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A photo of a large hall with a white marble floor and draped ceiling hung with colourful striped and yellow-tasselled pillars. In the foreground, a group of men in orange robes and rudraksha malas sit cross-legged on the floor before small brass puja plates, lamps and offerings, some with hands raised in mudra. Several men in white dhotis sit beside them, and a long row of younger boys in maroon and red robes sits in front, many chanting or gesturing. Behind them, more people sit and stand in white and orange clothing, and a golden shrine structure and orange-draped seats appear at the sides.

March 24 2013

Indoor ritual gathering in a bright hall with pink walls, red curtains and colourful hanging banners. In the foreground, a row of young boys and youths sit cross-legged on mats, palms pressed together in namaskar, with white vibhuti stripes on their foreheads. Most wear saffron or orange cloth with rudraksha malas; some wear maroon shawls edged in gold. Behind them, adults in white and red shawls sit with hands folded. Brass lamps and small offerings sit on a patterned cloth before the group. A man at far left in orange robes and a mala sits with hands in anjali. a person appearance unclear.

A large hall with a polished white marble floor and patterned fabric-draped ceiling shows many people seated cross-legged in concentric rows on the floor, mostly in orange and saffron saris and robes. Several women in saris and young children in white, red, green and blue clothing sit facing a central figure seated near the front. White painted lines radiate across the floor between the groups. Tall decorative pillars with colourful patterns stand along the walls, and the scene suggests a group satsang or sitting session.

November 25 2014

A photograph of a large marble-floored hall where many people sit cross-legged in concentric rows, mostly dressed in orange and saffron robes, with some in red, green and white. Tall pillars draped with woven patterned fabric stand along the walls. Most seated participants face inward toward the centre, and a few sit in white clothing near the middle. A camera operator in white stands at the right edge. A sign-like ceremonial setting suggests a satsang or group meditation, though no leader is clearly identifiable. Many participants are visible, roughly in the dozens, with several partly cut off at the frame edges.

Overhead photo of a large hall with a shiny white marble floor where many people sit in a circle on white lines, most wearing saffron-orange robes and some in red or white. A few white-clad figures stand near the edge, and a cameraman in white holds a video camera at right. Colourful woven banners hang from the ceiling at the top of the room, and a cable runs across the floor between the seated devotees.

February 26 2013

A group of young people in saffron-orange dhoti-style garments with maroon-red borders dance barefoot across a pale marble floor in a hall. Several dancers raise their arms and hands in expressive poses, and some wear gold necklaces, bangles and earrings. Behind them, other people in white and orange clothing stand or move through the room, and red and yellow decorative hangings with tassels hang from the walls and ceiling. The setting suggests a devotional dance or celebration performed by children and youth.

A photograph of a ritual gathering in a hall with pink walls and hanging colourful tassel banners. Seated on the floor on mats are rows of men and boys. Two priests in front wear saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and hold their hands raised with small oil lamps or lit items in a worship posture. Several white-clad priests in white dhotis with bare upper bodies sit nearby, holding brass plates and offerings. Brass pooja plates with lamps, flowers and red cloths lie on the floor. An ornate gold and red throne stands empty at the right edge of the room, and framed portraits hang on the wall.

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A large hall with pink-curtained windows and hanging striped cloth banners shows a long row of devotees standing with palms pressed together in anjali. Many wear saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, while others wear white ritual clothes with gold-bordered dhotis and maroon-and-gold sashes. Several boys in orange and maroon kurtas stand in front with rudraksha malas and tilak marks. Brass and clay bowls, small oil lamps and offerings sit on mats in front of them. A framed portrait hangs on the far wall, but the figure's appearance is uncertain, so no identification is made.

March 22 2013