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A photograph of a seated puja inside a covered hall with red walls and colourful decorated pillars. In the foreground, several men in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged on mats with hands pressed together in namaste, foreheads marked with white and vertical tilak lines. Before them are brass plates, a brass lamp, orange-dyed offerings and small oil lamps on red and patterned cloths. Behind them, rows of men in white dhotis and shawls, some with white forehead markings, sit in prayer, and a few people in yellow and orange garments are seated further back. A metal railing separates the front area from the seated crowd. A golden object is visible at the lower right corner.

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October 31 20102010-10-31A large indoor hall with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof hung with colourful woven banners. Rows of seated devotees in white dhotis and white shirts or shawls sit with palms pressed together in prayer, many with white and orange tilak marks on their foreheads. In the foreground, several men in saffron-orange robes sit on woven mats before brass plates, small bowls and oil lamps arranged for puja. One seated man in orange holds an open notebook, and another sits with hands folded near a camera on a tripod. A gold-coloured ceremonial object is visible at the lower right, and red carpeting runs along the floor. The scene appears to be a group puja or satsang with roughly twenty to forty visible participants.2010-11-02A photograph of a large open-sided hall where seated devotees perform a group ritual. In the foreground, three men in saffron-orange robes sit on mats before brass plates of flowers, fruit and small oil lamps. The central man presses his palms together in anjali while holding an open book; the man at the front right holds a book and a bead mala. Behind them, rows of people in white dhotis and shawls, some with white and red markings on their foreheads, sit with books and offerings. Colourful fabric banners with bird motifs hang from the ceiling. Several people are visible in the background, including women in orange and white. Brass plates, kumkum and small lamps cover the mats.2010-11-01A photograph of a covered pavilion with orange walls and a tin roof, where a group of people sit on mats performing a ritual. In the foreground two men in saffron-orange robes sit on orange cloth with brass plates, bells and small offering dishes, one holding a bell and the other an open book. Behind them many people in white and cream clothes sit in rows, some holding small lamps or offerings, with a video camera on a tripod at left. Decorated multicoloured pillars line the hall and a banner hangs on the wall.2010-11-09A photograph of a covered open-sided hall with orange walls and a corrugated metal roof, where a seated group of devotees sits on mats in a ritual setting. In the foreground, a monk in saffron robes with a shaved head sits cross-legged on a mat reading from a book, with brass plates of offerings and small bowls before him. Another man in an orange robe sits nearby, and rows of people in white and saffron clothing sit behind a metal railing. Hanging colourful striped banners decorate the ceiling, a camera on a tripod and a video light are at left, and a gilded ornate chair with red cushioning is at lower right. Wall posters and framed images hang on the walls behind.2010-11-01October 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copiesNovember 07 20102010-11-07A wide photograph of a covered open-sided hall with orange walls and a corrugated metal roof, where a group of mostly shaved-headed men sit cross-legged on mats in rows. Many wear white dhotis and white shirts, while several wear saffron/orange robes; a few hold small books or prayer items. Brass plates with offerings and small pots sit in front of them, and a bell is visible at lower left. A camera on a tripod and a red carpet are in the foreground, plus hanging decorative banners with colourful tassels overhead. Printed banners and framed pictures are on the walls, and a stainless steel counter with pots stands at right. Several dozen people are visible in total.2010-11-01A photograph of a morning puja in a hall with orange-painted walls and colourful hanging fabric panels. In the foreground, three seated men in saffron-orange robes sit with palms pressed together in prayer before brass plates, small oil lamps and offering dishes on orange and striped mats. Behind them, rows of men in white dhotis and shawls with white forehead markings sit in prayer, and a few people in yellow and white stand along a steel railing. A laptop sits on the left near a standing figure in white.A seated group of priests performs a puja in a hall with red walls and colourful woven banners hanging from the ceiling. In the foreground, several men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and tilak on their foreheads sit on mats, holding small brass lamps or bells before brass plates, flower offerings and fruit. Behind them, rows of men in white dhotis and white shawls, some with bare upper bodies and tilak marks, also hold brass vessels and lamps. A laptop and a printed booklet lie on a cloth at left, and many more devotees sit along the railing in the background among small oil lamps.A photograph of a satsang-style ritual hall with a camera on a tripod. In the foreground, a man in orange robes with rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on an orange cloth, hands in namaskar, with brass puja items, bells, and small vessels arranged before him. Beside him, another man in orange hands folded in prayer with a rudraksha mala. Behind them, rows of devotees in white dhotis and shawls, some with white headbands, and women in orange saris sit in prayer with brass plates and lamps on red mats. The hall has a red wall and metal railings. The photograph is a photo of this event and does not show any printed name.2010-11-07A large open-sided hall with a corrugated metal roof, where a crowd of people sits on the floor in rows for a group puja. In the foreground, several men in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged on mats in front of brass plates of offerings, flowers and lit oil lamps, with one holding a small bell. Behind them, many people in white dhotis and kurtas sit with lit lamps and folded hands. Colourful striped hanging banners decorate the ceiling, a video camera on a tripod records the scene, and a red carpet runs along the left side.