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A large indoor hall packed with hundreds of seated men on red and patterned mats, facing a stage at the far left where a figure in orange and red clothing sits at a white-draped table. Many attendees wear white dhotis and shirts, some bare-chested with sacred threads and rudraksha-style necklaces, and several bald or grey-haired men sit in the foreground. Overhead fluorescent lights, maroon curtains and framed photographs line the walls, and a large screen hangs at the back.

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A large indoor hall filled with hundreds of men seated cross-legged on red and green patterned mats, in a satsang or pooja gathering. Most wear white dhotis and white shirts, and many are bare-chested with rudraksha malas and white sandalwood or ash markings on their foreheads and chests. A few men in the front rows wear saffron-bordered dhotis. Along the back wall hang framed banners and photographs, and at the far end a large screen and figures stand near a raised area. Ceiling fluorescent lights and fans are visible above the crowd. A watermarked copyright logo is in the corner and no individual is clearly identifiable as a person in the scene.2017-02-24November 19 20162016-11-19 +1 copiesA large indoor hall filled with seated devotees on red mats in rows, most in white clothing with saffron-orange shawls and rudraksha malas. In the front row, a bare-chested man in white dhoti sits cross-legged on a purple mat with an Om symbol drawn on his chest. Behind him, a man in a grey shirt sits with his hand to his chin. Along the walls hang framed portraits and paintings, and on the right stands a gilded deity murti on a decorated stand. Ceiling lights, fans and a large screen at the back complete the scene.2016-11-20November 11 20162016-11-11Large photograph of a crowded indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees on mats, most wearing white dhotis and shawls, some bare-chested with sacred threads, many with garlands and rudraksha-style necklaces. In the foreground, a bald man in cream and saffron-bordered dhoti sits with hands folded, and a long-haired man in white with a beaded necklace sits nearby. Ceiling lights, framed banners and a projection screen line the walls, and a small stage area with a white-covered table is visible at left. Appears to be a satsang or ritual gathering.2017-02-24A large hall packed with seated devotees, most in white dhotis and white shirts, with some bare-chested men in white cloths and a few women in green saris at right. They face a stage at the far end framed by deep red drapes and a large ornate golden arch or throne backdrop, where a small figure stands near the centre. Ceiling fluorescent lights and ceiling fans are visible, and framed photographs line the side walls. A camera operator on a boom or crane stands at left of centre. The scene suggests a satsang or Mahashivaratri gathering, but no clear ritual action is identifiable from this distance.2017-02-24November 11 20162016-11-11A large hall filled with seated devotees on red mats during a satsang or discourse session. Rows of people sit cross-legged facing the front; many wear white dhotis and shawls, others wear saffron and orange garments, and several have rudraksha malas and vibhuti marks. Along the left wall stands a golden deity murti and ornate gilded figures on a decorated altar, while framed banners hang on the walls under ceiling lights. The crowd appears to be in the hundreds, though only a portion is clearly countable here; the frontmost rows are clearly visible. No clear a person candidate is identifiable in the frame.2016-11-19 +1 copiesFebruary 24 20172017-02-24Large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated men dressed in white shirts and white dhotis, sitting cross-legged on the floor in rows facing the front. Several have white and grey tilak marks and some wear rudraksha malas. At the far end, a raised stage area has ornate golden thrones and deity murti displays, with a decorated pillar at right. Walls carry framed religious pictures and a tall plant stands in the foreground corner. Ceiling lights are visible. The scene suggests a large satsang or teaching gathering.2016-10-16 +1 copiesNovember 21 20152015-11-21November 11 20162016-11-11