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October 06 2017

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A large seated congregation in a hall with wooden chairs at the back, the devotees pressing fingers to their foreheads and eyes in a meditative or initiatory posture. Foreground men wear saffron-orange cloths over bare chests, with rudraksha malas and beaded bracelets; some have vibhuti or tilak on their foreheads. Behind them men and boys wear white dhotis and white shirts with saffron or gold-bordered shawls. A boy in white with a rudraksha mala sits at the lower left, and a boy with a tilak is visible at the bottom edge. Several seated figures have eyes closed, and a white lanyard badge hangs from one orange-clad man. The scene suggests a satsang or shaktipada initiation session.2017-07-02 +1 copiesA seated group of devotees in white ritual dhotis and cloths with saffron-orange and red shawls, many bare-chested with rudraksha malas and gold bracelets, gently touch their foreheads with fingers or cloth. Several have fresh white paste or vibhuti marks on the forehead. A man at right wears a red turban and a pendant and has tattooed arms. Women in white and cream sit in front, some also touching their brows. Behind them a wall displays a black sign with gold text, and a white-clothed attendant stands in the background. The setting appears to be a hall with white draped tables.2017-08-15October 07 20172017-10-07A seated group of devotees in a hall, most of them bare-chested or in white dhotis with red-orange shawls draped over their shoulders. Several hold small silver or glass objects up to their brows and eyes, appearing to perform a meditative practice, while others sit with hands raised near their faces. Rudraksha malas hang at some chests and a woman in white clothing sits among them. In the foreground, shaved-headed and dark-haired men face away, with white cloth and yellow borders visible. A tripod and a cloth-draped setting suggest a formal session.2017-09-28 +1 copiesMay 28 20132013-05-28July 02 20172017-07-02 +1 copiesMay 08 20162016-05-08A large seated gathering of devotees in white dhotis and orange-red shawls, many with rudraksha malas and forehead markings, sits on colourful mats during a session. In the foreground, two men sit close together: the man on the left wears a white wrap, rudraksha mala, glasses and a lanyard badge, with hands folded; the bald man on the right wears an orange-red shawl, rudraksha mala and pendant necklace, with hands clasped and eyes lowered. A water bottle sits on the lower left. Behind them, other participants sit with hands folded in prayer. a person is not clearly identifiable here; the visible people are devotees.2017-03-02 +1 copiesJuly 17 20142014-07-17A group of shaved-headed male devotees in white dhoti and shawl with maroon borders sit cross-legged on orange mats in a bright hall, many performing a nasal or hand mudra with a finger raised to the face. Some wear rudraksha malas and gold bangles. Brass plates with offerings and small oil lamps sit on the floor in front, and red-cushioned chairs line the back wall. No figure in the scene is clearly identifiable as a person, and the people shown are attendees.2011-02-13June 28 20172017-06-28June 21 20152015-06-21 +2 copies