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A crowded indoor satsang hall with devotees seated on the floor and in chairs. In the foreground, several young men wear saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and sacred ash on their foreheads, eyes closed in meditation. Others sit in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls, also with white and red forehead marks and beaded malas. Behind them, seated devotees in orange shawls and white clothes read papers or sit with folded hands. A small oil lamp burns in the lower right corner. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame.

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A seated group of saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees performs a ritual in a large hall. In the foreground, several men in orange-saffron robes with rudraksha malas and white forehead bands sit cross-legged before brass puja trays, kalasha-style vessels, oil lamps and small offerings of flowers and fruit. Behind them, rows of people in white dhotis and orange shawls sit with open booklets, while younger boys in dark shirts watch from the sides. Curtains and a wall-mounted clock frame the room. The scene reads as a puja or satsang with participants following the chanting from printed texts.2013-02-26January 24 20132013-01-24A photograph of a seated puja or ritual gathering in an indoor hall. Rows of shaved-headed men in white dhoti-style cloth with red borders and rudraksha malas sit cross-legged on orange mats, many with white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads and arms, hands pressed in anjali or holding ritual items. In the foreground, a man in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha mala sits with hands folded near brass lamps, plates and small offerings. Brass oil lamps, kalashas and bowls are arranged on the floor. Behind them, a woven tapestry and chairs are visible. The image is a photograph of people, not a graphic, and the saffron-clad figure is not clearly identifiable as a person.2010-10-10A seated congregation in an indoor hall during a satsang or meditation session. In the foreground, several monks in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas sit cross-legged, hands joined or resting in laps, eyes closed. Behind them, rows of men in white shirts and dhotis, some wearing orange or white garments and lanyards, sit on chairs and mats. A small brass tray with offerings sits near the lower right. Several children in orange and white robes sit among the adults, and a few people have sacred ash and marks on their foreheads. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2016-08-12A seated group of ritual participants fills the frame. Many men in plain white dhotis and shawls, some bare-chested with white vibhuti horizontal lines on their foreheads and arms, sit on mats before brass oil lamps and small brass vessels. Several wear rudraksha malas. In the right foreground, a man with short dark hair wears a saffron/orange cloth and a rudraksha mala, seated calmly with hands resting on his lap. Beside him, a shaved-headed young sannyasi in saffron robes sits with a white tilak. Overall muted, warm lighting with orange and white tones.2010-11-12A photograph of a large seated gathering at an indoor event, with rows of devotees sitting on mats. In the foreground, several young men in saffron-orange robes with white ceremonial markings on their foreheads and arms wear rudraksha malas and sit cross-legged with eyes closed or gazing upward. Behind them, people in white and gold-bordered white garments sit among others, with metal poles and draped cloth in the background. The foreground devotees are sannyasi-style participants; no clearly identifiable a person figure is visible.2013-01-17A large group of men sits cross-legged on the floor during a puja, most with palms pressed together in namaskar. Most wear white dhotis with red-bordered shawls and rudraksha malas, many are shaved-headed. One man on the far left wears a saffron/orange robe with a wristwatch and prayer beads. Brass plates with flowers, oil lamps and small brass vessels sit before them on mats, and more seated devotees fill the background in white and coloured clothing. No figure in the frame is distinctively adorned in the way that would support a person identification, so no candidate is marked.2011-02-12A large seated congregation fills a hall, with many people sitting cross-legged on the floor facing forward in devotion. In the foreground, several men wear saffron and orange robes with rudraksha malas and sacred ash marks on their foreheads, while younger boys in maroon robes with yellow borders sit nearby. Others in white clothes and orange lanyards sit with palms joined in prayer. Shelves of products are visible behind the crowd at the back of the hall, and a few people stand near the back. The room is busy and orderly, with many devotees fully absorbed in prayer or meditation.2013-05-16February 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesA seated group of devotees and young disciples sits on a red floor covering during a ceremony in a room with yellow walls. Several young males in saffron and orange robes wear rudraksha malas, shaved heads and white forehead markings. Behind and around them, men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with white tilak on their foreheads, sit attentively. Brass or steel plates with offerings and green containers sit before them. A figure in the left foreground appears to be a child with a shaved head. The mood is one of quiet, collective participation.2013-04-21A large crowd of seated devotees fills a hall during a satsang. In the foreground a young sannyasi in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged with eyes lowered, his body marked with white ash stripes. Around him, boys in maroon and yellow-trimmed robes sit close together, several with white tilak marks on their foreheads. Behind them, men and women in white and orange clothing listen attentively, and a bald man with white forehead marks sits at the right in an orange robe with a beaded mala. The atmosphere is focused and devotional.2013-05-15September 25 20112011-09-25