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A photograph of a seated ritual gathering in a wood-panelled hall. In the foreground, a shaven-headed priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala sits with palms pressed together in prayer, facing a row of brass plates, bowls and small lamps on a striped mat. Behind him, rows of devotees in white kurta, orange shawls and rudraksha malas sit on red-and-white striped mats; several children, some in checked shirts and one in a teal t-shirt, reach toward the brass trays. A mat and a small framed picture sit at the lower left. Many people in the room sit cross-legged.

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Indoor satsang hall with a wood-panelled wall and red-brown timber trim. Dozens of seated devotees fill the floor on striped red-and-maroon mats, many wearing white kurta-style clothes with orange-saffron shawls or stoles draped over their shoulders. Some hold papers or booklets and sit cross-legged in meditation or prayer. In the foreground, a man in white with an orange stole sits before brass plates and small oil lamps on a white cloth, with flower petals and offering trays. A projector screen hangs at the upper right. No one at the front is clearly identifiable as a leader on a raised seat; the scene shows a group in prayer and chanting.2012-07-20July 15 20122012-07-15July 05 20122012-07-05A photograph of a large seated gathering in a red-walled hall with patterned wall panels. In the foreground, women in white and in colourful saris sit on mats with hands pressed together in prayer, and small brass plates hold fruit, sweets and oil lamps on white cloths. Behind them rows of attendees in white, teal and orange sit on red-striped mats, and a man in white stands at the right side. The scene suggests a seated ritual or meditation session with participants in prayer posture.2012-07-01A photograph of a large seated audience inside a hall with wood-panelled walls and patterned wall paper. Most attendees wear orange or saffron shawls over white, teal, green and blue clothing and sit on striped mats. In the foreground a woman in a bright blue jacket and black trousers sits cross-legged on a cushion, beside a brass lamp and a plate of offerings. Further back an older man in white stands near an open doorway.2012-07-22A large hall with red-and-gold wall panels and rows of seated devotees on striped red mats during a morning satsang session. Foreground women sit cross-legged with eyes closed or heads bowed, one in a white sari with a dark mala and red bangles, another in a peach salwar kameez, another in a white top with beaded necklace. Brass oil lamps and small brass pots with offerings sit on the floor in front. Behind them, a standing man in white and others in white clothes are seated among the crowd; a woman in a blue sari stands at left. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable.2012-07-05A seated congregation fills a hall with patterned wallpaper and a red EXIT sign above the doorway. Most devotees wear orange shawls over white kurtas or white t-shirts, and many clap their hands. A young boy in a yellow top and red-beaded necklace smiles in the foreground. A shaven-headed monk in orange robes and gold chain sits at the bottom edge. Along the back wall, a few people stand in white near the open doorway. Bags, water bottles and a red-and-white striped mat lie on the floor. No one clearly matches a visible a person candidate, so the seated figures are described by role only.2012-07-20July 05 20122012-07-05July 19 20122012-07-19July 17 20122012-07-17A photograph of a seated satsang audience in a hall with red-panelled walls and patterned wallpaper. Many devotees sit on mats and cushions, most wearing orange shawls or scarves, with several in saffron-trimmed white and teal saris. In the foreground a woman in a green-and-multicolour blouse and a woman in a bright blue jacket with black trousers press palms together, while a girl in a pink-and-striped top sits beside them. Brass and steel bowls, a plate and small containers sit on the mat in front. No a person candidate is visibly identifiable in this frame.2012-07-22A seated group meditation session in a hall with wood-panelled red walls and patterned wall hangings. Dozens of participants sit cross-legged on red-and-white striped mats, most in white kurtas or white shirts, some in cream or yellow clothing. Several wear rudraksha malas and name badges. In the foreground, a man in an orange-peach kurta and beige trousers sits with eyes closed, and a young man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala sits beside him. Two boys in front, one in a patterned shirt, are also seated with eyes closed. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance; the scene shows participants in an Inner Awakening style meditation program.2012-07-01