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A seated group ceremony in a hall with pink walls and red curtains, with a gathering of mostly young boys and men seated on the floor. In the foreground, a man in a white dhoti and shawl with red-and-gold borders sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a gold bracelet and a dark mala around his neck. Beside him, a boy in an orange Superman t-shirt sits cross-legged, and other seated participants in white and casual clothes have hands folded or hold small items. Brass oil lamps, a small silver bowl and brass vessels are set on the floor in front of them. Behind, more people sit and stand near the walls, and a woman in white stands at the back. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible.

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May 15 20122012-05-15May 13 20122012-05-13A large indoor hall with pale peach walls and red curtains shows a seated group of children, teens and adults on a light floor before small brass puja plates, banana leaves, fruit and oil lamps. In the foreground a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a gold border sits cross-legged, hands near a plate of offerings, while a boy in an orange shirt sits beside him. Around them, many boys and girls in yellow, orange, purple, green and white clothes sit attentively. Several people face the front, and a few lamps glow along the floor. The setting resembles a group satsang or puja gathering.2012-05-12December 22 20102010-12-22April AF 2012 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesJuly 23 20112011-07-23A seated group satsang in a hall with yellow walls and a tiled floor, with people sitting on red-and-white striped mats and cushions. In the foreground a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala and a white dhoti with gold border holds his palms together in prayer, with white-clad men and women sitting around him. Among the rows, a man in saffron-orange clothes sits with hands folded, and women wear teal, red and green saris. Brass lamps and a small brass vessel sit on the floor. No figure is identifiable as a person from appearance, so the role-based description stands.2012-05-09A large indoor satsang gathering of seated devotees in white and cream clothing, many with hands pressed together in anjali mudra. Several rows of men in white shirts and dhotis sit on red mats, some wearing rudraksha malas and vibhuti marks. In the foreground, young boys in saffron and maroon robes sit with a few holding small objects, and one boy with white forehead band sits near a red puja box. Red curtains and a red-draped stage area are in the background. No clearly identifiable a person is visible in this crowd.2013-07-03December 22 20102010-12-22A large hall filled with seated devotees in a puja or satsang setting. In the foreground, several men in white dhotis with saffron-and-maroon borders sit cross-legged, some with rudraksha-style beads and sacred-thread-like cords, with small brass oil lamps and offering plates before them. Behind them, rows of attendees in white, cream, and colourful clothing sit on mats, many with hands joined or in meditation posture. A man in a white shirt with a lanyard sits near the right. At the back, a red-curtained alcove and a tall decorative stand are visible. No single figure is identifiable as a person by the cues provided, and no candidate with sufficient distinctive presentation is clearly shown.2011-01-23A photograph of a large seated group inside a bright hall with red chairs and gold-framed shrine cabinets along the walls. In the foreground, several men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls sit cross-legged on mats with palms pressed together in prayer. Brass lamps, small brass bowls, and plates of offerings sit on orange and red cloths in front of them, with a lit oil lamp and incense sticks nearby. Behind them, rows of younger boys and men in mixed white, striped and colourful shirts sit with hands folded, and a few people are seated at the back near the chairs. The setting suggests a puja or satsang with offerings laid out before the participants.2012-04-09 +2 copies