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May 24 2017

A large seated group of devotees fills a bright hall with white tiled floor. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in a red sleeveless vest with rudraksha mala and white dhoti sits on the left. Many young boys and girls in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged, some with white tilak markings on foreheads, some holding water bottles. Behind them rows of people in white clothes sit facing forward, and yellow ritual stands are visible. Gold framed paintings hang on the walls.

July 05 2017

2017-07-05 +1 copies

A large hall with a seated audience of devotees attending a satsang discourse. In the foreground, several men wear saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas, and others wear white dhotis and shawls; some sit on red mats. Behind them, rows of people sit on the floor and in chairs, including women in colourful saris. Framed photographs and paintings of deities line the walls, and cardboard boxes are stacked along the left side. A red digital clock is visible on the wall at left.

A large indoor hall filled with seated devotees in saffron and orange robes, many boys and girls with rudraksha malas and painted foreheads, sitting on a white tiled floor during a group session. In the foreground at left, a bald man in an orange-red top with a rudraksha mala and a white dhoti sits with gold bangles, facing the front. Behind the crowd, white-clad attendees and a large framed image with a red backdrop are visible. Some devotees have ash marks and bare upper bodies, and a water bottle and red cloth bag lie near the front.

A large seated assembly of devotees fills a tiled hall during a meditation or satsang session. In the foreground a shaven-headed man in an orange-red kurta with rudraksha malas sits cross-legged with palms resting on his knees, beside a man in white dhoti with orange border and a man in white shirt with a mala. Many young boys and men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, some with white tilak and rudraksha beads, sit on the floor in rows. Brass pillar lamps stand behind the front rows, and framed portraits and a deity image hang on the back wall. No individual can be confidently identified from appearance.

A large indoor hall filled with a dense crowd of seated devotees, mostly men and boys in saffron and orange shawls and dhotis, with white garments and rudraksha malas visible. Many have vibhuti and red tilak marks on their foreheads. Ceiling fluorescent lights and ceiling fans are visible, and framed pictures line the pale pink walls. A stage with a bright backdrop is at the far end, with a ceremonial staff and cloth visible at the front-right edge. No single identifiable speaker is clearly distinguishable in this wide view.

A large hall filled with seated devotees in saffron-orange robes and white dhotis, many with white vertical tilak marks on their foreheads, sitting on a white marble floor for a ritual. In the foreground, a young man sits bare-chested in orange cloth with a sacred thread, holding his hands together, while another seated devotee beside him sits on the floor. A low wooden table in the centre holds brass bowls and offering trays. At the right edge, a woman in a white sari with a red-and-white garland stands near a golden chair, and a young attendant in orange holds a tray with a small figure, oil lamps and flower petals. In the background, a large golden deity murti with a glowing lit backdrop is displayed on a shrine, with framed pictures on the walls.

2017-07-02 +1 copies

July 02 2017

A large indoor hall crowded with seated sannyasis and devotees, many in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas, some bare-chested with white or ash markings on the forehead and arms. Rows of ornate wooden stands with orange-capped posts line the room, and a banner with a red and black design hangs on the wall. Many attendees sit cross-legged with eyes closed in meditation or listening, while others in white clothing sit toward the back. The room is bright with white walls and a screen at the top right. No identifiable central figure is clearly visible in the frame.

A large crowd of devotees sits closely packed on the floor of a bright hall during a satsang gathering. Many wear white dhotis and shawls with rudraksha malas around their necks, while several younger men in the foreground wear saffron-orange cloths and some have white sacred markings on their chests and foreheads. A woman in a pale cream sari with orange border sits near the centre, and a man on the right has long hair and a saffron wrap with rudraksha beads. Tall brass lamps stand along the back left. The seated assembly is focused forward, toward an unseen speaker, in an atmosphere of meditative attention.

A large hall at an ashram event, with a crowd of many seated participants on mats and floor cushions facing forward. Many wear white clothing, while a group in front wears saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas around their necks. Several large screens on the walls show a figure in saffron with long hair and a rudraksha mala, though this is a screen image, not a physical person. Framed paintings hang on the walls and ceiling lights are visible. The scene suggests a satsang or discourse gathering with a sizable audience, though an exact count is not reliable.