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A seated congregation in a hall, mostly devotees in white or cream dhotis and sarees with gold-bordered edges, many wearing rudraksha malas. Women in the foreground wear beige or tan tops, white saris, and red bindis or tilak marks on their foreheads; one woman with a gold forehead ornament and earrings sits centrally, and a blonde woman with red vermilion dot and glasses sits at right. Men behind wear white or bare upper bodies with rudraksha malas and forehead markings. Blurred figures in orange and saffron fill the background, with no clearly identifiable central figure in focus.2019-01-01A photograph of a large seated congregation indoors, mostly women in white and cream saris with gold borders, seated on the floor in rows. Many have eyes closed in meditation or prayer; one woman in the centre right holds her palms together in anjali mudra, and another in the centre right wears a red blouse with a white sari. Several wear rudraksha and bead malas, vibhuti or tilak on their foreheads, and small identification badges on their clothing. The hall has white walls and wooden doors behind them. Several dozen people are visible, including partially visible figures in the foreground.2015-11-22A photograph of a large seated congregation of women in white and cream traditional dress with gold borders, many wearing rudraksha malas and rust-coloured beaded mala necklaces, with white forehead markings and sandalwood or vibhuti tilaks. Foreground women sit cross-legged with hands in anjali mudra, eyes closed, while others meditate or listen; a child sits at left. The hall has cream walls, wooden doors and a blue-and-white banner in the background. Nothing visible indicates a specific named programme beyond the hall setting.2015-08-09July 03 20172017-07-03June 06 20162016-06-06A large seated congregation fills a hall, with many women dressed in white and cream sarees with golden-yellow borders. Many wear rudraksha malas around their necks and sit closely together on a light floor. Some sit with hands folded or resting on their faces while attentively listening. Dense rows of attendees extend into the background, where several people in white stand near a red-draped area.2017-05-27A seated group of devotees in a hall during a morning yoga or puja session. Women in white saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas sit with eyes closed and hands folded, while others in maroon and red garments sit cross-legged on mats. A woman in the foreground holds a brass plate with lamps and offerings.2013-01-03May 30 20172017-05-30A dense crowd of devotees sits cross-legged in a temple hall, most with palms pressed together in anjali. Many women wear white or cream sarees with gold and red borders, rudraksha malas around their necks, and some have vibhuti or kumkum on their foreheads. A woman in the centre with glasses and a white saree chants with her eyes closed. At the upper right, a woman in white with a gold-bordered saree holds her hands in prayer near a silver railing. A pink gift bag and a white-haired woman in front add to the scene. The setting suggests satsang or puja, with an altar draped in patterned cloth visible at the top.2012-10-09August 23 20142014-08-23A seated audience of women fills the frame at a satsang-style gathering. In the foreground, a woman with long reddish-brown hair wears white clothing and a rudraksha mala, sitting cross-legged. Beside her, a woman in a cream and gold-bordered saree with round glasses holds her hands together in front of her. Another woman in a white saree with a gold border wears a rust-red beaded mala and has white sandalwood paste on her forehead. Behind them, many women wear white, cream and saffron-orange clothing, rudraksha malas and vibhuti or white forehead markings. No a person candidate is visible among the people shown.2014-07-11November 12 20102010-11-12