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A photograph of a seated congregation on a hall floor facing a raised gold-and-red throne at the far left. Foreground devotees sit on green banana-leaf mats with plates of food, water bottles and small bowls, in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas. A man in a white t-shirt with an orange lanyard badge sits with hands folded, and a woman in a green sari and women in cream and white saris sit nearby. Near the throne, a figure in orange sits behind a small table with metal vessels and a white cloth, while a few others in orange stand near pillars. Blue curtains and a red sofa are visible in the background.

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A photograph of a seated group in a pillared hall with a blue curtain and a potted plant at right. In the centre front, a figure in orange robes sits on a golden throne-like seat behind a white-draped table holding metal vessels. Standing attendants in white dhotis flank the scene. Seated rows of devotees fill the floor: monks in orange and saffron garments and women in orange and red saris, and in white and cream saris, while others wear white shirts and a red shirt with a folded hands gesture. A long white cloth runs down the floor with banana leaves set out holding food, small bowls, water bottles and fruit. A man wears a white shirt with a lanyard badge.2015-12-20 +1 copiesJune 15 20152015-06-15 +2 copiesMarch 30 20162016-03-30A seated satsang in a open hall where a central figure sits on a gold-and-red ornate throne at the far end, dressed in red and gold with a golden crown-like headdress, surrounded by ritual items and offerings. Rows of attendees sit on white carpet: many in white kurtas with red shoulder shawls and lanyards, and in the foreground a woman in an orange top with a red shawl. On the right, a long line of saffron-robed women and girls sit with palms pressed together in namaskar in front of banana leaves set with rice, curries, sweets and fruit, with water bottles lined along the leaves. Printed panels stand on easels in the background, and a decorated floor mandala lies near the throne.2015-12-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated community meal at an ashram hall with pink-and-white patterned panels. Rows of people sit on the white floor: monks in orange robes with shaved heads on the left, many in white clothes with red-and-orange shawls, and women in saris and orange garments. In the foreground, long rows of green banana leaves hold rice, fried snacks and small cups, with water bottles placed between them. Behind the rows, a figure in orange sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat beneath a golden lamp, with framed photographs displayed on the wall behind. The scene suggests a satsang lunch or annadan with devotees seated in rows.2015-05-23 +1 copiesA large hall with a long blue floor covering where rows of seated people face a raised golden throne-like seat at the far end, beneath a red curtain and framed by potted plants. Along the rows, saffron-robed participants sit with rudraksha malas and marigold garlands, with small plates of food and water bottles set before them. On the left, several young boys in saffron cloths and garlands sit in a line, and a few white-clad men in white dhotis with red shawls sit nearer the camera. A seated figure in a saffron-coloured robe is positioned on the golden seat, with a white-clad attendant beside it. Several women in white and red shawls and saris also sit in the foreground, and a projector screen is mounted on the right wall. The setting suggests a seated group ritual meal or satsang in a formal hall, with a person indicated only by the saffron robe and rudraksha cues on the figure seated on the central throne.2014-12-28A large hall with cream tiled floor and red-curtained doorways shows many people seated in rows on mats during a ritual meal or puja. Foreground devotees wear orange saffron cloth with gold borders, bare-shouldered, many with long braided or natural hair, and some wear beaded bracelets. Banana-leaf or green plates with food, cups and water bottles sit before them. Further back, figures in white and orange stand and sit near a raised dais with a golden throne-like seat, a small figure at its base, and a kalasha-style vessel. Framed photographs and banners line the walls. Some people here appear to be in more casual clothing.2016-03-30December 20 20152015-12-20December 20 20152015-12-20A photograph of a hall with a glossy white floor where rows of seated participants eat a meal from green leaf plates. In the foreground, several women sit with their backs to the camera: one in a red patterned top and white sari, another in a green top with an orange shawl, and another in a white top with an orange shawl. Many participants wear white clothing with orange or saffron shawls draped over their shoulders. Behind them, a row of people in white sit at long tables covered with yellow and red cloths, with metal vessels and food set out. Along the back wall are a decorated panel, a shelf with items, a framed portrait, and a golden ornamental stand. A man in a blue shirt stands and attends to the meal, and a figure in white stands at the left edge.2012-10-27 +1 copiesDecember 20 20152015-12-20A large open hall with white columns and tropical plants, where many devotees are seated on the floor in rows, many in orange and red saffron-toned robes, with hands pressed together in namaskar. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with a red shawl sits with her back to the camera, hands joined in prayer, facing a gold-carved throne with a trident (trishul) on a stand beside it. Several seated women wear red and orange garments, and trays of fruit and offerings are set on white cloths on the floor. A man in white dhoti and shawl stands at right near the seated group, and a crowd of onlookers fills the background.2015-12-20