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A photograph of two women seated on rough gravel in front of a red-painted tiered structure lined with grey Shiva lingams. The woman in the foreground wears a white kurta and white loose trousers, with a red bindi, silver bangles and a green-trimmed sleeve, her eyes closed and arms folded across her knees in a calm, meditative pose. Beside her, a woman in white clothes with a small ring-adorned hand rests on her knee, and pink and green sandals lie on the ground. Palm trees and utility poles stand behind the steps. Visible text reads the archive copyright line.

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Two women in plain white kurta-and-pant clothing sit on gravel ground in front of a red tiered stone stage lined with rows of dark grey Shiva lingam-shaped stone pillars. The woman on the left, seen partly from the side, sits with her arms resting on her knees and wears a red bindi. The woman on the right, in a white kurta with green-trimmed sleeves and a white badge, sits with her eyes closed and arms folded over her knees, appearing calm and meditative. Both are barefoot or in flip-flops. Green trees and utility poles stand in the background under a pale sky.2010-09-02Several women sit cross-legged on a mat in meditation with eyes closed in front of a striped red and white stepped platform. The foreground woman on the left wears white garments and has her hair in a ponytail. The central woman wears a white shawl over white clothes, a red bindi, and holds her hands together in her lap. The older woman on the right wears a cream sari with purple borders, a red bindi, and a long rudraksha mala, with hands resting on her knees. Identity cards hang from the women's necks. Other seated people in white stand behind them. No a person candidate is visible.2010-09-16A candid outdoor photograph of three women seated on a low concrete ledge in front of a tiered red-brick staircase lined with small stone pillars. The woman on the left wears a purple patterned top, dark trousers and sandals, with glasses and a red bindi, resting her chin on her hand. The woman in the centre wears a white embroidered top and white pants with a white headband, a rudraksha mala and pink sandals, sitting with her hands clasped. The woman on the right wears white clothes and a rudraksha mala, resting her chin on her hand. A colourful zippered bag sits between them with two water bottles. Trees and a white railing are behind them, and a bare-footed person is partly visible at the left edge.2010-09-02Photograph of a seated outdoor gathering of devotees listening to a talk. In the foreground left, an older woman in white clothing with a white shawl and a dark rudraksha-style mala necklace sits with her hands clasped. Beside her, a younger woman in a white top with blue sleeves and grey trousers sits with arms crossed, a red bindi on her forehead, and a dark mala around her neck. Blurred people in green and in dark hair occupy the edges. A clear acrylic lectern or stand is visible in the background, with reddish earth and blurred foliage behind.2011-09-07A woman with long dark hair in a side braid sits cross-legged on a woven mat on bare ground, eyes closed in meditation. She wears a white garment draped over her shoulders with an orange-red and gold border, and a ring on one finger, her hands resting folded in her lap. Behind her is a tiered orange-red stone structure and a pale concrete edge, with grey ash or burnt debris scattered on the ground around her.2010-08-26June 10 20132013-06-10July 20 20102010-07-20August 14 20172017-08-14A large seated congregation of women in white and cream traditional saris with gold borders sits in rows on stone tiered steps at an outdoor ceremony. Many wear rudraksha malas and hold printed sheets or notebooks. Black stone lingams with shallow brass bowls stand along the steps in front of them. Red and orange flags and a red-railed stairway appear at the left, and a small figure in orange robes sits at the far left edge. The scene suggests a satsang or meditation session with many devotees present.2017-07-03 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of two women sitting on a grey concrete ledge in front of a tiered red-brick structure lined with dark grey stone lingams, with palm trees and greenery behind. A woman in a white t-shirt, khaki trousers and white clogs sits with her head bowed and hands clasped, wearing a dark rudraksha-style mala. Beside her, a woman in a green top and red trousers has a red dupatta drawn over her head and is leaning forward with her hands on her knees. Sandals lie on the sandy ground. No a person candidate is visible.2010-09-02A woman in a white kurta and white dupatta sits on the ground outdoors, smiling gently with a red bindi on her forehead and red and metal bangles on her wrists. Beside her a young girl in a pink t-shirt with pink-tied braids leans against her side with her head bowed. Behind them, several people in white and turquoise clothing sit close together, one with a hand resting on a shoulder.2010-09-02December 12 20162016-12-12