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A large satsang hall with a crowd of seated devotees on orange floor mats, facing right toward an unseen speaker. In the front row, a man with short grey hair wears a white garment with an orange shawl over his shoulders, seated at the left edge beside an orange mat. Nearby, shaven-headed sannyasis in white robes with orange shawls and rudraksha malas sit cross-legged, one with hands folded in prayer. Several devotees wear yellow shawls and white clothes; some wear headphones, and one takes notes in a notebook. A tripod-mounted camera and a black bag sit in the foreground, and a water bottle stands on the floor. The person at the left edge is in a white outfit and orange shawl, but no visible cues establish identity; he is described by role only.

A seated congregation fills a bright hall with white walls and a tiled floor, many people wearing white kurtas, saffron and orange shawls, and flower garlands. In the foreground a row of young men in orange robes and white clothes sits cross-legged, and a video camera on a tripod records the scene at centre. Behind them a large painted backdrop shows a deity murti under an arch amid forest greenery, with a small figure of a raised-hand deity above a tree-lined scene. Ceiling fans, lattice windows and orange banners frame the room.

Photograph of a seated audience at an indoor ashram gathering. Many men wear white kurtas and white trousers with maroon-red beaded malas and identity lanyards. A man in orange clothing sits at lower centre, and a figure in green sits at lower right. Behind them a white truss stand and a dark banner with white lettering are visible. A flower arrangement sits near the upper left. The gaze of most attendees is directed toward the front of the hall, beyond the frame.

A photograph of a seated satsang or meditation gathering in a bright hall with orange floor mats and blue-bordered rugs. In the foreground a man in an orange robe and shawl sits cross-legged with hands folded at his chest, facing away from the camera toward the group. Rows of devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, many wearing yellow shawls, sit on the mats, with a man in a yellow-striped shirt in the centre. Behind them, women in white and orange sit on chairs, and a video camera on a tripod records the session at right.

A large seated audience of devotees in a bright hall, most wearing white ritual clothing, sits on orange floor mats and blue patterned mats while facing forward toward an unseen speaker. In the foreground a man in white with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged, and a younger man in an orange t-shirt sits beside him; a man in a black shirt and a man in a blue striped shirt also sit nearby. Behind them, rows of attendees sit on chairs, some with lanyards. A tripod-mounted video camera stands at the left edge, recording the discourse. No one in the scene is identifiable as a person, and no such figure is visible.

Devotees sit cross-legged on orange and purple mats in a bright hall during a satsang-style gathering. Many wear white kurtas and salwar outfits, some with lanyards, while others wear blue, green and striped clothes. A tripod-mounted video camera stands at the right edge beside a black cable. At the back, a golden throne and gilded deity murti sit against peach walls with orange and red draped curtains and hanging orange bunting. Rows of seated people fill the room. No one at the front is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance cues in the image.

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A large seated audience of devotees fills a hall on mats, mostly in white and yellow clothing, with some orange and red garments. In the background a man in saffron robes sits on an ornate red and gold throne with a trident beside him, speaking into a microphone. A large screen above shows a close-up of a robed figure. At left, a golden shrine with deity murti is visible. Several children sit among the adults in the foreground.

A seated satsang audience in an indoor hall with white walls and framed portraits. In the foreground, a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a striped rainbow mat with orange cloth bundles beside him. Dozens of men in white ritual clothes and rudraksha malas sit in rows, many with tilak or vibhuti marks. A large screen behind them shows a man with long hair in red and white clothing.

A large indoor satsang hall with cream floor tiles and yellow-gold decor, where a crowd sits on orange and red mats and white cushions. In the foreground, a shaved-headed devotee in white with a red-patterned shawl sits cross-legged beside a man in white kurta with rudraksha mala. A bearded man in a blue shirt and white dhoti wears a forehead tilak and rudraksha mala. At right, a young sadhika in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits with hands on her lap, and a bare-chested sannyasi in an orange wrap sits nearby. Behind them many devotees in white and colourful clothes listen attentively. A large screen shows a glowing deity image, and a golden throne stands at right. Some people wear rudraksha malas, and a few have vibhuti marks.

A seated audience fills a bright hall with white walls and large windows. Most attendees wear white clothing, with orange or saffron shawls on a few men, and some wear lanyard name badges. Women in white and pastel saris sit on a striped mat at left, while men in white shirts sit in cream plastic chairs at right. A man in white with an orange shawl sits in the foreground, and a video camera on a tripod stands at the right edge. Several people appear to be listening attentively to an unseen speaker.

A photograph of a seated congregation in a bright hall with pink walls, white tiled floor and red curtains. Rows of devotees sit on orange mats, many dressed in white, with some in orange, yellow and saffron-toned clothing. A tripod-mounted video camera stands at the centre of the room. Behind the seated rows, a golden deity murti and an ornate golden figure stand near floral decorations. Yellow tassel lamps hang from the ceiling. The seated listeners appear attentive during a discourse. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from appearance here, so the speaker's position is not visible.