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A photograph of a large seated congregation at a satsang or devotional gathering, many people with raised hands and eyes closed or open, some singing or chanting. Women wear white kurtas, saffron-orange, purple, blue and green saris and salwar kameez, many with rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces. Behind them stand golden statues and a golden chariot-like figure with a white horse-shaped cart, with festive lights and greenery in the background.

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A large seated crowd of mostly women with hands pressed together in namaste or raised in prayer, eyes closed, during a devotional gathering. Many wear saris and salwar kameez in pink, green, orange, yellow and white, with rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces. Behind them stand golden ornate decorative figures, a deity murti and a golden chariot-like structure with a gilded lion or animal sculpture. The setting resembles satsang or a meditative program. No single presenter is clearly identifiable among the visible people.2016-12-07A photograph of a large seated group of mostly women at a satsang, palms raised forward in a devotional or meditative gesture. In the front row a woman in a black-and-brown patterned top with a red lanyard and beaded bracelets sits with eyes closed. Beside her a woman in a white top with a pendant and glasses chants with her mouth open. To the right a woman in a turquoise and multicolored printed kurta raises both hands. Others behind wear white, red and saffron-toned saris and shawls, and a woman in a lavender top with a red shawl sits in the middle. No a person candidate is visible.2013-12-22May 06 20162016-05-06December 17 20172017-12-17 +1 copiesA dense, seated audience at a large satsang or discourse hall, mostly women and some men, photographed from the front with foreground faces in soft focus. Many wear white or pastel kurta-style tops and saris, with rudraksha malas around their necks; a woman in the centre wears a purple shawl over a patterned blouse and a name badge, and a woman at right wears a red top with rudraksha and a bindi. Some wear orange shawls and red vibhuti or kumkum marks. Attendees look toward the stage, some with notebooks and a green folder in view. The mood is attentive and focused, with no visible ritual activity.2016-12-21July 22 20132013-07-22December 31 20182018-12-31May 06 20162016-05-06A large crowd of devotees, mostly women in saris and salwar kameez, raises their open hands in a packed hall during a satsang. Many wear bindis, bangles and beaded necklaces; one woman in the foreground at right has blonde hair, pearls and a green and gold sari. Several older women wear glasses and orange or red shawls. White pillars and a tiled wall are visible in the background. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable in the frame.2013-07-22July 09 20172017-07-09December 07 20162016-12-07A dense crowd of seated and standing participants fills a large hall, many with arms raised high in the air. Most wear white, with a number in saffron, orange, yellow, purple and teal garments; several women wear shawls and saris, and a few have long hair tied back. Behind them, bright red stage lighting and white drapery frame the venue. In the foreground a woman in an orange top and a woman in a pink floral shawl face forward, and a woman in a green top gestures with raised hands.2016-12-01