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June 25 2009

A photograph inside a hall decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands. A wooden swing frame draped with orange and yellow flower garlands and a cushioned seat stands at centre. Several people in white and orange clothing gather around it: a woman in white with an orange shawl at left, women in red, maroon and orange saris beside the swing, and a man in white with a lanyard behind it. On the right, a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl walks past. Orange and yellow floor cloths lie on the floor, a cushioned sofa sits at right, and a maroon curtain hangs in the background.

A photograph inside a decorated hall where devotees in white and saffron attire surround a golden-framed palanquin-style seat draped with orange and red garlands. A woman in a green sari with a gold border walks at centre, while a man in white with a yellow shawl stands at right and women in white and orange shawls move through the room. Orange carpets line the floor, a framed portrait of a woman in orange hangs on the right wall, and a maroon curtain and marigold garlands decorate the background.

Indoor photo of a hall decorated with marigold garlands and yellow flower strings overhead. In the foreground, a woman in a cream sari with orange and yellow shawl stands facing away, her long braid visible. Nearby, a woman in a green sari with gold border and another in a maroon sari move around a wooden frame draped with orange and marigold garlands, with a yellow cloth laid on the floor. A man in white garments sits on an orange mat at left, and a young man in white with a yellow shawl walks at right beside a framed portrait on a stand. Orange and yellow cloths cover the floor, with white sheets in the foreground. Red curtains hang at the back.

Indoor event hall with wood-panelled walls and a drop ceiling. In the foreground a long-haired man in an orange top with a multicoloured bead necklace leans toward a gold-brocade throne-style chair with a red wooden frame. Behind him a man in white clothing with an orange shawl sits on a folding chair with palms pressed together in greeting. A bald man in an orange robe and dark mala sits at a table with a laptop and equipment. Two women sit at the far right. Tall striped and patterned fabric panels stand against the wall and a brass oil lamp stands at the left edge.

June 25 2009

A photograph of a seated group in a bright hall with blue-grey carpet during a teachers' training session. In the foreground left, a woman in orange with a long dark braid laughs while sitting on the carpet beside a golden-metal swing frame, and a woman in a peach-coloured dress sits next to her. Nearby, a seated woman in orange and red garments with a small patterned shawl sits on a leopard-print cushion. Pink geraniums in a white pot stand in front, and a folding chair sits beside them. Behind, many participants in orange, yellow, white and turquoise sit on the floor and on cushions, some reading. A flip chart and a standing lamp are at the back wall, and a portrait-style hanging is visible at left. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable.

September 12 2010

Indoor ritual scene in a plain hall with grey walls and a metal-framed roof. In the foreground, a figure with long, curly black hair and a sleeveless saffron-orange garment has both hands raised, palms open, toward a woman in a white sari with red bangles and a black beaded necklace, who holds a swaddled infant wrapped in a pink and white cloth. Two people behind wear white and orange clothing, one with a gold-toned necklace. On the left, a man in white kurta and dhoti, with a beaded necklace, stands with hands folded in greeting. Yellow and orange marigold garlands lie on a low wooden platform. A multicoloured patterned cloth hangs from a pole in the background. a person candidate: the orange-clad figure with long swept-back hair and saffron garment shows some presentation cues, but the face and body are not clearly visible enough to confirm identity.

January 01 2007

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A photograph of a stage set with a dark maroon curtain backdrop draped with gold-and-red fabric swags. In the centre stands a white metal balance scale on a pole, with white flower garlands hanging from its arms and wrapped around the post, and a red garland twined on the pole. Beneath it sits a yellow cloth with a tray. Several women in white saris with gold borders walk and kneel on the stage; one wears an orange shawl over white clothing and another has an orange wrap over her shoulders, while a woman in the foreground sits on the floor. A standing fan stands at left. Three to four women are visible.

A photograph inside a wood-panelled hall set up as a teaching room. A long-haired figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate red and gold throne-style chair, smiling and reaching down toward a woman kneeling at his feet. The kneeling woman wears a red-and-brown checked sari with a maroon border and a dark sash, bowing with her forehead near the feet, which rest on a cream cushion with an orange cloth. A man in white ceremonial clothes with a white dhoti and a rudraksha-style pendant stands at right with palms pressed together. Behind them are a floral arrangement with yellow lilies, a brass lamp stand, decorated pillars with painted panels, and a studio light. A partially visible seated person in blue appears at lower left. Padapuja-style reverence is shown in the scene.