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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.

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Wide 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.2012-04-04A 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.2011-08-22December 30 20112011-12-30December 30 20112011-12-30A 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.2011-08-20December 31 20112011-12-31A large hall with cream walls and a polished tile floor hosts a seated group ritual. Rows of participants sit on mats holding lit oil lamps and brass plates of offerings, many raising their lamps forward. Most wear white, orange, or red-orange saffron garments, with some in white and others in pink or maroon saree-style dress. Framed portraits in maroon-curtained niches line the back wall, and a black screen hangs at the left. No individual is clearly identifiable as the a person, so no candidate is asserted.2011-12-30A 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 filled with seated devotees performing a puja with oil lamps. In the foreground, women in orange and red saris and saffron kurtas hold lit oil lamps and brass plates with offerings, seated on red-and-white striped mats. Behind them, rows of people in white and cream clothes sit on the floor with small brass lamps and plates. Red curtains and framed portraits of a saffron-clad guru line the walls, and a large dark screen hangs at the far end. The image shows a group ritual with lamps, not a single identifiable teacher in the scene.2011-12-30A 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.2011-12-30January 08 20182018-01-08A large hall during a seated evening ceremony with many participants kneeling on the floor holding small oil lamps, their flames lit in both hands. Many wear saffron and orange garments, and several women wear sarees in red, blue and cream. Nearby, a row of men with bare upper bodies, white dhotis and rudraksha malas sits with palms pressed together. In the foreground a young woman in white holds a lamp, and a brass tray with lit lamps and plates of offerings lies on the floor. Rows of white chairs line the back and walls display framed pictures. The scene resembles a group puja or homa with lamps.2018-01-08