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A photograph of a large seated group of women in white and cream saris with gold borders, hands pressed together in anjali mudra during a meditation or satsang session. Several women wear white-and-gold saris, vibhuti or kumkum marks on their foreheads, and beaded necklaces. Blue and pink mats cover the floor, and gold-coloured pillars line the hall behind them. No one in the frame is clearly identifiable as a person, and no such figure is visible.

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July 18 20162016-07-18August 23 20142014-08-23A crowd of devotees seated in rows at a packed indoor event, many with hands pressed in anjali mudra in prayer. Women in white and cream saris with coloured borders, some wearing gold necklaces, bead malas and sacred ash marks on their foreheads. In the centre a woman in a white sari with a red border and red blouse holds her palms together with eyes closed, wearing a red bindi and vibhuti. Dark metal railings or barricades stand behind the rows, with many more people beyond them. No a person candidate is visible in the frame.2016-12-23A photograph of a large indoor hall where many women in white and cream traditional sarees with gold borders sit cross-legged on colourful striped mats, facing forward attentively. Several wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, red and white bindi and vibhuti markings, and name badges are visible on some blouses. Wooden chairs with dark red seats stand along the back, and a few women sit on chairs at the left. A small orange bag and a bottle sit on the floor. No clearly identifiable a person is visible in the frame.2017-08-19 +1 copiesA large seated gathering of devotees on red mats inside a hall, most in white and cream traditional sarees and dhotis with gold borders. In the foreground, three women sit facing left, centre and right: the left woman wears a purple blouse and gold-bordered white saree, the centre woman a maroon blouse and white saree with a red bindi and a gold choker, and the right woman a gold-bordered white saree with a gold necklace and bangles. Behind them many more devotees sit in rows, some wearing orange or red shawls and sandalwood or vibhuti marks on their foreheads. Water bottles and bags sit on the mats. No a person candidate is visible in this crowd shot.2016-07-17A photograph of a large seated audience of women at a satsang, many with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. Most wear white saris with gold borders, and one woman in the foreground wears a yellow-green sari with a white border. Some have garlands and gold necklaces, and several have rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Eyes are closed or lowered in devotion. No a person candidate is visible in the frame, and the visible crowd is many people seated closely together.2010-08-08A large seated group of women in white and cream saris with gold borders sits on red floor mats at a satsang. Many wear rudraksha malas and small name badges on their clothing. The woman in front center wears a red coral-style beaded necklace and clasps her hands, while another at right holds her palms together in namaste. Others sit with open notebooks and water bottles nearby, some clapping or singing with attentive expressions.2014-08-24A photograph of a seated group of women in a ritual gathering, many with palms pressed together in anjali. The central woman wears a white sari with green and gold borders over a yellow shawl, with a white vibhuti mark on her forehead, and her eyes are closed as she chants. Around her, others in white saris with yellow shawls sit on orange mats, with small oil lamps, brass vessels and a plastic bowl in the background. A woman in the lower right wears an orange garment with a red bindi. The setting suggests a puja or satsang.2010-10-16A dense seated audience of women in white clothing fills the frame at a large gathering. Many wear white saris or white dhoti-style garments with white forehead marks, and some have red or orange shawls draped over their shoulders. Several wear gold earrings, beaded necklaces and flowers in their hair, and a few hold small items. Faces show calm concentration as they look forward toward an unseen speaker or ceremony. No single figure is identifiable as a specific individual, and no a person candidate is clearly visible in the scene.2015-11-11Women seated cross-legged on a polished floor in a bright hall, listening attentively during a satsang at the Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam in Bidadi. The woman at left wears a white sari with a gold border and a green blouse, with a red bindi and red bangles. The woman in the centre wears all-white clothing, glasses and a name badge, with gold bangles and hands clasped in her lap. The woman at right wears white with a gold-bordered shawl. Others behind wear white and cream saris, some with vibhuti on their foreheads. A colourful striped mat and a small cushion lie in front of them.2015-11-28September 20 20142014-09-20June 22 20082008-06-22