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A large hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees on mats, most dressed in white, facing a stage at the far end. In the foreground, several saffron-robed sannyasis sit cross-legged on orange and purple mats, with brass plates of offerings, small bowls and open books before them. A monk in the centre, with a shaved head and orange robe, holds offerings in his hands. A video monitor and camera on a tripod stand at the left, and colourful bunting hangs from the ceiling. The scene reads as a satsang, with the seated monks performing a ritual while the assembly listens.

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October 22 20142014-10-22Large hall with pink walls and colourful bunting hung from the ceiling; a large crowd of seated devotees fills the floor. In the foreground, several saffron-robed sannyasis sit cross-legged on red-and-gold mats before brass plates and oil lamps. Behind them, rows of people in white dhotis and shawls sit with rudraksha malas. A standing man in a white dhoti and shawl stands near a camera on a tripod, and a video monitor on a stand shows the stream. On the right, a red-draped dais holds a deity murti with garlands. Pink and white floor tiles reflect the room.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.2010-10-24A large hall filled with hundreds of seated participants in white dhotis and white shirts, many wearing rudraksha malas, sitting on mats in rows. In the foreground, several saffron-robed priests sit on orange and blue mats, with brass plates, lamps, bowls and kalasha-like vessels before them, performing puja. A television screen on a stand at left shows a figure. Colourful festoons with orange and blue hang from the ceiling, and ornate golden seats appear at the far right.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large hall filled with seated participants performing a group puja. In the foreground, several men in white dhotis and white shawls sit on orange mats before brass plates, lamps and small kalasha-style vessels, with blue and plastic containers nearby. A man in an orange-saffron robe sits at the front left, gesturing toward the ritual items. Behind them, rows of people in white and yellow clothing sit on the floor, with a video camera on a tripod recording the event. Colourful woven banners hang from the pillars at the top of the room.2010-09-15Wide 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 photograph of a large hall where many seated men in white dhoti and white shirts or shawls, many wearing rudraksha malas, sit on the floor holding lit oil lamps and offering trays. In the foreground a man in saffron-orange robes and beads sits on an orange cloth and faces the group with a lamp, while another seated man in white draped clothing with a striped shawl is nearby. Rows of onlookers in the background watch from chairs and the floor, a video camera and monitor stand at the left, and colourful hanging banners decorate the ceiling.2010-11-20A large hall filled with a seated congregation, most dressed in white dhotis and white shirts, with several people in orange robes and rudraksha malas in the front row. Two orange-robed men sit on red mats at the front-left, each with brass puja plates, oil lamps and small offerings before them. Brass thalis with lamps and flowers are arranged on orange cloths across the floor. A video camera on a tripod and a monitor showing a deity image stand at the left. A red stage with a large banner and colourful hanging pennants decorate the back wall. Incense smoke drifts at the right. The scene reads as a group puja or satsang.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22October 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesOctober 17 20102010-10-17A large hall filled with seated devotees in white ritual clothing, many men with white dhotis and shirts and some wearing white garments with orange or yellow shawls, sitting cross-legged on orange and purple mats. Many hold small oil lamps with lit flames, and brass plates and trays with offerings sit in front of them. Colourful woven hangings with orange tassels hang from the ceiling, and a camera on a tripod stands at the left edge. Several people in the rear sit on chairs. The scene reads as a satsang or group puja gathering; no clearly identifiable a person appears among the seated people.2010-10-11