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Photograph of a seated ritual gathering in a hall during a puja. In the foreground, shaven-headed young men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and white forehead markings sit before brass ritual vessels and a small gold puja set. Behind them, boys and young men in maroon robes with yellow borders sit cross-legged, one wearing orange-rimmed glasses. Further back, seated devotees in white dhotis and shirts and a woman in a teal top watch. Small oil lamps flicker on the floor.

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A large crowd of seated devotees fills a hall during a satsang. In the foreground a young sannyasi in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged with eyes lowered, his body marked with white ash stripes. Around him, boys in maroon and yellow-trimmed robes sit close together, several with white tilak marks on their foreheads. Behind them, men and women in white and orange clothing listen attentively, and a bald man with white forehead marks sits at the right in an orange robe with a beaded mala. The atmosphere is focused and devotional.2013-05-15A seated group ritual inside a hall with a red carpeted area and rows of red chairs behind. In the foreground, two men in orange robes with rudraksha malas sit cross-legged with eyes closed, one with a shaved head and white vibhuti markings on his forehead and arms. Around them, several boys in maroon robes with gold trim sit in meditative or chanting posture, some with white tilak marks on their foreheads. Small oil lamps and brass vessels sit on the floor near the front. Behind them, adults in white shirts and dhotis watch seated on the floor and in chairs.2013-06-08May 16 20132013-05-16July 21 20132013-07-21March 21 20132013-03-21A seated shaved-headed man in front, wearing a rust-red shawl over an orange-gold cloth, multiple rudraksha malas, bare arms with bands, and white ash stripes on forehead and arms, sits cross-legged in meditation on a light floor. Behind him, rows of young boys and teenagers in saffron-orange robes with gold borders and rudraksha malas sit in meditative posture with hands folded or resting in laps. Adults in white clothing sit further back, some with palms joined in namaste. Small brass lamps, a brass vessel and a few flower petals lie on the floor near the front, indicating a satsang or meditation gathering in an ashram hall.2015-08-22A seated ritual gathering of many boys and a few men, most in maroon sleeveless robes with gold trim, foreheads marked with white vibhuti. In the foreground a shaved-headed boy in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits with his head bowed. Behind them rows of boys in maroon sit on red mats, some holding small pink and white items, others with eyes closed in meditation. A man in white clothes sits in the background, and small brass lamps and offerings are placed on the floor before the group.2013-06-06Indoor ceremony with seated monks in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas, several with white sacred ash on the forehead, sitting on red mats before brass puja items and small plates. In the foreground a bald young monk with a gold necklace and gold armbands sits cross-legged, while boys in orange robes sit in front. Behind them, men in white and light clothing sit in rows, one with headphones and a man in white with palms pressed together. The setting appears to be a hall with a white marble-like wall.2013-04-24A seated group of saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees performs a ritual in a large hall. In the foreground, several men in orange-saffron robes with rudraksha malas and white forehead bands sit cross-legged before brass puja trays, kalasha-style vessels, oil lamps and small offerings of flowers and fruit. Behind them, rows of people in white dhotis and orange shawls sit with open booklets, while younger boys in dark shirts watch from the sides. Curtains and a wall-mounted clock frame the room. The scene reads as a puja or satsang with participants following the chanting from printed texts.2013-02-26A photograph of a seated group in a hall with rows of devotees in white and orange-saffron clothing, many with white and red forehead markings and rudraksha malas. In the foreground, a young man with a shaved head, red bindi and orange robe sits in meditation with eyes closed, hands resting in his lap. Beside him, a man in orange-red robes with vibhuti marks and a rudraksha mala sits upright. Others around them, some in white dhotis, sit in attentive posture on mats while a blurred figure in the lower foreground occupies the frame.2016-08-28Photograph of a large seated congregation at a Nithya Satsang, mostly men in saffron-orange and red robes with gold borders, many with rudraksha malas and forehead tilak. In the foreground, three men sit cross-legged on a white floor with hands folded or one hand raised to the chin, gazing forward. Behind them, rows of devotees in orange and white clothing sit attentively, with a few people in white dhotis and a woman at left. The setting appears to be an indoor hall with pale walls and a light marble floor. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person by appearance, so the a person field is unsure.2016-08-10 +1 copiesA seated group of men in orange and maroon robes with rudraksha malas sits in rows at a ceremony, several with white horizontal stripes painted on their arms and foreheads. In the foreground a row of men faces forward, one holding his hands together, with small brass oil lamps, bowls and a red-and-white floral offering on a white tray before them. Behind them, more seated people in orange and red garments fill the hall, some separated by white poles and chains. A man at far left in white dhoti with long hair tied back sits among them. The scene shows a satsang or temple ritual gathering. No individual is clearly identifiable as the a person from appearance cues.2014-08-15