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Wide photo of a large hall during a Maheshwara Puja offering with monastic disciples seated in long rows on the floor. On the left, a row of disciples in orange-red robes sit with palms joined before leaf plates of food. On the right, a long line of orange-clad monastics sits before food plates and water bottles, several in white-and-orange garments. A striped mat with 'a person SANGHA' printed on it runs down the centre, with a central figure in white seated in meditation near the front, an oil lamp on a small stand before them. Behind, a large audience in white and orange clothing sits on the floor, and a few people stand near a stage with flower vases and a small table. White walls, ceiling lights and wooden doors frame the room.

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March 30 20162016-03-30A large hall with a long row of seated devotees on a striped mat during a Maheshwara Puja-style feast. In the centre, a robed figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, flanked by flower arrangements and a small brass lamp. Monastics in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas sit at the front left, hands folded, beside banana-leaf plates of food and steel tumblers of water. Women in white sarees with red borders and men in white dhotis sit along the central mat. Bamboo screens and ceiling fans line the back wall, and framed photographs stand on easels at left. The figure on the throne has long hair and is wearing red and orange clothing, which matches the appearance cues of Swamiji (probable).2016-02-23A large hall with white marble floor and a striped pink, teal and purple cloth laid across the centre. Rows of saffron-robed monks sit cross-legged on green leaf plates along both sides, with lit candles and small oil lamps placed before them. At the far end, a person in red and gold seated on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, wearing garlands, is presiding over the gathering. Several women in orange and yellow saris sit on the right side. Fans stand near the stage.2013-07-10August 14 20172017-08-14Photo 11712330February 23 20162016-02-23September 21 20162016-09-21October 18 20142014-10-18 +1 copiesFebruary 23 20162016-02-23 +1 copiesPhoto 11735637July 10 20132013-07-10Photograph of a large hall where many seated devotees in orange and white clothing face a raised stage at the far end. Rows of banana-leaf plates with food and small lamps line the floor in the foreground, and several devotees hold their hands in anjali. Two large screens show a deity image, and a golden throne-like seat sits in front of the stage. A panel of framed event photographs hangs on the right wall. Several people in white kurtas and orange shawls sit near the front. A figure in the centre of the stage area in white and orange appears to be a priest. The scene resembles a satsang or puja gathering with prasadam served.2017-03-14