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A photograph of a large open-sided hall with an orange-painted wall and colourful pillars wrapped in patterned fabric. Rows of seated monks and devotees in saffron robes and white dhotis hold lit oil lamps or diyas, creating a dense group of around several dozen people. A tripod-mounted camera and a microphone stand are in the foreground near a seated monk in saffron with a microphone. On the right, an ornate gold-painted throne with a red cushion stands on an orange mat, and a flower-decorated altar with brass vessels sits in the background. A white-robed man sits on a mat near the microphone, and a monk in saffron with rudraksha beads sits beside the throne.

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A photograph of a Deepavali satsang or ritual gathering in a hall with red walls and a red carpet. In the foreground a seated priest in white clothing with a red-bordered cloth sits at a microphone. Behind him, several saffron-robed monks and a seated man in orange with a rudraksha mala and beaded necklace hold small oil lamps or wicks, and rows of devotees in white, yellow and orange sit behind a metal railing with many lit oil lamps. A golden throne with carved decoration stands at the right edge, and a camera on a tripod is set up at left. Framed pictures hang on the back walls.2010-11-06A photograph of a covered open-sided hall with orange walls and a corrugated metal roof, where a seated group of devotees sits on mats in a ritual setting. In the foreground, a monk in saffron robes with a shaved head sits cross-legged on a mat reading from a book, with brass plates of offerings and small bowls before him. Another man in an orange robe sits nearby, and rows of people in white and saffron clothing sit behind a metal railing. Hanging colourful striped banners decorate the ceiling, a camera on a tripod and a video light are at left, and a gilded ornate chair with red cushioning is at lower right. Wall posters and framed images hang on the walls behind.2010-11-01November 06 20102010-11-06A large indoor hall with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof hung with colourful woven banners. Rows of seated devotees in white dhotis and white shirts or shawls sit with palms pressed together in prayer, many with white and orange tilak marks on their foreheads. In the foreground, several men in saffron-orange robes sit on woven mats before brass plates, small bowls and oil lamps arranged for puja. One seated man in orange holds an open notebook, and another sits with hands folded near a camera on a tripod. A gold-coloured ceremonial object is visible at the lower right, and red carpeting runs along the floor. The scene appears to be a group puja or satsang with roughly twenty to forty visible participants.2010-11-02October 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copiesA large open-sided hall with a corrugated metal roof, where a crowd of people sits on the floor in rows for a group puja. In the foreground, several men in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged on mats in front of brass plates of offerings, flowers and lit oil lamps, with one holding a small bell. Behind them, many people in white dhotis and kurtas sit with lit lamps and folded hands. Colourful striped hanging banners decorate the ceiling, a video camera on a tripod records the scene, and a red carpet runs along the left side.October 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copiesA covered open hall during a seated ritual. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes and a beaded necklace sits on a mat, holding a small object near his hands, with a microphone on a stand in front. Around him, seated devotees in white dhotis and shawls sit on mats; one man holds a handbell and a woman in a yellow-trimmed white sari sits at left among brass lamps, trays and offerings. Oil lamps burn along the floor and a steel railing divides the space, with smoke rising at left. Tall decorated pillars and a red carpet are visible, and a doorway opens to greenery at the back.2010-09-08November 07 20102010-11-07A photograph of a covered outdoor hall with corrugated metal roof and orange-washed walls, where a large seated group of devotees in orange and saffron robes and white dhotis sits on mats facing a gold-trimmed low seat at the left. On the left, a figure in red and orange garments with long dark hair sits behind a wooden lectern-like stand, and a bald priest in white dhoti and orange cloth sits on an orange mat with a plate of offerings. Several women in white and orange saris sit among the group, one with a light-coloured top. Hanging coloured cloth decorations and an ornate gold carved stand appear at the right, with a microphone stand and video camera on tripod near the centre. The scene suggests a morning puja or satsang gathering.A long covered hall with orange walls and a corrugated roof holds a seated group of monastics and devotees performing a morning puja. Men in saffron and orange robes sit cross-legged on mats in the foreground, several with hands raised or holding lit oil lamps, with brass thalis and offering plates of flowers and fruit in front of them. Behind them, rows of people in white clothes sit on the floor, with more devotees further back. Colourful tall cylindrical hangings with patterned tassels hang from the ceiling, and a tripod-mounted video camera stands on the left beside a red carpet. The scene is an ashram temple ritual with lamps and offerings.November 07 20102010-11-07