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Indoor photograph of a seated congregation in a wood-panelled hall with a stage area, speakers on stands, a video camera on a tripod, and wall-mounted air conditioners. Many devotees sit on the floor in white clothes, several women wearing white saris with blue or purple borders, and a man in a saffron-orange shawl sits near the centre-left. Standing figures in white kurtas and a woman in a beige top move among the seated crowd, some bending forward. Hands are folded in namaste by several seated devotees, and many wear beaded lanyards around their necks.

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A large indoor gathering of devotees seated on the floor of a wood-panelled hall, many with palms pressed together in anjali as they clap or pay respects. Women in white and orange saffron shawls predominate, along with men in white kurtas and orange clothing; several wear blue lanyards and rudraksha-style beaded malas. Stage lights hang from the wooden ceiling, a tripod-mounted video camera stands at the right foreground, and a large speaker sits at the left edge. No specific individual is clearly identifiable as the swami from the visible evidence.2008-06-09A seated satsang audience in a wood-panelled hall with mirrored alcoves and wall air conditioners. Many devotees sit on the floor and on chairs in white clothes with lanyards, with some in saffron, green and magenta saris. A man in a white shirt and trousers stands at centre right holding a backpack, and a dark stone lectern stands in the foreground. Several women have their hands folded in prayer. The crowd appears to be listening attentively toward an unseen speaker. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this frame.2008-06-09A seated congregation fills a hall with low ceiling fans and wall lights. Many attendees wear white kurta-style clothing with blue and white lanyards and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, while others wear saffron, yellow and orange saris. A woman in a yellow top in the foreground sits beside a video camera on a tripod. Rows of people extend back toward a figure in white standing at the left edge. No single speaker is clearly identifiable in the frame.2008-06-09A large indoor hall with rows of seated devotees on white plastic chairs and on yellow and orange mats, most wearing white clothing and flower garlands. A woman in red sits center, a woman in blue and purple sits in front, and a man in a yellow shawl sits at right. At upper right a cameraman in white with a red cloth stands beside a tripod-mounted video camera. The scene appears to be a satsang or discourse session with participants listening attentively.2009-06-01A photograph of a seated audience during a satsang discourse in a hall with white and cream draped seating and a green-covered table at left. Dozens of devotees sit cross-legged on mats, mostly women and some men, wearing white kurtas, cream and white saris, a red saree, and yellow and orange shawls. Several women wear beaded necklaces and some have hair in braids. A man in a white cap sits near the front. In the background a stage shows a deity murti and floral decorations. The audience appears attentive, facing the stage.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA large indoor hall filled with seated devotees, mostly women and some men, wearing white and cream saris and dhotis with coloured borders, along with pink, purple, yellow and green garments. Many have rudraksha malas around their necks. They sit on mats and a striped rug in rows facing a stage at the upper left, which shows a framed image. A white plastic chair stack lines the back wall. A pink-saried woman in the foreground wears an ID badge.2008-10-03December 28 20062006-12-28A large seated group of devotees, mostly dressed in white, sits with eyes closed in a hall with cream walls, a ceiling of fans and recessed lights, and stacked red plastic chairs at the left. Many wear blue lanyard badges and rudraksha or beaded malas. In the front row, a shaved-headed man in white with a mala sits in meditation beside a woman in white with a mala. A few women wear saffron and yellow saris. A camera operator is visible at the lower right. Nothing identifies a presiding figure in view, and the scene reads as a meditation or satsang session.2008-06-09A large seated audience of devotees fills a hall, sitting cross-legged on orange and purple mats in rows facing a raised white stage. Many men wear white shirts and trousers, some with lanyards and name badges; several women wear saris in green, pink, peach and yellow. At the back of the stage, women in white saris move about near a table set with white items, with a small orange cloth and purple-and-blue paper decorations nearby. A camera on a tripod stands at the side of the stage, and a red curtain hangs behind. The scene suggests a satsang or programme gathering.2009-12-24A large seated audience attends a satsang-style session indoors. Most people wear white clothing, and many women wear orange or saffron shawls and scarves. Many sit on orange mats on the floor, with water bottles, notebooks and a handbag visible in the foreground. Several attendees wear headphones and some hold pens and notepads. A woman in a dark maroon top and a woman in a black patterned top sit among the crowd. A small figure in an orange outfit appears at the top of the frame near the front of the room. Some people have hands folded and gaze forward toward the front of the hall.2010-09-09 +1 copiesA large seated crowd of devotees fills a hall during a ritual gathering. Most wear white clothing, with some women in orange, pink and dark brown saris, many with long black hair in braids and beaded necklaces. Several devotees sit with hands folded in prayer. On the back wall, three large printed portraits of a woman hang on banners, and a video camera on a tripod stands at right. The scene is indoors with white walls and a blue floor mat.2006-10-21A large indoor hall filled with a dense crowd of women and some men clapping and raising their hands, apparently during a programme session. Many women wear white sarees and white salwar-style outfits with rudraksha malas around their necks, while others wear colourful sarees in red, blue, pink and green. Some hold small identification badges on their clothing. Tall pillars, high barred windows and ceiling fans line the plain beige walls, and a loudspeaker is mounted on a wall. Faint, blurred figures in the distance appear to be on a raised stage, but no one there can be clearly identified.2006-07-27