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A photograph of a large hall where many people sit cross-legged on red and pink floor mats during a seated meditation or satsang session. In the foreground, several men in white dhotis and white kurtas sit with eyes closed or hands in mudra; one man at left wears rudraksha beads and an ID badge, and another at centre wears a rudraksha mala and a badge. A bare-chested man with a gold-bordered white dhoti sits at right-centre, and a man with long dreadlocks wears a white dhoti. Behind them, a further crowd sits on the floor, some in orange or red garments, with a stage at the back draped in red curtains and a tripod-mounted camera.

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July 20 20142014-07-20 +1 copiesFebruary 24 20152015-02-24June 20 20152015-06-20 +3 copiesDecember 01 20112011-12-01Indoor satsang or puja gathering with a large seated audience on a light tiled floor. In the foreground, several men in white dhotis and white shoulder cloths sit cross-legged with eyes closed or hands folded, some with red-bordered cloths and a rudraksha-style neck cord. Brass and steel trays hold yellow flower petals, fruit and offerings in front of them, with orange mats and a plastic container nearby. Behind them, rows of devotees in white clothing, several boys in colourful shirts, and a woman in a white sari with a yellow border sit attentively. Monks in saffron-orange robes sit near the back, and a few men in white shirts stand at the edge of the hall. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance alone.2011-02-18October 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated group of devotees in a carpeted hall with a gold and maroon swirl pattern, many in white kurta-style clothing and white dhotis. Several sit cross-legged with eyes closed in meditation or satsang, some holding small booklets or papers. One man in the foreground wears an orange-red shawl over white and rudraksha beads; another wears a rudraksha mala and a shirt with a sacred pendant. Chairs with maroon upholstery line the back of the room, with a person standing at the far right edge. No identifiable a person is visible in appearance-based terms, so no candidate is claimed.2013-12-07 +1 copiesA large seated gathering of devotees in white clothing sits on red-and-cream striped mats in a hall. In the foreground, several young men sit cross-legged with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. One wears a white shirt and dhoti with orange-yellow edging, a rudraksha mala and a bracelet; another, on the right, has a white tilak across his forehead and a rudraksha mala with a small pendant. Behind them, many more participants in white kurtas and shirts sit attentively with eyes closed, and a woman in yellow appears at the left edge. The scene suggests a satsang or meditation session.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22A seated group of devotees in a hall during a satsang, with a large audience of women and children in orange and white behind them. In the foreground, several men sit cross-legged on orange and pink mats wearing white dhotis and shawls, with rudraksha mala garlands and red-brown beaded necklaces; one wears a black beaded mala and arm bands, and another wears a bright white cloth with orange-gold border. A man on the right in beige clothing sits with arms resting on his knee, and a person on the left has hands folded near a white cloth.2016-08-17A photograph of a large hall where many devotees sit cross-legged on striped mats in meditation, eyes closed, hands resting on their knees or laps. Most wear white kurtas or white shirts and trousers; a man in the foreground centre has a bald head and a white shirt, and a bearded man at left wears a white t-shirt. A woman in a pale pink sleeveless top and teal trousers sits near the left, and a man in a teal shirt sits to the right. Behind them, golden statues and a deity murti stand on a raised altar, with red chairs lining the far wall. No candidate for a person is visible among those seated, so the scene shows a satsang or meditation session with devotees.2010-09-03Seated meditation session in a bright hall with polished floor and golden deity statues behind cushioned chairs. Around a dozen devotees sit cross-legged on red mats, many with eyes closed in meditation, wearing white kurta-style clothes and red shawls with orange and white rudraksha-style malas. A bald man in white stands at the back, and a man in white glasses sits upright at the far right writing. Bags and orange cloth lie on the floor. No identifiable a person candidate is clearly visible.2014-09-15