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A standing row of devotees in a hall with white ceiling drapes and tall striped yellow-blue-red pillars, hands folded in anjali. Near the front, a man in white dhoti with a yellow shawl stands with palms joined, beside a man in white kurta. Several saffron-robed sannyasis and women in orange and saffron saris stand to the right, and a bald monk in orange robes at far right holds his hands in namaste near a low orange-draped table. Behind them is a striped bolster-and-cloth seating arrangement with a small rug. Roughly two dozen physical people are visible, including several men in white and pastel shirts and a child in orange at left.

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July 07 20102010-07-07July 07 20102010-07-07A photograph inside a large hall with a white ceiling and hanging decorative cylindrical banners in red, blue, yellow and white patterns. A group of standing devotees in a line on an orange mat, the front men in white dhotis and shirts, a man in a grey jacket with a teal green and black sweater, and a man in a dark blue shirt with a lanyard. On the left, women in saffron, pink and white saris stand near a low orange-draped table. Ceiling fans line the hall and a framed picture hangs on the back wall beside a wall clock. A man in white stands at the far right edge near red chairs.2010-07-29Photograph of a hall with a polished marble floor and colourful striped bunting hanging from the ceiling. Two rows of people stand with palms pressed together in anjali along both sides, men in white on the left and women in white and blue saris on the right. In the centre, two figures in saffron/orange robes walk forward down the aisle, one with a rudraksha mala around the neck, followed by a man in white. A deity shrine with garlands is visible at the far end, and a small wooden pedestal or table sits near the aisle. Several people are seated on the floor in the background. The scene suggests a satsang or puja procession.2010-10-07A wide photograph inside a large white-walled hall with a white fabric canopy ceiling and ceiling fans. Long rows of standing people, mostly women in saris and salwar kameez alongside men in white kurta and light shirts, face the same direction across a white floor. Several children stand among the front rows. Tall cylindrical hangings in bright red, yellow, blue and patterned fabric with elephant motifs hang from the ceiling. A chair row with red seats sits to the right, and a white-clad figure walks blurred in the foreground at left.2010-07-27A photograph of a large indoor hall with a white ceiling draped in white fabric, white ceiling fans, and tall decorated pillars wrapped in yellow, red and green patterned cloth with elephant motifs. About two dozen men stand in a standing row on orange and blue mats across the floor, most in white or light shirts and trousers, some in orange and checked shirts, hands folded or clasped in front. Several red chairs stand along the left side, and a wooden panel and speaker are visible at right. Some people appear to be in a devotional standing posture.2010-07-14October 07 20102010-10-07A photograph of a hall with white walls and a low white ceiling, decorated with a tall painted pillar wrapped in colourful patterns and elephant motifs. Several people stand with hands joined in anjali on the left, some in white kurtas and dhotis and others in striped shirts. On the right, a figure in an orange-saffron robe stands with palms pressed together in namaste, facing the group. Orange and green mats cover the floor, and a bright studio light and a red curtain stand nearby. A person in white stands near the doorway.2009-12-18A large hall with a white tent ceiling and hanging colourful cloth banners edged with yellow tassels. A crowd of devotees stands and sits on yellow and pink floor mats. Many wear white kurtas and pants, with white garlands, and several seated front-left wear saffron and orange robes with orange shawls. Others stand with hands folded in prayer. Behind them a wall clock, a framed picture and a sound speaker are visible, along with a painted mural on the left wall. No single figure is clearly identifiable as the a person.2009-06-01Indoor hall with white ceiling fans, tubular fabric banners in orange, blue and multicolored patterns hanging from the ceiling, and a wall clock. On the left, a group of women in saris and salwar kameez stand on orange mats, one in a red sari and a small child in red and white beside them. Along the right, a row of men in white shirts and dhotis or trousers stands on orange mats with hands folded or arms crossed. A wooden door and a small notice board are on the right wall.2010-07-14A photograph of a large indoor hall with a white fabric ceiling, decorated pillars wrapped in coloured patterns with orange tassels, and ceiling fans. A man in an orange robe with a beaded necklace stands on a polished white floor, a hand raised toward a bearded man in white dhoti and shirt who presses his palms together. Another orange-robed attendant with a shaved head holds an offering near him. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand along the left with palms joined, and women in saris stand on the right with hands folded. An altar with a decorated backdrop is visible in the distance. The scene suggests a greeting or blessing, with about 20 people visible.2010-10-07June 27 20102010-06-27