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A group of women sit cross-legged on a tiled floor in a hall, eyes closed and hands folded in prayer or meditation, during what appears to be a satsang or devotional gathering. Several wear cream and white saris with gold borders and sleeveless or white blouses; one in a pink kurta has a dark beaded necklace. Behind them, a white-draped table with a red cloth stands against a wall, and a few other participants sit on red-and-white striped mats. In the foreground, a brass plate, a small bowl and a folded cream cloth with orange and gold borders rest on the floor near plastic containers holding flower offerings.

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A seated group of young women in white and cream traditional dress sits on a light floor during a satsang-style gathering, eyes closed in meditation. Several wear orange or saffron shawls over their shoulders, and one at the front right wears a green-bordered cream sari with an orange shawl. Their hands rest in laps or are folded. In front, a brass plate holds yellow flowers, fruit and a small brass lamp, with brass oil lamps and books nearby. Red curtains hang at tall windows behind them.2011-10-23A seated group of women in a hall during a satsang, with eyes closed and hands folded. The woman at left wears a deep orange sari with a fine striped border. Several women wear cream and white saris with orange or saffron shawls; a woman in the centre wears a yellow shawl. Brass lamps, a small brass vessel, bananas and red kumkum-like offerings sit on a low table in front. Two women stand or sit in the background near a white door and a red curtain. A plastic water bottle and a pink container are visible at left.2011-10-12A group of women and girls sit cross-legged on woven mats in a bright hall with red curtains, eyes closed in meditation during a Nithya Kriya session. Most wear white or cream clothes, with some in orange or saffron shawls, yellow shawls, or red-and-maroon saris. A woman in an orange sari sits at the front left, and a woman in a white sari stands near a table in the back. Hands rest in lap or folded in prayer, and a small brass pot and books lie on the mat. No a person is visible in the frame.2011-11-06October 25 20112011-10-25A seated group of devotees, mostly women, sit cross-legged on a polished floor during satsang or meditation in a hall with cream curtains and colourful hanging ornaments. In the foreground a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala keeps her eyes closed with hands folded. Beside her a woman in white with a black mala and bangles sits in meditation, and another in an orange sari rests her hands in her lap. Brass bells, small brass vessels and a puja tray with an orange cloth sit on the floor, and orange-covered books lie nearby. Behind them rows of seated women in white, blue, lavender and orange clothing sit attentively. No identifiable a person figure is visible.2012-05-09A group of women sit cross-legged on the floor in a meditation or satsang gathering. Several wear white or cream saris with gold borders, while one in the foreground wears orange, and another wears a red blouse with a striped saree. Many have rudraksha malas around their necks and hands are held in prayer gestures or mudras. Small brass oil lamps and offering dishes sit on the floor in front, and red curtains hang in the background. The room is filled with people, with some men in white visible at the back. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable.2013-05-12A photograph of a large group of women and girls seated cross-legged on the floor of an ashram hall during a ritual session. Many wear white or pale garments with orange, red or saffron shawls and stoles; some have tilak marks on their foreheads and rudraksha or bead necklaces. Brass oil lamps, a small brass puja plate with flowers and fruit, and open books are arranged on mats in front of them. Folded striped bedding and red curtains are visible in the background. The foreground figures are seated with eyes closed or looking down. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this frame.2012-04-04A seated group of devotees, mostly women, sits in a hall on red-and-white striped floor mats during satsang or meditation. In the foreground a woman in an orange shawl over white clothes sits with hands folded, and a woman in a white sari with gold border sits with hands joined. Others wear yellow, teal, red and white garments; a woman in a red jacket and a woman in white look on. Background shows a larger seated audience, maroon curtains, and framed pictures on the walls. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible.2011-10-29September 07 20112011-09-07October 20 20112011-10-20Indoor scene in a hall with pale pink walls and a white curtain, where many women sit on the floor on orange mats during a pada puja. Several women in front wear white saris or white outfits with yellow shawls and hold small brass items or papers. Behind them, a woman in an orange top sits near a child in pink, and a woman in a red top and white sari sits among the group. Brass vessels and offerings lie on the floor at the lower edge of the frame. No figure clearly matching the a person description is visible.2011-01-17Photo of a seated group in a bright hall with pale walls, red curtains and stacked chairs, participants sitting cross-legged on woven mats and some wearing headphones. Many wear white or pastel kurtas and salwar, saffron-red shawls and sarees; a woman in yellow and another in a cream saree sit near the front. Several people hold a hand to the nose or face in breathing practice. In front on the floor are a small silver plate with a brass lamp and a pink-trimmed offering tray, a water bottle and a notebook. A person in white stands by the back wall. Visible people: about 25, seated and standing.2011-12-04