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A photograph of a group of people seated on green mats in an indoor hall with plain cream walls and a grey speckled floor. In the foreground a young man in a red polo shirt and jeans sits cross-legged with palms pressed together in namaskar and smiles. Beside him a man in a purple shirt and white dhoti sits with hands joined, and an older man in white kurta sits at far left, also with hands joined. Further back, a woman in a yellow top sits on a yellow cushion, and an older woman with grey hair in a white floral sari sits on a low chair at right. Several other men in white shirts sit in the background. A water dispenser, wall posters, a red paper lantern and balloons are visible. Several people are seated, the group appears to be in a meditation or prayer session.

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A group of about a dozen adults sits cross-legged on green and striped mats in a plain hall with a red paper lantern and a cluster of balloons in the upper right corner. Most participants wear white cloth blindfolds over their eyes and sit with hands folded in meditation. A man in white on the far left, a man in a red shirt in the foreground, and a woman in a yellow and green salwar kameez sit in the front row. A woman in a patterned sari stands at the right edge, also blindfolded. A water dispenser and shelves with framed pictures and posters line the left wall.A photograph of a group of people seated cross-legged on a green mat in an indoor hall, meditating with white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes. Several men wear white shirts and dhotis, one in a purple shirt, one in a red polo shirt and jeans, and one in an orange kurta. A woman in a yellow salwar outfit sits in the middle, and an older woman in a white sari with a floral pattern stands at the right edge, hands folded. A water cooler stands at the left against a pale wall, and a striped border runs along the mat's edge. Counting visible people gives about twelve.A photograph of a group of people seated cross-legged on a green mat in an indoor hall, all wearing white cloth blindfolds over their eyes during a meditation session. In the front, an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti sits with hands resting on his knees, and a younger man in a purple shirt and white dhoti sits beside him. Behind them, others wear dark, orange, yellow and red shirts, and a woman in a patterned sari sits near the right. Balloons hang from a corner, and a wall of framed photographs and a bookshelf are visible in the background, along with a small pair of spectacles on the floor. No a person candidate is visible.A photograph of a meeting room where a group of men sit cross-legged on a green mat, most with palms pressed together in namaste. Many wear white shirts and cream trousers, with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces; one man in the front centre wears a white shirt with an orange stripe on the sleeve. A standing man in white with hands folded stands at the left by a water cooler. Two women in white sit near a staircase at the back, and a cardboard stack and a small projector sit on an orange stool at right. Posters and leaflets hang on the wall, with a red paper lantern above the staircase.2009-10-04A seated group of about two dozen devotees, mostly women and several children, sits on a green mat in an indoor hall with cream walls. Women wear sarees in pink, red, white and green, and several young girls wear yellow, blue and white dresses. Some adults sit with hands folded in prayer. Brass oil lamps and small brass vessels sit on a rangoli-decorated floor in the foreground. Stacked white bundles stand against the back wall, and glass display cabinets and a wall fan are visible on the right.2009-09-02A photograph of a seated group of devotees in a plain indoor hall with a grey speckled floor and a green mat with orange-and-yellow edging. In the foreground a woman in a dusty-pink sari with brown floral print sits with palms pressed together, next to a boy in a white and black tracksuit, a boy in a red-and-white shirt, a young girl in a yellow top, and a girl in a white lace top and black skirt with her hair in a long plait, all with hands joined in prayer. Behind them women in blue, pink and white saris and men in white shirts sit in rows, some with hands folded. A water dispenser and stacked white stone blocks stand against the wall, and small pink flower offerings lie on the mat at left. The mood is one of quiet prayer or satsang.2009-10-10Indoor photo of a seated group of devotees on green and striped floor mats in a hall with a white wall and a water dispenser at left. In the foreground a woman in a golden-brown saree with orange blouse sits with hands clasped, and beside her a girl in a red top sits cross-legged. Behind them a man in a yellow-and-white striped shirt sits with hands resting on his knees, and boys in white and striped school shirts sit nearby. Several others, including an older woman in a white saree, face forward attentively. No speaker or priest is visible in the frame.2009-10-10A photograph of a hall where a group of devotees sits on a green carpet listening, facing forward toward something out of frame. Women wear saris and salwar-style outfits in pink, peach, green, white and lilac, and a young boy in a blue shirt sits in front. An elderly woman in a pale blue sari rests her chin on her hand. A standing woman in a dark green outfit stands near the left wall. Behind them are stacked white packing boxes, a water dispenser, a red paper lantern hanging from the ceiling, a small table, and wall posters and a rack of pamphlets. No identifiable a person figure is visible in this frame.2009-09-02A photo of a large group of men in white shirts and white dhotis seated cross-legged on a green mat in an indoor hall, eyes closed in meditation or chanting. Several hold rudraksha malas or prayer beads in their hands, and a few wear orange-trimmed collars. A woman in white sits near the back by the staircase. A water cooler stands at left, and a red paper lantern hangs from the ceiling. Stacked boxes and bundles sit against the wall, and a shelf of pamphlets is mounted on the left wall. No one identifiable as a person is visible.2009-10-04May 13 20122012-05-13A photograph inside a temple hall with orange-painted walls and a metal railing, showing a seated congregation on woven mats. In the foreground, a man in a red shawl sits with hands together, next to a man in a yellow striped shirt with white trousers and folded hands. Other seated men wear white shirts, a brown sweater and light blue shirts, some with name badges or lanyards. Behind the railing, more people in white and orange clothing sit and stand, and a figure in orange stands at the far right. No clearly identifiable a person is visible.2010-07-21A photograph of a seated group of devotees on striped mats in a hall with stacked red chairs along the back wall and a small wooden table holding a green water bottle. From left: a man in white shirt and white dhoti with folded hands, an older white-haired man in white shirt and cream dhoti, a man in white with a rudraksha mala, a man in grey shirt, a boy in blue shirt and red shorts, a man in white vest with tilak marks on his forehead, a boy in pink shirt and red shorts, and a fair-haired foreign man in white kurta with orange cloth at his waist, all sitting attentively facing forward. No deity or a person figure is visible in this frame.2012-05-06