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A photograph of a ritual gathering in a hall where many men sit with bare upper bodies, seen from behind, several with white or ash markings on their backs and shoulders. In the centre two young girls stand in orange saris with brown braided hair, gold necklaces and bead strands, both wearing black blindfolds; the taller one has her hands at her sides and the smaller one has her hands pressed together at her chest. A camera operator in a white dhoti and shawl films at the right beside a tripod, and gold railings frame the foreground. Blurred figures in white and gold sit in the background.

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A photograph of a large assembly seated on the floor in a temple-style hall, viewed from behind. In the foreground, two women in saffron-orange robes stand, both wearing black blindfolds; the one at centre wears layered rudraksha malas and gold-coloured ceremonial necklaces, and the other wears a beaded mala and holds her hands together. Many bare-chested male devotees in white dhotis sit with their backs to the camera, some with sacred threads. Behind them, an ornate gold altar area holds people in white and gold clothing. A camera on a tripod stands at right. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible, so the two standing women are shown only by role.2015-05-13May 13 20152015-05-13May 13 20152015-05-13May 13 20152015-05-13May 13 20152015-05-13May 13 20152015-05-13May 13 20152015-05-13A photograph of a satsang hall with a standing figure in the foreground wearing an orange saffron-coloured robe, a black blindfold over the eyes, layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala. The figure extends a cord or strand toward a seated woman in a white shawl with gold border. Seated devotees in white and cream traditional dress with gold borders fill the audience rows. Behind them, a blurred stage shows golden decorations, a gold and red backdrop and seated figures in white and gold attire. A red curtain hangs at the right edge.2015-05-13A photograph of a seated group meditation or initiation session with many participants in white and orange. In the left foreground a young boy in an orange cloth and layered rudraksha malas, with white marks on his forehead, places his hands over the eyes of a seated young man wearing a black blindfold. The young man, bare-chested with rudraksha beads and white stripes of ash across his shoulders, presses his palms together. To the right, a man in glasses and a white shirt, with white forehead marks, sits with eyes lowered. Behind them, many people in white dhotis and orange garments sit in rows, some with white-painted foreheads. No visible a person candidate can be confidently identified by appearance.2017-07-08October 03 20172017-10-03 +1 copiesTwo young girls in orange saris stand in an aisle of a hall facing away from the camera, both wearing black blindfolds over their eyes. Each wears layered gold necklaces, rudraksha mala strands and gold earrings, and they appear to be adjusting their clothing or ornaments. Seated audience members in white clothes and pink chairs fill the foreground, many with their backs to the camera. Behind them, a gilded stage shows figures in red and orange garments seated near a golden structure and a deep magenta curtain. A camera tripod stands to the right. The scene suggests a ritual or staged presentation during a satsang.2015-05-13Photograph of an indoor satsang hall where two girls in orange saris, one wearing a black blindfold, walk down the aisle holding strands of rudraksha malas. The girl in front wears layered gold necklaces, a gold pendant, earrings and bangles. Seated devotees in white and cream clothing with gold borders watch from red-backed chairs. Behind them, a stage with gold-framed deity murti and a red curtain.2015-05-13