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A large hall with white draped ceiling and colourful hanging tassels holds a dense seated assembly. In the foreground, several men in saffron/orange robes sit on orange and red mats with brass plates of offerings; on the left, a few saffron-robed figures sit with rudraksha-style beads. Rows of men in white dhotis and white shirts or bare-upper-body sit cross-legged on mats, with many devotees extending to the back of the hall. Trays and plates of puja items are arranged on the floor, and a camera on a tripod is visible at the left edge.

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October 21 20102010-10-21October 21 20102010-10-21October 21 20102010-10-21A wide view of a large hall during a seated puja gathering. Several hundred people in white ritual clothes sit on the floor with hands joined in anjali, facing forward. In the foreground, a few men in saffron and orange robes sit before small brass plates, oil lamps and offerings laid on orange-red mats. Tall decorative pillars with colourful geometric patterns and orange tassels stand along the walls, and a video camera on a tripod is set up at the left. No individual can be confidently identified as the a person from appearance alone, so the candidate is left uncertain.2010-09-16A large hall with a white tented ceiling and colourful striped pillars hung with orange tassels shows a seated assembly of many devotees on mats. Most wear white dhotis and shawls with gold borders; several in the front left wear saffron-orange robes and beaded necklaces. Brass plates, bells, lamps and small pots sit in front of them on orange and blue runners. A figure at the lower right in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl sits with hands folded, and a few people near the back stand. The setting suggests a satsang or puja gathering.2010-11-25October 21 20102010-10-21A large hall filled with seated devotees during a pada puja-style ceremony. In the foreground on the left, several saffron-robed sannyasis, some with shaved heads and orange garments, sit on an orange cloth with brass plates of offerings and flowers. Rows of men in white dhotis and white shirts, many wearing rudraksha or tulsi malas, sit on mats facing forward, with brass plates and small vessels in front of them. Colourful striped cloth decorations hang from the ceiling with orange tassels. A video camera on a tripod is set up at the left edge. The seated crowd extends to the back of the hall, and a few people in casual clothes sit at the right foreground. No individual can be reliably identified as the a person from appearance; the saffron-robed figures are described by role only.2010-10-21A large hall filled with many seated devotees in white ritual clothes, hands pressed in anjali, during a group puja. In the foreground, several men sit on orange and red mats with brass plates, bowls and small lamps in front of them; a few wear orange or saffron robes and others wear white dhotis with tilak on the forehead. Tall decorated pillars with orange tassels hang from the ceiling, and a camera on a tripod records the gathering. Many people are visible, most in white with some in yellow.2010-09-16A large hall filled with seated devotees during a satsang. In the foreground, several men sit on orange and red mats with brass puja plates, oil lamps and small vessels in front of them. Some wear saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas, while others wear white dhoti and shawl sets with gold-bordered cloth, and one has a white forehead tilak. Many rows of people in white and orange clothing extend back toward the far wall. Colourful striped cylindrical banners hang from the ceiling, and framed pictures hang on the walls. No individual is clearly identifiable as the speaker from the visible frame, and no person is confidently identified as a person.2013-01-20October 07 20102010-10-07October 24 20102010-10-24 +1 copiesWide view of a large hall during a pada puja-style ceremony with many seated participants on orange and red mats. In the front left, two saffron-robed monastics sit with orange garments, one wearing a marigold garland and a rudraksha mala; the foreground shows men in white dhotis and shawls with rudraksha malas, seated before brass thalis, small oil lamps and offering plates. Vibrant woven hangings in red, orange and blue line the pillars and ceiling of the bright hall, with a decorated altar area visible at the far end. The surrounding crowd is seated in rows, mostly in white ritual clothes.2010-10-21