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Night photo, taken from above, of a large crowd of men in white dhotis and white shirts kneeling and bowing forward with their heads down on a concrete floor, in what appears to be a devotional gathering. Some men in checked shirts and casual clothes stand or crouch along the raised wall and ledge at the top of the frame, watching. Fluorescent tube lights run along the ceiling and walls, and a corrugated metal roof edge is visible at upper left. No one is clearly identifiable as a person in this view.

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A dim evening photograph of a seated congregation under a corrugated metal roof at an open hall. Men in white dhotis and shirts, pastel and checked shirts, and one bright red shirt sit on white concrete ledges and the floor, several with eyes closed. A row of men stands and sits along a raised platform at the back, one standing man in white kurta and dhoti stands at centre with hands folded. Fluorescent tube lights and a string of white flowers hang overhead, with dark foliage behind the platform.2002-07-07 +1 copiesPhotograph of a satsang gathering under a corrugated metal roof lit by fluorescent tube lights. Many seated devotees in white shirts and dhotis or trousers fill the foreground, sitting along white-walled tiered platforms. Several men sit on the upper ledge at right, one in a blue shirt and another in a checked shirt. Two men in white kurtas stand at left, and a standing man in white is at center. Attendees appear focused on the proceedings, and a few people wear plain shirts and light-coloured clothing throughout.2002-07-07A photograph of a large seated gathering of men in a dim hall during a guided meditation. Most attendees wear white shirts and white dhotis or trousers, with some in striped or checked shirts and one in a blue striped shirt. Many sit cross-legged on red-and-white striped floor mats with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed or lowered. Several wear lanyard badges and rudraksha-style neck cords. Rows of participants fill the frame, with a person at the top left in an orange garment near the back.2011-02-20A dimly lit hall where a large crowd of men dressed in white shirts and white dhotis sits cross-legged on mats in meditative postures, many with eyes closed. Several wear beaded rudraksha-style necklaces. Among them are men in light grey shirts and checked lungis. Tall metal truss structures and decorative hanging tassels are visible at the top of the frame, with patterned screens on the windows behind. Their hands rest on their laps or are joined in front. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible among the seated participants.2006-10-21A dimly lit hall filled with many seated devotees in white clothing, sitting cross-legged on mats in rows during an evening energy darshan. Most wear plain white kurtas or shirts and white dhotis, some with white shawls and beaded necklaces. Several people in the foreground have their hands in meditative mudras on their knees. A man in the front centre has a shaved head and white attire. Faint shapes of a stage or hangings are visible at the top of the dark room.2006-12-23Devotees seated cross-legged on white mats in a dim hall, palms pressed together in anjali mudra with eyes closed in prayer. Men wear white shirts and cream or white dhotis, several with vibhuti or kumkum marks on their foreheads, and some wear rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces. Ashram identification badges hang on lanyards from some shirts. Behind them, temple pillars and a hanging lamp are visible. No clearly distinctive a person candidate is visible among the seated people, so the a person field is unsure. Several devotees are seen from the side and back, and the scene reflects a satsang or meditation gathering during the Ananda Samajam event.2007-02-24December 29 20062006-12-29 +1 copiesA photograph of a large seated congregation of men in white shirts and white dhotis sitting on white mats in a hall. Many wear rudraksha malas around their necks, and several in the foreground sit with palms pressed together in prayer or hands folded. Behind them hang framed portraits and a banner on the wall, and an orange and white decorative drape hangs from the ceiling. Some people in the background stand or sit at the rear. The atmosphere is that of a devotional gathering.2007-02-15September 16 20112011-09-16A large photograph of a crowded indoor satsang hall filled with seated devotees in predominantly white clothing, many with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. Several people in the front rows wear white shirts and dhotis, while a few women in sarees and salwar kameez sit toward the left. A man near the centre wears an orange shirt and a light-coloured kurta, and a few men in the foreground wear red, blue and striped shirts. Many have sacred marks on their foreheads. The crowd is dense and extends back into the distance, with the faint outline of a stage area visible at the lower left.2010-10-24December 30 20062006-12-30October 24 20102010-10-24