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A dimly lit photograph of a large seated gathering on a hall floor, most people in white clothing with orange and red shawls and sashes. In the foreground, a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with rudraksha beads sits with her hand raised to her head, and beside her a woman in white with a crimson-orange shawl sits facing forward. Two women at left wear white garments, one with a blue wrap. Rows of additional devotees in white stretch back into the dark hall, and a few people stand near the back wall. The scene resembles a satsang or sitting audience at an event.

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December 29 20062006-12-29A dim indoor hall where a large crowd of women sits cross-legged on the floor, most dressed in white saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas. Several wear orange or red shawls, and a woman in front wears a red shawl with a white sari. Some carry small name badges. Behind them, a stage area shows figures in white and orange robes near lit equipment and scaffolding. No identifiable a person is clearly visible in this frame.2006-12-29 +1 copiesA dimly lit hall filled with seated women in white saris bordered with gold zari, most wearing rudraksha malas and circular name badges with yellow and green rosettes pinned to their blouses. They sit in rows on white mats facing forward, several with hands folded in their laps, and a woman in the foreground wearing a red bindi and gold earrings looks toward the front. Behind them the rows of seated devotees extend back into the dark room, with some men in white at the rear.2007-02-15A dark night photograph of a large seated gathering of women in white and cream saris and dresses, sitting cross-legged on a floor with eyes closed in meditation. Many wear rudraksha malas and identity badges on their clothing. In the foreground a woman in a pale green embroidered shawl sits with hands folded, beside a woman in a cream shawl with hands resting on her knees, and an older woman in white with a rudraksha mala and a red-brown blouse sits at the right. Behind them, rows of similarly dressed participants fill the frame, some in orange and yellow borders.2006-12-29 +1 copiesA seated congregation of women and some men in white ritual clothes sits on a dark carpet in a dimly lit hall, facing forward with hands folded in prayer or resting in laps. Many wear white saris or white dhotis with coloured borders, some with orange or peach shawls, and several wear beaded necklaces and bangles. A woman in a red blouse and white sari sits near the centre, and a woman in a pink sari sits at left. Some wear identification badges on their clothing. The setting suggests a satsang or meditation gathering, with the speaker or altar not visible in the frame.2006-12-29A dimly lit hall where a large seated congregation sits on the floor facing forward in a dense rows. Most are women in white traditional clothing, many with thin gold or black beaded necklaces. In the foreground a woman in white with a black-and-gold border palms her hands together in prayer, while beside her another woman in a light blue-and-white top sits with hands folded. Further right, a woman in a white sari with a red blouse and a dark-haired woman in a grey-green shawl sit in meditative stillness. A standing figure in white is visible near the back, and the walls show dark banners and framed panels.2006-12-23A large indoor hall with women seated on white mats in rows, many in white saris with gold borders and some in orange or green shawls, wearing beaded necklaces and round name badges with ribbons. In the background a large ornate deity murti and a man in a white shirt stands near the back. A man in a wheelchair sits at the left edge. Orange and gold hanging decorations line the upper area of the hall. Several women at the front wear white and green saris and rudraksha malas.2007-02-15January 01 20072007-01-01A large indoor hall with a crowd of many women seated closely on the floor, most dressed in white saris with gold borders, some with red or orange garments. Several wear garlands and name-badges on their clothing. Some hold small notebooks or papers and listen attentively toward the front, where a stage area is lit faintly. Dim lighting, draped decorations and a video camera on a stand are visible at the back. No identifiable person is clearly shown in this view.2007-02-15A photograph of a large seated audience, mostly women, in a dimly lit hall. They wear white saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas, and many have round green-and-gold rosette badges pinned to their blouses. Several sit with hands folded or palms together, and some look toward the front. Rows extend into the dark background.2007-02-15A large seated gathering of women in white and cream traditional sarees with gold borders, many wearing rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and green-and-gold rosette badges pinned to their clothes. They sit close together on white mats or sheets inside a dimly lit hall decorated with red and orange bunting and hanging banners. Several women in the foreground smile or look toward the stage, one in a red blouse and one in a blue patterned saree among them. In the background two men in white kurtas stand near the back wall, one in a white outfit and one wearing an orange shawl.2007-02-15A dim hall filled with many seated women and some children in meditation, eyes closed, in a large congregation. Foreground figures include a woman in a white sari with dotted pattern and a lanyard badge, a young woman in an orange top with a white cloth, a woman in a white and gold sari with a vermilion bindi, and a woman in a green sari with glasses. Some wear identity badges on lanyards. Many more people fill the rows behind them, some in white, green and orange attire, with a small boy in a brown shawl at right. The scene suggests a guided meditation or satsang session.2006-12-29 +1 copies