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October 23 2015

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A ceremonial gathering in a hall with red and white decor. In the foreground on the left, a figure in an orange-and-gold wrap and orange turban sits on an ornate gold-trimmed throne with a red cushion, wearing a rudraksha mala, facing a seated man in an orange wrap with a mala who holds a flower-filled bowl near a silver vessel. A row of people in orange and red robes sits on the floor before low tables holding offerings and flowers, while many people in white clothes and white head coverings stand and sit behind them, some holding small items. A white cloth covers part of the floor.2015-10-23December 06 20162016-12-06 +1 copiesIndoor ritual session in a large hall with a red-and-cream decor. A figure seated on a gold-trimmed throne at left, wearing an orange turban and orange-gold shawl, faces a bald man in white clothes and an orange sash who smiles and holds a brass bowl of petals. Behind him, many people in white robes and orange sashes stand and sit, several wearing white head caps. Those seated in front, in orange and maroon robes, sit on the floor before plates of offerings and small lamps. Rose petals scatter over white cloths and red carpets on the floor.2015-10-23Evening photograph inside an open pavilion with a red-and-white striped carpet and a gold arched frame at the back. A line of devotees stands on the carpet: a woman in a white kurta and grey cardigan presses her palms together at her chest, and several people in white shirts and white dhotis hold rudraksha malas. Two women in saffron-orange saris stand together on the right, one holding a pink folder, next to a woman in a blue top and grey skirt. A woman in a green salwar kameez holds a white folder. On the left, a golden tray holds flower petals, garlands and brass vessels. Framed photographs hang on the pillared walls, and paper garlands decorate the columns.2018-05-30December 12 20122012-12-12 +1 copiesMay 17 20142014-05-17A photograph of a seated religious gathering in an ornate hall with red carpet and orange-draped chairs. At the centre, a man in an orange turban and orange robe with a large beaded mala necklace sits in a tall brown leather throne, gesturing with one hand while speaking. Around him, numerous devotees in white clothes with orange shawls sit on the floor and in chairs, several listening attentively. A small table holds a red cup, plates of food and a rolled cloth. At the upper right, a deity murti in a decorated shrine is visible, and orange and yellow banners hang on the walls.2015-10-23July 31 20152015-07-31A photograph inside a temple-style hall during a Guru Purnima satsang. On the right, a figure seated on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion base wears a red-and-orange turban, red beaded rudraksha garland and ceremonial gold necklace, with a silver staff beside him. Behind him are yellow and white flower garlands. In front, a large gold platform holds brass trays of offerings, flowers, small lamps and a central floral arrangement. Seated devotees in white and red saris, some wearing rudraksha malas, face the throne, with men in white shirts standing behind. Several people in white have light hair in the foreground. Gold pillars with carved lions frame the scene. Around 30 people are visible.2015-07-31A seated figure on a gold-and-red throne (peetha) decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands sits centrally on a raised stage. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron robe, a white flower garland, a gold crown and a beaded necklace, with hands folded in lap. Before the throne, rows of women in white and cream saris sit on the stage, some with folded hands, and a few men in white shirts sit to the right. Silver oil lamps (kuthuvilakku) stand on either side, and brass lamps line the brown backdrop with strings of white flowers. A pink canopy overhead. Mood is a formal satsang or discourse setting.2010-12-29April 09 20122012-04-09February 17 20172017-02-17