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A photograph of a ritual gathering in a white-walled hall with lattice windows and yellow-and-blue ornamental hangings. A woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala stands at centre holding an oil lamp, facing seated devotees. Around her, rows of people sit cross-legged on orange mats in white clothes, several with yellow shawls, some with palms joined in prayer and some holding bells or small vessels. Several shaved-headed men in white dhotis sit in the foreground. A few audience members appear with eyes closed. Signs on the wall read photography and video camera prohibition notices. Approximately 40 people are visible.

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A large indoor hall with pink walls and cream floor tiles holds a seated congregation performing a group puja. Many devotees sit cross-legged on mats in white dhotis and white sarees, with some women in yellow shawls and others in red shawls. Several women in orange and saffron sarees sit at the front, each with a brass plate, small lamps and offerings in front of them. A man in an orange robe sits at the right edge with hands folded. A video camera on a tripod stands at the right side of the hall, and orange and white bunting hangs from the ceiling.2010-09-19A large indoor hall with a polished grey floor is filled with seated devotees in white and yellow clothing, many sitting cross-legged on mats facing forward toward an unseen teacher. Several women in front wear white garments with yellow shawls, and some hold small brass plates with offerings. Colourful tassels hang from the ceiling, and the windows have red curtains. The scene suggests a yoga or satsang session in an ashram hall, with the audience attentive and still.2011-01-21A wide hall photographed from the side shows a seated audience of devotees on orange and blue mats facing a stage at the right. Many women and men wear white clothes, and several women wear orange or saffron saris. Two standing figures near the right wear white robes with yellow shawls, and one of them holds a microphone. A video camera on a tripod stands in front of the stage. Striped Indian banners hang from the ceiling, and red chairs sit at the left side of the hall. A man in the front rows wears orange clothing. The scene resembles a satsang gathering.2010-07-11September 30 20082008-09-30June 01 20092009-06-01October 17 20072007-10-17July 19 20092009-07-19 +1 copiesAugust 18 20092009-08-18A photograph of a large hall during a seated ritual gathering. Many devotees sit on mats in rows, most in white clothes with yellow or orange shawls and orange-bordered garments; several women have orange shawls, and some sit with hands folded in namaskar. Brass plates, small brass lamps, steel vessels and bowls with flower petals sit on orange cloths before them. On the right, a priest-like group in white dhotis and bare-chested sits near a golden throne-like seat, some holding books or chanting. A camera on a tripod and a microphone stand are visible, and a banner with photographs hangs on the orange back wall. Colourful striped pillars line the left side.2010-09-08June 01 20092009-06-01Interior of a large white tent hung with tall cylindrical banners in red, yellow, blue and white patterns with fringed bottoms. Many devotees sit on red mats in rows, most in white clothes, some women in yellow, green and orange saris, and some wearing orange stoles. A woman in an orange-bordered white sari stands near the centre front beside a low altar draped with a garland and holding a framed deity picture. Standing men in white shirts and white dhotis line the sides of the hall. A video camera on a tripod is at the left foreground, with a small table and cloth-draped stage behind.2007-12-24A hall with a white ceiling and colourful painted pillars hung with yellow tassels shows a seated audience on striped woven mats. Many young men in white kurtas with yellow shawls sit cross-legged in rows, some with orange sashes, while others sit toward the back. A woman in white stands at the right holding a microphone and addresses them. An orange cloth hangs on the back wall, with chairs and a small table at the right. Several people are visible in the rear, and a camera on a tripod stands at the left edge.2009-10-17