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Seated devotees fill a hall in rows on a striped red and brown mat, many in white clothing with orange-red shawls and some in purple, red and white garments. A central altar holds decorated deity murti with garlands and lit oil lamps, while a figure in white sits near the altar. Attendees sit with eyes closed or heads bowed in satsang or meditation, with a rudraksha-wearing woman in white in the foreground.

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September 09 20122012-09-09A photograph of a seated satsang gathering in a plain white hall with a red-and-gold striped runner down the centre. Rows of devotees sit on the floor and chairs, many wearing white clothing and saffron-orange shawls. Near the back, deity murti figures stand on a decorated altar with lit oil lamps and flowers, and a standing man in white attends the altar. Several women in the front row have dark or grey hair; one wears a purple shawl. A single seated man in the centre front wears a white cap and orange shawl. Wall posters and a wall-mounted notice are visible at left.2012-09-09A photograph of a seated satsang gathering in a plain white-walled hall with a striped red and cream mat running down the centre. Many devotees sit cross-legged on the floor in white kurtas and dhotis, saffron and orange shawls and scarves, and rudraksha malas. In the foreground a man in a red jacket with glasses sits with a book, and a man in a white cap and orange jacket stands at left. At the far end, garlanded deity murtis and a throne-like seat are visible, with a larger crowd of devotees beyond. No clearly identifiable figure of the speaker is distinguishable in this frame.2012-09-04September 09 20122012-09-09Photograph of a seated satsang in a whitewashed hall with a red-and-brown striped mat and blue mats underneath. Rows of devotees sit cross-legged facing a small altar at the far end, where two decorated deity murtis stand adorned with garlands and oil lamps are lit before them. Many seated women wear white, cream and saffron-orange shawls, and several men wear white dhotis with saffron-orange stoles. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt and saffron stole sits with eyes closed, and a man in a navy shirt and glasses sits beside him holding a small book. Others sit along the wall on chairs and cushions, and a child sits among the rows.2012-09-09October 14 20122012-10-14April 16 20182018-04-16 +3 copiesOctober 9th 2015September 10 20122012-09-10A large seated gathering of devotees in white clothing and red-orange shawls sits on colourful striped mats in a hall, facing forward toward an unseen teacher. Many participants wear white kurtas and salwar or white dresses, with red-orange scarves draped over their shoulders. A woman at the left wears a gold saree and holds a yellow-orange ceremonial umbrella, and a gold-coloured pillar stands at the edge. Several people wear glasses, and some sit cross-legged while others sit on their knees. The setting suggests an initiation or satsang session, with no clear a person figure visible in the frame.2015-07-06October 14 20122012-10-14A seated group ritual in a bright, white-walled hall with ceiling fans and a wall clock. Many participants sit on blue-and-white striped mats and red rugs, most wearing red or orange shawls over white or yellow clothing. In the foreground a man in a white kurta and rudraksha mala holds a small brass plate, while a man in a yellow kurta with a name badge sits with hands together. A man at right in an orange shawl holds papers and a water bottle. Brass oil lamps and offering plates are set on the floor before the seated devotees, and a woman in yellow sits at left with a small lamp. Several people in the background hold open booklets.2012-10-13