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August 23 20142014-08-23A photograph of a line of devotees standing in a hall with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, a gesture of prayer and greeting. Most are women: a woman in a white saree with a gold border and a rudraksha mala at the centre, a woman in a white dress with a red and white shawl, a woman in a blue-green top at the right edge, and several others in pink, green and yellow sarees. Two younger women at the left wear white with orange and red shawls.2013-05-07December 23 20162016-12-23Indoor photo of a group of women seated on a tiled floor in white saris with gold borders, praying with palms pressed together. Several wear saffron-orange or yellow shawls draped over their shoulders, and some have rudraksha malas around their necks. In the foreground, a young woman in a white sari with an orange shawl sits with eyes closed. A brass plate holds white flowers, with brass lamps and a small bell nearby. A window with bars, a doorway, a television and a fan are visible in the room.2008-07-28November 12 20102010-11-12A photograph of a row of women standing with palms pressed together in anjali mudra during a satsang or spiritual gathering in a hall with pink walls and framed pictures. From left, a woman in a white kurta and white dhoti-style skirt, an older woman with short grey hair in a white sari with a red-edged shawl, a woman in a white sari with a dark shawl and beaded bangles, a younger woman in a white and gold-embroidered kurta with a white tilak on her forehead, and a woman in a pink sari with gold bangles and glasses. Several other people sit or stand behind them, and a water bottle sits on the floor at the left edge.2016-08-27A large indoor satsang hall with a dark red carpet, where a crowd of devotees stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Most women wear white sarees or white kurta-and-pant sets, several with gold borders, and many wear dark red-brown rudraksha-style malas around their necks. Some have white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads. Others in the back wear white and cream clothing. Yellow cushions or mats lie on the floor in front of the rows, and framed artwork hangs on the wall behind them.2015-04-23A seated group of devotees with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, eyes closed, during an evening sitting. Most wear white garments with yellow shawls bordered in gold. In the foreground, a young woman with a long braid and a white tilak on her forehead chants with her mouth slightly open, wearing a yellow shawl, a rudraksha mala and small earrings. To the right, a woman with a shaved head and a red bindi folds her hands, wearing yellow and white with gold bangles. Behind them, other participants sit on white cloth-covered mats. No deity, throne or a person figure is clearly visible.2010-09-28Outdoor padapuja scene on a dusty ground. Several women in white sarees with gold borders and marigold-and-jasmine garlands stand barefoot with palms pressed together, each with one foot on a round brass plate holding water. The woman in front has grey hair and closed eyes; to the right a woman with a red bindi and red-and-blue rosette stands similarly. Behind them more participants in white and a crowd of onlookers sit and stand. Several visible people in total.2010-07-24June 22 20082008-06-22Indoor photo of women in white saris with gold borders seated on white plastic chairs, several with orange shawls draped over shoulders. Two women in the foreground have their hands raised to their heads in a gesture of blessing or reverence, while a long-braided woman in white stands with head bowed. Background shows more white-clad people standing and seated, and a dark stage area with orange cloth.2007-02-24July 05 20172017-07-05