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Photo of a seated satsang audience in a bright hall with yellow walls and cream curtains. Rows of devotees sit cross-legged on mats and woven matting, many with hands folded or eyes closed. Men in white shirts and dhotis sit on red-and-white striped mats at right, while women in saris, salwar and kurtas sit at left. A young woman in a white sari with an orange shawl sits in the lower right corner, and small brass lamps, a brass vessel and a round container with a picture lid rest on the floor in front. Metal stanchions separate the seating sections. No single person is identifiable as a person in this image.

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A photo of a seated congregation during a satsang in a hall with yellow walls and tall windows. Rows of women sit on red and white striped mats behind silver barrier posts linked by chains. Many wear white or cream saris, while others wear teal, yellow, maroon and green. Several have hands pressed together in prayer, and some hold small items. Chairs line the back of the hall. The shrine and speaker are not visible, so no a person candidate can be confirmed in the frame.2012-05-12November 26 20112011-11-26May 09 20122012-05-09August 22 20122012-08-22 +2 copiesA photograph of a large seated gathering of devotees in a hall during a meditative or puja session. Most attendees wear white sarees or white dhotis with yellow shawls, and several women wear red-orange shawls. Some sit on chairs at the back, and the front rows sit cross-legged on mats with brass and steel vessels, small oil lamps and flowers in front of them. A few older women in grey and white sit in the upper rows. The scene is dense with people, and no clearly visible figure matches the appearance cues for a person, so none is identified.2011-02-02 +1 copiesApril 09 20122012-04-09A large indoor hall with a polished marble floor, where many women sit cross-legged on mats in rows, eyes closed in meditation or chanting. In the foreground, a woman in white with an orange shawl sits with hands folded, beside a woman in an orange sari with red blouse and rudraksha mala who sits with hands joined. A woman in a blue sari with gold border sits in the middle row. Small brass oil lamps and bowls stand before them on orange cloths. Red-cushioned chairs line the back wall, with framed deity images on a shelf above and a lone seated man in a white shirt at the far right. No clearly identifiable a person appears in the scene.2012-04-09A photograph of a seated congregation in a hall with beige walls and red-cushioned chairs in the background. In the foreground, a young woman in a red top with an orange shawl sits with palms pressed together in namaste. Beside her, a woman in a white sari with a white shawl holds a small brass bell, and a woman in a brown patterned top and dark blue shawl holds a brass lamp, with brass plates of offerings on mats before them. Rows of devotees behind them, many with hands folded, sit on woven mats and red-striped cushions; the scene suggests a satsang or puja.2012-05-11A seated group of women and girls sits cross-legged on mats in a hall with red curtains, attending a satsang or meditation session. In the foreground, a young girl in an orange and white top and a teenage girl in an orange top with a rudraksha mala sit with vertical sandalwood or kumkum marks on their foreheads. A woman in a maroon shawl and glasses sits near the center beside brass items and small offering plates. Others wear white saris, salwar kameez and dupattas. No candidate for the teacher appears in the frame, and small brass lamps and an oil lamp are on the floor near the attendees.2011-11-12Photograph of a large seated audience on white sheets inside a decorated hall with orange and red hanging fabric decorations. Many devotees sit cross-legged facing forward, several wearing lanyards with orange and red beaded neck cords. A foreground man in a white kurta sits beside a woman in a teal sari with a patterned border, while a man in a grey shirt and white dhoti sits at left. Some attendees wear red-and-white shawls. A photographer with a camera stands at the upper right. A water bottle rests on the floor at left, and the back rows show many more participants. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible.2015-10-18A photograph of a large seated congregation during an evening pada puja at a hall. Many devotees sit cross-legged on mats in rows, most wearing white traditional dress with orange or red shawls, and some in yellow or colourful saris. Several women have hands pressed together in prayer. Small oil lamps and offering plates sit on the floor in front, and a few people hold papers or booklets. A woman in the centre foreground wears a white sari with gold border. The room has red curtains and cushioned chairs along the back wall. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so no candidate is described.2011-02-25A large seated gathering of devotees fills a hall for a puja, most sitting cross-legged on orange and red mats with small oil lamps and offering trays set before them. Many wear white cotton saris or dhotis with yellow, red and orange borders, and several women wear red shawls. Several participants have hands folded in prayer or rest them on their laps with eyes closed. Pink and red seating is visible toward the back, and a few people in the far background are standing. No single figure is identifiable as a person in this image.2011-02-25