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A large seated audience fills a hall during a satsang-style discourse. Rows of devotees sit cross-legged on striped mats and red-and-white runners, with metal stanchions dividing the aisle. Many women wear white or cream saris with coloured borders, and several have rudraksha malas around their necks; a woman in front wears a striped brown-and-teal sari and is looking forward. Brass lamps, a water bottle, small plates and offerings sit on the floor near the front row. Men in white shirts and dhotis sit at the back, and plastic chairs line the far wall. Woven colourful toran hangings decorate the pillars, and a shrine area and no visible presenter are in view.

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A large seated congregation fills a bright hall with polished floor, devotees sitting on mats and striped cloth in rows separated by silver stanchions and chains. Most wear white clothes and white shawls; a woman in front wears a white outfit with a white shawl and a beaded necklace, while a woman at left wears a patterned pink top with green cloth and a dark rudraksha-style mala. A woman in foreground with glasses wears a red bindi. Others wear green, yellow and red garments. Seated devotees appear attentive to a teacher out of frame at the front, in a satsang-style gathering. A yellow and orange hanging decorates the upper right corner.2012-05-13 +1 copiesA photo of a seated congregation during a satsang in a hall with yellow walls and tall windows. Rows of women sit on red and white striped mats behind silver barrier posts linked by chains. Many wear white or cream saris, while others wear teal, yellow, maroon and green. Several have hands pressed together in prayer, and some hold small items. Chairs line the back of the hall. The shrine and speaker are not visible, so no a person candidate can be confirmed in the frame.2012-05-12A seated audience fills a bright hall with cream walls and orange-and-white floor mats. Women in white and cream sarees, several with white flower garlands in their hair and rudraksha-style necklaces, sit cross-legged on striped green and red mats in the foreground, listening attentively. Behind them rows of men in white shirts and white dhotis sit on the floor and in blue plastic chairs. The scene reads as a satsang or discourse audience; no speaker is visible.2011-10-10April 09 20122012-04-09A photograph of a seated group of women in a hall, sitting on mats and cushions in rows. Most wear white or cream saris with gold borders, and several have rudraksha malas or pendant necklaces. Several hold small brass bells or ritual items in their hands, and brass vessels and small plates sit on the floor in front. A bright orange cloth hangs on the wall behind them, and a visible white marble-topped ledge and stacked plastic bottles appear at left. The women appear absorbed in a group chanting or meditation session.2012-05-18A photograph of a seated satsang audience in a bright hall with pale walls and orange and purple mats covering the floor. Many devotees sit cross-legged in white and pastel clothing, with several wearing lanyards and ID badges. A woman in a cream sari sits in the front row, and rows of red chairs stand behind the seated group. Orange and yellow banners hang from the ceiling at the back. No single presenter is clearly identifiable in the frame, and the view shows only the audience.2010-08-15A seated group of devotees in a hall with red floor mats, many sitting cross-legged on the floor and others on red chairs at the back. In the foreground, women wear white and cream cotton saris and dhotis-style dress with coloured borders in green, orange and maroon, with rudraksha malas and small bindis or vibhuti marks. Some hold their palms together in prayer, and a woman on the right sits with hands folded. Men in white and grey shirts sit behind them. Water bottles, a handbag and an orange cushion lie on the mats. The atmosphere is that of a satsang or meditation session. No a person figure is visible.2015-09-27Indoor satsang hall with many women seated cross-legged on mats in rows, most in white saris and white kurtas with some in green, red and yellow. Several wear headphones and name badges. A large gilded throne stands at the front beneath a framed portrait of a saint in orange robes, positioned behind a tall gold chair. Pink walls, red curtains and a glossy floor fill the room, and a seated woman in red sits near the left window. Water bottles sit on the floor in front.2011-02-27September 10 20112011-09-10July 06 20142014-07-06Photograph of a large seated audience on white sheets inside a decorated hall with orange and red hanging fabric decorations. Many devotees sit cross-legged facing forward, several wearing lanyards with orange and red beaded neck cords. A foreground man in a white kurta sits beside a woman in a teal sari with a patterned border, while a man in a grey shirt and white dhoti sits at left. Some attendees wear red-and-white shawls. A photographer with a camera stands at the upper right. A water bottle rests on the floor at left, and the back rows show many more participants. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible.2015-10-18May 09 20122012-05-09