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A photograph of a large hall filled with seated devotees, mostly women and girls, dressed in white and pastel saris, salwar kameez and orange or green garments, many with white and vibhuti marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas. In the foreground a woman in white holds her hands in anjali, and a girl in white sits near the front. On a raised stage at the upper left, a woman in an orange sari sits before a painted backdrop of a deity mural, and colourful decorative hangings hang from the ceiling. The setting suggests a satsang or puja gathering.

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October 06 20082008-10-06A photograph of a seated congregation in a open-sided hall with a white tent-style canopy and tall metal scaffolding. Many people sit on colourful woven mats and an orange cloth: young women and girls in white and orange or yellow shawls, with several women in orange sarees near a low stage. A man in an orange kurta stands at the back of the stage area beside a large framed deity mural. Woven ceremonial banners with animal motifs hang from the ceiling, and a small blue bag sits among the mats.2008-09-30A large seated congregation fills a tented hall decorated with hanging colourful cloth banners in yellow, red and patterned panels. Rows of devotees sit on the floor; many women wear saffron and orange shawls over white, while others wear red, green, blue and purple saris. Several people press their palms together in anjali. A standing man in white clothing operates a camera on a tripod at the right edge, and a few people sit near a small stall with shelves of items at the left. Standing figures in white and a white-clad man at the far left complete the scene.2008-10-09A large hall packed with seated devotees, mostly women and girls in white and pastel saris and salwar, sitting on orange and patterned mats facing a raised stage. On the stage a figure in orange sits on an ornate golden throne, with a standing attendant in white near the front. Colourful hanging pillars with white canopy drape the ceiling, and a golden deity murti stands at the left side of the hall. Many attendees sit with hands folded in prayer, indicating a satsang or darshan gathering.2010-07-24A large seated audience fills a tented hall with white ceiling and hanging woven banners in yellow, orange and red. Many women and some children sit close together on the floor, dressed mostly in white, saffron-orange, yellow, red, blue and pink saris and salwars, several wearing rudraksha malas. A few smiling women in front wear yellow shawls, and a white-haired elderly man sits in the lower left in white with a yellow shawl. Bookshelves line the right wall and a few staff stand at the back. Speakers and metal scaffolding are visible overhead.2008-10-09A large hall filled with seated devotees during a satsang or ritual gathering. In the foreground, women in white and saffron-orange shawls sit cross-legged on mats with small brass vessels, oil lamps and food offerings arranged before them; one woman in a blue floral kurta and white dupatta sits in the centre, and another in a deep red sari with orange wrap sits at right. Behind them rows of people in saffron and white sit on the floor, and a few men in white and orange stand or sit near the back. Coloured fabric tassels hang from the ceiling, pink curtains frame the windows, and a framed picture and a banner hang on the walls. No individual can be identified as a person from the image.2012-04-20A large satsang hall filled with seated devotees for Guru Purnima celebrations. Many women sit on the floor in white and cream saris with orange-red shawls and rudraksha malas, while rows of women in saffron-orange sannyasini-style robes and mala necklaces fill the right side. Some devotees hold small brass items and offerings near their laps. A tall man in white stands at the back among the crowd, and a wall and light fixtures frame the room.2015-07-31A large indoor hall filled with seated participants, mostly women, at a yoga or meditation program. Many wear white or cream saris and salwar-style outfits with rudraksha malas around their necks, while some wear orange or saffron garments and red-and-white borders. They sit cross-legged on green mats, several with hands folded or chins resting on palms, attentively facing forward. At the upper right, a banner with a portrait is visible on the wall, and a white curtain covers the back wall. A water bottle and a black bag sit on the floor at the right edge.2006-11-25December 28 20062006-12-28A large seated crowd fills an open-sided hall with a corrugated metal roof. Most people are women in white saris and white clothing, many wearing orange or red shawls and red-and-white beaded necklaces with ID lanyards. Several have white or ash markings on their foreheads. Behind them, rows of saffron-robed sadhus and monks sit in the background. At the far end, a golden deity murti or figure stands near a decorated altar with orange cloth and a small green tree. The atmosphere is a satsang or gathering at the Kumbh camp.2015-09-11A large seated gathering of devotees in a covered hall decorated with colourful woven hanging banners on the pillars. Most people sit cross-legged on the floor in white ritual clothes with orange shawls and some wear rudraksha malas; the women in the foreground wear orange and white and many have eyes closed in meditation. Framed portraits and photographs hang on the walls behind, and a small notice board and wooden door are visible at left. No single presiding figure is clearly visible in the frame.2006-12-09A large indoor hall filled with seated devotees in white clothing during a meditation or satsang session. In the foreground, women sit cross-legged on colourful striped mats; several wear white saris and one wears an orange shawl over white. Some have rudraksha or beaded malas and name badges, and one woman in the centre holds her hands in anjali mudra. Behind them, rows of men and women in white fill the hall under a white tent ceiling hung with yellow fabric banners and decorative patterned pennants. A small screen and lighting rigs are visible at the sides. No speaker or deity is shown, and the crowd is seated in orderly rows.2008-07-24