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A large seated congregation of young boys and men in saffron and maroon robes sits on mats in a hall during a satsang. Many wear rudraksha malas and white forehead markings, and several have their palms pressed together in namaskar. A few older men in white shirts and red shawls sit behind, and a woman in a white sari with a red blouse sits near the middle. Plastic tubs and small brass plates with offerings lie on the floor in front. The scene reads as a devotional gathering, with no Swamiji figure visibly identifiable in this crowd.

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July 09 20132013-07-09A large seated congregation fills a hall, most men in white dhotis and shirts with rudraksha malas, many with hands raised in namaskar or palms pressed together. In the foreground, young boys and girls in red and saffron robes sit on mats with white vibhuti and tilak marks on their foreheads and arms, some with shaved heads and wooden malas; one girl in orange clothing sits at the left. Small brass vessels and offerings rest on the floor before them.2013-09-13November 21 20172017-11-21A seated assembly in a large hall during a Tamil satsang, with many people in white and cream clothes and several in red and saffron garments. In the foreground, a shaved-headed young man in white dhoti and a saffron-coloured monk-like man with a rudraksha mala sit with palms pressed together in devotion. Several boys in red robes with rudraksha malas and white vibhuti on their foreheads sit on red mats. Brass plates with offerings and small cups lie on the floor, and a cameraman stands at the back filming. Many devotees raise their hands in prayer across the room.2013-09-14July 18 20132013-07-18A large indoor satsang hall with a seated congregation of ascetic disciples and devotees. In the foreground, several young men and boys sit cross-legged in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, wearing rudraksha malas and white vibhuti lines on their foreheads and bodies; several have shaved heads and are clasping their hands in prayer or gesturing with open palms. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shawls with rudraksha malas sit attentively. Pink and white decor, orange-draped tables and gold barricade stands line the room, with a framed deity image visible at the upper right and a large screen overhead. Many more people are seated toward the back of the hall.2017-07-29 +1 copiesJuly 20 20132013-07-20A large indoor gathering of seated devotees on a white tiled floor, with a red curtain and white wall behind them. In the foreground, many young boys and teenagers wear saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas, with white sandalwood stripes on their foreheads; several sit with palms joined in prayer. Among them are men in white dhotis and shirts, and some adults in red or maroon robes. Shaved-headed monks in orange robes sit near the front. A green-and-gold ritual brass plate and small offerings lie on the floor near the seated group. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so the scene is described by roles.2013-08-18A seated assembly in a hall with red curtains, with a large crowd of devotees filling the floor. In the foreground, several shaved-headed young men wear saffron/orange cloths, rudraksha malas and white tripundra markings on their foreheads and arms, their hands held in anjali mudra. Behind them, rows of people in red, white and colourful saris and white kurta-style clothing sit attentively. A few plastic water bottles and small containers sit on the floor, and tall white candle-like sticks stand among the rows. No individual can be confidently identified as the a person from appearance, so no candidate is marked.2013-09-13A large seated gathering of young men and boys in saffron-orange robes, many bare-chested with rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces, sitting closely on a white floor in a bright hall. Many have white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads and are clapping or holding their palms together in devotion. Behind them, more seated devotees in white and orange clothing fill the room, with brass-topped yellow posts and a saffron-robed figure standing in the far background.2017-07-19July 17 20172017-07-17 +1 copiesAugust 08 20172017-08-08