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A photograph of several seated women in saffron-orange robes during a meditative ritual indoors. In the foreground a woman with long light-brown hair and a dark bead mala sits with eyes closed beside a younger woman with a red bindi and dark hair pulled back, both with eyes closed. Behind them a golden deity murti holding a veena stands on a pedestal, and another orange-robed figure stands partly visible. A green leafy arrangement and a small brass-coloured kalasha sit in front of them, with purple drapes and a pale wall behind.

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August 22 20062006-08-22A photograph of a group of women seated cross-legged in meditation, eyes closed, wearing saffron-orange draped robes and dark beaded malas. In the foreground a woman with long light-brown hair and a red bindi sits with hands resting in her lap, while others with dark and light hair sit beside and behind her. A gilded ceremonial object is visible at the upper left edge, and a potted plant appears at the lower right. The setting is dim, with a pale yellow tiled wall behind. Other orange-clad figures are partly visible in the background.2006-08-22Indoor temple-style ritual photograph. Several people in orange-saffron robes sit cross-legged on a raised stone platform before a golden deity murti and a second figure with a lute-like instrument, with a purple curtain behind. A standing figure in saffron cloth with a rudraksha-style necklace holds a tray of red flowers and petals, and a man in orange at right holds a tray of offerings. Scattered petals and flower pieces lie on the platform, and a small yellow fruit sits near the front. A devotee in saffron at centre sits with eyes closed. The scene resembles a puja or initiation ritual.2006-08-22A group of seated women in saffron-orange robes meditate with eyes closed in a hall. In the foreground a woman with shoulder-length light brown hair wears a saffron wrap and a dark bead mala. Beside her a woman with curly light hair and a red bindi sits in a similar orange wrap. Several others in orange sit behind them. At the left edge a gilded deity murti and a red floral offering are visible. The setting suggests a meditation or initiation session in a temple-like hall.2006-08-22A photograph of four women seated in a row on a wooden floor in meditation, eyes closed, dressed in orange and maroon saris. The woman in the foreground, at right, wears a white tilak on her forehead, bangles and a bracelet, with her hands resting on her lap. Behind her, others in orange and red garments sit in similar stillness. In the lower left, a small blue-capped bottle and a plate with fruit and flowers sit on the floor. Background shows red drapes and orange-robed figures in soft focus.2011-10-26A row of women seated on the floor in saffron-orange robes with maroon borders, palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed in prayer. Several wear rudraksha malas around their necks. One woman with white hair and glasses wears a red flower in her hair; others have sandalwood or vibhuti marks on their foreheads. A plastic water bottle and marigold petals lie on a cloth in front, and gold deity murti and decorations stand in the background. No a person candidate is clearly visible in this frame.2016-11-11 +1 copiesSeveral women sit cross-legged on a floor in a temple hall during a seated ritual. Three prominent women in front wear orange and maroon robes with rudraksha malas and vibhuti on their foreheads, eyes closed, hands folded in their laps. The woman in the centre wears glasses and a bracelet. Brass oil lamps and small offering trays with flowers and red kumkum sit on a cloth before them, and a gilded deity murti is visible in the background. Other devotees in orange sit behind them.2014-10-05 +1 copiesA photo of a seated satsang gathering in an ornate hall with a golden deity murti on the upper right. Several women in orange saffron robes sit on mats with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, some wearing rudraksha malas and forehead marks. A woman in the foreground wears an orange sari-style drape and a beaded headband, sitting beside a pink-clad attendee. Other devotees in the background sit on chairs and mats, and a woman with long dark hair and blonde hair are visible among them. Several people appear to be chanting or meditating. No individual is identified as a person.2017-11-13May 18 20192019-05-18August 22 20062006-08-22August 22 20062006-08-22A photograph of several women seated cross-legged on a tiled floor in a hall, eyes lowered as if in meditation or a practice session. The foreground woman in front right wears an orange sari with maroon border, a rudraksha mala and a bindi. Women beside her wear orange and saffron garments, one in an orange sari with dark red border and clasped hands. A woman in a yellow sari sits further back. On the floor in front lie brass bowls, a small brass oil lamp, and a brass bell at the right edge. A yellow and orange patterned cloth hangs at left and a white door stands behind.2011-11-06