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A large hall with a concrete floor where many people sit cross-legged in rows, facing forward with hands pressed together in prayer or attentive posture. Women in saris and salwar kameez in red, yellow, green, blue and white are prominent in the foreground, some with heads covered. Hanging cloth banners in yellow, maroon and purple decorate the walls, and a framed poster with text is mounted at the upper right. Metal roof trusses and round decorative discs are visible overhead. The scene suggests a group program or satsang gathering, with the audience seated on the floor.

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Indoor evening gathering of many children and adults seated cross-legged on purple and red mats in a hall with white walls and small high windows. In the foreground, a girl in a red and white sari with a pendant necklace sits with hands joined, beside a young girl in a light blue dress and a boy in a yellow top. Several women in yellow, orange and green saris sit among the rows. In the background, a few figures in white clothing stand or sit near the front of the room, too distant to identify clearly. A large round object hangs on the back wall. No clearly identifiable a person depiction is visible.2006-05-04A photograph of a seated audience of young girls and some adults in a hall, sitting on a mat-covered floor during an evening session. Most children wear pastel and bright salwar kameez or school-style tops in pink, blue, yellow, white and red, and several hold papers. Behind them, a few adults in white sit on white plastic chairs near the back wall. 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Cloth banners in yellow, red and blue hang from the rafters and a ceiling fan is visible. The scene suggests a group ritual or class, with the standing man appearing to lead it. No a person candidate is clearly visible.2006-05-04Evening photograph of a large group of children seated cross-legged on mats in a hall, facing a raised stage at right. Many girls wear salwar kameez in green, yellow, blue and pink, with long braided hair; some boys in white shirts sit among them. On the stage, two standing figures in white robes hold lit oil lamps or torches, one raising a flame. A banner hangs on the back wall at left and a yellow-walled pillar is at right. Hands are folded in prayer by several children. The scene appears to be a ritual or evening programme for children.2006-05-05A photograph of a seated group of children and young teenagers in a meditation or satsang session on a plain floor, eyes mostly closed or lowered. 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