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December 26 2008

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A large seated congregation of men in plain white shirts and white dhoti-style clothing sits closely packed on the floor during a satsang. Many wear dark rudraksha-style beaded malas around their necks and white identity badges on lanyards. Some hold small books, and one man on the left raises a hand. Pink and blue plastic containers sit in the foreground and a faint haze fills the air. No single speaker is clearly identifiable in the frame, so no a person candidate is visible.

A large hall packed with seated men dressed in white shirts and white dhotis, most sitting cross-legged on white sheets and wearing name badges or lanyards. Several have rudraksha malas, and a few wear garlands or rosettes. Along the back wall hang framed portraits of a long-haired figure, and colourful striped and patterned banners hang from the ceiling. A fan and ceiling lights are visible. The attendees appear attentive, facing toward the front of the room.

December 02 2010

A seated satsang gathering in a hall with pale marble floor. Many attendees sit on mats and cushions, most wearing white kurtas, dhotis and shirts with lanyards. A man in a white kurta sits centre-frame, mid-gesture with his hands. A older man with white hair and glasses, wearing white with a rudraksha mala, sits to his right. At the far right, a man in white sits with a mala. Along the back, people in saffron and maroon robes sit near a glass-fronted case. Foreground figures include a man in a yellow-green shirt and a person in white with long dark hair. a person is not clearly identifiable in this image.

A photograph of a large hall filled with seated devotees in white clothes, many wearing rudraksha malas and green-and-yellow rosette badges on their shirts. Men sit cross-legged on white floor mats in rows, with hands folded or resting on their knees, while a few standing attendants in white move along the side. Above them hang colourful festoons and garlands near metal scaffolding, and a wall shows framed pictures and a notice board. No individual is singled out as a person in this crowd scene.

A large indoor hall with white tiled floor where many devotees sit on striped mats and chairs listening to a discourse. Most men wear white kurta and dhoti-style clothing, several with dark rudraksha malas around their necks. Some seated at the front wear white shirts and dark trousers. Behind them, women in colourful saris sit on chairs near a glass display cabinet, and orange and saffron drapes hang along the back wall beneath decorative striped bunting. The setting suggests a satsang or youth discourse.

February 24 2007

A large hall packed with seated devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, many wearing rudraksha malas and sacred ash marks on their foreheads, sitting cross-legged on mats in meditative postures. Hanging above them are rows of colourful tasselled decorations in orange, red and blue. Sunlight streams in from the upper right, and a red curtain and a wall notice are visible at the back. Many attendees have eyes closed. The scene appears to be a satsang or meditation session. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from the visible appearance.

A large seated audience fills a hall during a satsang, with many devotees wearing white dhotis and white shirts, some with red-bordered cloth and rudraksha-style malas. Several wear over-ear headphones for the live translation or audio. Small oil lamps and offering dishes sit on the floor mats in front of them. The image is dim and hazy, and no speaker is visible in the frame.

A large hall with many seated devotees on blue-and-white striped mats, most wearing white kurtas and white dhotis, some in colored shirts. A man in the foreground wears a rudraksha mala and a white shirt and sits cross-legged, looking toward the front. Several people have white or sandalwood forehead markings, and a few wear orange or yellow garments. Red drapes and a framed banner hang on the back wall. A poster on the upper right is partly visible. a person's appearance is not clearly visible in any person shown.

A large seated congregation of devotees in white dhotis and white shirts fills a hall for a satsang. Many wear rudraksha malas and identification badges; several men in front have orange or saffron shawls draped over their shoulders. Some sit with hands folded, others with hands resting on their laps, and a few display gold bracelets and watches. Behind them are white plastic chairs and a red wall panel, with a small partially visible shrine decoration at the top of the room.