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A photograph inside a hall with red curtains. In the foreground, a bare-chested woman in an orange-red turban and orange-red shawl with gold trim, wearing gold earrings and a gold necklace, extends her hand toward a kneeling man in white dhoti and shirt with a green lanyard badge, who bends forward and reaches toward her hand. Beside him stand a man in an orange shawl with gold bangles, and a man in a white shirt with a white headband and a rudraksha mala, who wears a green-and-white ID badge. A gold-coloured ornamental object is in the lower foreground. Other people in white clothing stand behind them.

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A photograph of a ceremonial scene indoors. On the right, a woman with a bare upper body and an orange-red turban wears a saffron-orange shawl with gold trim and a reddish-orange beaded necklace, smiling and seated near a large golden lion-shaped object in the foreground. Around her, several men and women in white dhotis, white shirts and white kurtas stand and bend forward. A man in a white shirt with a green lanyard, in the centre, presses his palms together in a respectful gesture. A man in an orange shawl and white dhoti stands at left. Red curtains and a white wall form the background, and a light beam crosses the upper left. Counting the visible people, about eight are present.2015-11-22A photograph inside a hall with a gold deity murti decorated with yellow and orange flower garlands at the upper left. A seated person in a saffron-orange robe, rust-orange turban and rudraksha mala, with a gold necklace and gold bangles, extends a hand toward the forehead of a devotee, while a woman in an orange top and rudraksha mala stands beside them. A woman in white with a white blindfold, and another woman in white with glasses, receive the blessing; one bends forward with a white cloth. A man at right in a white dhoti with gold border and a red sacred thread is seen from behind. Maroon curtains hang on the back wall.2015-11-22September 05 20152015-09-05A photograph of a devotional offering in a hall with maroon curtains. In the foreground a woman in an orange top stands at left, and a golden lion-form or golden figure is held in the lower centre. A man in a white shirt, dark-rimmed glasses and a lanyard badge bends forward, reaching toward the golden figure. At right a person in an orange turban and orange sari with gold jewellery holds a small object and a tray. Behind them men in white dhotis with gold borders and white shirts stand watching. A wall notice board is visible at left.2015-11-22September 15 20152015-09-15A photograph of a satsang hall where a man in white dhoti and shirt bows his head over joined hands, holding a yellow cloth bag, while a second man in white stands beside him with a white cloth tied over his head. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a yellow sash stands behind them. On the right, a woman wears an orange-red turban and a gold necklace with an orange-red shawl. Other people in white clothes move through the room, and a red carpet runs along the floor.2015-11-22A photograph of a ritual scene on a red carpet inside a hall. In the foreground, a person seen from behind wears an orange-red turban, a saffron cloth over the shoulders, a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace. Facing them, a man in white dhoti with gold border and a red-orange shawl stands with his head bowed while the seated figure places a hand on his head. Another man in a white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala stands at right. Behind them, several men in white clothing and an elderly woman with hands folded in namaskar are visible, and a gold ceremonial object appears in the lower foreground.2015-11-22September 05 20152015-09-05A photograph of a large hall where a seated figure in an orange-red robe with a matching orange-red turban sits on a gold-carved throne, extending a hand toward a kneeling man in a white dhoti and white shirt. A tall gold staff with jewelled finial stands in front of them. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts, many with white headbands, stand and bow with folded hands in the background, and a man in a dark shirt with a red mala watches nearby. Ritual initiation seated in orange robes, with the seated figure appearing to be a person seated on a throne, consistent with the Shiva diksha setting.2015-09-05September 05 20152015-09-05Indoor satsang scene in a hall with red curtains and framed pictures. In the centre a man in a white kurta with a name badge and a silver bracelet bends forward with his palms open toward a seated figure wearing a saffron-orange turban, orange shawl, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments on the neck and ear. The seated figure's back is toward the camera. A woman in white bends low at the lower left, touching a white cloth. Behind them, many men and women in white dhotis and white clothes stand or sit. No identity is asserted for the seated figure.2015-11-22A photograph of a temple or ashram setting with dark red curtains behind a group of devotees. In the foreground at right, a woman in an orange-red turban, orange-red garment and gold necklace and earrings holds out a small offering to a golden object at the lower edge. To the left, a woman in an orange top with hands pressed together in namaskar faces a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who holds small white cloth offerings. Behind them, men in white shirts and white dhotis, one with an ID lanyard, stand watching, and a man in orange cloth stands at the back. Five to six people are visible.2015-11-22