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A seated satsang crowd in a hall, many people wearing headphones for translation. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron wrap and rudraksha mala sits facing forward, and a boy in a maroon-and-gold shawl stands at left with hands joined. Behind them, devotees in white clothes, black shirts and orange robes sit in rows, several with white sandalwood or vibhuti marks on their foreheads and some clapping. Brass pots and a red curtain appear at the upper right. The setting suggests a devotional gathering with listeners.

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A large seated congregation fills a hall during a satsang. Many men in white shirts and dhotis sit close together, several wearing orange shawls and rudraksha malas, and many clap or press their palms together in devotion. Some sit cross-legged on red cushions. In the foreground, a young boy in a maroon robe with gold trim sits with hands in prayer. Several boys in black shirts have white tilak marks across their foreheads, and a shaved-headed man in an orange robe and mala sits at the right edge. Small brass and puja items rest on the floor in front of the rows.2013-03-03A large indoor satsang hall with a crowd of seated devotees on mats, mostly men in white shirts and dhotis, some in orange shawls, with several children in black shirts and white forehead tilak. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in an orange robe with rudraksha mala and gold bangle sits with hands folded, beside a young acolyte in maroon and gold-bordered cloth. Brass and metal puja vessels, a small kalasha-style pot and an orange bag sit on the floor. Water containers and a draped offering table with steel vessels appear at the back right, along with red curtains and wood shelving.2013-03-03March 07 20132013-03-07A large indoor satsang hall with a glossy white floor and a crowd seated on the floor and on red mats. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe and a beaded rudraksha mala sits with palms pressed together, with white vertical tilak marks on his forehead. Beside him sits a person in a maroon and gold-bordered garment, and young boys in black shirts with white forehead markings sit around brass vessels and small offering dishes. Behind them, men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with orange or red shawls, sit with hands folded or raised in greeting. Water cooler jugs, a covered table with steel vessels and a bookshelf stand at the back of the room.2013-03-03A large seated congregation in a hall during a satsang gathering. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe with a wooden rudraksha mala sits facing forward, with white tilak marks on his forehead. Beside him, a young person in a maroon and gold-bordered shawl sits with palms pressed together. Other seated devotees wear black tops and white tilak on their foreheads, and some men wear white shirts and orange shawls. Several people in the back rows wear headphones. A steel water pitcher and small plastic containers sit on the floor near the front. Visible people are seated and listening, with hands joined in devotion. The scene is a sangha gathering.2013-03-03A 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.2013-08-18April 16 20172017-04-16Indoor photo of a large seated congregation on red mats in a hall with pillars and rope barriers. Foreground devotees wear white kurtas and dhotis with rudraksha malas; a young man in white T-shirt sits at right, a boy in red and cream kurta sits centre, and a boy in white sits with hands folded. Behind them, men in white and an orange-clad figure sit among others. A red tray holds small brass vessels, flowers and a container of offerings at lower left. Several people wear saffron or orange garments in the background, and a woman in orange sari stands at upper centre. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible.2013-05-01November 26 20172017-11-26A crowded indoor satsang hall with devotees seated on the floor and in chairs. In the foreground, several young men wear saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and sacred ash on their foreheads, eyes closed in meditation. Others sit in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls, also with white and red forehead marks and beaded malas. Behind them, seated devotees in orange shawls and white clothes read papers or sit with folded hands. A small oil lamp burns in the lower right corner. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame.2013-02-26A large indoor satsang hall where many seated devotees fill the floor and rows of chairs at the back. In the foreground, several young men and boys in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and white tripundra markings on their foreheads sit cross-legged on mats, some with hands folded in namaste. Behind them, rows of people in white clothes with orange shawls sit attentively. A small table with brass pots, lamps and flower garlands stands near the back wall, and a red curtain hangs at the right side.2013-03-06A large seated congregation in white ritual clothes at an indoor satsang hall, with many people sitting on the floor and some on chairs in the background. Most men wear plain white dhotis and shawls, many with white vertical or horizontal sacred markings on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. Several boys in front, one wearing a white cloth with a tilak, sit with hands raised in prayer or folded in attendance. Some women in pale yellow and white saris sit in the background. The crowd faces a stage out of frame, and a faint purple logo appears in the upper left corner.2017-11-25