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A row of men in white dhotis and white shawls with gold borders sit cross-legged on a pale floor in a pink-walled hall, palms pressed together in prayer. Several have white vertical tilak marks and sacred thread-like beads; one central man wears a dark rudraksha mala. Brass puja plates, oil lamps, incense sticks and small bowls sit on orange and red cloths in front of them. Behind, more devotees in white and maroon clothes kneel in rows. Red and orange ceremonial hangings decorate the upper walls.

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A group of men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls sit cross-legged on a bare floor in a pink-walled hall, hands pressed together in prayer with eyes closed. Several wear white sandalwood-paste marks on their foreheads and upper arms, and some have rudraksha malas around their necks. Brass oil lamps, small brass bowls, a plate of offerings and a lit wick lamp sit on orange and red cloths in front of them. Other devotees in white and saffron stand and sit in the background beneath colourful hanging tassels.2013-02-04A photograph of a large hall where many people sit on the floor in rows facing a shrine at the far end. In the foreground, several men in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloth sit with puja plates, brass vessels and small oil lamps before them. The men in front have their hands joined in prayer, one wearing a rudraksha mala and a sacred thread across his bare upper body. Behind them, a crowd of children and adults in mixed colourful clothing sits attentively. At the back of the room, a gilded ornamental canopy and a gold-coloured throne frame a small deity murti, with orange and red festoon hangings decorating the ceiling. A wooden lectern and red chairs stand near the walls.2012-05-08A photograph of a ritual gathering in a bright hall with white tiled floor, pink walls and red curtains. Several seated priests in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloth and bare shoulders sit on mats before small brass plates, oil lamps and offerings, one with a rudraksha mala and sandalwood markings, hands folded in prayer. Behind them, many seated devotees including children and adults in colourful saris, kurtas and t-shirts watch and sit in rows. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers sits at right beside a red box with a yantra-like emblem. A golden throne-like structure and a white-clad figure appear in the distant background.2012-05-15A large indoor hall filled with seated people in meditation on orange and red mats, with many shaven-headed young men in white dhoti-style clothing, some with gold-striped borders and beaded necklaces. Several children in colourful shirts sit among them, and brass plates, small bowls, and steel containers lie on the floor in front. A few people in orange and saffron robes are visible on the left, and hanging decorative banners in orange, green and blue drape from the high ceiling. Behind the crowd a tall red and gold backdrop is visible on the right wall. The scene conveys a group guided meditation session in progress.2011-02-20December 22 20102010-12-22A large hall with polished white floor filled with seated attendees, many of them children and teenagers in mixed colours, sitting in rows on mats. In the foreground, three men in white dhotis with gold borders sit in meditative pose with ritual plates, oil lamps and offerings laid before them; the central priest wears rudraksha malas, bracelets and a tilak on his forehead, while the man to the right in a white shirt and dark trousers holds small ritual objects. A decorated room with colourful hanging banners and a brass-accented altar area lies behind. Ritual setting consistent with a puja or satsang gathering.2012-05-15April 14 20122012-04-14January 25 20132013-01-25February 04 20132013-02-04A photograph of a seated group of men performing a ritual in a hall, with palms pressed together in prayer or holding malas. The foreground includes a man in a saffron-orange garment with yellow trim and a rudraksha mala, and several men in white dhotis and shawls with gold borders and beaded necklaces. Brass and copper puja vessels, small oil lamps and an orange cloth lie on the floor before them. Behind, a seated crowd in white and dark clothing watches, and a few standing men in white shirts with lanyards are visible. Some people in the background face the group.2013-02-03February 04 20132013-02-04 +1 copiesJanuary 19 20132013-01-19