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April 04 2012

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A photograph of a large seated congregation during a meditative gathering in a hall with polished grey floor. Foreground women wear white saris and white dhotis with gold borders, many with orange or saffron shawls draped over their shoulders and rudraksha malas around their necks. They sit cross-legged on orange cloth mats with brass puja plates, small brass lamps, bells and steel bowls before them, eyes closed or hands folded in prayer. Rows of similarly dressed devotees, some in white kurtas and orange stoles, fill the background, with a few children in the lower left and a young man in a blue shirt at the right edge.2010-11-30A large hall with rows of seated devotees on mats performing a puja at small brass oil lamps and offering trays set on orange mats in front of them. In the centre foreground a woman in a white dress and orange shawl sits with eyes closed, hands in her lap. Nearby women wear green, cream, orange and pink saris, some with orange stoles and folded hands. Behind them rows of white-clad participants and children sit on the floor, with chairs and framed deity pictures along the back wall of the hall. The scene shows a satsang gathering with a group meditation or chanting.2012-04-04A large hall with cream walls and polished floor shows a group of women and girls seated in rows on mats, performing a puja with brass oil lamps, kalasha-style vessels and small brass plates of offerings in front of them. Most wear white kurtas or saris with saffron-orange shawls, while others wear green, mustard and maroon saris. Some hold open books or prayer sheets and two appear to be lighting or tending lamps. Framed deity murtis and paintings hang on the walls behind, with red chairs and banner stands in the background.2012-04-04A large seated gathering of women and girls performs an aarti with oil lamps on a white tiled hall floor. Many participants hold lit oil lamps in their hands, while others sit on orange and green mats beside brass plates, small oil lamps, flowers and a brass lamp. Most wear orange, red, saffron and white sarees or salwar, with rudraksha malas around their necks. In the foreground a woman in a pink saree and red blouse holds a small lamp, and a woman in white with a yellow border raises a lamp at right.2013-01-25January 08 20182018-01-08April 04 20122012-04-04April AF 2012A seated group of devotees performs a puja inside a hall with terracotta walls and hanging colourful fabric decorations. In the foreground, a woman in a peach-orange sari and a woman in white with an orange shawl sit before brass plates, bowls, small lamps and a puja tray arranged on mats. Around them, rows of women and some men in white clothes with orange and yellow shawls sit cross-legged with hands folded in prayer, eyes closed. A metal railing and red carpet run along the right side, with more seated participants beyond.2010-10-04 +1 copiesA photo of a large seated congregation in a bright hall with white tiled floor and red-cushioned mats, attendees sitting cross-legged with eyes closed or lowered in satsang. Many women wear sarees and salwar kameez in red, yellow, blue, green and white, one in a yellow shawl and several in white. A woman in the foreground wears a red and white striped saree; another in white clothes sits near brass plates, a tiffin-style container and a red bag. Chairs line the back of the hall. The front-row figures are close and clearly visible, and the back of the room holds more seated people. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this view.2012-04-04A large hall with a white tiled floor holds many seated women and some men in traditional and ashram clothing, sitting cross-legged on mats with hands folded in prayer. Many wear white sarees with orange or red borders, orange robes, and green or cream saree; one woman in orange has a tilak on her forehead. Brass oil lamps, small plates and offering bowls sit before them on mats. Behind them are glass display cases holding gilded deity murti and framed images, plus red chairs and a lit ceiling. Several people are seated in rows with bags and water bottles nearby.2012-04-04April 08 20122012-04-08December 14 20132013-12-14