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A photograph of a large hall with pale pink walls and a tiled floor, where many seated devotees fill the floor on red-and-white striped mats and cushions. Women in orange and saffron saris and men and women in white dhotis and kurtas sit in rows, several holding small brass or steel plates and oil lamps before them. A man in the foreground wears a white shirt and a black-and-white beaded mala. Framed portraits of saints in orange and white hang along the wall, and pink curtains hang at the windows. The scene suggests a satsang or group puja with lamps and offering plates.

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A large hall with pale walls and tiled floor holds a seated congregation of several hundred devotees on mats, many in orange, saffron and white clothing. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and a woman in white with an orange shawl sit near a striped red and white mat, with small oil lamps and offerings in front of them. Framed portraits hang along the back wall above red curtains. Spiritual discourse or satsang is taking place.2011-08-20Wide view of a large hall filled with seated devotees on mats, many in white and orange clothing, some holding small brass plates with oil lamps and offerings in front of them. Pink and red curtains hang at the windows, and framed portraits in pink borders line the walls. A few figures seated at the far end wear white. The hall has polished floors and recessed ceiling lights.2012-04-04December 31 20112011-12-31December 30 20112011-12-30A large hall of seated devotees attending a satsang or discourse. Many sit on the floor on mats and cushions, while others sit on chairs at the front left. Women wear saffron, orange, red, yellow and white saris and salwar; men wear white kurtas and dhotis. Some hold small brass oil lamps and offering trays with flowers and fruit on the floor. Framed portraits hang on the pink walls above, and red curtains frame the windows. Several people are standing near the back of the hall.2011-08-22A wide view of a large hall where many women and girls sit cross-legged on mats in rows, facing toward the front. Several are dressed in orange, red, blue, yellow and pink saris or kurtas, and some wear white. Brass plates and small oil lamps sit on the floor in front of them. Framed portraits hang on the pink wall above red drapes, one showing a man in a red and gold garment with a garland. A few figures near the front wear orange robes. A large screen is mounted on the far wall.2011-12-27A large hall with pink walls and red curtains holds a seated congregation facing forward, many women and girls in orange and maroon saris and rudraksha malas. In front of them, floor pujas are set out on silver-edged trays with small oil lamps, kumkum, flowers and plates of offerings. Framed portraits hang high on the wall above the rows, one labelled with a printed name. Some people in white clothing stand in the background near the wall, and a woman in the front row has vibhuti marks on her forehead.2013-05-17A large hall with cream walls and red curtains shows many women seated cross-legged on mats in rows, most wearing saffron, orange, red and white saris, with a few in blue and yellow. Many hold small oil lamps, and brass plates with offerings sit before them. Framed portraits hang along the upper wall, and a few white-clad attendants stand near the back.2011-08-30A large hall with cream walls and framed portraits hung on maroon drapes lining the back wall. Rows of devotees sit cross-legged on mats and carpets, many women in white, cream and orange saris or kurtas, some in saffron shawls, with palms pressed together in prayer. Brass plates, bowls and small lamps with flowers sit before them in orderly lines. Standing figures and a camera operator in the right foreground watch the assembly, while a large dark screen hangs on the left wall. No figure in the scene is clearly identifiable as a person.2011-12-30A photograph of a large hall with pale pink walls where many women sit cross-legged on yellow and bamboo mats, holding small oil lamps and offering trays of flowers and fruit in a group puja. Some wear saffron or orange sarees and others wear white with yellow shawls. Framed portraits hang along the back wall, and a figure in white stands near a side table at the far left. Red curtains frame the windows and ceiling fans hang overhead.2011-08-23Photograph of a large hall with a polished tiled floor where many people sit cross-legged in rows on mats, performing a puja with small brass and clay oil lamps and plates of offerings placed before them. Most wear orange, saffron and white clothing; a woman in the foreground wears an orange sari and another in a red-and-white top sits with hands folded. Framed portraits hang along the side walls behind red curtains, and glass display cases stand at the far end.2012-04-07December 30 20112011-12-30