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A seated congregation of devotees fills the floor of a hall, many with palms pressed together in namaste. Most wear white kurtas, shirts and salwar-style outfits; a woman in a red shawl and a man in a blue checked shirt stand out. Behind them, a large painted backdrop shows a saffron-robed figure seated on a throne-like seat beside a forest scene, and a purple banner in the upper right shows a portrait. A video camera on a tripod records the scene at right. The crowd is large but partially cut off at the edges.

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A seated audience of devotees with hands pressed in anjali mudra fills the foreground at what appears to be a satsang or session hall. Many wear white and cream clothing, some with rudraksha malas. A large backdrop painting shows a figure in saffron-orange robes and a red-orange turban seated on a raised platform beneath a tree, with a deity murti and garlands above; this figure is a depiction on the backdrop, not a physical person present. Several women in the rear wear white and coloured saris, and some attendees hold small name badges. Floor mats and a bamboo screen are visible at the left.2008-06-22A seated audience of devotees in a hall at an event, with many people in white and cream clothing sitting on mats with their palms pressed together in namaskar. In the foreground, a young man in a dark striped shirt and a man in a white shirt with folded hands are prominent. Behind them, rows of attendees, including women in white and pale saris, fill the space. Above the crowd, a large printed banner shows a figure in orange robes with a crown-like headdress and a garland, standing beside a seated figure in white. The scene suggests satsang or darshan, with a devotional atmosphere.2008-06-22A large seated congregation in white clothing fills a hall with striped mats on the floor, many people sitting cross-legged in rows facing forward. Behind them a backdrop painting shows a banyan tree and a deity image beneath a decorated arch, with colourful woven hangings at the top corners. Attendees include women in white saris and men in white shirts and some in yellow, listening attentively. No single figure can be confidently identified as a person from appearance, so the people are described by role and attire only.2009-06-13A large seated crowd of devotees fills a hall during a ritual gathering. Most wear white clothing, with some women in orange, pink and dark brown saris, many with long black hair in braids and beaded necklaces. Several devotees sit with hands folded in prayer. On the back wall, three large printed portraits of a woman hang on banners, and a video camera on a tripod stands at right. The scene is indoors with white walls and a blue floor mat.2006-10-21A large seated congregation of devotees in white clothes fills a tent hall during a homa or tharpanam ceremony, with hands pressed in anjali. A large painted backdrop shows a deity murti under a tree, with flower offerings and small lamps on a decorated platform in front. Men in white shirts and women in white and colourful saris sit close together, some wearing yellow or orange lanyards, while blue and patterned banners hang from the tent poles. Several people in the front row have shaved heads or long hair, and the crowd is seated in rows.2009-07-01February 24 20072007-02-24October 07 20062006-10-07December 27 20072007-12-27January 05 20072007-01-05Photograph of a large seated gathering of devotees on a bare floor scattered with flower petals, at what appears to be an evening event. Many people in white clothing sit cross-legged, some with hands pressed together in prayer. A young boy in white with a rudraksha-style mala and a teenage boy in white sit in the foreground, and a woman in a blue floral sari and another in white with folded hands sit near the front. Behind them, large posters of a smiling woman with a red cloth and a rudraksha-like necklace hang on a wall. Several elderly people in white and saffron-red robes sit near the top left. Visible name badges hang on several chests. Roughly 60 to 80 people are visible.2006-12-28A seated crowd fills a white-walled hall at an indoor session. Most attendees wear white clothing, many with white headbands, and some have lanyards with name badges. In the foreground, women in white and cream sit cross-legged on colourful mats. Behind them rows of seated participants extend back toward the stage. Two men near the top of the rear area stand or sit upright above the crowd. A purple banner on the left wall shows a printed portrait with a caption, and yellow-and-blue hanging banners decorate the upper wall. A tripod-mounted camera stands at the left edge.2008-06-22January 05 20072007-01-05