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November 20 2011

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A photograph of a large hall where thick rows of devotees lie prone on striped mats and blankets on the floor, heads bowed forward and arms outstretched, many in white kurtas and dhotis, others in coloured shirts such as red, teal, yellow and orange. Glass cases and red-cushioned chairs line the back of the room. Many devotees are visible, with several dozen lying in rows across the floor.2011-11-21November 20 20112011-11-20A hall with pale walls, pink curtains and rows of red-cushioned chairs along the back. Many men and boys lie prostrate on striped blue-and-white mats across the floor, foreheads touching the ground, in a devotional prostration. Clothing includes white dhotis and shirts, an orange saffron shirt, maroon, green and blue garments. A gold-coloured ornate structure stands at the upper left, and a banner with figures hangs behind. Some people sit upright along the back row watching. A plastic bowl and a bag lie on the floor near the front.2011-12-29November 21 20112011-11-21November 27 20112011-11-27December 14 20092009-12-14December 29 20112011-12-29June 04 20092009-06-04A large hall with cream tiled floor and orange curtains shows a crowd of many participants kneeling and bowing forward with foreheads touching the floor, in a prostration posture. Most wear white tops with light trousers, while others wear blue, yellow, green and teal clothing. Several stacks of folded striped mats and bedding are stacked along the left wall. A few people in the background stand near shelves. No identifiable a person figure is visible among those kneeling; the scene reads as a group pranam or prostration during a retreat-style gathering.2010-02-20A photograph of a large hall where many people sit on mattresses on the floor, most with heads bowed and hands pressed together in prayer or meditation. Men in white kurta-style clothes, saffron and orange robes, and a person in a yellow shawl are visible, along with children in colourful shirts and a woman in the lower right. Red-cushioned chairs are stacked along the left wall beside pink curtains and tall windows, and a black screen hangs from the ceiling. Framed pictures hang on the wall above. The scene suggests a group satsang or puja session. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance alone.2011-12-25A photo of a hall with a glossy tiled floor and red curtains where many people lie prone on mats and cushions, mostly in white, pink, yellow and orange clothing, heads resting on the floor in a prostrate or relaxation posture. A woman in a brown shawl and green-patterned skirt sits upright on a red chair at the upper left, and a few red chairs and a cardboard box stand along the back wall. No identifiable a person figure is visible in the scene.2011-11-21A large hall with red-cushioned chairs along the back wall and many devotees seated on the floor on red-striped mats, heads bowed in prayer or meditation. Women in saris and salwar kameez in red, orange, yellow, blue and purple sit close together, several with hands pressed to faces; a man in a beige shirt bends forward at the centre, and a woman in a green top and white shawl bows at right. Behind them are gilded decorative panels and red curtains. Some people wear white and saffron clothing. Small bottles, a plastic container and cloth bundles lie on the floor in front. No clearly visible a person candidate is present.2011-12-25