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A photo of a seated congregation inside an open-sided hall with a corrugated metal roof and orange walls. Tall decorated pillars wrapped in red, green, yellow and white cloth with geometric and floral patterns stand along the room. Men in white shirts and dhotis sit cross-legged on mats in the foreground, some in orange robes nearby. Devotees fill rows on a red carpet behind a metal railing. Two women in white and orange stand at the left. Framed pictures hang on the walls, and a pale-blue sign is visible on the right.

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July 28 20102010-07-28A photograph inside a hall with an orange-walled interior and a corrugated translucent roof, where many devotees sit on the floor in rows behind metal railings. In the foreground a row of men and boys sit cross-legged with palms pressed together in prayer; several wear white kurtas or shirts, one wears a yellow shirt, and a young boy in a red shirt sits at the front. Tall decorated pillars with geometric patterns and dove motifs stand in the hall. A blue and purple mat with printed text lies on an orange cloth at the bottom of the frame, and a person in white stands at the right beside a stainless steel counter. Banners with printed text and images hang on the left wall.2010-08-19A photograph of a large open-sided hall with a corrugated roof, where a seated congregation of devotees sits in prayer. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in an orange shawl over white clothes sits cross-legged with hands folded, beside another seated man in white with a red-and-maroon-bordered cloth. Nearby, a man in a white shirt with a yellow shawl joins palms in namaskar. Behind them, rows of people in white and yellow clothes sit on mats over a red carpet, and a woman in a pink-patterned sari sits at the left. Tall decorated cylindrical pillars with bird motifs flank the hall, and a camera on a tripod films the scene. a person presence is uncertain; the seated figures are described by role only.2010-08-30A photograph of a long open hall with a corrugated metal roof, where many people sit cross-legged on pale mats in rows, most in white clothes with orange or yellow shawls. Several hold japa mala beads. Tall cylindrical banners with colourful geometric patterns and orange fringes hang from the ceiling along the sides. A woman in a red sari stands near the centre, and a standing figure in white is visible in the far background beside a small altar area. Framed papers and notices are pinned to the back wall. Some people sit in orange-cloth-draped seats at the right edge.2008-09-30Devotees sit on the floor of a covered orange-walled hall during a satsang, many with hands pressed together in namaskar. Most wear white ritual clothing; a woman in a green and gold sari sits on the front-left mat beside a red carpet, and a man in a red shirt sits to the right. Tall cylindrical banners in red, yellow and blue patterns hang along the room, and framed panels line the walls. At the far right edge, a figure in saffron and white stands near a wooden lectern. No clearly distinctive appearance cues establish his identity, so he is described only by role.2010-08-15A photograph of a large hall with orange walls and a corrugated roof, where a crowd of devotees sits in prayer with palms pressed together. In the foreground a shaven-headed man in saffron robes kneels on an orange cloth with hands folded, while a man in white kurta sits behind him. Rows of seated devotees in white and colourful clothing fill the room, separated by a metal railing. Colourful striped pillars decorated with geometric motifs and birds stand along the walls, and banners hang on the back wall.2010-08-19A covered hall with orange walls and a corrugated roof hosts a group puja. Rows of seated participants in white dhotis and white garments, some in orange or yellow shawls, sit on woven mats facing a central area lined with a red carpet. Several men in front wear white dhotis and have shaved heads, with brass puja plates and small bowls before them. Women in orange and yellow saris sit on the left side. Tall decorative cloth-wrapped pillars in red, blue and gold hang from the ceiling, and framed printed banners hang on the wall. Flower garlands and yellow and orange flowers lie near a large metal vessel on the right.2010-09-25A photograph of an indoor hall with a corrugated metal roof and orange walls, decorated with tall colourful cylindrical pillars in red, blue and yellow. Several rows of seated devotees fill the room, many dressed in white with orange or yellow shawls, and many with hands pressed together in anjali. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in white robes sits beside another man wearing an orange shawl over white clothes, with a small book on the mat. A woman in a white patterned sari sits on a red carpet at the left, and a video camera on a tripod stands near the metal railing. Framed banners hang on the wall at the top left.2010-08-30A seated group of devotees in a hall with terracotta-coloured walls and a corrugated roof, many in white ritual clothing. In the foreground two men sit cross-legged on a mat: one in white with a yellow shawl and hands folded, the other with a shaved head, a rudraksha mala and a red tilak, eyes closed in meditation. Behind them rows of seated participants fill the floor and a raised gallery, some in white, some in yellow or orange. Brass and steel vessels, a pink container and small offering items sit on a cloth at left. Colourful decorative pillar banners hang at the sides. No visible identification of the central figure is made.2010-09-06Interior of an open-sided hall with a corrugated roof, strung with orange triangular pennants and tall decorated pillars painted with geometric patterns and bird motifs. Rows of seated devotees sit on white mats behind metal railings and a red carpet. Most wear white, cream or saffron clothing; a man in an orange robe sits near the front, and a few men in red and striped shirts are seated among them. A woman in a blue sari stands at the left. Framed portraits and printed banners hang on the orange walls. A man in white stands near the back at right, and devotees sit in the foreground at right. Overall, a community gathering or puja setting.2010-07-27September 06 20102010-09-06Indoor hall with white ceiling, ceiling fans, and tall cylindrical pillars wrapped in colourful painted patterns with yellow and blue tops. Many devotees sit on orange mats on a light floor, mostly men in white shirts and dhotis and some in shirts and trousers, with children in green and pink tops. Women in saris and white clothes sit at the left side near a golden deity murti or throne-like seat. Rows of chairs line the back wall, where more people sit in white. A wall clock, mirror and notice boards are visible on the right.2010-07-13