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December 20 2015

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A large seated gathering of devotees in a hall, many holding small brass oil lamps (diyas) lit with flames. In the foreground a man in white kurta-style clothing and a red shawl sits cross-legged holding a lit lamp, while beside him a woman in a brown and gold top with purple trousers and glasses holds a lamp, and a woman in a green sari sits with hands together. Behind them rows of participants wear red and white shawls and red lanyards. No a person figure is clearly visible in this frame.2015-12-20A large seated crowd of devotees with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, facing forward in a covered pavilion with a high white-and-metal roof. In the foreground, an elderly woman in a green sari sits beside a woman in a bright orange sari and a woman in a blue-and-purple sari, all with hands folded. Men in white kurtas wear red-orange shawls and lanyards, and many attendees wear orange or red lanyards and beaded necklaces. Brass oil lamps sit on the floor at the lower left and right edges. A video camera on a tripod stands among the seated crowd, and a screen hangs in the background. The gathering suggests a satsang or session with prayerful participants.2015-12-20 +1 copiesDecember 20 20152015-12-20A crowded indoor satsang hall during a ritual, with a large pink-lit screen behind. Many devotees sit on the floor holding small oil lamps or lit diyas, a few raising them toward the front. In the foreground, women wear orange and rust saris and a woman in a bright pink sari holds a lamp, while a man in a white shirt and grey hair on the right holds a lamp and a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala holds a flame. A white-robed woman with long grey hair sits in the lower foreground, and a table with orange cloth and audio equipment is at the upper right. No single speaker's face is identifiable and no figure is clearly a person in this view.2016-12-18A large indoor satsang gathering of devotees seated closely together, many wearing white clothes with orange-red shawls and rudraksha malas, foreheads marked with orange tilak. Several women in the foreground press palms together in anjali mudra, and one woman in the front holds a small lamp. Some devotees hold lit oil lamps and offering items. Behind them, a stage area with purple and pink lighting and a red-cushioned seat.2014-05-14September 30 20172017-09-30December 09 20152015-12-09A large seated congregation fills an indoor hall with white walls and wooden doors, during what appears to be a ritual session. Many devotees sit cross-legged on the floor in rows, most wearing white kurtas, saris and salwar outfits, with several women in blue, green, purple and red saris. Some have yellow or gold lanyards and folded hands, and several are in prayer or chanting posture. A videographer with a camera on a tripod stands at the left edge, and potted plants and a small table with a water bottle are visible near the back. Many devotees are seated in close rows, and the sitters near the front are mostly women.2009-07-01October 26 20152015-10-26Photograph of a large seated audience on white sheets inside a decorated hall with orange and red hanging fabric decorations. Many devotees sit cross-legged facing forward, several wearing lanyards with orange and red beaded neck cords. A foreground man in a white kurta sits beside a woman in a teal sari with a patterned border, while a man in a grey shirt and white dhoti sits at left. Some attendees wear red-and-white shawls. A photographer with a camera stands at the upper right. A water bottle rests on the floor at left, and the back rows show many more participants. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible.2015-10-18December 09 20152015-12-09March 30 20162016-03-30