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A seated group of many young women and girls in traditional Indian dress fills a room with orange-lacquered wooden cabinets and shelves behind them. Most wear saffron, orange, white and yellow saris or kurtas, many with rudraksha beaded necklaces and white or yellow tilak marks on the forehead. In the foreground, a figure with long dark hair in an orange-and-gold top faces the group while holding a microphone toward them. A girl in a white head wrap and white sari sits at the right in the front row, and several students gaze attentively toward the speaker in what appears to be a gurukul class or group session.

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Indoor gurukul session photographed from behind a seated teacher with long dark hair wearing an orange-red garment in the foreground. Facing the teacher is a large group of young students, mostly girls, sitting closely together in front of orange bookshelves. Many wear white, cream, gold-bordered or orange-red saris and dresses, with vertical tilak marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. One young girl in front right wears a white head wrap, a white and gold garment and a rudraksha mala, and a woman in white with a gold border sits nearby. A few students look attentively toward the front, while others sit with eyes closed. A logo appears in the upper left corner.2015-06-25A photograph of a seated audience of children and young people in a temple-like hall, most dressed in white, orange, saffron and gold-bordered garments with rudraksha malas. Many wear white or orange head cloths and some have tilaka or vibhuti on their foreheads. In the foreground at left, a figure with long dark hair in a maroon garment, seen from behind, raises one hand toward the group as if instructing them. A young girl in the front centre wears a white head cloth, white top with gold trim and a rudraksha mala. Another girl at right wears an orange sari with gold border and a long mala.2015-06-25June 25 20152015-06-25A seated crowd of young students and devotees fills an indoor hall, sitting closely packed on the floor and attentively facing toward the front. Many wear saffron and orange clothing, with some in white dhotis, rudraksha malas around their necks, and white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads. Several young women wear orange, red, yellow and blue saris and have hair pulled back in buns. A boy in a white turban and a young man in a bright orange turban sit among them. A wooden bookcase and a small wooden table stand at the edge of the room. The scene reads as a gurukul satsang or discourse session.2015-06-25June 25 20152015-06-25A photograph of a large seated gathering of students in a Gurukul hall lined with orange wooden shelving and computer monitors. Many young boys and girls sit cross-legged on the floor wearing saffron and orange robes, white dhotis with gold borders, and rudraksha malas, several with white sacred ash marks or white cloth on their heads. Some girls wear white and blue saris. In the right foreground a person in orange and red robes holds a microphone and faces the group, seated on a red cushioned dais. A cameraman with a tripod stands at the upper left. No one is clearly identifiable as a person in the visible scene.2015-06-25Photograph of a long-haired figure seen from behind, wearing an orange-red shawl over the shoulder, speaking into a microphone while seated in front of a large seated audience of children and young people. Many students wear orange, saffron, white and yellow clothing, and several wear white head cloths. The background shows orange-painted walls and wooden cabinets. A figure in white near the back and rows of seated students fill the frame. The speaker's long dark hair and orange-red shawl match the appearance cues of a person candidate, though the face is not visible.2015-06-25A large group of children and teenagers sits cross-legged on a white floor in a bright room with orange wooden bookshelves, facing a seated figure at the right edge of the frame. The seated figure wears a dark, long-haired outfit with orange and red cloth. Many boys wear orange or saffron robes, white dhoti-style cloth with golden borders, rudraksha malas and white forehead markings, while several girls wear yellow, red and blue saris and salwar. A microphone on a stand is positioned near the central speaker, a video camera on a tripod stands at the left, and a small wooden table sits in front of the group. A teacher in white with a shaved head sits at the far left. The scene resembles a gurukul teaching session.2015-06-25June 25 20152015-06-25June 25 20152015-06-25A photograph of an indoor gurukul session in a hall with white tiled floor and cream cabinets. A woman with long dark hair, wearing a red and orange sari-style garment, sits on a red cushioned seat at the left, speaking into a microphone on a stand, with a small wooden stool before her. Around her, a large group of children and teenagers sit cross-legged on the floor listening attentively. Many boys wear orange and saffron robes, some with orange turbans and white dhotis, and several girls wear orange, yellow and red dresses. Rudraksha beads are visible on some children. Several adults in orange sit or stand at the back. A small white plastic chair is in the lower right foreground.2015-06-25A photo of a teaching session in a temple gurukul hall with an orange-painted wall. In the right foreground a person with long dark hair, seen from behind, wears a red-orange cloth draped over the shoulder and sits cross-legged before a microphone on a stand. Facing them is a large crowd of young boys and some adults, seated closely; many wear orange or saffron robes, white dhotis with gold borders, orange and white head wraps, and rudraksha malas. A young girl in a yellow-green outfit covers her mouth in the lower left, and a boy in a white head cloth sits near the centre. The scene is a gurukul session with attentive students listening intently.2015-06-25