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A large hall filled with seated devotees in a ritual gathering. In the foreground, women in white saree-style clothing and white head coverings sit on mats, one holding a folded cloth. Further back, rows of men and boys sit bare-chested wearing saffron-orange dhotis, many with sacred marks on their bodies, facing a central mat. Behind them stand people in white and orange robes. Golden deity murtis and ornate golden shrine decorations line the back wall, with framed photographs and banners on the upper walls. Pale tiled floor, fluorescent ceiling lights.

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September 30 20162016-09-30July 28 20152015-07-28Wide photograph of a large hall filled with seated devotees dressed mostly in white with orange-red shawls, sitting on the floor in rows. Many attendees are children and women with braided hair. At the far end, a figure in an orange robe and a raised seat sits in front of a stage area with a lit display, while a dark carved chair stands near the right side. Walls display framed photographs and a golden ornate panel. Ceiling fans and fluorescent lights are visible. The gathering appears to be a satsang or discourse.2016-09-30A large hall filled with seated devotees in white and orange clothing, many wearing orange or red shawls over white outfits, sitting on the floor in rows facing a distant stage. Several people sit on chairs near the front on the right. Pink walls are hung with framed photographs, and a golden ornate deity murti or shrine stands at the far right beside a golden throne-like seat. Overhead fluorescent lights and ceiling fans are visible. Many devotees are in satsang or discourse, with some adults and children present.2016-09-30Wide photo of a large hall with a crowd of many people seated on the polished floor, most dressed in white with red-orange shawls or sashes. Foreground figures include a woman in a black top with an orange shawl and a grey-haired woman seen from behind. Near the centre front, a figure in orange and white sits on a raised seat, a person with long dark hair and saffron clothing, appearing to address the gathering. Pink walls display framed photographs and a golden ornate throne-like seat stands at the right edge. Ceiling lights and fans are visible.2016-09-30A large hall filled with a seated audience of many devotees, mostly women and children, sitting on a white floor in a rows facing a central front area. Many wear white clothing with orange or saffron shawls and sashes, while others wear pink, red, and patterned saris. Along the walls hang framed pictures and banners, and a golden throne-like seat and a gold deity murti stand at the right side. Ceiling fans and fluorescent lights hang above, and a satsang-style gathering is in progress.2016-09-30Wide photo of a large hall filled with seated devotees in white clothes and orange-red shawls, sitting on the floor in rows facing a central area. Many attendees are children and adults, some on chairs at the front. Framed paintings and photographs line the pink walls, with a golden throne-like seat with ornate carvings on the right side. Ceiling fans and recessed lights hang above. A small group of saffron-robed figures stands near the centre stage area, with a dark wooden structure and a red-draped stage area in the middle distance.2016-09-30A large indoor hall with a cream tiled floor where a crowd of devotees sits cross-legged in a circle facing a central seated figure on an ornate red-brown throne. The figure wears saffron/orange robes and has a shaved head. Around them, many seated participants wear white kurta-style clothes, while others wear saffron or orange robes and maroon sarees with gold borders. Water bottles sit on the floor, and red chairs and red-cushioned seating line the back wall beside framed banner photos. The setting resembles a satsang or teaching session.2015-07-28Wide photograph of a large hall filled with seated devotees on a white marble floor, most wearing white garments with red-orange shawls or stoles, while some wear pink, green and saffron saris. Many attendees sit cross-legged facing a raised dais at the far end, where several figures in orange and saffron are visible. Pink walls display framed paintings, and a gilded golden statue sits at the right edge beside a golden throne-like seat. Ceiling fans and fluorescent lights line the white ceiling. Visible text reads an archive copyright line in the lower right corner, which is not included.2016-09-30A large hall with white ceiling tiles and framed deity posters along the walls shows a seated group of roughly 100 people in a circle on a pale floor. Most wear white, orange, saffron or maroon clothing, and many sit cross-legged facing inward. A single figure stands near the centre in an orange-brown garment, apparently addressing the group. Red chairs are stacked along the far side of the room.2015-07-28September 30 20162016-09-30September 30 20162016-09-30