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A photograph of a seated group in a bare hall during a ritual gathering. In the foreground, rows of women in white saris with yellow and red borders sit on orange mats, with banana leaf plates holding small cups and food set before them. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shawls sit in rows, some with bare upper bodies and rudraksha malas, one with a shaved head. Two men in white stand near the back, one holding a metal vessel. Plain white walls, a ceiling fan and a wall hanging in the background. Several dozen people are visible.

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A photograph of a ceremonial meal in a plain whitewashed hall with a tiled floor. Rows of people sit cross-legged on orange and purple mats, mostly men in white dhoti-style clothing with saffron and gold borders and some with white shirts. Women in white sarees with yellow, green and gold borders sit in a row on the left. Before them are green banana leaves set with small portions of food and steel cups of water. Several people in white garments stand in the background carrying vessels and steel pots, serving the seated group. A white-haired and shaven-headed man with a tilak sits at right. A white ceiling fan and a metal sink fixture are visible at the top right.2010-10-12A seated meal service in a large hall with pale tiled floor. In the foreground, rows of young men with shaved heads wear white dhotis with red-bordered and saffron-edged cloths and sit cross-legged on orange and green mats, with banana-leaf plates before them. A woman in a cream sari with a brown border carries a steel tray, and a man in a white dhoti and shawl stands at left holding a tray. Other men in white attire carry steel vessels near the right side. Women in yellow-and-white and blue salwar outfits sit among the rows in the background. A blue signboard on the wall and a few standing onlookers appear behind.2010-10-12A photograph of a large hall where rows of devotees sit cross-legged on mats facing a raised orange cushioned seat holding a framed portrait of a bearded man. Seated lines of men in white dhotis with shaved heads and orange or red sashes press palms together on the left, while women in white saris with yellow shawls join hands in prayer on the right. Leaf plates with food, cups and small offerings sit in front of each person. Men in white stand near the back and at the right, and a white curtain drapes the ceiling beside hanging yellow and colourful banners.2010-10-12A photograph of a communal meal in a bright, tiled hall with large windows. Rows of people sit on mats on the floor, eating from green banana-leaf plates with steel tumblers beside them. Men in white dhotis and white shirts with saffron-trimmed shoulder cloths stand in a line, and a woman in an orange sari and saffron shawl serves rice from a large steel pot. Other women in white saris with red or orange borders serve food along the rows. At the far right, a figure in an orange robe stands near the wall, and more people in white stand at serving tables in the background. This appears to be an annadan style meal served to devotees.2011-03-05A photograph of a hall where a long row of women sit cross-legged on orange and white mats in prayer, hands pressed together in anjali. Many wear white saris with yellow borders and some have orange or red shawls. Each seated group has a plantain leaf meal with small cups in front of them. In the foreground at the left edge, partially visible men sit with folded hands. At the far right a woman with long light hair sits in yellow and white clothing. In the background a man in white robes stands near the back by a stage, and a brass plate, bowl and glass sit on a low wooden tray in the centre. Orange chairs and a white pillared backdrop are visible at the top right.2010-10-12A wide photograph of a bright, white-walled hall with ceiling fans and a row of seated devotees on a white tiled floor. In the foreground, women in white saris with yellow or red borders sit in rows with hands pressed together in anjali, with small steel cups and banana-leaf plates with food set before them. Behind them, monks in saffron and orange robes sit with palms joined. At the far right, a framed portrait hangs on the wall beside a small altar with a white cloth and a lit lamp. A red doorway and a PA speaker stand at the left. The scene resembles a satsang or puja with prasadam offerings.2011-03-05November 12 20102010-11-12Photograph of a large hall with a pale concrete floor and yellow lines where rows of devotees sit cross-legged on red and green mats. Most wear white clothes with orange shawls draped over their shoulders, and several hold small brass or steel cups and plates set in front of them. Standing figures in white move among the rows near the back, and a figure in white stands near a draped table at the right. Hanging colourful textile banners decorate the pillars and walls, and a set of framed notices is visible on the back wall. +1 copiesMay 23 20152015-05-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated group of devotees at a ceremonial meal in a hall with a dark red curtain backdrop. Rows of women and young people sit cross-legged on a light floor, hands pressed together in anjali mudra in prayer. Many wear white sarees or white outfits with bright orange-red shawls and orange dupattas, and some wear yellow vests. Before them are banana leaves holding food portions and small paper cups. A man at the far left in white clothing with a gold chain also holds his palms together.2010-10-12Interior hall photo of a seated group in a large whitewashed room with tiled floor and ceiling fans. Rows of people sit cross-legged on woven mats facing inward, with brass tumblers and banana-leaf plates of food placed before them. Men on the left wear white dhotis and some are bare-chested; women on the right wear white saris with red or yellow shawls and many have hands pressed in anjali. A framed portrait on an easel stands at the far left, and a microphone stand and speaker appear near the back. Open doors and windows let in daylight.2011-03-05A wide hall with a white ceiling hung with decorative cloth pillars and a banner of painted elephants, where many people sit in rows on orange mats and green leaf plates for a seated group gathering. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in white ritual cloth with red borders sits with his back to the camera. Nearby, a man in orange robes sits cross-legged facing the group, and a woman in orange sits at right beside a metal bowl of food and a water bottle on a low table, with a microphone stand in front. A standing man in white clothes at the far right faces the seated participants. Rows of people in white and orange clothes fill the left side of the hall, and red and orange chairs line the back wall.2010-10-12 +1 copies