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A photograph of a seated crowd of smiling women and a few men at an outdoor gathering. In the foreground, a woman in a red kurta with red embroidery and a red bindi smiles at left, next to a woman in a white knit cardigan and red scarf sitting cross-legged with her knees drawn up. A woman with dark hair and a blue top smiles at lower right, and a woman in a maroon shawl and a woman in pink with pearl necklaces sit behind them. At upper right, a young man in white with an orange-red shawl and a tilak on his forehead sits among the audience. No central figure, stage or deity murti is clearly visible in this frame.

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A photograph of a densely packed audience seated closely together, mostly women in traditional Indian clothing. In the foreground a woman in a red top with orange embroidered patterns and a red bindi sits with her arms crossed, beside a woman in a deep blue top with a patterned shawl. Behind them a woman in a maroon printed kurta and a woman in a pink-and-white outfit with a dark pendant look toward the front. Others in yellow, orange and white salwar kameez fill the rows behind, many with calm, attentive expressions. No a person candidate is clearly visible.2017-12-16August 05 20092009-08-05A large seated audience of mostly women smiles during a satsang in an indoor hall with warm lighting. In the foreground a woman in a blue patterned sari wears a long orange-brown rudraksha mala and a round brooch, while beside her a woman with long blonde hair in a purple and maroon sari wears a rudraksha mala and a bindi. To the right a woman in a green and beige sari wears a beaded necklace, and a woman in a green-and-white sari sits at left. Behind them rows of devotees in white, orange and pink clothing sit close together, and water bottles are visible near the front.2016-10-07November 29 20132013-11-29 +1 copiesA dense crowd of devotees seated closely together, mostly women in saffron, pink, blue and green saris and salwar kameez, with bindis and vibhuti marks on foreheads. Many wear glasses. A bearded man at the lower right wears a pale green kurta with a sandalwood or vibhuti mark on his forehead. Faces are attentive and calm, looking toward a common direction. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan gathering at an outdoor event.2017-12-16A dense crowd of women seated close together, most with red bindi or kumkum marks on their foreheads. In the centre, a woman with light brown hair wears a red top with orange embroidered trim and clasps her hands in applause. To her left, a woman with curly blonde hair and a red forehead mark sits beside a dark-haired woman in a teal shawl. Lower left, a woman with voluminous dark curly hair wears a pink top and a plaid wrap. Right, a woman in a blue and green sari smiles while clapping. Many others in teal, green and red garments sit behind, some wearing glasses. The setting appears to be a gathering or satsang where attendees applaud.2017-12-16December 20 20182018-12-20 +1 copiesA dense, seated audience at a large satsang or discourse hall, mostly women and some men, photographed from the front with foreground faces in soft focus. Many wear white or pastel kurta-style tops and saris, with rudraksha malas around their necks; a woman in the centre wears a purple shawl over a patterned blouse and a name badge, and a woman at right wears a red top with rudraksha and a bindi. Some wear orange shawls and red vibhuti or kumkum marks. Attendees look toward the stage, some with notebooks and a green folder in view. The mood is attentive and focused, with no visible ritual activity.2016-12-21A seated audience fills a hall at a satsang-style programme. Many women sit close together in rows, wearing white, orange, red, teal and blue clothing, several with orange lanyards and cord necklaces. Some hold pens or notepads, and a few wear glasses. A water bottle sits in the foreground, and gold-toned chairs and a pale wall are visible behind them. No speaker or a person is visible in the frame.2015-12-09December 16 20172017-12-16A large seated audience of women in white and red clothing sits on a maroon carpet in a warmly lit hall, many smiling or laughing. Several wear red shawls or scarves, and some have white garments with embroidered lavender trim. A woman in the foreground left wears a pink top and glasses, and a woman in a white outfit with a name badge laughs at centre. No speaker or a person candidate is visible in the frame, only attendees seated at a satsang-style gathering.2014-03-09December 10 20152015-12-10