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A large hall filled with a crowd of hundreds of people, seated on mats in rows during a group puja. In the foreground, shaved-headed sannyasis in saffron-orange robes sit on orange mats, with brass plates, small oil lamps and offering bowls arranged before them. Behind them, men and women in white ritual clothes sit in rows, many wearing rudraksha malas. Banners in orange, yellow and green hang from the ceiling, and a decorated deity murti stands at the upper right.

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October 24 20102010-10-24A large indoor hall filled with seated people in meditation on orange and red mats, with many shaven-headed young men in white dhoti-style clothing, some with gold-striped borders and beaded necklaces. Several children in colourful shirts sit among them, and brass plates, small bowls, and steel containers lie on the floor in front. A few people in orange and saffron robes are visible on the left, and hanging decorative banners in orange, green and blue drape from the high ceiling. Behind the crowd a tall red and gold backdrop is visible on the right wall. The scene conveys a group guided meditation session in progress.2011-02-20December 22 20102010-12-22A large hall filled with hundreds of seated participants in white dhotis and white shirts, many wearing rudraksha malas, sitting on mats in rows. In the foreground, several saffron-robed priests sit on orange and blue mats, with brass plates, lamps, bowls and kalasha-like vessels before them, performing puja. A television screen on a stand at left shows a figure. Colourful festoons with orange and blue hang from the ceiling, and ornate golden seats appear at the far right.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesWide view of a large hall filled with hundreds of seated participants performing a group puja. In the foreground, men in white dhotis and white shawls sit cross-legged on mats with brass plates, small oil lamps, flowers and offering bowls before them; one man in the lower left holds a small tray and others hold incense or lamps. Several saffron-robed monks sit to the left in orange garments. Orange and blue festoons hang from the ceiling and a camera on a tripod is at the left edge. The scene shows a ritual gathering in progress, with a few people in the foreground visibly engaged in the rites while the rest of the assembly sits in rows behind them.2010-10-24A large hall filled with seated devotees during a pada puja-style ritual. In the foreground, rows of men in white dhotis and white shawls sit on orange mats, many with white vibhuti stripes on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. Brass plates, small brass lamps and cups sit before them on the mats, and some participants have their hands folded in prayer. Behind them, a larger crowd of seated attendees in white and mixed colours fills the space, with saffron-orange banners with patterned borders hanging from the ceiling. At the far left, a man in orange robes sits facing the group. No clearly visible a person candidate is identifiable from appearance.2010-09-18November 10 20102010-11-10A large hall with a polished white floor shows many seated devotees performing a pada puja-style worship. Women in white saris with red or yellow shawls sit cross-legged on mats in rows, hands folded in prayer, with brass plates and small offering vessels arranged on orange cloth mats in front of them. Many more people sit in the background, some on chairs at the left. Orange and multicoloured woven hangings decorate the ceiling. A person in orange robes sits at the lower right with hands joined in namaskar. No clear a person candidate is visible.2010-09-18Wide view of a large hall during a pada puja-style ceremony with many seated participants on orange and red mats. In the front left, two saffron-robed monastics sit with orange garments, one wearing a marigold garland and a rudraksha mala; the foreground shows men in white dhotis and shawls with rudraksha malas, seated before brass thalis, small oil lamps and offering plates. Vibrant woven hangings in red, orange and blue line the pillars and ceiling of the bright hall, with a decorated altar area visible at the far end. The surrounding crowd is seated in rows, mostly in white ritual clothes.2010-10-21A photograph of a large hall where many people sit on the floor in rows facing a shrine at the far end. In the foreground, several men in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloth sit with puja plates, brass vessels and small oil lamps before them. The men in front have their hands joined in prayer, one wearing a rudraksha mala and a sacred thread across his bare upper body. Behind them, a crowd of children and adults in mixed colourful clothing sits attentively. At the back of the room, a gilded ornamental canopy and a gold-coloured throne frame a small deity murti, with orange and red festoon hangings decorating the ceiling. A wooden lectern and red chairs stand near the walls.2012-05-08A large hall filled with seated devotees in white dhotis and white shirts or kurtas, many with rudraksha malas, sitting on orange and purple mats in rows facing toward the front. Brass plates, small bowls, and lamps are placed before several people. Above, white draped fabric covers the ceiling and colourful woven cylindrical banners in red, yellow, blue and orange hang down. At the right front, a decorated altar with orange flowers and a seated figure in orange robes is visible. A camera on a tripod records the gathering from the left side.2010-10-22 +1 copies