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A large seated congregation fills a hall, with many people in white clothing and some in yellow or green shawls. In the foreground, three women sit cross-legged on orange mats in saffron-orange shawls and sarees, with rudraksha malas around their necks; the centre woman wears a vertical tilak on her forehead and the right woman holds an open notebook. Brass puja vessels, small oil lamps, a conch shell and offering plates sit on the mats in front of them. Behind them rows of devotees sit with hands pressed in anjali mudra, eyes closed, in meditation or chanting. No a person candidate is visible in this frame; the scene shows devotees at a satsang or puja gathering.

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October 22 20142014-10-22A large hall filled with seated devotees during a pada puja-style ritual. In the foreground, several women in saffron-orange saris with maroon borders and rudraksha malas sit cross-legged, one with palms pressed together in prayer and others with eyes closed. Brass lamps, a brass thali with marigold petals and flower offerings, and small brass vessels are arranged on mats before them. Behind them, rows of attendees in white clothing, some with yellow shawls, sit on mats under hanging orange cloth decorations. Two prominent banners are visible at the top of the hall. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person, and no clear depiction of him appears in the frame.2010-10-21A large group of women sits cross-legged on the floor in rows during a pada puja, hands pressed together in anjali mudra with eyes lowered. Most wear white or cream dresses with red, orange or yellow shawls draped over their shoulders; a foreground woman in a saffron-orange sari with a rudraksha mala and red-bordered shawl leads the front row. Brass oil lamps, flower offerings, banana leaves with food and small plates of offerings are arranged on mats in front of them, with lit oil lamps glowing among the rows. No a person candidate is visible, and the scene shows devotees in worship at an ashram setting.2011-02-28October 09 20102010-10-09A large hall packed with seated devotees in cream and white clothing, many wearing yellow sashes, sitting on orange mats during a satsang gathering. In the foreground a young woman in an orange-red shawl and cream sari sits with hands folded, beside a long-haired woman in white with a red top. Brass plates hold flowers, oil lamps with lit wicks, and small brass bells lie on the mats. Red drapes and stage lights are visible at the back of the hall, with rows of attendees extending into the blurred background.2010-12-28A large hall filled with seated devotees performing a lamp ritual. In the foreground, women in white saris with red-orange shawls sit on the floor holding lit oil lamps (diyas) and brass plates. Brass puja trays with kumkum, flowers and small cups sit on orange cloths in front of them. Several women wear yellow vests over white clothes, and many have rudraksha malas. Rows of white-clad devotees continue back into the hall, beneath hanging orange and multicoloured banners. A gold deity murti or altar is visible at the far back. The scene is a group aarti with oil lamps.2010-09-18A large hall filled with seated devotees during a Pada Puja ritual. In the foreground, women in white and saffron-orange sarees sit on mats, hands pressed in anjali, with brass puja plates holding flowers, fruit, lamps and kumkum in front of them. Many devotees wear white clothes with yellow or red shawls. Behind them, rows of white-clad people sit cross-legged in meditation or prayer. A video camera on a tripod stands at the right edge. Deity murtis are visible along the far right wall.2010-09-19A large seated congregation of women performs a group puja on the floor of a hall with tiled flooring and red-cushioned chairs in the background. Most participants wear white or cream cotton saris with red, yellow or orange borders and shawls, and several have sindoor and vibhuti marks. Women in the front row wear orange saris and rudraksha malas, with eyes closed and hands folded in prayer. Small brass plates with flowers, oil lamps and offering bowls sit on mats in front of them. Some participants hold their hands together in anjali, while others sit in quiet meditation.2011-02-02A large indoor hall where many women sit cross-legged on the floor in rows, seated at individual low orange mats with brass puja vessels, lamps, bowls of flowers and small plates set before them. Most wear white saris or white kurtas with yellow, orange or red shawls draped over their shoulders, and their hands are pressed together in prayer or held over the offerings. Behind them, a large crowd in white attire fills the hall, and an orange-draped platform stands at the left under a green canopy, with orange banners hanging from the ceiling.2010-10-15A photograph of a seated congregation at an indoor hall with terracotta-coloured walls and colourful woven hangings overhead. In the foreground, several women in orange and saffron-bordered white saris sit with palms pressed together in namaste. Some hold open notebooks and pens. Brass plates, small bowls, oil lamps, pink flowers and fruit sit on orange mats before them, with plastic storage containers nearby. Behind a steel railing, many more devotees in white and orange clothing sit with hands folded, and a man in white dhoti and shirt stands at the right edge. Individuals are plainly visible in the front rows, and the hall is filled with rows of seated people.2010-11-03November 10 20102010-11-10A large hall filled with seated devotees performing a pada puja, a group ritual. Many women in white traditional saris and white dhotis sit cross-legged on the floor, most with red or yellow shawls draped over their shoulders. Brass and silver puja plates, lamps, small bells and bowls rest on orange cloth mats in front of them, some holding flowers and offerings. Several people have hands folded in prayer. Rows of participants extend to the back of the room, and a few people stand near the back, some wearing bright blue or yellow tops.2010-09-18