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A large hall with cream walls and a tiled floor holds a seated satsang gathering. In the foreground, several men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and white vibhuti tripundra markings on their foreheads sit cross-legged, one with eyes closed in meditation. Behind them, rows of seated devotees include children and adolescents in maroon and red-brown robes with white headbands, along with others in black, grey and white clothing. Mats, a few small plates and containers, and a water bottle are placed on the floor. Many additional attendees stand and sit along the back of the hall. No one is clearly identifiable as a person in the visible scene.

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January 18 20132013-01-18A photograph of a seated ritual gathering in a bright hall with a light tiled floor. In the foreground, several men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and rudraksha malas sit cross-legged on mats, some with hands folded in prayer, with brass plates, small oil lamps and bowls set before them. Behind them a large audience of men and boys in white, red, green and dark clothing sits in rows, and women in saris sit at the far left near a pillar. At the top right a gilded ornate shrine or throne stands against the wall. No individual is identifiable as a person from the visible cues, so no candidate is marked.2013-02-03A seated group meditation session in a hall with a light floor, where many participants sit cross-legged on mats. In the foreground, two men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and rudraksha malas sit with eyes closed and hands folded. Behind them, several young boys and teenagers wear maroon and red robes with gold-bordered shawls, and many have white blindfolds tied over their eyes. Some wear casual shirts and a boy in black tracksuit sits with hands folded. Men in white clothes sit further back. Offering trays with fruit and small brass vessels are placed on the floor near the participants.2013-02-03A large indoor satsang hall with a crowd of people seated on the floor on mats and cushions, many wearing white and cream clothing. In the foreground, several men in white dhoti and shawl with white ash marks (vibhuti/tilak) on their foreheads and arms sit cross-legged, some with rudraksha malas, and some wearing headphones for translation. Brass lamps, small steel dishes and an open notebook sit on orange cloth in front of them. A white draped stage area is visible at the back, along with a blue sign on the wall. The people appear attentive and meditative during a morning talk.2010-10-12 +1 copiesJanuary 15 20132013-01-15 +2 copiesJuly 14 20112011-07-14A large photograph of a satsang hall filled with seated devotees in white dhotis and kurta-style clothing, many wearing rudraksha malas and white lanyards. Several men have vertical white and red tilaka marks on their foreheads, and some sit on red-striped mats while others wear headphones. Women in saffron, pink, green and red saris sit among the crowd. Some devotees hold plates of offerings and water bottles. The seated group faces toward the front of the hall, and a small ornate deity shrine is visible at the upper right. No individual is clearly identified as a person in this crowd view.2010-10-10December 28 20112011-12-28January 19 20132013-01-19October 11 20102010-10-11A seated assembly of devotees in a hall during a satsang or discourse. In the foreground, a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant sits with palms pressed together in prayer, beside a shaved-headed man in white with gold-bordered dhoti and vibhuti on his forehead. Rows of white-clad devotees sit on striped mats behind them, with a few in orange, and more people seated at the back of the hall. Metal stanchions divide the seating area and a red-orange cloth hangs on the left. Many attendees wear white kurtas or dhotis and some carry rudraksha malas. No one is clearly identifiable as a person from the visible cues alone.2012-05-18January 29 20132013-01-29