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Wide view of a large hall with white draped ceiling and colourful hanging cloth columns, where a seated gathering of many devotees sits on the floor in white dhotis and shawls. Front rows of monks in saffron and orange robes sit at the left, with brass oil lamps, kalasha-style vessels and small plates of offerings set on mats and orange cloth in front of them. The congregation is seated in long rows toward the back, with a camera on a tripod at the left edge. Ceiling fans and a stage backdrop complete the scene.

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October 25 20102010-10-25November 10 20102010-11-10A large hall with a white canopy ceiling and tall cylindrical colourful banners hanging from it, where hundreds of people sit cross-legged on the floor in rows facing the front. Most wear white dhotis and shawls, while a group of monks in saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas sits near the front left beside brass plates, kalasha-style vessels and puja trays set on orange cloths. A camera crew with a tripod and monitor is visible on the left. At the far right front, a figure stands near a gilded ornate seat and floral decorations. The scene suggests a group puja or satsang in progress.2010-10-21A large hall filled with rows of seated devotees in white ritual clothing, many wearing white dhotis and shawls with orange-and-gold trim and rudraksha malas. In the foreground, several men sit cross-legged on orange mats, some with shaved heads, tilak markings on their foreheads, and gold beaded necklaces; some hold small brass plates or bowls. Above them hang tall decorative pennants in orange, blue and white with a white draped ceiling.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees in white ritual dhotis and shawls, many with white and red markings on their foreheads, sitting cross-legged on mats before brass puja plates, small lamps, bowls and offering vessels. In the foreground at left, several saffron-robed sannyasis sit with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, one with a shaved head.2010-10-21A large hall filled with seated devotees in white dhotis and white shirts or kurtas, many with rudraksha malas, sitting on orange and purple mats in rows facing toward the front. Brass plates, small bowls, and lamps are placed before several people. Above, white draped fabric covers the ceiling and colourful woven cylindrical banners in red, yellow, blue and orange hang down. At the right front, a decorated altar with orange flowers and a seated figure in orange robes is visible. A camera on a tripod records the gathering from the left side.2010-10-22 +1 copiesWide view of a large hall with pink walls and draped grey ceiling, decorated with tall colourful cylindrical pillar banners in yellow, red and blue. Hundreds of seated devotees fill the floor on mats and orange cloths, many in white dhotis and kurtas, some in saffron. In the foreground, several boys and men sit cross-legged with eyes closed, and small brass plates hold offerings, fruit and yellow flowers. A video camera on a tripod stands at left near a row of attendants with laptops. A bald man in saffron sits at lower right with his back to the camera. Seated meditation or satsang with a large congregation.2011-02-20A large hall with pink walls and a white ceiling hung with tall cylindrical banners in orange, red, yellow and blue. Hundreds of seated participants in white dhotis and white shirts sit in rows on orange mats, many with brass plates and small puja trays with lamps, flowers and offerings in front of them. Several men in the foreground wear white with maroon-bordered cloth and rudraksha-style beads, and one seated man in a white kurta holds his hands together in prayer. The scene appears to be a group puja or chanting session. A deity murti is visible at the far end of the hall, and a dark maroon tapestry hangs on the right wall.2010-10-21A large hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, many wearing rudraksha malas, sitting on orange and red mats before brass plates, bowls and oil lamps in a puja setting. In the foreground at left, two saffron-robed monks with shaved heads and ornate beaded necklaces sit before the congregation. Colourful tall banners with geometric patterns hang from the ceiling, and white light falls through windows on the pink walls.2010-10-21Wide view of a large hall during a pada puja-style ceremony with many seated participants on orange and red mats. In the front left, two saffron-robed monastics sit with orange garments, one wearing a marigold garland and a rudraksha mala; the foreground shows men in white dhotis and shawls with rudraksha malas, seated before brass thalis, small oil lamps and offering plates. Vibrant woven hangings in red, orange and blue line the pillars and ceiling of the bright hall, with a decorated altar area visible at the far end. The surrounding crowd is seated in rows, mostly in white ritual clothes.2010-10-21October 24 20102010-10-24October 25 20102010-10-25