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A large group of women stands in a hall during a devotional gathering, many with hands raised or pressed together. In the foreground a woman in a white kurta wears a beaded necklace, a woman in a purple salwar kameez has an orange-and-red shawl draped over her shoulders and white bangles, and a woman in a white kurta with a red-brown shawl gestures with a hand near her head. Behind them more participants in white, red and pink clothing fill the room, some with rudraksha-style malas and ID lanyards. A watermarked credit line appears at lower right.

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A photograph of a seated group of devotees in a hall during a meditation session, most with eyes closed and both hands raised to the top of their heads in a practice of pressing palms to the crown. Many wear saffron-orange and red shawls or stoles, and some wear white or pastel clothing. A woman in the foreground has blonde hair and a grey top, another wears glasses and a purple top with an orange scarf, and a young girl in a pink and white checked jacket sits in a wheelchair. Orange lanyards and beaded necklaces are visible. No a person candidate is visible in the frame.2012-10-27May 06 20162016-05-06A large crowd of mostly women seated in rows at an indoor event, many with both arms raised and hands held to their heads in a guided meditative or energy-release movement. Many wear saris and salwar in orange, saffron, red, green, yellow and pink, with bangles, necklaces and rudraksha-style beads. A white tent-like ceiling and white wall fill the background. No identifiable a person is visible in the frame.2016-05-11Indoor photo of a crowd of women walking in procession through a bright hall with ceiling lights and a large framed artwork on the wall behind. In the foreground a woman in an orange and gold sari wears a rudraksha mala and a girl in orange with a braided rudraksha necklace walks beside her. Behind them a woman in a white top with a dark neckline cord and a woman in a green sari with a lanyard look ahead, and women in teal, yellow and blue saris with bindis and gold earrings follow. No man or a person candidate is visible in this frame.2016-10-03April 30 20162016-04-30December 16 20162016-12-16April 17 20162016-04-17A large indoor hall with many seated participants, mostly women and men, wearing orange and saffron shawls over white and colourful clothing. Many have both hands raised to their heads, holding small objects, in what appears to be a seated group practice. Front-row women wear a pink top, a purple top and a white kurta; several wear glasses. Pale pink walls and tall windows frame the room.2012-10-27A crowd of women in colourful saris gathers closely at an event, many smiling and some raising hands and clapping in a joyful group activity. A woman in the centre wears a red, blue and multicoloured sari with a dark shawl and gold bangles, and another at right wears a purple and green sari with a lanyard badge. Several women have gold bangles and earrings, and a few wear lanyards. No a person candidate is visible in this frame.2016-05-06A photograph of a large crowd of women and some men with raised arms during a group dance or meditation session. In the foreground a smiling woman in a brown and orange printed sari with an orange shawl raises one hand, wearing a green lanyard badge and orange bangles. Around her, women in orange, red, yellow and cream saris and salwar kameez, many wearing orange or saffron shawls and green event lanyards, lift their hands skyward. A woman at right in a grey top and red-orange shawl also raises her hand. The background is densely packed with more participants in bright clothing.2016-05-11April 29 20162016-04-29A large crowd of devotees, mostly women, stands closely packed and raises their hands in joyful motion. Many wear orange and red shawls or stoles over white, cream and pastel saris and kurtas, with green lanyards and name badges around their necks. In the centre, a smiling woman in a cream sari with a red-orange sash stands clapping, while a woman at right in a magenta blouse and patterned sari lifts her arm. Gold bangles and bindi marks are visible. The setting appears to be a large open gathering with many participants swaying and clapping together.2016-05-11