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A photograph inside a bright hall with a pale marble floor, where thirty-plus children and adults sit cross-legged in rows with palms pressed together in prayer. Boys in striped shirts, white shirts and shorts sit in the foreground, one wearing a rudraksha mala. Behind them women in white, orange and blue saris sit in lines. At the far end a golden seated figure on a golden throne stands beside a small golden stand, framed by red curtains and hanging colourful tassel banners. Framed portraits hang on the walls, and a dish of white flowers sits at the bottom edge. A seated figure in orange sits near the throne area.

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A hall of seated devotees on mats and floor cushions during a group gathering. Many boys and young men sit in rows in white kurtas, orange and saffron tops, striped shirts and green t-shirts, several wearing beaded malas. Some hold or sit beside small brass plates with oil lamps, fruit and sweets, and steel lunch boxes rest on the floor. Behind them, older men in white and orange sit on a raised area, and framed portraits and posters hang on the pale walls beside red curtains. Sunlight comes through large windows at right.2011-12-13A wide photo of a large hall with a white fabric canopy ceiling hung with striped cloth pillars in red, green, blue and orange. Dozens of people sit in rows on floor mats facing a distant front dais; many wear white clothing and some wear green or orange. Several sit with hands folded in prayer, and a few have small plates or bowls beside them.2011-01-23A wide hall at an ashram-style venue with rows of seated people on mats, many of them children and teenagers in white, grey and coloured shirts, sitting cross-legged on woven mats with small plates of offerings and oil lamps in front of them. At the front left, a shaved-headed man in saffron and a man in a white vest sit near the foreground. Walls display framed portraits and red-and-white bunting, with a red-draped stage and a black screen at the far end. The room appears to be a satsang or puja gathering with devotees seated in orderly lines.2011-12-18Photograph of a large hall with a polished tiled floor where many people sit cross-legged in rows on mats, performing a puja with small brass and clay oil lamps and plates of offerings placed before them. Most wear orange, saffron and white clothing; a woman in the foreground wears an orange sari and another in a red-and-white top sits with hands folded. Framed portraits hang along the side walls behind red curtains, and glass display cases stand at the far end.2012-04-07April 04 20122012-04-04November 21 20112011-11-21A large hall with cream walls and a polished floor holds a seated group in a satsang or meditation session. In the foreground, several saffron-robed monastics sit cross-legged on mats, some with rudraksha malas and vibhuti marks, with brass plates and offerings before them. Many white-clad devotees with white dhotis and shawls sit in rows behind them, and a few in red shirts and light clothing are visible. Framed portraits of saints with red and white bunting hang along the back wall, and a few dark-robed figures stand near the far side.2011-09-08A seated group of many people in a large hall with cream walls and red curtains, sitting on mats and cloths on a polished floor. Most wear white or light kurta-style clothing; some younger boys wear yellow, blue, maroon and striped shirts, and a few hold small steel plates with fruit, sweets and kumkum. Framed Hindu devotional pictures hang on the back wall, and a large dark screen is mounted above. Stanchions with ropes line a walkway on the left, and a golden shrine area is visible in the distance.2011-12-17Seated group of boys and young men in a bright hall sit cross-legged on mats on a white tiled floor, with several brass oil lamps and small brass plates with offerings in front of them. Many wear casual shirts and t-shirts in blue, orange, green striped, purple and red. Some have palms pressed together in namaskar, and a man in a khaki shirt at the right edge also has hands folded. Background shows red curtains, pale pink walls, framed certificates and a few adults seated near the back. Plastic food containers and a backpack lie on the floor.2012-04-03A large hall with a tiled floor where many devotees sit cross-legged on blue-striped mats facing forward, listening to a discourse. Most wear white or light kurtas and dhotis, while others wear checked shirts, a maroon kurta and a light green shirt. Several young boys sit in the front rows, and a bald man in white sits at the lower left. Behind them, framed portraits hang on the walls above red curtains, and a white pillar-like stand stands at the back. Water bottles and bags lie on the floor. Some devotees appear to be seated for a satsang.2011-11-11May 13 20122012-05-13April 04 20122012-04-04