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A photograph of a line of men, boys and youths standing with palms pressed together in namaste in an indoor hall with pale pink walls and a sheer white curtain on a rod. Men in white shirts and white dhotis stand near the front, a boy in an orange-and-green dhoti kneels in front, and a boy in a striped teal shirt and blue lungi stands at the left. Several participants wear white shirts; one older man wears a checked blue-and-white shirt. A steel rack stands at the right edge, with a water bottle and folded papers on the glossy floor. No visible a person figure is present; the scene shows devotees at a satsang-style gathering.

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A photograph of a group of men and boys standing and kneeling in a hall with pink walls and a white curtain, all with hands joined in namaskar. In the foreground a man in a light blue checked shirt, blue trousers and a gold bracelet stands with palms pressed together, with a dark rudraksha-style mala visible at his neck. Beside him a boy in a white shirt and orange dhoti kneels with folded hands, and other boys in white shirts and dhotis stand behind them.2010-10-21A photograph of a hall with a line of devotees standing with palms pressed together in namaskar, many wearing white dhotis and white or light shirts, one in a light blue shirt holding papers. Facing them in the foreground, a woman in a blue sari hands or receives items from a bowl held by a monk in saffron robes with a shaved head, who is serving a tray. Other saffron-robed and white-clad attendants stand to the right near a hanging orange and gold decorative banner, with a projector screen behind. The floor is polished and reflective. The scene appears to be a pada puja or darshan line, with the person being honoured not clearly identifiable.2011-02-13October 31 20152015-10-31A photograph inside a hall showing a long line of men standing in two rows with hands joined in namaskar, several in white dhotis and shirts, one in a blue checked shirt and dark trousers, another in a light green shirt. At the right, a monk in saffron-orange robes with a shaved head holds a brass tray, while a woman in a blue sari stands nearby, and another man in white dhoti stands at the far right. A saffron cloth hangs from a decorated stand at the top right, and a white screen is visible in the background. The scene resembles a padapuja ritual in which devotees line up to honour the monk.2011-02-13A crowded indoor hall with cream walls, orange-red curtains and a white curtain on the right. Many men stand shoulder to shoulder, most in white ritual clothing such as white shirts, dhotis and kurtas. In the foreground a man in a light blue shirt with a lanyard badge and a pendant stands facing forward. Next to him a young boy in a white shirt and dhoti stands with arms folded, and a woman in white with a blue lanyard stands with hands joined. Several men wear lanyards with ID badges, and some wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. An orange mat covers part of the floor, and a few men stand on it. The group appears attentive, looking toward the front of the room.2010-02-22A photograph of a long line of men standing in a hall with white fabric ceiling draped overhead and tall striped decorative poles with hanging orange and yellow fabric panels. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and grey trousers presses his palms together in anjali mudra with eyes lowered, while a man in a plaid shirt bows his head with hands folded. A man in a white shirt holds a framed printed portrait of a woman and a yellow tote bag hangs from another man's arm. Other devotees in white shirts and dhotis stand behind them in an orderly queue along a purple and orange carpet. Several participants appear to be in a darshan or satsang line.2010-10-21November 04 20112011-11-04A crowded indoor hall where a seated audience of men and boys sits on the floor in rows, facing forward. Most men wear white kurta and dhoti or white shirts, with a few in orange and yellow; a bald man in white sits near the centre, and a bearded man in a yellow shirt with a beaded necklace stands at the back. Boys in shirts of green, pink, mint, orange and checked patterns sit cross-legged on mats in front. Some hold small brass items and offerings on cloth in front of them. Pink curtains hang at the windows and pale walls frame the room. No individual is identifiable as a person in this photo.2011-12-04November 06 20112011-11-06A photograph of a line of devotees standing indoors in a dimly lit hall, queuing in a row. In the foreground a man in a blue-and-navy checked short-sleeved shirt with a red thread around his neck stands with hands clasped. Beside him a man in a grey-green shirt wears black-rimmed glasses, and behind them a man in a white kurta holds his hands together. Further back a boy in a light blue polo shirt and a man in a white dhoti-style garment stand in line, and a man in a white kurta with a red thread stands near the left. At the far left, an older man in a white kurta with a green lanyard stands near a robed figure. A saffron-robed figure is faintly visible in the upper left background, along with a dark wall and warm lighting.2016-07-10A photograph of a large hall with a tiled floor and a tiled roof supported by pillars, where a group stands in prayer on orange mats with blue-and-purple woven runners. In the foreground, several men wear white kurtas and white dhotis with hands pressed in anjali mudra; one man on the right wears a red-beaded necklace and a white tilak on his forehead. Behind them, women in saris and salwar kameez, one in an orange shawl, stand with hands folded. At the left, a small framed portrait and a wall display are visible. The setting resembles a satsang or bhakti yoga session.2010-02-08A long line of devotees stands in a polished hall with a glossy reflective floor, hands pressed together in namaskar, awaiting a ritual. Men in white shirts, orange and red tops, and dhotis or trousers fill the line, with a small child among them. At the far right, a woman in a blue sari stands and a man in orange robes holds a metal tray, while a bare-chested priest in white dhoti and shawl stands beside them. Colourful striped pillars with orange drapes and a white projection screen decorate the background, and a garland-like decoration hangs near the ceiling. The scene appears to show a padapuja line.2011-02-13