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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.

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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.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 photograph of an indoor hall with a corrugated metal roof and orange walls, decorated with tall colourful cylindrical pillars in red, blue and yellow. Several rows of seated devotees fill the room, many dressed in white with orange or yellow shawls, and many with hands pressed together in anjali. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in white robes sits beside another man wearing an orange shawl over white clothes, with a small book on the mat. A woman in a white patterned sari sits on a red carpet at the left, and a video camera on a tripod stands near the metal railing. Framed banners hang on the wall at the top left.2010-08-30A 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.2010-09-02Photograph of a seated ritual gathering in a hall with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof, decorated with painted tall pillars and framed banners. Several dozen devotees sit in rows on mats: many men wear white dhotis with yellow or saffron shawls and rudraksha malas, while a few wear plain white or orange robes. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in white with red-bordered cloth speaks into a microphone beside a brass plate of offerings, and a seated monk in orange and another in white sit near it. A tripod-mounted video camera stands on a red carpet near a metal railing, and a gold-and-red throne is visible at the right edge.2010-09-07A large hall filled with seated men in white kurtas and dhotis, many wearing orange or saffron cloths and sadhu-style garments, sitting cross-legged on colourful striped rugs in rows facing the front. Some wear white turbans or caps, and several have grey or white beards. On the right, a raised stage with a red-carpeted edge holds ornate pink and gold shrines and a seated figure in orange at the far right edge. Hanging orange and yellow decorative banners line the ceiling, and a world map is visible on the back wall. The people are attentive, as in a satsang or discourse gathering.2015-09-15 +1 copiesA 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 large hall filled with seated monastic devotees in white robes sitting on orange and white mats in rows facing a stage at the front. Many shaved-headed men wear white dhotis and shawls, some with orange or yellow shawls and rudraksha malas. Colourful woven banners with orange tassels hang from a white ceiling canopy. A video camera on a tripod films the audience at left. A few monks in orange robes sit near the front, and one holds a book. No clearly identifiable a person appearance is visible among the foreground seated figures, so the presence of a person is uncertain.2010-09-18A photograph of an indoor ritual hall with an orange-painted wall and a corrugated metal roof hung with tall decorated pillars. In the foreground several priests in white dhotis with maroon-bordered shawls sit on orange mats before microphones, one at left with a bare shaved head and garlands. Behind them a large seated crowd of devotees fills the floor, many in white, with some in saffron and yellow. At right, a figure in an orange robe sits on the floor near a golden, red-cushioned seat, and a brass arch and a table with fruit are visible at left. A video camera on a tripod stands in the middle ground. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance cues, so the identity is left unsure.2010-08-28Indoor temple hall with orange walls and a corrugated roof. Seated devotees sit on the floor in white and orange clothing; a man in a light orange robe sits cross-legged on a wooden mat in the foreground, with a bald monk-like figure in saffron seated to the left. A red carpet runs down the centre aisle, with orange armchairs at the right and a metal railing. Many more people sit in rows and stand in the background near the doorway.2010-07-21November 21 20152015-11-21A 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.2011-01-29