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A large seated congregation fills a hall during a satsang. Many men in white shirts and dhotis sit close together, several wearing orange shawls and rudraksha malas, and many clap or press their palms together in devotion. Some sit cross-legged on red cushions. In the foreground, a young boy in a maroon robe with gold trim sits with hands in prayer. Several boys in black shirts have white tilak marks across their foreheads, and a shaved-headed man in an orange robe and mala sits at the right edge. Small brass and puja items rest on the floor in front of the rows.

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January 15 2013

2013-01-15 +2 copies

February 18 2013

A photograph of a seated ritual gathering in a bright hall with a light tiled floor. In the foreground, several men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and rudraksha malas sit cross-legged on mats, some with hands folded in prayer, with brass plates, small oil lamps and bowls set before them. Behind them a large audience of men and boys in white, red, green and dark clothing sits in rows, and women in saris sit at the far left near a pillar. At the top right a gilded ornate shrine or throne stands against the wall. No individual is identifiable as a person from the visible cues, so no candidate is marked.

January 13 2013

A seated group meditation session in a hall with a light floor, where many participants sit cross-legged on mats. In the foreground, two men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and rudraksha malas sit with eyes closed and hands folded. Behind them, several young boys and teenagers wear maroon and red robes with gold-bordered shawls, and many have white blindfolds tied over their eyes. Some wear casual shirts and a boy in black tracksuit sits with hands folded. Men in white clothes sit further back. Offering trays with fruit and small brass vessels are placed on the floor near the participants.

A photograph of a seated congregation in a hall with pale walls and a red-framed picture above. In the foreground, a young boy in white with a gold-bordered dhoti and a red rudraksha mala sits beside a curly-haired boy in a cream kurta and red beads. Behind them rows of adults sit on red mats and chairs, many in white dhotis and shirts, some wearing orange and saffron scarves, rudraksha malas and lanyards. A man in a rust-orange robe with a mala sits at right. No clear a person figure is visible in the frame.

April 04 2012

A large hall with polished floor where a group of men in white dhotis and shawls sit cross-legged on mats during a pada puja style ceremony, with small oil lamps and brass plates with offerings in front of them. Several front-row priests have sandalwood or vibhuti marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas. Behind them younger boys in colourful shirts and seated adults in white watch. A man in an orange robe sits near the back on the left, and chairs line the back wall. A red banner with Tamil text hangs on the upper wall. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.

2011-02-25 +1 copies

A photograph of a seated satsang audience inside a hall with a light floor. In the foreground, several men wear plain white dhoti-style garments, with tilak marks on their foreheads and headphones on their heads. A younger man in a white robe with a shaved head sits centrally, and another seated man wears white with a lanyard. Behind them, women in white and pastel clothing, including a woman in a pink top, sit in rows. A small brass lamp and a green dish with offerings sit on the floor at the lower right. No discernible a person candidate is clearly visible, so the a person field is set to none.

A large indoor hall where many children and adults sit cross-legged on mats in a group puja. In the foreground, boys in white, green, purple and checked shirts hold small brass vessels and kneel before brass oil lamps, bells and a golden nataraja-style ornament on the floor. A boy in white dhoti with white vibhuti on his forehead sits centrally, and a boy in a yellow-green shirt has a white forehead mark. Behind them, adults in white shirts with lanyards and a few in saffron/orange sashes sit on floor mats and red chairs. A wall display with framed pictures and a banner is visible at the upper right. The scene appears to be a devotional ritual or satsang.