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A photograph of a ritual gathering in a large hall with cream walls, hanging ceremonial strings and ornate chandeliers. In the foreground, many seated people wear orange-red cloth and rudraksha garlands. Standing in the middle, a row of men and women in white dhotis and white shawls hold hands together in prayer; one bearded man in the centre has palms pressed at his chest, and a man on the right raises one arm. Behind them, more seated devotees in white and red sit on mats and chairs, and a woman in white stands at the far left. Wall panels and framed prints decorate the back. The scene suggests a darshan or initiation practice.

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May 21 20182018-05-21May 21 20182018-05-21Indoor congregation during a KAILASA ritual session in a hall with pale walls, maroon valances and hanging colourful tassels. Foreground: seated women in red and orange garments with rudraksha malas and red headbands. Standing row: men in white dhoti-style cloths with orange borders, some bare-chested, wearing rudraksha malas and red shawls; a boy in white kurta with a red garland stands with hands folded. A bearded man in white with palms pressed together stands at left. Seated devotees in white and red sit on orange mats and white chairs. Several people appear to be wearing name badges. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this image.2018-05-21May 21 20182018-05-21A large hall with cream tiled floor and framed photos on the walls shows a seated congregation facing forward during a meditation or darshan session. In the foreground, several young people in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas sit cross-legged on orange mats, some with hands folded and forehead markings. Behind them, men and women in white ritual garments sit on white chairs and mats. At the left edge stands a golden decorative backdrop with a seated deity figure. Hanging paper lanterns and a stage with flower arrangements are visible near the ceiling and far wall.2018-05-21May 06 20182018-05-06 +1 copiesMay 13 20182018-05-13 +1 copiesMay 21 20182018-05-21A photograph of a seated congregation in a hall with pale pink walls and framed panels on the back wall. In the foreground, several young people wear saffron-orange cloths and rudraksha malas, sitting cross-legged on orange mats; a woman in front has her hands pressed together in prayer and another wears a white headband. Rows behind them hold more participants in white dhotis and white shawls, many seated on white chairs and orange mats. Garlands and bright cloth hangings decorate the upper wall. No one at the front can be confidently identified as the a person, so no candidate is marked.2018-05-21May 06 20182018-05-06Large indoor hall with a tiled floor and ceiling fans where a crowd sits cross-legged in rows facing a stage at the far end. Many seated people wear saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas, some with white tilak marks on their foreheads, while others wear white kurta-style clothing. Several people raise open palms in prayer or devotion. Hanging decorative streamers and lanterns line the ceiling, and large framed panels and screens decorate the walls. The scene appears to be a satsang or puja gathering.2018-04-25Indoor hall with pink walls, ceiling lanterns and chandeliers, and framed photographs on the walls. Large seated audience of young men and women sits on orange mats in rows. Many wear saffron-orange robes, rudraksha malas and white tilak markings on their foreheads. In the centre foreground, a young man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged among them. Older attendees in white and orange sit on chairs at the back, and a woman in a green sari stands near the far wall. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible.2018-03-28 +1 copies