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A large hall filled with seated devotees during a satsang or puja gathering. In the foreground, a bald priest in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha mala and white forehead and arm markings sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, beside another priest in white dhoti with gold-bordered cloth and a rudraksha mala. A man in white kurta at right holds his hands folded, and rows of children and adults in saffron, pink and white clothing sit on mats, many with palms joined. Colourful woven hangings with orange tassels hang from the ceiling, and a small brass puja vessel sits on the floor near the front row.

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A large indoor hall filled with seated devotees in white dhotis, saffron and orange robes, and colourful children's clothing, all sitting on mats with palms pressed together in anjali. In the foreground a bald man in an orange robe with rudraksha mala and horizontal ash marks on his arms sits with palms joined, beside a man in white dhoti and shawl with a tilak. Brass oil lamps and small offering vessels are placed on the mat in front. Above, hanging decorations in red, yellow and blue patterned fabric drape from the ceiling, and orange fabric hangs on the right wall. Many people are seated in rows facing forward toward a satsang.2013-01-01A seated group of devotees fills a bright hall with pink walls, white ceiling drapery and colourful hanging tassels. In the foreground, a man in saffron-orange robes with a bald head sits with palms pressed together, smiling. Beside him, men in white dhotis and shawls with pink borders sit cross-legged, some wearing rudraksha malas; one man at centre holds his hands in a gesture. Brass puja plates, oil lamps and small vessels rest on orange cloths on the glossy white floor, and more people sit in rows behind them.2011-01-29 +1 copiesA large hall filled with seated devotees in white and orange clothing, many with hands pressed in anjali during satsang or puja. In the foreground, a bald man in white dhoti with rudraksha mala and a bald man in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha mala sit with palms together, facing forward. Brass vessels, small offering trays with flowers and a red cloth lie on the mat. Colourful hanging tassels decorate the upper wall, and orange cloth is draped at the right. A seated figure in orange robe at the far left has a white headband. The crowd is large but partly obscured. +1 copiesMarch 26 20172017-03-26April 26 20152015-04-26 +1 copiesOctober 30 20162016-10-30October 30 20162016-10-30A large seated assembly of devotees in white dhotis and shirts with gold borders, many with palms pressed together in anjali or hands raised in devotion, at what appears to be a satsang or discourse. In the foreground a young man in a white dhoti with gold border wears a red-and-black rudraksha mala and a red shawl, smiling with hands folded. Beside him a man in a white dhoti with gold border and a dark rudraksha mala raises his open palms. Further left a small boy in a gold-embroidered silk garment sits with hands together, and in the middle a young person in an orange-and-gold wrap wears glasses and beads. Rows of others fill the background, some with shaved heads and vibhuti marks, and a small framed picture is visible at the lower left.2016-04-10July 09 20172017-07-09 +1 copiesA large indoor hall packed with seated devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas, wearing orange-red shawls and garlands, many with hands raised in anjali or applauding. Several men in front have shaved heads and tripundra or vibhuti markings; a bald man in white with an orange shawl sits near the centre. Behind the crowd, an ornate golden throne and a decorated deity murti stand under a canopy, with a metal-frame structure and a blue-and-white emblem at upper left. The scene suggests a devotional satsang or assembly, with the gathered congregation focused toward the altar.2015-09-15 +1 copiesOctober 02 20082008-10-02A large indoor gathering of devotees seated on the floor in a hall with orange draped fabric at right, many clapping with palms together. In the foreground, a bald man with white tilak markings wears a white dhoti and rudraksha mala, beside a man in an orange saffron cloth and rudraksha mala, also clapping. Children in red, orange and white clothing sit among adults in white kurtas and shirts. A young boy in red kurta holds his hands in anjali near the center. The room has white walls, orange hangings and an ornate shrine area at the back left. Seated devotees appear to be participating in a satsang or puja.