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A large seated congregation of men fills a tented hall, most dressed in white shirts and white dhotis, many wearing rudraksha malas and ID lanyards. They sit on green mats facing a stage. Behind them hang portraits of a woman with long dark hair, a golden deity murti stands under a green canopy, and banners with woven patterns decorate the tent poles. Bright stage lights illuminate the front rows. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan gathering.

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A large seated congregation of men in white clothes fills a tented hall, many wearing lanyards with badges and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, sitting on mats in rows and facing a raised stage. On the stage stands a golden deity murti within a circular halo-like frame, flanked by a green draped backdrop, with large portraits of a long-haired figure in orange and white printed on the tent walls. Colourful decorative banners hang from the tent poles, and several people sit near the stage, some in orange clothing. Darshan or satsang seating with devotees holding their hands in meditative mudra.2006-12-30A large seated congregation of men dressed in white kurtas and dhotis fills a hall, many wearing rudraksha malas and identification lanyards. They sit on green mats facing forward toward a stage area with a dark green backdrop decorated with a golden emblem and framed portraits of a saint. Banners hang from the ceiling and wall signs are visible. Dozens of devotees are visible, mostly in the middle and foreground rows. No individual leader is clearly identifiable in the frame.2006-12-30A large seated congregation in white clothes fills a tented hall, with men in white shirts and white dhotis or lungis sitting cross-legged on white floor sheets. Many face toward a stage at the front, where a dark backdrop and a framed portrait hang, and a decorated deity murti is set against the far wall. Hanging strings of colourful tassels, floral garlands and red drapery decorate the hall. Some attendees wear rudraksha or other beaded necklaces, and a few have gold watches. The crowd is dense, with many seated figures in the foreground and rows extending back toward the stage.2007-02-15A large seated gathering of men in white dhotis and white shirts sits on white sheets inside a white tent hall at an Ananda Samajam convention. Many attendees wear lanyards. Front rows are close to the camera, with rows extending into the distance. At the far end, a green backdrop holds a framed deity murti with a floral garland and a large framed image of a deity, and an orange-draped seat sits to the right. Framed portraits of a woman playing violin hang along the side walls, and red and yellow tassels and red bunting decorate the tent ceiling.2007-02-24A large hall packed with seated men dressed in white shirts and white dhotis, most sitting cross-legged on white sheets and wearing name badges or lanyards. Several have rudraksha malas, and a few wear garlands or rosettes. Along the back wall hang framed portraits of a long-haired figure, and colourful striped and patterned banners hang from the ceiling. A fan and ceiling lights are visible. The attendees appear attentive, facing toward the front of the room.2007-02-15August 23 20142014-08-23A large seated congregation of men and women dressed in white clothing sits in rows on white mats inside a bright hall with white walls and a high ceiling hung with colourful striped and red-trimmed banners. Many attendees wear white shirts or white saris and small name badges, and most face forward with eyes closed or looking toward the front. Across the back of the hall are a stage with portrait banners and an orange-draped altar area. Windows along the top wall let in daylight. The gathering appears to be a seated satsang or assembly.2007-02-24December 30 20062006-12-30 +1 copiesFebruary 24 20072007-02-24A photograph of a large seated congregation in a hall with white walls and a tiled floor. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts sit cross-legged on white mats, most wearing round rosette badges on lanyard-style neck cords. Some attendees wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Women in white and light-coloured saris sit toward the left. Hanging saffron and maroon banners line the upper walls, and a camera on a tripod stands at the left edge, facing the audience. The room is crowded with people filling the floor and rows behind.2007-02-15A large seated audience of men in white shirts and white dhotis fills a bright white hall with yellow hanging drapes and colourful striped banners overhead. Many attendees wear lanyards and sit cross-legged on red and green mats on the floor. Shelves of books and merchandise line the back wall, and a small figure in orange sits on a raised seat at the far end of the hall, possibly near a dais. The room is crowded with people filling the frame from front to back.2008-06-22Large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated men dressed in white shirts and white dhotis, sitting cross-legged on the floor in rows facing the front. Several have white and grey tilak marks and some wear rudraksha malas. At the far end, a raised stage area has ornate golden thrones and deity murti displays, with a decorated pillar at right. Walls carry framed religious pictures and a tall plant stands in the foreground corner. Ceiling lights are visible. The scene suggests a large satsang or teaching gathering.2016-10-16 +1 copies