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A large seated audience in an ashram hall during a satsang, with many women in orange and red saris and salwar-style dress, some wearing rudraksha malas and kumkum on the forehead. In the foreground a woman in an orange-red sari with a dark rudraksha mala and a bindi and vibhuti-style mark on her forehead gazes forward, while a grey-haired older woman in a rust-coloured sari sits to the left. Many others in white and orange clothes fill the rows behind, and a child in a pink top sits among them. The walls behind show painted panels and wooden doors.

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A large indoor satsang hall filled with seated devotees, mostly women, wearing saffron, orange, maroon and white saris and salwar. In the foreground, a woman in a maroon sari with a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant sits upright, and an older woman in a rust-coloured sari with a red bindi and rudraksha mala sits beside her. Behind them rows of people in white and orange clothing sit on mats, and framed paintings hang on the pale walls above the crowd.2016-09-30A large seated congregation fills a hall with cream walls and framed devotional paintings above, mostly women in saffron, orange and maroon saris with gold borders, plus others in white. In the foreground a woman in a rust-red sari with a gold border wears rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, and a tilak is visible on her forehead. Another woman beside her in a maroon sari wears a gold necklace and drop earrings. Many attendees wear white. No a person candidate is clearly visible in the frame.2016-09-30A large seated audience fills a hall during a satsang, with many devotees sitting cross-legged on the floor. In the foreground a woman with grey hair wears an orange-red sari and a rudraksha mala, and a younger woman beside her wears a red-orange sari, rudraksha mala and a bindi. Other women wear orange and saffron saris and white clothing, and a young boy in a pink shawl sits among them. Behind them rows of people in white and orange clothes sit facing forward. Large painted panels hang on the walls. Several people in the crowd are visible, with no clear a person candidate in view.2016-09-30A large indoor satsang hall filled with a dense crowd of seated devotees, mostly women in orange and saffron saris and salwar kameez, with some in white. In the foreground a woman in a rust-orange sari wears a rudraksha mala and a vertical white tilak on her forehead and gazes forward. Beside her another woman in a deep orange sari wears a long rudraksha mala, and an elderly woman with grey hair in an orange sari sits at left. Behind them rows of people in white ritual clothing sit on the floor. Wall panels with framed religious paintings line the back of the hall. Several people in the back rows appear to be men in white.2016-09-30A large seated audience of devotees fills a hall at a satsang or discourse. In the foreground, women in orange and saffron garments, many wearing rudraksha malas, sit on the floor; one in a red sari and another in pink-bordered orange sit closest to the camera. Several women wear white vibhuti or kumkum marks on their foreheads. Behind them, rows of people in white and orange clothing sit on the floor, with men in white kurtas and shirts seated on chairs at the back. A decorated deity murti is visible at the far right edge against a gold backdrop.2016-09-18A large group of women and girls sits closely together on floor mats in a hall, many wearing saffron-orange saris with yellow borders and rudraksha malas, some with white forehead marks. A woman in the foreground centre in orange sari and beads raises one hand while seated, and an older woman at right in orange sari gestures with her hand. Small brass oil lamps and a small offering vessel sit on a mat in front. Others in white and maroon outfits sit behind, with a bright hall and seated attendees in the background. No single person is clearly identifiable as a person in this crowd.2013-05-19A large indoor audience sits on the floor of a hall, filling the frame with many rows of people. Most wear white or cream traditional clothing, and many women wear rust-red or orange shawls and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, with white and red forehead markings visible on several. Some participants have their hands pressed together in namaste or clapping, and a woman in the foreground wearing a white and pink sari with a headset microphone smiles and claps. Other people in the rows wear orange robes. Framed artwork hangs on the back wall and there is a blue-white logo in the upper left corner. The scene suggests a satsang or discourse gathering. No single person can be identified as the speaker.2015-08-09September 13 20132013-09-13A large seated crowd fills a temple hall for a satsang. Many women wear saffron-orange saris and white garments, with rudraksha malas and sandalwood or kumkum tilak marks on their foreheads. A woman in the centre front has an orange sari and a rudraksha mala, while a woman in white with a lanyard sits nearby. Younger girls in orange sit cross-legged in the foreground, and a water bottle rests on the floor. Ornate golden pillars appear at the left edge of the frame. No single leader is clearly visible in this view.2016-09-16April 27 20162016-04-27April 07 20132013-04-07December 09 20152015-12-09