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A large hall filled with seated devotees on the floor during a group sitting, many in orange, saffron and white clothing. In the foreground, a woman in a cream-colored sari sits cross-legged with a mala, beside brass plates, small oil lamps and a water bottle. A woman in a green sari with a blue border sits center with a rudraksha-style mala, and a woman in a peach sari with an orange shawl sits at right holding a small lamp. Decorative orange and multicolored hangings line the ceiling, and a deity murti stands on a decorated altar at the back of the room.

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April 24 20122012-04-24April 28 20122012-04-28A large seated gathering of devotees fills a hall decorated with colourful striped hanging cloth banners in orange, red, blue and white, with white draped fabric on the ceiling. Many people sit cross-legged on the floor in white, orange and saffron clothing, many wearing rudraksha malas, and several have orange shawls. In the foreground a bearded man in an orange shawl sits with a woman in orange and pink, and a woman in white holds brass ritual items on a tray with lit oil lamps before her. A small golden deity murti stands on an altar at the back of the room, near red chairs and a red curtain.2012-04-22A large hall filled with seated devotees during a group puja or satsang. In the foreground, a woman with long light hair wears a white kurta with an orange shawl and sits with eyes closed. Beside her, a woman in an orange-and-gold sari with a mala sits chanting, and an older woman in a peach-pink sari sits with hands folded. Behind them rows of men and women wear white, orange and pink clothing, many with orange shawls. Brass plates, small oil lamps and a kalasha sit on mats in front of them. Pink and orange banners hang on the walls, and a framed portrait with a small figure is visible at the upper right, labelled as a portrait without legible text.2012-04-20A large indoor hall filled with seated devotees in prayer. Most sit cross-legged on mats with palms pressed together in anjali mudra; many wear white or cream clothing, while others wear orange and saffron shawls, red and pink saris, and yellow or black tops. Several women wear forehead markings and bangles. In the foreground, a woman in a red shawl and white dress holds her hands together, and brass puja plates with small oil lamps and offering dishes sit on the floor before the group. Saffron and red banners hang from the ceiling at the top of the frame, and a stage area with a dark backdrop and a standing figure in white is visible at the back. No single leader is clearly recognizable in the frame.2012-04-22A large hall filled with seated devotees performing a puja on red mats. In the foreground, women in saffron, orange, teal and cream saris and salwar sit cross-legged, with brass plates holding oil lamps, incense sticks, flowers and small offering bowls set before them. A woman in a cream outfit with a red shawl at the centre looks forward calmly. Behind them, rows of people in white and orange clothing fill the floor, and red and orange banners hang from the upper walls. A water bottle and a striped bag sit at the left edge.2012-04-23April 24 20122012-04-24A large seated audience sits on the floor of a bright hall with pink walls and colourful hanging decorations with orange tassels. Many attendees wear white, cream, pink and orange salwar or saris, and several women in the foreground wear shawls and carry bags. A small deity murti is visible at the left edge, and bookshelves line the back wall.2012-04-18A large hall filled with seated devotees during a puja or satsang session. Many women wear orange, saffron and red saris or dupattas, while others wear white and cream. They sit cross-legged on mats with small brass oil lamps, brass bowls and plates in front of them. Colourful woven hangings with orange tassels hang from the ceiling, and red curtains frame the windows. Bookshelves and a display table stand at the back.2012-04-16April 23 20122012-04-23April 21 20122012-04-21A large seated gathering of women devotees fills a hall, sitting cross-legged on mats and cloths. In the foreground, a woman in an orange sari with a red border and a rudraksha mala sits with eyes closed and hands folded. Beside her, a woman in a green blouse and yellow sari sits in a meditative pose, and another in a dark floral sari with a mala sits with palms together. Small brass oil lamps with lit flames, brass pots and offering plates with flowers and kumkum are arranged on the floor before them. Behind, rows of women in white, orange and red saris and salwar sets fill the room, with a few men in white at the back and bags and bottles scattered near the mats. Orange and saffron drapes hang along the walls.2012-04-25