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A large seated gathering of devotees at night during a homa ceremony. In the foreground, young women in red and orange saris hold pink lotus flowers, seated on a mat beside brass vessels, one containing yellow offering material. Behind them, rows of women in red, magenta and orange saris and white clothing sit attentively, with several in saffron and orange shawls. A few men in white dhotis and orange shawls are visible at the right edge near an orange-draped platform. The setting is an open outdoor hall with lights and draped fabric in the background.

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October 16 20102010-10-16Night photo of a seated congregation on mats in an open courtyard facing a raised orange platform with a seated figure and a garlanded deity murti or seat decorated with flowers. Foreground devotees wear red, orange and saffron clothing and hold pink flowers; many women sit at left in red and maroon saris, while men in white dhotis and white shirts with red or yellow shawls sit at right. A brass plate of flowers and a brass vessel sit at lower left. Strings of lights and tall pillars with lanterns frame the scene. The seated figure on the platform is not clearly identifiable from appearance, so no identification is made.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA large group of women and girls sits on the floor in a hall during a seated ritual, many holding small lit oil lamps (diyas) in their hands. Most wear saffron-orange sarees or dhotis with red or cream borders, rudraksha malas and white forehead markings. In the foreground a woman in a red patterned saree and a white-clad woman hold lamps over a brass thali with flowers and offerings. Several men in white shirts sit in the background, and a plastic water bottle and brass vessels rest on the floor. The scene reads as a group puja or aarti with oil lamps, with no Swamiji figure clearly identifiable.2013-03-16A seated group ritual in a large hall with a crowd of devotees behind. In the foreground, several young women and girls in saffron-orange saris with gold and maroon borders wear rudraksha malas and have white vibhuti lines on their foreheads, seated on mats with brass puja vessels, small cups and gold bowls holding flowers and offerings. A woman in a white sari with a long pendant necklace sits at left, and older women in white and gold-bordered saris sit at right, one raising her hand in gesture. Behind them, rows of people in white and maroon outfits sit on the floor, many with vibhuti marks. The scene reads as a puja or abhishekam being performed with devotees.2013-06-06A photograph of a seated congregation at an evening ceremony, with rows of women in red, orange, yellow and maroon saris sitting on woven mats and holding pink flowers in their hands. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts with rudraksha malas sit in a crowd. At the upper right, a raised wooden platform is decorated with flower arrangements. Seen at night, the scene shows a large gathering in a hall or open pavilion, with the attendees' faces lit by warm light.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA large seated congregation fills a hall during a ritual. In the foreground, several young women and a boy wear maroon and gold saris and have white and red forehead markings and rudraksha malas; some hold small objects and offering items on the floor, with brass vessels, flowers and a lamp before them. Behind them, many devotees in white and red garments sit on mats and cushions, some with hands folded in prayer. The ritual setting suggests a puja with offerings. a person's presence is not clearly visible in this frame.2013-07-14A seated group of devotees in a temple hall during a satsang or ritual gathering. Many younger women and girls wear orange and saffron saris with gold borders, rudraksha malas, and white forehead markings. Some wear white garments and others a pale blue patterned sari. In the foreground, blurred figures sit near brass bowls and a lit lamp, with red chairs visible at the back of the hall. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable among the visible people.2015-02-07April 14 20132013-04-14September 27 20132013-09-27Evening photograph of a seated group during a ceremony in an outdoor courtyard. Rows of women and girls sit on woven mats, many in red and orange-yellow saris, some with long braided hair and bindis. A few men in white kurtas and rudraksha malas sit at the right edge. At the top right, a woman in a bright orange sari stands near a decorated stone platform with flowers and a kalasha-like arrangement. In the left foreground, a brass vessel and a striped cloth are visible. A man in white stands near the back left, and a small stand with a microphone is at the left. The scene is lit by night lighting, and a banner with pictures is partly visible at the top. a person is not clearly visible in this image.2010-10-16 +1 copiesApril 30 20132013-04-30