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A wide photograph of a seated congregation inside a plain hall with cream walls, red curtains and colourful woven banners with orange fringes hanging high on the wall. Rows of devotees sit on striped floor mats; many men in white dhotis with yellow or orange shawls sit in the front, several with shaved heads, while women in white, red, yellow and blue saris and salwar sit behind them, along with children in casual shirts and some Western visitors. Many faces look toward the front where the speaker's dais is out of frame. No identifiable central figure is clearly visible, so no a person identification is made.

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A large indoor hall during a seated satsang, with a crowd of devotees sitting on striped mats on a polished floor. Most wear white kurtas or white saris, with some in orange, pink, teal and green saris. A few men in front wear white with a yellow garment at left. Orange and blue-patterned banners hang from the wall, and a white-draped table sits at the far left. No single presenter is clearly visible; the attention is on the seated gathering, many of whom are looking forward.2010-10-16A large hall with pink walls and hanging red, orange and blue decorative banners is filled with seated devotees on white mats. Most wear white clothing; many men wear white with yellow shawls or rudraksha malas, and some wear headsets. In the foreground, a bald man in white with a yellow shawl holds a notepad, and a shaven-headed man with a red-and-white cloth over his bare chest sits cross-legged. Far in the background, the audience continues across the hall, with people seated on the floor and in rows. The setting suggests a satsang or discourse session. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible.2010-09-18A seated satsang audience fills a hall with a tiled floor, sitting on striped mats and folded chairs in rows facing a front table draped in white and green. Many men in white kurtas and dhotis sit cross-legged in the foreground, several with shaved heads. Behind them women wear saris in orange, pink, teal, red and white, some seated on chairs. Orange and blue hanging decorations line the walls and a small framed notice hangs on the back wall. No identifiable speaker is visible on stage, so no a person candidate is present.2010-10-16A large indoor satsang hall with many seated devotees in white traditional clothing, several women in white saris and men in white kurta-style dress, many wearing rudraksha malas. Some wear orange or yellow shawls, and the floor is covered with orange mats. Colourful striped tassel decorations hang from the white ceiling and a white canopy covers the upper space. The foreground shows women sitting attentively, one in a white dress with a yellow shawl, and a woman with long wavy hair in white with an orange shawl. Attention is directed toward the front of the hall, where the speaker's position is not visible in the frame.2010-11-10December 21 20102010-12-21A photograph of a large seated congregation inside a hall with cream walls, red curtains and colourful woven hangings with orange tassels hanging from the ceiling. Many people sit cross-legged on mats and rugs in rows, mostly men and boys in white kurtas and dhotis, with some wearing striped shirts, polo shirts and jeans. Several men wear lanyards and a few boys have vertical forehead marks. Some people have hands folded in prayer, and a small red tray with offerings sits in the foreground. Framed pictures hang on the walls, and a few people stand near a side table in the back.2012-04-15A large hall with many seated devotees in white ritual clothes, several with white tilak marks on their foreheads, sitting on striped mats in rows facing forward. Some wear blue or purple beaded lanyards around their necks, and others wear light shirts or dark kurtas. Hanging tassel decorations in orange, red and white decorate the pillars and walls, and a small golden deity shrine with flower garlands stands at the right edge. Chairs are placed toward the back of the hall, and a few people in the far back are seated on chairs. Most faces are turned toward the front.2010-10-17A large hall with cream walls and tiled floor where a crowd sits in rows on striped mats and orange cloth for a satsang. Many attendees wear white, while women wear saris in orange, pink, blue and green. Seated people in the foreground wear white and some hold water bottles. Colourful woven hanging banners with orange tassels decorate the ceiling. At the far right edge, a golden ornate seat or throne stands near a red-draped stand, but no clearly identifiable figure occupies it, so no a person candidate is visible. The audience appears to be listening to a talk.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA seated congregation fills a hall with pink walls and red curtains, sitting cross-legged on red-and-white striped mats. Most attendees wear white shirts and trousers, with some in saffron, green and patterned clothes; several wear lanyard badges. Colourful hanging decorations with yellow tassels and striped panels hang from the ceiling. Framed portraits are on the walls, and a saffron-clad figure sits on a raised seat at the far right. Large numbers of people are visible, mostly male, facing the front of the hall.2011-09-18A large seated congregation fills a hall during a satsang-style gathering. Most attendees wear white and cream sarees or dhotis, many with rudraksha malas around their necks, and they sit on orange and striped mats with small brass oil lamps and offering plates in front of them. Several women in white hold books, and a few people in the foreground press their palms together in namaskar. Some attendees wear yellow, orange and maroon garments. Hanging colourful striped tassels and orange drapes decorate the upper wall, and a blue information sign is mounted on the left. No individual is clearly identifiable as the a person in this crowd view.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large hall with a pale pink wall and white tented ceiling hung with colourful cylindrical banners in red, yellow, orange and blue. Rows of seated devotees sit on red-and-white and blue-striped mats, most in white or light clothing, many with bags beside them, facing a raised stage at the back. On the stage a decorated altar with red and gold drapery holds a deity murti and ornate ritual items, with a projection screen above. Many attendees are sitting in meditation or attentive posture while listening to the programme.2010-12-27A large hall filled with seated devotees on white sheets during a satsang. At the centre front, a man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate wooden throne with a low orange-draped table before him. Many devotees wear white clothes with orange-red shawls, some with rudraksha malas. Behind them, a red-walled backdrop displays framed photographs and a golden canopy, with a gilded deity murti visible on the left. Water bottles are scattered across the floor among the seated crowd.2015-10-10