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A large indoor hall with white marble floor and orange-and-blue mats filled with standing people dressed in white. In the foreground, a shaved-headed young man in a white dhoti with a maroon border and a gold chain stands centrally, flanked by others in white kurtas and long white robes wearing rudraksha-style black beaded malas. Colourful woven banners with orange fringe hang from the ceiling at the top. The people are standing in an orderly group practice, possibly a satsang or meditation session. No identifiable a person figure is evident in this crowd; the central man appears to be a disciple or priest in ritual dress.

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A photo inside a hall with a white draped ceiling and hanging coloured tassels, showing a large group of people in white ritual clothes standing on orange and blue mats. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in a white dhoti and kurta with a red vertical tilak walks forward with eyes lowered, while a young man at left wears a white dhoti with a maroon border and a gold-beaded mala, and a man at right wears a white kurta with a rudraksha mala. Many devotees with blue and red malas stand behind them, and a green water bottle sits on the floor in the foreground.2010-09-03A photograph of a large hall with a white draped ceiling and hanging decorative banners with orange tassels. Many devotees stand in rows on orange and white mats, most wearing white ritual clothing. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in a white dhoti with a red-bordered shawl stands near a bead garland, and beside him a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded. A figure in a grey tracksuit stands at right. Water bottles and bags lie on the floor. The scene appears to be a group session such as satsang or meditation.2010-09-03Indoor photograph of a large group of people in white clothes standing on mats in a hall with orange cloth draped along the ceiling and a deity murti in an alcove at right. In the foreground a young man with shaved head wears a white dhoti and shawl with maroon borders and a gold necklace, standing with hands folded and eyes closed. Beside him a shaved-headed man in a white kurta and dhoti stands with eyes lowered, and several men in white kurtas wear blue-beaded rudraksha-style malas. Others in the crowd stand in rows on orange and white mats, some with hands folded, and a bottle of water sits on the floor. The scene suggests a group standing practice or prayer in an ashram hall.2010-09-03A photograph of a large indoor hall where a crowd of people stands on orange and blue mats in a yoga-style posture with eyes closed or lowered. Many participants wear white kurtas and white dhotis or trousers, with some in colourful clothing near the back. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in white with a dark mala necklace stands at left, a man in a white shirt and trousers with glasses and hands folded stands centre, and a bald young man in white with a gold chain and maroon-bordered dhoti stands at right with hands together. Orange drapes and banners hang from the ceiling at the top of the frame.2010-09-03A large hall during a group yoga session with many participants in white clothing practising on blue, black and orange mats across a glossy white floor. Colourful decorated pillars with yellow, red and blue patterns and orange tassels hang from a white ceiling. In the centre, a bald man in a white kurta and white dhoti stands facing the class, while a seated man in grey clothing sits on a mat nearby. Several people in the foreground bend forward or stretch, and a man in a white shirt and white shorts stands at the left edge. At the right, a man in white with a white mala stands near a colourful deity murti display and a yellow lamp stand. An orange and blue striped cloth covers the floor in the lower right, and a black bag sits at the bottom.2010-09-05June 20th 20152015-06-20A large indoor hall packed with seated devotees in white dhotis and white shawls, many wearing rudraksha malas, sitting cross-legged on mats before brass plates, lamps and small offering dishes on orange cloths. Orange and yellow paper lanterns hang from the ceiling, and a decorated shrine with a deity murti and colourful floral decorations stands at the upper right. Several people in front hold their palms together in prayer or meditation posture. No clearly identifiable individual is singled out as a person from appearance alone.2010-09-12A photograph of a large hall with a seated congregation on orange and white floor mats. Many men in white clothing sit cross-legged facing forward, some wearing lanyards and beaded necklaces, while women in colourful saris sit among them at the back. At left, a standing figure in white with a yellow shawl raises an arm toward the audience near a tripod-mounted camera.2010-08-26June 21 20152015-06-21November 22 20092009-11-22A large hall with a white fabric ceiling and white ceiling fans shows a crowd of devotees standing on orange and blue mats. Many wear white kurtas and dhotis, some in grey or beige, and several wear rudraksha malas. Tall decorative pillars wrapped in patterned fabric with orange tassels hang from the ceiling. In the foreground, a bald man in an orange shawl faces away from the camera, and a man in white with a red-and-white shawl stands at left. The scene appears to be a standing group gathering. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person by the cues given, so the appearance is unsure.2010-09-03 +1 copiesJune 20th 20152015-06-20