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A photograph of a long line of devotees standing barefoot on a polished reflective floor in a temple hall, with hanging colourful woven banners with orange tassels overhead. Men in white shirts, white dhotis and blue or grey shirts stand with hands folded in namaskar or clasped before them. Two priests in white dhotis and shawls stand at the far left near the line, one bald. Some children in red and blue shirts stand among the adults. The scene appears to be a devotional gathering or puja line, with the mirror-like floor reflecting the people.

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A photograph of a long hall with a polished reflective floor where two rows of devotees stand facing a raised golden throne-like seat at the far end, decorated with a golden canopy and red and gold fabric. Many men and women stand with palms pressed together in anjali or hands folded, some in white dhotis and white shirts, others in saris and salwar. A man in a striped polo shirt and a woman in a striped cardigan are prominent in the foreground. Colourful striped and patterned pillars with orange tassels hang along the upper hall, and a small child in a red outfit stands at the right edge. The scene suggests darshan during a satsang.2010-12-26A long hall with polished floor where two lines of devotees stand facing inward toward a decorated stage at the far end. On the left, men in white shirts and white dhotis, some wearing rudraksha malas, stand with hands folded; a young boy in a grey shirt stands in front. On the right, women in green salwar, grey shawls, a yellow and blue outfit and a grey shawl stand with hands clasped. Colourful striped pillars with orange tassels hang from a white draped ceiling, and an arched floral backdrop frames a red-draped seat on the stage.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22October 17 20102010-10-17A long double line of devotees stands with hands folded in namaskar along a polished marble-floored hall, facing a decorated shrine at the far end. Men on the left wear white dhotis and shirts, some in dark or teal shirts; women on the right wear saris in red, orange, green and pink, and several hold folded cloth. Colourful woven pillar drapes with orange tassels hang from the ceiling. At the far end, a gold-framed ornate shrine with floral decoration holds a deity murti, and a figure in orange robes stands near it. The scene reads as a satsang or darshan line in an ashram hall. No individual is clearly identifiable as the a person from appearance.2010-12-26A long line of devotees stands in a polished hall with a glossy reflective floor, hands pressed together in namaskar, awaiting a ritual. Men in white shirts, orange and red tops, and dhotis or trousers fill the line, with a small child among them. At the far right, a woman in a blue sari stands and a man in orange robes holds a metal tray, while a bare-chested priest in white dhoti and shawl stands beside them. Colourful striped pillars with orange drapes and a white projection screen decorate the background, and a garland-like decoration hangs near the ceiling. The scene appears to show a padapuja line.2011-02-13Two long rows of devotees stand facing each other down a glossy reflective hall floor during a satsang. Men on the left wear white dhotis and shirts, one in a teal shirt, many with hands pressed together in namaskar. Women on the right wear colourful saris in orange, red, pink and green, several with hands folded and one raising an arm. Brightly coloured striped pillars with orange tassels hang from the ceiling. At the far end stands an ornate golden throne-like seat with a deity murti or ceremonial decoration in front. Nobody in the scene is clearly identifiable as a person, so the a person field is none.2010-12-26A long hall with a central carpet runner between two lines of standing devotees, men on the left and women on the right, many with palms pressed together. At the far end a golden deity murti sits on an altar draped with colourful striped hangings and a golden canopy. Two figures in saffron-orange robes stand near the centre of the runner, one holding a tray or offering. A woman in a bright orange sari and a man in orange robes with a shaved head appear prominent; the man's appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity. Overhead, white drapery, woven tribal-patterned pillars with tassels, and projection screens frame the room.2011-02-20December 26 20102010-12-26A photograph of a large hall with a glossy polished floor and a white draped ceiling decorated with tall colourful striped pillars with orange tassels. Two long lines of devotees stand facing a distant altar area with a golden seat. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and white trousers stands on the left beside a man in a striped shirt and a man in an orange shirt. Along the right, women in white, teal, and orange-red clothing stand with palms pressed together in namaste, and a child in a white t-shirt is visible. A screen and a framed portrait hang on the back wall. Several people are visible in the lines, with the main group in the middle distance.2010-12-23Indoor hall with white draped fabric ceiling and colourful striped cloth hangings, with a glossy white marble floor. Rows of people stand barefoot in two lines facing a central aisle, several with hands folded in prayer. Men in shirts and trousers stand at left, including a young man in a grey t-shirt; a woman in pink tracksuit with folded hands stands at right, beside women in saris and children in red and striped tops. Plastic chairs with red seats line the left side, and a tiered decorated altar with flowers is visible at the far end of the aisle. Some people in white ritual clothes stand near the altar. Orange cloth is draped at the top left and right corners.2010-12-27A large seated audience of men fills a hall at a satsang. Most wear white dhotis and white shirts, some in colored or checked shirts, and several wear name badges and lanyards. They sit on mats in rows facing a decorated stage at the far end, where a deity murti is adorned with garlands and flowers, flanked by an orange cloth-draped seat and golden ornamental décor. Standing volunteers in white stand along the side walls. Hanging colorful fabric pennants and orange drapes decorate the hall.2010-10-21