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February 24 2007

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A seated satsang or pada puja gathering in a hall, with a large crowd of devotees sitting on the floor in rows. In the foreground, a woman in orange sari with rudraksha mala and tilak sits with eyes closed, a woman in orange with a long rudraksha mala and glasses sits with hands in prayer, and a woman in a white and orange sari with folded hands and a red bindi sits in front. Brass oil lamps, a small brass bell, incense sticks, a small brass vessel and red and yellow flower offerings are arranged on a cloth before them. Many others in orange, white and red garments sit behind, some with hands folded in devotion. No a person candidate is identifiable in the visible frame.2014-09-07A photograph of several women seated closely together with palms pressed in anjali mudra at chest level, eyes lowered, in a devotional gathering. The women wear white and cream garments with gold borders and bright red-orange shawls draped over their shoulders. One woman in the centre has a red bindi, pearl earrings and a braid over her shoulder; another on the right wears glasses and a red shawl over a striped blouse. Bangles and a wristwatch are visible. Other seated devotees fill the background, some in yellow and red clothing. No swami figure is visible in the frame.2011-02-02August 24 20142014-08-24A photograph of women seated on the floor in a row, pressing their palms together in anjali mudra with eyes closed, as in a satsang or pada puja gathering. Most wear white saris with golden borders and red-orange shawls draped over their shoulders; one at right wears a striped red and green blouse and a wristwatch. Gold bangles and earrings are visible. Several more seated devotees fill the background, and the setting appears to be a hall with warm lighting.2011-02-02A photograph of several young women seated in a row with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, eyes lowered in prayer or meditation. They wear orange-red shawls draped over their shoulders; the foreground woman wears a yellow and white patterned blouse with a braid, small earrings and a bindi, and a wristwatch. Women in white and cream traditional dress sit beside and behind them, and the background is softly blurred with more seated devotees.2011-02-02April 08 20122012-04-08May 29 20132013-05-29Several young girls in orange and maroon dresses sit in a row at a satsang or ritual gathering, many with rudraksha malas, white vibhuti marks on their foreheads, and hands pressed in anjali. Some hold white flowers, possibly in prayer or offering. A girl in front closes her eyes in devotion, and a small crown or tiara is visible at the bottom edge. Behind them, others sit in orange and maroon clothing with long rope barriers and a brass tray at the lower right. The scene is one of devotional sitting and prayer, with no clearly identifiable a person present.2013-04-03November 12 20102010-11-12Seated women in a satsang hall with eyes closed in meditation. In the foreground a young woman in a white sari with gold border wears an orange shawl and a small bindi, with stud earrings and a pale gold necklace. Beside her, a woman in a white sari wears a rudraksha-style mala and drop earrings. Further left, women in yellow shawls sit with hands resting in their laps. Red drapes hang behind them, and blurred figures fill the background. No identifiable depiction of the teacher is visible in the frame.2011-10-17A row of women seated on the floor in prayer, palms pressed together at chest level in anjali mudra. They wear cream and white traditional saris with orange-red shawls draped over their shoulders, and some wear glasses and bangles. In front of them on the floor are brass oil lamps, incense sticks and puja vessels. A woman at the far right wears a cream sari with an orange shawl, and a partially visible figure stands at the upper right. The background shows a white draped wall and a red chair.2011-08-04September 18 20152015-09-18