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May 24 2017

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A large seated congregation fills a hall with rows of women in orange and white saris strung with rudraksha malas, many with vibhuti or kumkum marks, seated before tall yellow pillars and a bright altar at the top. Some wear orange saris, others cream-and-gold saris with gold borders; several have eyes closed in meditation. A distant figure stands near the upper stage, and a large ornate banner with deity imagery is visible at the top left.2017-05-24A large seated congregation fills a hall during a puja-style gathering. Many women in saffron-orange and cream-white saris sit cross-legged on mats, wearing rudraksha malas around their necks, several with vertical sandalwood or vibhuti marks on their foreheads. Brass oil lamps and offerings in trays are placed in front. Behind them, rows of men in white and bare-chested attire sit with tall brass lamps lining the aisle. Some participants wear name badges. The room has white walls and a red-and-gold shrine backdrop at upper left.2017-05-24May 23 20172017-05-23A photograph of a large seated gathering of devotees in orange-saffron clothing at an indoor hall. Many young women in orange saris and orange garments with rudraksha malas and red and white forehead markings sit in rows on the floor, some smiling, clapping or gesturing with raised hands. Behind and to the right, men and boys in orange or white clothes sit among rows of wooden chairs, and a few men in white stand at the back. The room is bright with white walls and columns. The scene conveys an assembled satsang or discourse audience.2017-07-24June 01 20172017-06-01A large seated crowd performs puja in a hall, with many women and girls in saffron-orange saris and white traditional dress, foreheads marked with white tilak. Several hold small brass bells and implements, and a woman in front wears a rudraksha mala and a cream-and-gold sari. Front left, a brass tray with offerings is visible. In the background, a bright stage with golden pillars and illuminated decorations. No single presenter is identifiable as a recognizable central figure in this frame.2017-05-24A large seated gathering in a tented hall with a red floor covering. Many women and girls sit in rows wearing saffron-orange and maroon garments, rudraksha malas and bangles, with some foreheads marked. Brass plates, small oil lamps, fruit and flowers are arranged on the floor in front of them. Others in white and cream saris sit among them, and a few people stand at the far back near the stage area.2013-04-20Seated devotees fill the floor of a hall during a satsang gathering. Many women wear orange and red saris and kurtas, with rudraksha malas and kumkum on their foreheads, while others wear white, cream and pink saris. A young child in white sits among them. Some attendees use phones and others sit with hands folded. Behind the rows, a few men stand near a gilded altar area and a photographer works at the back, and a soft-lit interior with a warm glow surrounds the scene.2016-09-16September 30 20162016-09-30Women in orange and saffron saris with rudraksha malas sit cross-legged on mats in rows, performing a puja. Several hold small brass vessels and lamps; brass plates, bowls and a small bell sit on the floor before them. Behind them, a large seated gathering in white and maroon clothing watches, with a young girl in an orange sari and a woman in white in the foreground. The scene suggests a ritual abhishekam or padapuja in a temple hall.2013-06-07December 31 20132013-12-31 +2 copiesSeptember 15 20132013-09-15