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A large group of young women and girls in saffron-orange dresses sits cross-legged on a colourful striped mat, many wearing gold necklaces, rudraksha malas and vertical or horizontal white forehead markings. Some look toward a stage at right, and a few older women in white sit behind them on a red platform. Above, a standing woman in orange and a figure in orange stand on a raised area, and a garland decorates the right edge. No clearly identifiable a person is visible in the image.

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September 07 20172017-09-07A seated group of young women and girls in saffron-orange saris with red borders and rudraksha malas sits on the floor of a temple hall, with white vibhuti lines on their foreheads. Many hold clasped hands, and small plastic containers with bananas, flowers and offerings sit before them. Behind them, seated devotees in red, orange and white clothing face forward in a satsang or darshan setting, with a red carpet, chairs and temple decorations visible in the background. A tiled wall with a golden shrine-like structure and framed images is visible at the top of the frame.2014-02-05Night photograph of a large group of young women in saffron-orange saris with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, seated cross-legged on a pink-and-green mat in an outdoor courtyard. Many have white forehead markings and some wear gold earrings. Behind them, older women in white saris sit with hands folded in namaskar, and a red temple structure with floral garlands is visible at right. Trees and lamps light the background.2017-09-07September 07 20172017-09-07Seated audience in a temple hall during a satsang, with many women and girls sitting cross-legged on the floor. Most wear saffron-orange or deep red sarees and garments, with rudraksha malas around their necks and some with white or red tilak marks on the forehead. A few women in white sarees sit among them. A gilded golden throne with ornate carvings stands in the background at upper left beside red drapery, and the room is crowded with rows of attentive devotees. Some are resting chins on hands while listening. The image is a photo of the assembled gathering, and no identifiable a person figure is clearly visible in the frame.2013-12-26A large group of women and girls seated on the floor in a hall performing a ritual with brass vessels and oil lamps. Most wear orange-red saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas, with white vibhuti or kumkum marks on their foreheads. Several hold small brass lamps or cups, and brass pots, bowls and conical brass vessels sit in front of them on a white cloth. A few women in white saris sit among them, and a woman in white kneels at the back. Behind them a banner and people seated along the wall watch.2013-11-25December 22 20132013-12-22A large seated gathering of young and adult devotees in saffron-orange robes and orange turbans, many wearing long rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, some with white tilak marks on their foreheads. Rows of people sit closely together on the floor in a hall with red and white decorations behind them. One person in the front center wears an orange turban with a red bindi and dark rudraksha beads, while a younger attendee on the right wears a white turban and white robe. No clear distinctive a person candidate is identifiable from appearance, so the image is treated as a general assembly of sannyasi devotees and students.2017-08-11A young male devotee sits cross-legged in an orange turban and orange garment, his bare upper body marked with white ash stripes, a red bindi and multiple rudraksha malas. He holds his hands together over smoke rising from an offering or incense, eyes lowered in devotion. Behind him, a child with a red bindi and an adult woman in white sari sit among other devotees in an indoor hall. Orange bags and a metal incense or ritual object sit in the foreground.2017-09-01July 22 20172017-07-22A dense courtyard gathering of saffron-robed brahmacharis and devotees seated on the floor inside a temple hall with red walls and pillars wrapped in colourful patterned cloth. Many have long dreadlocked hair and rudraksha beads; some wear orange shawls and white garments. In the upper left, a seated figure in orange with long dreadlocks sits behind a low table, appearing to lead the session, while others face him in rows. Behind them, a deity murti with brass bells, lamps and ornate gold decorations is set in a shrine alcove, and a few women in green and pink saris sit near the back. Brass bells and a large lamp stand are visible near the pillars.2018-05-29 +1 copiesApril 18 20162016-04-18