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A large hall of seated participants performing a pada puja-style ritual on a polished marble floor. Many men wear white dhotis and white shawls with vertical red-and-white markings on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks, sitting cross-legged before small brass plates, lamps and offering trays on orange and yellow mats. Several have their palms pressed together in prayer. Women in white and pastel clothes and a young child in a teal shirt sit among the crowd. At the lower left, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits facing the assembly, with a bald head visible, and a kalasha-style brass lamp appears nearby. Orange banners hang from the ceiling and a golden deity murti stands in the background.

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October 09 20102010-10-09A large hall with thick rows of seated men in white dhotis and white shawls, many with bare upper bodies or white upper cloths, foreheads marked with white and sandal lines, performing a group puja. Each person sits before a brass plate holding small oil lamps, flower petals, bowls of offerings and incense, on orange and purple cloths spread across the marble floor. In the left foreground a figure in an orange robe sits with his back partly turned, and a visible lit lamp stands among the trays. Many participants hold open notebooks or read from papers.2010-10-25A large hall with a polished floor where many seated people sit in rows on mats during a puja. Most men wear white dhotis and white shirts or shawls with red-bordered cloth, and many wear rudraksha malas. Several shaved-headed men have white and orange sandalwood marks on their foreheads. Brass plates and small offering dishes with flowers and fruit sit in front of them. Women in white and pastel saris and salwar kameez sit toward the left and back, and a few children are visible at the right edge. No single figure clearly presents the appearance cues needed to identify a person, and the centre of the room shows no clear seated leader.2010-09-18October 24 20102010-10-24October 11 20102010-10-11A seated group of shaved-headed men in white dhotis and shawls with maroon borders sit on orange mats in a hall, many with white and red tilak marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. In the foreground, brass oil lamps, small bowls, cups and a kalasha-style vessel with flowers sit on green and striped cloths before the group. Behind them, a larger audience in white and some in colourful clothing sits in rows on the polished floor. The priests appear to be performing a ritual while others watch. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from the visible cues.2010-11-30A large hall with many seated devotees performing a ritual on the floor. In the foreground, men wear white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and rudraksha malas, sitting with hands folded or holding brass items. Many others wear saffron or orange robes. Brass plates, small oil lamps, kalasha-style vessels and small metal pots are arranged on orange mats in front of them. Behind, rows of seated people in white and orange clothing sit in meditation or prayer, with a few people in white garments standing near pillars. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable in the visible frame, so no identity claim is made.2013-01-19A large indoor satsang hall with a crowd of people seated on the floor on mats and cushions, many wearing white and cream clothing. In the foreground, several men in white dhoti and shawl with white ash marks (vibhuti/tilak) on their foreheads and arms sit cross-legged, some with rudraksha malas, and some wearing headphones for translation. Brass lamps, small steel dishes and an open notebook sit on orange cloth in front of them. A white draped stage area is visible at the back, along with a blue sign on the wall. The people appear attentive and meditative during a morning talk.2010-10-12 +1 copiesA large hall filled with seated participants during a pada puja-style ritual gathering. In the foreground, shaved-headed men in white dhotis and shawls with maroon borders sit cross-legged on the polished floor, many with sandalwood or vibhuti marks on their foreheads and lanyards around their necks. Several hold their palms together in prayer. Brass lamps and small offering plates sit on orange cloths in front of them. Behind them, women in white saris sit on mats and cushions, and more seated devotees fill the room. Orange and yellow hangings decorate the ceiling and a framed notice hangs on the wall. No specific individual is identifiable as a person in this image.2010-09-18A photograph of a large indoor meditation gathering with many people seated cross-legged on orange and red mats across a pale tiled floor. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe with a gold-bead necklace sits with eyes closed, flanked by men in white dhotis and shawls, several with rudraksha malas. Brass plates holding offerings and small bowls sit beside them. Behind, rows of seated devotees in white and children fill the hall, with red curtains and a side table at the right.2011-02-20A large hall filled with many men seated cross-legged on mats in rows, dressed in white dhotis and white shawls, many with white and ash marks on their foreheads and bare upper bodies. Brass plates on the mats hold oil lamps, flower petals, bells and small bowls, and several men are handling these ritual objects. Open books rest in front of some participants. Behind them, colourful hanging decorations line the ceiling, and a gilded deity murti and ornate altar are visible at the far end. Tall pale walls and pillars frame the room, with many more seated people in the background.2010-10-25A large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated people in white dhotis and white shirts, many wearing rudraksha malas, sitting on orange and blue mats before brass plates with flowers, fruit, coins and small lamps. In the foreground, several shaved-headed men in saffron/orange robes sit cross-legged with open books and pooja trays; one saffron-robed man in the centre holds a small object over a plate. Orange drapes hang from the ceiling and a tripod-mounted camera stands at left. A few women in colourful saris are visible in the back rows. No individual is clearly identifiable as the a person by appearance.2010-10-22 +1 copies