloth. Behind them men in caps and jackets sit among the audience. A small child in orange clothing sits at the left edge. The setting appears to be a tent or shaded canopy with bright daylight outside.2013-02-08A photograph of a large seated crowd of women and some men inside an orange-lit tent during a satsang. Many women wear headscarves and saddle-style wraps in orange, pink, red, purple and green; one woman in the foreground has her hand to her temple. A video camera on a tripod stands at right. Behind the crowd, figures in white and pink stand near the tent wall, and a poster is hung on the right side of the tent.2013-02-08A photograph of a seated congregation inside an open tent with orange and purple fabric walls on a green mat floor. Many women in headscarves and saris sit close together, including a woman in an orange shawl and a woman in teal with pink trim, while a young girl in a grey shawl sits in front. Men in white kurtas and grey or brown jackets sit at the right. Behind them, standing figures include a man in a saffron robe with a long white beard and a man in white robes beside a blonde woman in a maroon wrap near the tent opening. A small wooden table stands at the left edge of the tent.2013-02-07February 08 20132013-02-08A large crowd of mostly women and children sits on green tarpaulin inside an orange-draped tent, watching a satsang. Many women wear bright red, pink, blue and patterned saris and headscarves, some with bangles. A man in a yellow-orange cloth stands or sits near the back in the upper centre, and another man in white is standing at the top right by a pole. Several men in white dhotis and turbans sit among the crowd. Plastic chairs and a white platform are visible at the back, and some children are shaved-headed.2013-02-08February 09 20132013-02-09