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A group of devotees sit and bow forward on the floor of an indoor hall in a seated yoga-like stretch, several with heads pressed toward their feet, while others sit upright nearby. Most wear white tops and white trousers with orange or saffron shawls draped over their shoulders, and some wear orange robes. A few women in pink, red and orange clothing sit in the background near plastic chairs, and a man in white sits at a laptop at the upper right. Small brass plates with flowers and offerings lie on the floor, and a plastic water bottle sits among the mats. No a person is clearly identifiable among those visible, so the figures are devotees rather than a presiding master.

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A seated group of devotees in a large hall sits on mats with eyes closed, appearing to meditate or listen to a talk. In the foreground a woman in an orange-red sari with matching shawl sits with a small brass-toned dish and a plastic container nearby; to her right an older woman in orange robes and glasses sits with hands in her lap. A young woman in a peach kurta and white trousers sits at left with hands folded. Behind them rows of people in white clothes with orange and yellow shawls sit facing forward, and a white-clad figure sits near the back. No speaker is visible in the frame.2011-10-29A photograph of a hall with a white tiled floor and a woven mat edged in blue, where several young women in white tops and orange-saffron shawls kneel in a row with palms pressed to the floor, bowing in prostration. Brass lamps and small brass vessels sit near the mat at lower right. Behind them, other devotees sit in white, yellow and orange clothing, and a seated figure in orange robes is at the left edge, with red curtains and a white door in the background. Possibly a paduka puja or satsang setting, though the event is not visible in the image.2011-11-03October 29 20112011-10-29A seated group yoga session in a bright hall with pink walls and red curtains. Many participants sit cross-legged on mats with both arms raised, hands clasped behind their heads, in an arm-stretch posture. Most wear white or light clothing, with some women in patterned red and orange salwar-style outfits and shawls, and one woman in a black-and-white striped top. A steel water bottle and small bowls sit on the floor in the foreground. Chairs with red cushions line the background. No individual can be identified as a person from appearance; the figures are devotees and practitioners.2011-12-05A photograph of a seated satsang gathering on a white tiled floor. In the foreground, a woman in orange robes sits with hands folded and eyes lowered, beside a pale kalasha-style brass vessel and a tray of fruit and offerings. Several other women in orange and saffron-toned clothing kneel in a row with hands clasped, and women in white with yellow or red shawls sit further back. A yellow and black textile hangs at the upper left. A bound book and notebook rest on the floor near a brass lamp and offerings. No visible a person candidate is present; the image shows devotees in meditative posture.2011-11-07July 16 20082008-07-16A 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 yoga or stretching session in a bright hall with white floor tiles. Many participants sit on green and orange mats wearing white kurtas and pants, some with lanyards. In the foreground at right, a man in white clothes with a yellow shawl sits on an orange mat holding a microphone, leading the group. Rows of red chairs and seated attendees fill the background. Several people stretch their legs forward in unison, and the scene reads as a group satsang-style class. A possible guide appears to be the a person candidate, but the appearance cues (long hair, yellow shawl) are not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so the role is described as a presenter.2009-12-12November 10 20132013-11-10A photograph of a large seated group of women in a hall performing a puja. Most wear white or cream saris and some wear yellow or orange, with red shawls draped over their shoulders. Several women in the front rows sit cross-legged on mats in front of small brass plates, oil lamps, and offering bowls with flowers, and some hold their hands together in prayer. Rudraksha malas are visible on a few of the women. Behind them, others sit in rows with plastic containers and bags beside them, and a few people stand near the back, some in white clothes and some in Western dress, with chairs stacked along the far wall.2011-02-02April 09 20122012-04-09December 22 20112011-12-22