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A long hall photograph of a seated ritual meal: rows of devotees sit on the floor facing each other across a central aisle, hands joined in anjali, with banana-leaf plates of food and small lit lamps lining both sides. Men in white dhotis with bare upper bodies and gold chains sit on the left; women in white saris with yellow borders sit on the right. At the far end, a figure in orange robes sits cross-legged before an orange throne-like chair, with a framed portrait of a saffron-clad figure on a stand beside it. Red curtains and ceiling fans fill the background.

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A photograph of a large hall where two long rows of seated devotees face each other across a central aisle, palms pressed together in namaskar. Men on the left wear white dhotis and white shirts with yellow sashes or garlands; women on the right wear white saris with yellow borders. Rows of banana leaves with small offerings, flowers and white cups line the aisle. At the far end, a figure in orange robes sits cross-legged on an orange-upholstered chair on a raised platform before a dark red curtain, with a framed portrait of a saffron-clad figure on a stand beside, and red and yellow banners and ceiling fans overhead.2010-10-12 +1 copiesA photograph of a large hall with rows of seated devotees on both sides of a central aisle, pressing their palms together in namaskar. Men on the left wear white dhotis and shirtless or white upper garments; women on the right wear cream and yellow saris. Banana leaf plates with food and small cups line the aisle, with a brass bell and a small wooden tray with a lamp in the foreground. At the far end, an orange throne-like seat stands before a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure; a seated person in orange robes sits in front of the throne. Colourful woven pillar hangings, white ceiling fans and a dark red curtain frame the scene.2010-10-12 +1 copiesA long hall with rows of devotees seated on the floor in prayer posture with palms joined, facing a central throne. Men on the left wear white dhotis and are bare-chested with sandalwood marks; women on the right wear white saris with yellow shawls. Banana leaf plates with food and steel cups line the aisle, and a brass bell and lamp stand on a low wooden tray in the foreground. At the far end, a red-and-gold throne sits before a dark red curtain, with a framed portrait placed on it and a figure seated in front in orange. Ceiling fans hang above and decorated pillars flank the stage. Several dozen people are visible.2010-10-12A long hall with a central aisle lined by rows of seated devotees facing a raised orange throne at the far end. On the throne sits a figure in orange robes, behind a framed portrait showing a figure in orange with long hair, and a brass bell and lamp sit on a tray in the aisle. Rows of white-clad men on the left, some with yellow-shawled and white-robed women on the right, sit with palms joined in anjali, while banana leaves with offerings and small clay lamps line the floor. Ceiling fans and dark red drapes frame the hall. The figure on the throne appears to be Swamiji (probable), with long hair and orange robes, seated as the presiding teacher.2010-10-12 +1 copiesOctober 12 20102010-10-12A long hall with rows of seated devotees facing a central aisle, palms pressed together in namaste. Men on the left wear white dhotis and some are bare-chested with white cloth; women on the right wear white saris with yellow borders. In the centre aisle a brass oil lamp with a flame sits on a wooden tray beside a small bell and a plate of food. Leaves hold food and small cups line the floor. At the far end, a figure in red sits before a large orange upholstered throne, with a framed portrait of a woman in orange above it and smoke rising in the background. Dark red curtains hang behind, with ceiling fans overhead.2010-10-12A wide hall photographed from the front shows a seated figure in orange robes on an orange throne-style chair, with a framed portrait of a robed figure in orange on the backdrop and a small framed picture on a side table. Rows of devotees sit cross-legged on the floor on both sides of a central aisle, many with hands in anjali, with banana leaf meals and small cups arranged before them. Men on the left wear white dhotis and some are shaved-headed with white garments, while women on the right wear white with yellow borders. A brass plate with a small lamp and a kalasha-style vessel sits on the central aisle. The dark red curtain forms the backdrop.2010-10-12A long hall with rows of seated devotees facing a central aisle, each seated before a green banana leaf laid with food and a small white candle. Men on the left wear white dhotis and some are bare-chested with rudraksha malas, while women on the right wear white saris with orange-red borders and folded hands. At the far end, a gold ornate throne and a seated figure in orange robes sit before a framed portrait of a saint in orange. Several standing attendants in white are visible near the stage. Overhead hang ceiling fans and decorative colourful hangings. The scene suggests an offering or annadan-style meal in prayer posture. a person appearance is uncertain.2010-11-12A photograph of a large hall where rows of seated devotees sit on mats in front of banana-leaf plates heaped with food, with small cups beside them, many with hands pressed together in prayer. Men on the left wear white dhotis and some are bare-chested with rudraksha-style beads; women on the right wear white saris with orange borders and orange shawls. At the far end on a raised dais, a seated figure in orange sits before a golden throne-like chair with red cushions, with a framed picture on an easel and standing attendants in white nearby. Colourful hanging cloth banners and ceiling fans hang above, with red curtains behind the stage.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12October 12 20102010-10-12 +2 copiesA seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits cross-legged on a raised platform before an orange-upholstered throne with carved dark wooden arms, a framed portrait of a long-haired, saffron-robed figure above it. The seated figure has long dark hair and wears a rudraksha-style bead necklace, with a metal bowl placed before them. Rows of people in white ritual clothes sit on both sides of a long central aisle, palms pressed together in namaskar, some wearing yellow garments and gold necklaces. Banana-leaf plates with food and small cups line the aisle. A small framed portrait sits on a white-draped table at left, and a white-clad woman with folded hands is visible at upper right. The scene reads as an ashram ritual meal.2010-10-12 +1 copies