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A photograph of a seated assembly of men in white ritual dhotis and shawls, many with white and ash markings on their foreheads and bodies, sitting on mats in a hall during a satsang-style gathering. In the foreground a man in a saffron-orange robe with rudraksha beads sits cross-legged, facing away toward the group. Behind him rows of devotees, some women in white and yellow saris, sit attentively. Brass vessels and small lamps rest on a cloth before the group, and tripods and cameras appear at the left edge. The background shows more seated attendees and a stage area with white drapery. The men's white garments, saffron robe and ritual markings are the main visual elements.

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October 09 20102010-10-09October 27 20102010-10-27A seated group of many devotees fills a hall, with white-clad men and some in saffron. In the foreground a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged, his head shaved and forehead marked with white tilak. Beside him a man in white dhoti with red-bordered shawl sits with hands folded, white marks on his arms. Brass puja vessels, small bowls and a red cloth lie on the floor before them. Behind, rows of participants wear white dhotis, red and orange shawls, and yellow garments, many with white forehead markings. The scene resembles a pada puja gathering.2010-10-19A long row of seated participants in a bright hall performs a puja with brass lamps and small brass vessels set on orange and yellow cloths along the floor. In the foreground, a bald man with white forehead markings wears a white dhoti and shawl with red borders and a rudraksha mala, his hands joined over a small brass lamp. Beside him, men in white and saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged in line, with others in white garments further along. A video camera on a tripod records the scene at the back left, and cloth banners hang from the upper wall.2010-09-18A seated assembly of devotees in an ashram hall, photographed from the front. Most are shaven-headed men in white dhotis and white kurtas with orange shawls draped over their shoulders, with white tilak marks on their foreheads. One man in the foreground wears an orange robe with a gold chain and bangles, sitting cross-legged on an orange mat, and another in the foreground wears a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala. Some attendees wear yellow shawls, and a few have spectacles. They sit attentively on orange mats facing the speaker, with laptops and notebooks nearby.2010-10-27October 20 20102010-10-20October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA seated group of ritual participants fills the frame. Many men in plain white dhotis and shawls, some bare-chested with white vibhuti horizontal lines on their foreheads and arms, sit on mats before brass oil lamps and small brass vessels. Several wear rudraksha malas. In the right foreground, a man with short dark hair wears a saffron/orange cloth and a rudraksha mala, seated calmly with hands resting on his lap. Beside him, a shaved-headed young sannyasi in saffron robes sits with a white tilak. Overall muted, warm lighting with orange and white tones.2010-11-12A large group of men sits cross-legged on the floor during a puja, most with palms pressed together in namaskar. Most wear white dhotis with red-bordered shawls and rudraksha malas, many are shaved-headed. One man on the far left wears a saffron/orange robe with a wristwatch and prayer beads. Brass plates with flowers, oil lamps and small brass vessels sit before them on mats, and more seated devotees fill the background in white and coloured clothing. No figure in the frame is distinctively adorned in the way that would support a person identification, so no candidate is marked.2011-02-12A photograph of a long row of seated devotees performing a puja in a bright hall with pink walls and a white tiled floor. Front centre, a bald priest in white dhoti and shawl with red border sits cross-legged, hands joined, with a rudraksha mala and white tilak on his forehead. Beside him, a man in orange robes sits on an orange mat. Many other men in white ritual clothes with red-bordered shawls and white forehead markings sit along the row. Before them lie brass oil lamps, small brass pots, metal bowls of offerings, rice, and small plastic containers on orange, red and yellow mats. A tripod-mounted video camera stands in the background, and coloured fabric hangings decorate the upper walls. Some figures in the background are standing or seated in the rear of the hall, and a few men in orange and white are partly visible at the far left and right. The scene is a pada puja ritual in a hall, with devotees seated in long rows.2010-09-18Indoor photo of a large group of men seated cross-legged on orange mats in a bright hall performing a puja. Most wear white dhotis with red-bordered shawls and rudraksha malas; several have white and red tilak marks on their foreheads. Brass puja plates, small oil lamps and bells sit before each person on wooden mats. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe with a tilak sits beside a man in white with folded hands. Further back, a figure in orange stands near the far wall. The floor is light and tiled, with chairs and a table visible at the right edge.2010-11-19A large indoor satsang hall filled with seated devotees in white dhotis and white shawls, many wearing rudraksha malas. Men in the foreground sit cross-legged on orange mats, some with hands resting on their knees, while women in saris are visible further back. Brass plates, small oil lamps, and a blue container of offerings sit on the floor in front of them, and a pale background wall with a dim ceiling frames the gathering.2010-11-14