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A seated group of women in a bare tiled hall sits in a row with palms pressed together in namaskar, eyes closed in prayer. Most wear cream or white sarees with orange or red shawls and some have yellow borders; one woman in the front right wears a cream saree with green and gold border. Before them on green banana leaves are served portions of food and steel tumblers of water, arranged in a line along the floor. At left, a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with a garland of flowers and a beaded necklace sits on the floor beside a microphone stand. A speaker stands on a stand at the back, and a table with orange cloth holds audio equipment near the window.

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A photograph of a hall with a row of women seated on the floor in prayer, palms pressed together. Most wear white cotton saris with orange-red shawls, while some on the right wear yellow-and-white garments. In front of them are banana leaves holding small steel tumblers, plates of food and sweets, and a lamp. At the far left, a framed portrait shows a woman in orange garments. Plain white walls, large windows and a ceiling fan complete the scene.2011-03-05A photograph of a large white-walled hall where a row of women sit cross-legged on mats with palms pressed together in prayer. Many wear white dhotis or sarees with orange or saffron shawls, while others wear yellow shawls over white and cream clothing. In front of them are green leaf plates holding offerings and small metal tumblers. Tall windows and a doorway with a wooden frame light the room.2011-03-05Interior hall photo of a seated group in a large whitewashed room with tiled floor and ceiling fans. Rows of people sit cross-legged on woven mats facing inward, with brass tumblers and banana-leaf plates of food placed before them. Men on the left wear white dhotis and some are bare-chested; women on the right wear white saris with red or yellow shawls and many have hands pressed in anjali. A framed portrait on an easel stands at the far left, and a microphone stand and speaker appear near the back. Open doors and windows let in daylight.2011-03-05A long hall with white tiled floor and white walls where rows of seated devotees sit facing a framed painting of a seated goddess-like figure in orange on an easel, with a small table and offerings before it. On the left, men in white dhoti and shawl with shaved heads sit with palms pressed together in namaskar. On the right, women in cream saris with yellow and orange borders sit in prayer. Banana leaf plates with food and metal tumblers sit before each person, and ceiling fans, a microphone stand and a speaker are visible. The scene appears to be a group meal or prayer offering.2011-03-05A photograph of a long, bright hall with white tiled floor where rows of seated devotees sit with palms pressed together in namaste in front of banana-leaf plates set with food and steel tumblers. On the left, men in white dhotis and white shirts sit cross-legged with heads bowed; on the right, women in cream and yellow sarees and some in orange shawls sit in prayer. At the far end, a framed painting of a seated saffron-robed figure with long hair rests on a small table with flowers. Ceiling fans, windows and a microphone stand are visible.2011-03-05 +2 copiesWomen and young girls sit cross-legged in rows on a tiled hall floor, palms pressed together in namaste before banana leaf plates of food with rice, flowers and sweets, and small white cups. Most wear orange saris or yellow-and-white garments, some with yellow shawls. A large framed picture of a deity with a tree backdrop hangs above a stage with orange chairs and a laptop. The seated figures in the foreground keep their eyes closed in prayer, and a bald head is visible at the bottom edge.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A wide photograph of a bright, white-walled hall with ceiling fans and a row of seated devotees on a white tiled floor. In the foreground, women in white saris with yellow or red borders sit in rows with hands pressed together in anjali, with small steel cups and banana-leaf plates with food set before them. Behind them, monks in saffron and orange robes sit with palms joined. At the far right, a framed portrait hangs on the wall beside a small altar with a white cloth and a lit lamp. A red doorway and a PA speaker stand at the left. The scene resembles a satsang or puja with prasadam offerings.2011-03-05A row of devotees sits cross-legged on a red-and-black striped mat on a concrete floor, facing a line of banana-leaf plates set with rice, pappadam-like wafers and small steel cups. The seated people wear white garments with orange-saffron shawls draped over their shoulders. Most have hands pressed together in anjali mudra with eyes closed. A yellow line runs along the floor, and more people sit in the background beneath a canopy with blue plastic chairs on a table. Several people appear to be women and men in matching white and orange attire. +1 copiesJuly 14 20132013-07-14 +1 copiesA row of women sits cross-legged on orange mats in a hall, palms pressed together in namaskar. Many wear white or cream clothes with orange or red shawls, and a woman in the foreground wears an orange sari with a red border. Before them on the mats are brass puja plates with flowers, small brass lamps, bells and bowls, with blue plastic containers at the edges. Some women wear rudraksha-like beads and bangles. The setting is a plain interior with white chairs and a water bottle at the left. No person is clearly identifiable as a person in this frame.2010-09-16A photo of a row of seated women in saffron-orange robes with hands pressed together in namaskar, eyes closed, before banana leaf meals set on the floor. Several women wear rudraksha malas and white vertical tilak marks on their foreheads; one wears a pink-and-orange sari with a dark rudraksha mala. Plates hold rice, curries, sweets, fried items and bananas, with paper cups beside them. Behind them, more saffron-clad participants sit and a saffron cloth hangs over a raised seat in a hall with a projector screen.2013-07-14