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A large seated congregation of women fills a golden-pillared temple hall at Adi Kailaasa, Bengaluru. Rows of devotees sit cross-legged on the floor in white, red, green and teal salwar and saree-style outfits, many wearing name badges and rudraksha or bead necklaces. Ornate gold-finished pillars with hanging colourful tassels frame the space, and a deity shrine with a small murti stands on the left, with rows of ornate golden ritual lamps lining the right side. No individual presiding figure is clearly visible in this wide shot.

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A large seated audience of devotees with palms pressed together in anjali mudra fills the frame inside a golden-pillared hall at an ashram. Women in white kurtas, saris in red, green and maroon, and salwar kameez sit in rows on a stone floor, many wearing bindi and necklaces, with brass lamps and a metal vessel at the lower right. Golden gateway pillars and a carved golden railing frame the scene, with a woman in orange walking near the entrance. No identifiable a person figure is visible; the scene shows a congregation during an inaugural darshan gathering.2018-12-20 +1 copiesA large seated gathering of women in an ornate temple hall with yellow pillars and rows of gilded kalasha-style lamps along the right side. Most attendees sit cross-legged with eyes closed in meditation, many wearing white, saffron, green and red saris and kurtas, with name badges pinned to their clothes. Several have vibhuti or kumkum marks on their foreheads, and a few wear rudraksha malas. In the foreground a woman in a red shawl and a woman in a teal kurta sit with hands folded. No clearly identifiable a person is visible in this crowd of attendees.2018-12-20 +2 copiesA large indoor hall with a polished marble floor, where many women sit cross-legged on mats in rows, eyes closed in meditation or chanting. In the foreground, a woman in white with an orange shawl sits with hands folded, beside a woman in an orange sari with red blouse and rudraksha mala who sits with hands joined. A woman in a blue sari with gold border sits in the middle row. Small brass oil lamps and bowls stand before them on orange cloths. Red-cushioned chairs line the back wall, with framed deity images on a shelf above and a lone seated man in a white shirt at the far right. No clearly identifiable a person appears in the scene.2012-04-09A photograph of a large seated audience in a golden-pillared temple hall at Adi Kailaasa, Bengaluru. Rows of delegates sit on a stone floor, mostly in white ritual clothing, with some in orange, red and maroon garments. Many carry backpacks and bags, and several wear conference name badges on lanes. Rows of ornate golden ritual pots and lamps line the left side, and colourful hanging tassel decorations and red drapes frame the pillars. Strangers gaze forward toward the front of the hall, where a figure stands near a golden altar area. Many people are visible, numbering roughly one hundred or so.2018-12-20A large seated congregation in a hall with red curtains and gold-painted deity sculptures along the back, including a golden horse-drawn chariot figure and a standing deity murti. Many devotees sit cross-legged on white mats, the front rows wearing rust-red and orange saris or dhotis with rudraksha malas, while others wear white and cream saris and kurtas. Small brass lamps and puja items sit before them. A framed portrait hangs on the upper right wall.2014-08-24December 23 20062006-12-23 +1 copiesA large seated group of devotees sits cross-legged on colourful mats in a temple hall decorated with gold arches, deity murtis and dark drapes. Many attendees close their eyes in meditation. In the front row a woman in a green patterned sari sits with eyes closed, a woman in a yellow shawl and white outfit sits beside her, and a woman in a bright orange sari sits with hands on her lap. Behind them men and women in white, orange and red garments sit in rows. On the left, rows of orange-robed figures are displayed on shelves, and a brass vessel sits at the lower edge. Lamps and garlands adorn the altar area with multi-armed deity murtis.2011-02-19A large seated congregation fills a hall decorated with hanging lanterns and framed pictures on red-lit walls, during a darshan session. Many devotees sit cross-legged on mats with palms pressed together in prayer; several women wear white, cream, green, teal and red clothing with rudraksha-style malas and bangles. Brass lamps glow in the foreground, and a camera on a tripod is visible at the back. No a person candidate is clearly visible in the frame.2018-12-26A large seated congregation of women, many with white or vibhuti forehead marks, sits in a hall with golden pillars at the back. In the front row, a woman in a red shawl and a woman in a teal kurta with a yellow dupatta sit with eyes closed, while others wear saris, salwar kameez, glasses and necklaces. Many wear name badges on lanyards. The mood is calm and attentive.2018-12-20A photograph of a large satsang hall where many devotees sit cross-legged on red and white mats, most with eyes closed in meditation or hands folded. Women in white and cream sarees with gold borders, orange and pink saris, and white churidars with shawls dominate the front rows, many wearing rudraksha malas and some with tilak on the forehead. Red curtains hang at tall windows, multicolored hanging banners decorate the ceiling, and a small framed picture sits high on the wall. Steel stanchion posts and a few water cups line the floor, and backpacks rest near the seated crowd. No speaker is clearly visible in the frame.2013-03-20December 20 20182018-12-20April AF 2012