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June 18 2008

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June 18 20082008-06-18July 29 20072007-07-29June 18 20082008-06-18Wide view inside a tented hall where a large crowd of devotees sits cross-legged on mats in white kurtas and dhotis, many wearing yellow or saffron-coloured shawls and rudraksha malas. In the foreground, brass plates and bowls with offerings sit on striped mats before the seated rows. Hanging cloth tassels in yellow, red and blue decorate the tent ceiling. On the left wall, a large deity murti poster and a framed portrait are displayed, and a white-draped table with a microphone stands at the right edge. The scene appears to be a satsang or discourse gathering.2008-06-18Wide view inside a large white tent at a Bhakti Spurana convention, with many seated devotees in white kurtas and dhotis facing a raised stage. Foreground men wear yellow shawls and rudraksha malas; brass plates, small brass vessels and covered plastic containers sit on striped mats in front of them. Behind the stage hang bright decorative banners, and a backdrop shows a deity murti. A small figure in orange robes sits on the far stage, not distinctly identifiable. Several people are seated in puja-like postures with hands folded or resting on the mats. Overhead, decorative cloth pillars and a banner reading the page title area complete the hall.2008-06-18A large photograph of a seated congregation inside a white tented hall during a satsang. Hundreds of men and boys in white dhotis and white shirts sit cross-legged on mats, many wearing rudraksha malas. Brass plates with oil lamps and small offerings sit in front of the front rows. Tall cylindrical hanging decorations in red, blue, yellow and orange with gold fringe hang from the white ceiling. Banners on the back wall show portraits, and a visible sign reads text about a gurupoornima programme. No individual candidate for the guru is clearly visible in the frame, so the seated figures are devotees.2007-07-29A large hall filled with a seated congregation in white ritual clothing, many wearing white kurtas and dhotis with lanyards, sitting on mats before brass plates and small copper or steel offering vessels. Ceremonial bunting in red, yellow and blue hangs from the ceiling, and a painted deity image appears on the left wall. Several men in orange or saffron robes are visible among the rows, and some seated devotees hold papers and pens. The scene suggests a homa or tharpanam ritual session in a temple hall.2009-07-01A large indoor hall under a white tent ceiling, filled with many seated men dressed in white kurtas and dhotis, most holding small leaf or metal plates with food, sitting on mats in rows. Hanging decorative banners in yellow and multicolour patterns hang from the ceiling, and portrait banners line the back wall. Several men in the foreground wear rudraksha-style malas and some wear identification badges. Overhead lights illuminate the room. The seating is arranged for a group meal offering ceremony.2006-07-23A large tented hall with white canopy and hanging colourful decorative cylinders with yellow tassels. Rows of seated devotees in white clothes sit on mats in neat lines facing a stage area at the front. Several saffron-robed monks and attendants move about near a decorated stage with a golden chair and a white-draped table. A framed deity mural hangs on the far wall, and a large printed poster board is on the right. Some devotees hold small plates and cups. Many people are visible, with dozens of seated figures, plus a few standing.2009-01-02 +1 copiesJuly 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesA large indoor hall under a white tent-like ceiling with hanging colourful cloth banners in orange, yellow and black patterns. Hundreds of devotees sit cross-legged on the floor in rows, dressed in white clothing with white and beige shawls, many wearing beaded neck cords. Several seated devotees hold brass or steel plates with food offerings, and there are small bowls and water bottles in front of them. Lights are mounted on the ceiling, and a camera on a tripod stands at the right side among the rows. Framed portraits hang on the walls at the sides.2006-07-23A large white-tented hall during a Jayanti Brahmotsavam event. Rows of seated devotees in white clothes sit on mats across the tiled floor facing a central area. A man in saffron/orange robes stands near the middle, and a long-haired figure in white stands at the right beside seated people. Hanging decorative fabric pennants with yellow, red and blue patterns hang from the ceiling, and a dark stage backdrop with a golden seat or throne appears at the far end. A small table with offerings stands in front of the stage area, and seated people hold plates and small cups.2009-01-02 +1 copies