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KAILASA FAMILIA PORTUGUESA, PORTUGAL on 1/13/2018

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A large group of men sit cross-legged on orange mats in an indoor hall, seated in rows with eyes closed in meditation. Many are bare-chested, wearing white dhotis with gold borders, white sacred threads over their shoulders, and rudraksha or bead necklaces; several have white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads and chests. Some hold their hands folded in devotion. A few men in white shawls sit in the back rows. The atmosphere is quiet and focused. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person in this frame.2018-02-04A large group of young men sit cross-legged on colourful striped mats in a hall, bare-chested and wearing white dhotis with sacred threads across their chests. Many have white vibhuti or ash marks on their foreheads and bodies, and several wear gold pendant necklaces and rudraksha malas. The foreground man in the center holds a small object in his hands and appears to be in meditation. Others sit with eyes closed or gaze downward in quiet concentration.2017-04-03Seated devotees in a ritual hall during a puja, with brass oil lamps and small trays of pink flowers laid on the floor before them. Several men wear white dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies marked with white ash stripes, plus rudraksha malas. A man in the centre wears glasses and holds an open book, while the man at right presses his palms together in anjali. Orange-robed devotees sit further back, and tall brass lamp stands line the room. No single individual here can be confidently identified as a person from appearance alone.2017-07-20Photograph of a seated group of men in a bright hall performing a puja or satsang. They wear white dhotis with yellow borders, bare chests, rudraksha malas and white sacred ash markings on their torsos and foreheads. Several sit cross-legged with eyes closed, fingers touching nostrils in a breathing practice, while others hold their hands forward. Brass lamps, a plate of flowers, bowls of offerings and a water bottle are placed on the floor before them. No one is identified as a person in this image.2017-05-27September 19 20172017-09-19 +1 copiesMay 14 20172017-05-14A photograph of a long row of seated devotees performing a puja with brass oil lamps and small plates of offerings arranged on the floor in front of them. In the foreground a bare-chested man with short hair, a white dhoti with yellow borders, and rudraksha beads holds a lit lamp while another man with dreadlocks wears a red-brown rudraksha mala. A bald priest on the right has white tilak on his forehead, rudraksha beads, and an orange cloth. Others in orange, maroon and white clothing sit behind them, some holding lamps. A blurred deity image hangs on the wall in the background.2017-01-06A seated group of men in a hall sits on orange floor mats, facing forward. Most are bare-chested, wearing white dhotis with orange-gold borders, white sacred threads across the shoulder, and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Several hold small palm-leaf or paper sheets in their hands. Some have sacred ash or tilak marks on their foreheads. Behind them, others in white and a few people in orange robes sit in rows, with gold-tipped posts visible. This appears to be a group ritual or meditation session.2018-02-04December 25 20182018-12-25December 25 20182018-12-25March 15 20172017-03-15December 02 20162016-12-02