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A large hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees in white ritual dhotis and shawls, many with white and red markings on their foreheads, sitting cross-legged on mats before brass puja plates, small lamps, bowls and offering vessels. In the foreground at left, several saffron-robed sannyasis sit with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, one with a shaved head.

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Wide view of a large hall during a pada puja-style ceremony with many seated participants on orange and red mats. In the front left, two saffron-robed monastics sit with orange garments, one wearing a marigold garland and a rudraksha mala; the foreground shows men in white dhotis and shawls with rudraksha malas, seated before brass thalis, small oil lamps and offering plates. Vibrant woven hangings in red, orange and blue line the pillars and ceiling of the bright hall, with a decorated altar area visible at the far end. The surrounding crowd is seated in rows, mostly in white ritual clothes.2010-10-21A large hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, many wearing rudraksha malas, sitting on orange and red mats before brass plates, bowls and oil lamps in a puja setting. In the foreground at left, two saffron-robed monks with shaved heads and ornate beaded necklaces sit before the congregation. Colourful tall banners with geometric patterns hang from the ceiling, and white light falls through windows on the pink walls.2010-10-21A large hall with white draped ceiling and tall colourful cloth banners hanging from above. Hundreds of men sit cross-legged on the floor in rows, most in white dhotis and shawls, many bare-chested with sacred threads and rudraksha malas, some wearing orange and saffron robes. Ritual plates, small brass lamps and offering trays sit before the front rows on red and patterned mats. A red carpet runs down the central aisle toward a stage at the back. A camera on a tripod films the gathering. The scene resembles a group puja or satsang sitting.2010-10-21Wide view of a large hall filled with hundreds of seated participants performing a group puja. In the foreground, men in white dhotis and white shawls sit cross-legged on mats with brass plates, small oil lamps, flowers and offering bowls before them; one man in the lower left holds a small tray and others hold incense or lamps. Several saffron-robed monks sit to the left in orange garments. Orange and blue festoons hang from the ceiling and a camera on a tripod is at the left edge. The scene shows a ritual gathering in progress, with a few people in the foreground visibly engaged in the rites while the rest of the assembly sits in rows behind them.2010-10-24November 10 20102010-11-10A large hall filled with seated devotees during a pada puja-style ceremony. In the foreground on the left, several saffron-robed sannyasis, some with shaved heads and orange garments, sit on an orange cloth with brass plates of offerings and flowers. Rows of men in white dhotis and white shirts, many wearing rudraksha or tulsi malas, sit on mats facing forward, with brass plates and small vessels in front of them. Colourful striped cloth decorations hang from the ceiling with orange tassels. A video camera on a tripod is set up at the left edge. The seated crowd extends to the back of the hall, and a few people in casual clothes sit at the right foreground. No individual can be reliably identified as the a person from appearance; the saffron-robed figures are described by role only.2010-10-21October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA large hall filled with seated devotees in white dhotis and white shirts or kurtas, many with rudraksha malas, sitting on orange and purple mats in rows facing toward the front. Brass plates, small bowls, and lamps are placed before several people. Above, white draped fabric covers the ceiling and colourful woven cylindrical banners in red, yellow, blue and orange hang down. At the right front, a decorated altar with orange flowers and a seated figure in orange robes is visible. A camera on a tripod records the gathering from the left side.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large hall with a white canopy ceiling and tall cylindrical colourful banners hanging from it, where hundreds of people sit cross-legged on the floor in rows facing the front. Most wear white dhotis and shawls, while a group of monks in saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas sits near the front left beside brass plates, kalasha-style vessels and puja trays set on orange cloths. A camera crew with a tripod and monitor is visible on the left. At the far right front, a figure stands near a gilded ornate seat and floral decorations. The scene suggests a group puja or satsang in progress.2010-10-21Wide view of a large hall with pink walls and draped grey ceiling, decorated with tall colourful cylindrical pillar banners in yellow, red and blue. Hundreds of seated devotees fill the floor on mats and orange cloths, many in white dhotis and kurtas, some in saffron. In the foreground, several boys and men sit cross-legged with eyes closed, and small brass plates hold offerings, fruit and yellow flowers. A video camera on a tripod stands at left near a row of attendants with laptops. A bald man in saffron sits at lower right with his back to the camera. Seated meditation or satsang with a large congregation.2011-02-20A large hall during a seated puja gathering. Rows of people sit on mats and an orange-red runner, facing forward; in the front left, a row of saffron-robed monks with shaved heads and orange shawls sits before brass-like plates and offerings on small mats. Many participants in white dhotis and white shirts with red-and-white shoulder cloths sit cross-legged before small plates and leaf trays. Colourful striped fabric pillars with orange tassels hang from the white ceiling. A camera on a tripod stands at the left edge. Many attendees are visible, including people in the right foreground and a masked person.2010-10-21November 10 20102010-11-10