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August 23 2014

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August 05 20162016-08-05June 20 20152015-06-20A large indoor gathering of women seated on the floor over a red carpet, dressed in white clothing with orange-red lanyards and orange-red shawls or sashes. Many wear white or orange ritual attire, some have orange tilak marks on the forehead, and several wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. In the foreground a woman in a white dress sits on the left, and a woman in a dark-rimmed glasses and white kurta sits in the centre. Behind them, a white-clad figure stands near a white-draped table, and a red wall displays framed panels. The scene suggests a darshan or satsang session with yoga participants seated attentively. A seated woman in white sits on a chair at the far left, and a woman in a white robe with a grey-haired devotee in the lower foreground watches the proceedings.2015-08-07September 05 20152015-09-05April 09 20122012-04-09A large photograph of a crowded white tent hall during a person Spurana programme in Salem, Tamil Nadu. Hundreds of women sit closely on the floor in rows, mostly in white and cream saris with coloured borders, along with saris in yellow, orange, blue and green. Many wear name badges on lanyards and hold their hands together in prayer or sit with eyes closed. Overhead fans, tent poles and light fixtures line the ceiling, and floral banners hang along the far wall.2007-12-13August 18 20132013-08-18A large seated audience of women in white and cream saris and dresses fills a hall, sitting on red mats with blue paper sheets and booklets on their laps. Many wear name badges on their clothing and rudraksha or bead malas. Several women in the front rows look attentively toward the stage, some with hands resting on their faces. Golden deity murti and decorations are visible in the background, along with silver railings at the right edge. Relevant context: a satsang or discourse gathering.2014-08-24A large hall filled with seated devotees in white and cream clothing, many women in white saris and salwar kameez with red-brown rudraksha malas around their necks, sitting on red mats in rows facing forward toward a stage. Several women wear red bindi or forehead markings. Some wear pastel or green and pink dupattas. Microphone stands are visible near the front rows. Red curtains and a framed picture hang on the back wall, and an orange bag rests on the floor in the foreground.2015-04-25A large seated audience of women and some men fills a hall, sitting on mats and cushions in rows. Many wear white or colourful saris and salwar, with rudraksha malas and white forehead marks; several wear name badges. Pale pink, orange and green saris stand out, and a few women wear black or red dupattas. Ornate red-and-gold parasol umbrellas hang along the back wall, and a figure in white stands near the far end of the hall. The scene reads as a satsang or discourse session with attentive participants.2016-08-21A large seated congregation fills an indoor hall with white walls and wooden doors, during what appears to be a ritual session. Many devotees sit cross-legged on the floor in rows, most wearing white kurtas, saris and salwar outfits, with several women in blue, green, purple and red saris. Some have yellow or gold lanyards and folded hands, and several are in prayer or chanting posture. A videographer with a camera on a tripod stands at the left edge, and potted plants and a small table with a water bottle are visible near the back. Many devotees are seated in close rows, and the sitters near the front are mostly women.2009-07-01A large seated congregation in a hall with red curtains and gold-painted deity sculptures along the back, including a golden horse-drawn chariot figure and a standing deity murti. Many devotees sit cross-legged on white mats, the front rows wearing rust-red and orange saris or dhotis with rudraksha malas, while others wear white and cream saris and kurtas. Small brass lamps and puja items sit before them. A framed portrait hangs on the upper right wall.2014-08-24