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A photograph of a seated congregation inside an open orange-walled hall with a corrugated roof. Rows of devotees sit on orange and purple mats; the front row includes a shaved-headed man in white clothes with an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala, another shaved-headed man in white with a mala, and a seated man in a khaki shirt with a light-coloured shirt beside him. Men in white kurtas and dark trousers fill the rows behind, and a seated woman in yellow and a figure in orange are at left near a brass puja setup with flower arrangements on a cloth. Tall decorative cylindrical banners in orange, blue and yellow hang from the ceiling, and large banners line the walls.

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A photograph of a seated congregation inside a covered hall with orange walls and a corrugated roof. In the foreground, a bald man in a white kurta and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala sits on an orange cloth mat beside a younger bald man in white with a mala holding a red book. Rows of men in white and dark clothing sit behind them, some on white plastic chairs. Colourful striped ceremonial pillars hang from the ceiling and framed banners line the walls, with a pooja arrangement visible at left.2010-09-02A large hall with orange floor mats and orange-and-white hanging decorations seats a dense group of devotees sitting cross-legged in rows. Most men wear plain white dhotis and shirts, some in pale yellow or striped shirts, many with name badges on their chests. Several in front press palms together in anjali mudra while others sit with hands resting on their laps. A man at lower right wears a rudraksha mala and folds his hands in prayer. Women in colourful saris sit among them at the back. Stacked chairs line the far wall and a figure in white stands near the back, with a blue sign on the right wall.2010-10-21A photograph of a seated congregation inside an orange-walled hall with a metal railing and a red carpet aisle running toward a row of orange-cushioned seats. Many devotees sit on the floor in white clothes with orange or saffron shawls, some with yellow cloths. A man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged in the foreground on the right, holding a small object, with a large orange-grey backpack on the floor. Men in white stand along the back wall. An orange-clad figure sits on a low yellow mat at the far right edge. A framed photo banner hangs on the upper wall. About thirty physical people are visible.2010-07-21A photograph of a large indoor hall with orange and white decorative pillars and a mesh-railed walkway. Many seated devotees, mostly men in white kurtas and shirts, sit in rows on white plastic chairs and on orange mats, with a few women seated toward the left. In the foreground, a shaven-headed man in a white kurta and red mala sits on an orange mat beside another in white with an orange shawl and a red tilak on his forehead, both eyes closed in meditation. Nearby, a man in a khaki shirt holds his hands folded in front of him. The scene suggests a group satsang or meditation session.2010-09-02A large hall filled with rows of seated devotees in white traditional clothing, many wearing rudraksha malas, sitting on mats during a satsang or meditation session. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in white with a red-and-gold trimmed cloth sits cross-legged on a mat, hands clasped, beside a man in orange and red sash and a man in yellow-trimmed white. Some attendees wear headphones, and a power strip and a small red booklet lie on the orange mats. Walls are cream and red with a wall clock visible in the background.2010-09-19A wide view of a large hall with a white fabric ceiling and tall hanging banners with colourful geometric patterns and orange tassels. Many people sit cross-legged on orange and white mats in rows facing the front, most wearing white clothes, some with yellow shawls and rudraksha or bead necklaces. Several men shave their heads; a few boys in red shirts sit near the front. Along the right side, ornate deity murti and decorated figures stand on a raised altar area with floral garlands. A mix of devotees sit in a satsang or discourse setting.2010-09-02A photograph of a large open-sided hall with a corrugated roof, where a seated congregation of devotees sits in prayer. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in an orange shawl over white clothes sits cross-legged with hands folded, beside another seated man in white with a red-and-maroon-bordered cloth. Nearby, a man in a white shirt with a yellow shawl joins palms in namaskar. Behind them, rows of people in white and yellow clothes sit on mats over a red carpet, and a woman in a pink-patterned sari sits at the left. Tall decorated cylindrical pillars with bird motifs flank the hall, and a camera on a tripod films the scene. a person presence is uncertain; the seated figures are described by role only.2010-08-30A large seated congregation of devotees fills a hall decorated with hanging colourful tassel banners in yellow, red and blue. Most men wear white shirts or white dhotis with rudraksha malas, and some have saffron or orange cloths. Several men in front sit with hands in lap or folded, and a figure in saffron/orange robes sits near the centre in the crowd. Chairs are stacked along the right edge, and a screen is mounted on the back wall.2008-07-17A photograph of a large indoor puja hall with a corrugated metal roof and orange walls, decorated with tall striped cylindrical banners. Many devotees sit on mats in rows, most wearing white with yellow or orange-red shawls. In the foreground, two priests in white dhotis with red borders sit at a microphone, one ringing a handbell and one holding a bell and offerings. A few people in orange robes sit with hands joined. A tripod-mounted video camera stands on the left beside a red carpet. A golden throne-style seat with ornate carving is at the lower right, empty. A printed banner on the back wall shows temple imagery.2010-09-07 +2 copiesLarge indoor hall under a white tented ceiling with hanging colourful cloth banners in yellow, red, and blue patterns. Rows of men seated cross-legged on colourful striped and orange mats face a stage area at left. Most wear white dhotis and white shirts; several in front wear saffron-orange shawls over white. A few men in the front left rows have shaved heads. A film camera on a tripod is visible at left. Gold-yellow and patterned ceiling drapes frame the space.2008-04-12A large hall with a pale pink wall and a white marble floor filled with seated devotees in white dhotis and shawls, many with rudraksha malas and yellow or orange cloths. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe with hands folded sits beside a man in white with a rudraksha mala. Rows of seated people extend back toward the front of the hall. Overhead, a cloth ceiling is hung with colourful striped and tasselled pillars and ceiling fans. A few red and orange cloths and bags lie on the floor near the front row.2011-01-29A large hall filled with seated devotees dressed in white, many men with shaved heads and rudraksha malas, sitting on the floor in rows during a satsang. In the foreground a bald man in white with a red-trimmed cloth sits with hands folded near brass puja vessels, small bowls, and a set of brass items on an orange cloth. Children sit among the adults. Colourful striped hanging decorations with orange fringes hang from the white ceiling, and tall windows line the pale pink walls. No clear depiction or identifiable a person figure is visible at the front of the hall.2010-09-16