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October 22 2014

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A large indoor hall filled with rows of seated devotees on orange, purple and blue mats. In the foreground, two shaved-headed men in white dhoti and shawl with gold-trimmed borders sit cross-legged; the nearer man wears a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, and the other wears a gold chain. Several other men in white with sacred marks on their foreheads and gold chains sit in meditative posture, and a few have small brass plates or cloth bundles before them. Behind, many more men and some women in white or colourful clothing fill the room under pale walls and orange draped pillars. No visible a person candidate is distinguished by the cues required for identification, so this is a seated congregation at a satsang-type gathering.2010-10-22A large indoor hall filled with seated devotees on orange, purple and blue mats on a pale tiled floor. In the foreground, a monk in saffron-orange robes sits at left with hands together, while several men in white dhotis and white shawls with gold borders sit in meditation or prayer posture, some wearing gold beaded necklaces and tilak marks on the forehead. Behind them rows of attendees in white fill the room under hanging orange lamps, and a small purple-cloth-covered seat and a few trays and bottles sit on the mats. The atmosphere suggests a seated satsang or meditation session.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA seated group of shaved-headed men in white dhotis and shawls with maroon borders sit on orange mats in a hall, many with white and red tilak marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. In the foreground, brass oil lamps, small bowls, cups and a kalasha-style vessel with flowers sit on green and striped cloths before the group. Behind them, a larger audience in white and some in colourful clothing sits in rows on the polished floor. The priests appear to be performing a ritual while others watch. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from the visible cues.2010-11-30A large indoor satsang hall with a crowd of several hundred people seated on orange mats on a white tiled floor, facing forward. Most wear white dhotis and white shawls, with some in white kurtas and shirts; several wear lanyards with ID badges. Brass plates, small oil lamps, and offering dishes sit in front of many seated participants. A red and orange banner hangs along the back wall, with a partly visible pink and white decorative backdrop above. The scene reads as a group meditation or ritual sitting, with few people visible in the front row and a dense crowd extending to the back.2010-12-22October 10 20102010-10-10A large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated people in white dhotis and white shirts, many wearing rudraksha malas, sitting on orange and blue mats before brass plates with flowers, fruit, coins and small lamps. In the foreground, several shaved-headed men in saffron/orange robes sit cross-legged with open books and pooja trays; one saffron-robed man in the centre holds a small object over a plate. Orange drapes hang from the ceiling and a tripod-mounted camera stands at left. A few women in colourful saris are visible in the back rows. No individual is clearly identifiable as the a person by appearance.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large indoor hall filled with seated devotees during a satsang. Rows of men in white dhoti-style cloth with red-bordered shawls sit cross-legged on mats, many with white vibhuti or tilak marks and rudraksha malas. Brass oil lamps and small offering plates sit on the floor in front. Women in colourful salwar and saris sit at the back and along the left side. Towards the right rear, one man in saffron-orange robes sits apart from the white-clad crowd. Some attendees wear headsets or hold notebooks, and a long white cloth covers a table at the far left. Many hundreds of people fill the room.2010-10-13A large seated gathering of men in plain white dhotis and shawls with thin maroon and gold borders, sitting cross-legged on orange mats in a hall. Several have white and ash markings on their foreheads and arms, and some wear rudraksha malas. Foreground figures sit with hands resting on their knees; one bare-chested man wears a white-and-gold cloth, and one man at right takes notes in a small notebook. Brass plates and offering dishes sit on the mats in front, and the rows behind extend back to a crowd of seated devotees. The scene suggests a group ritual sitting or satsang. No figure in the foreground is distinctly identifiable as a presiding teacher; all appear as participants in white ritual dress.2010-10-20A large hall with thick rows of seated men in white dhotis and white shawls, many with bare upper bodies or white upper cloths, foreheads marked with white and sandal lines, performing a group puja. Each person sits before a brass plate holding small oil lamps, flower petals, bowls of offerings and incense, on orange and purple cloths spread across the marble floor. In the left foreground a figure in an orange robe sits with his back partly turned, and a visible lit lamp stands among the trays. Many participants hold open notebooks or read from papers.2010-10-25October 09 20102010-10-09May 18 20122012-05-18A large indoor satsang hall with a crowd of people seated on the floor on mats and cushions, many wearing white and cream clothing. In the foreground, several men in white dhoti and shawl with white ash marks (vibhuti/tilak) on their foreheads and arms sit cross-legged, some with rudraksha malas, and some wearing headphones for translation. Brass lamps, small steel dishes and an open notebook sit on orange cloth in front of them. A white draped stage area is visible at the back, along with a blue sign on the wall. The people appear attentive and meditative during a morning talk.2010-10-12 +1 copies