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A photograph of a large indoor assembly seated on the floor in a dimly lit hall, with many people dressed in white clothing and some wearing white scarves or beaded necklaces. In the centre, a low dark-blue draped platform with a white cloth lies before the seated crowd. A woman in a white sari with an orange border kneels near the platform on the right. In the foreground, a round plate holds a flower arrangement with pink and white petals, next to a small bowl of petals and a glass of water. A standing electric fan stands at the left edge, and red and yellow bunting hangs across the back of the hall.

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Dim indoor hall filled with a large crowd of devotees dressed in white, many wearing white garments and beaded necklaces, seated on the floor facing a low dark-covered platform draped with a white cloth. A figure with a shaved head and orange-saffron garment sits at the centre of the platform area. Some attendees raise hands in devotion, and a woman on the right wears a white sari with an orange border. A standing electric fan is in the foreground, a water bottle sits on the platform, and a brass plate with flowers, a small lamp and offerings lies on a red mat at lower right. Red and yellow bunting hangs along the back of the hall.2007-05-04A large crowd of people dressed in white sits and kneels on a bare floor in a hall decorated with strings of lanterns, red and yellow bunting. In the centre, a shaved-headed figure in orange sits behind a low table draped with a dark blue cloth and a white sheet, facing the seated devotees. Several people in white kurtas and sarees sit close around him, some holding brass vessels. On the table stand a brass plate and a small brass bowl, and in front lies a decorated kalasha-style offering with flowers and a small flame. A standing fan and water bottle are at the edge. The a person candidate's appearance is too uncertain to confirm, so the figure is described only by role.2007-05-04A dimly lit hall filled with a large gathering of devotees dressed mostly in white, many wearing rudraksha malas, standing and kneeling with hands folded in prayer. Several white-draped tables or platforms stand in the foreground, and a standing electric fan sits near the front. Bright red and orange floor and wall decorations and hanging lanterns frame the space, and a small orange bowl of flowers rests at the lower right on the red stage edge. A boy in a checked shirt stands at the left, and a young boy in white near the fan appears to be attending. The crowd is large, with women in sarees and men in white dhotis and kurtas, several seated or kneeling near the front. Overhead, banners and a blue swag decorate the ceiling.2007-05-04Indoor satsang in a hall with a large crowd seated on a white cloth-covered floor. A man in white shirt and white dhoti stands at left holding a handheld microphone and speaking toward the group. At right, a bald man in white clothing with an orange-saffron shawl sits in a cushioned chair and gestures with his hands, facing the seated devotees. Most attendees wear white clothes, with some women in saris and beaded necklaces, and a few men with white and orange sashes. Banners and string decorations hang along the back wall, with a standing figure in white at upper right near a lectern.2007-05-04Indoor gathering in a large tented hall decorated with orange, yellow and red bunting and garlands, with framed portraits on the back wall. Many seated devotees in white clothes with orange shawls fill the floor, some with orange sashes. In the foreground, a row of seated women and men wear white and orange. At right, a figure in orange robes sits on a golden throne with a flower garland and a microphone before him, while a cameraperson in white stands at left. a person (orange robes, long swept-back hair and a flower garland on a golden throne) presides over the Ananda Samajam convention.2007-02-24A seated crowd fills an indoor hall at night, with many people in white kurtas and dhotis wearing orange shawls or orange sashes. Near the centre, a woman in an orange top sits with her hand to her chin, looking toward the front. Others in the foreground have their backs to the camera. Behind them, a purple cloth draped with gold-embroidered motifs and a colourful patterned wall hang on the left, while white-covered furniture and an electric fan sit at the right. The image is a candid photograph of an assembly watching an event, and no clear figure of a person is distinguishable in appearance.2007-12-25February 24 20072007-02-24A dim hall with a red-tiled floor shows a large group of devotees dressed in white, many with rudraksha malas, standing and kneeling with hands folded. In the foreground a man in white lies fully prostrate on the red floor, and another white-clad figure kneels nearby. Further back, several people lie prostrate on the floor. A low dais holds a brass vessel, a flower-decorated offering tray and small oil lamps. A white-draped table or platform is at centre, and a white electric fan stands at left.2007-05-04Night outdoor ritual at an open-air pavilion with a tin roof and yellow pillars. Priests in white dhotis with red-bordered shawls stand at a raised platform holding ritual implements and trays, with a small fire or lamp glowing at the left edge. Dozens of white-clad devotees sit on woven mats in rows facing the platform, many with shaved heads and some wearing white garments and neck lanyards. Behind them stand banners and a tall brass lamp stand, and a tented area with orange and pink draping. Sacred leaves hang from a pillar at the left. The scene is a Vedic homa or puja gathering. Several dozen people are visible.2010-09-05A large outdoor satsang pandal filled with seated devotees on red carpets and patterned rugs. Many attendees wear white or cream ritual clothes, and several women and young people wear saffron/orange shawls and rudraksha malas. A man in a white dhoti and shawl sits near the front. Standing at right, a woman in white with an orange shawl holds papers beside a green-draped table holding a laptop and audio equipment. A golden trident hangs on a pole at centre, and blue pillars and red bunting frame the tent. Some attendees sit with their hands near their faces while looking toward the stage.2007-01-01December 28 20062006-12-28A large indoor gathering of seated devotees in white and orange clothing fills a hall, many with hands pressed together in namaste. At the front right, a figure with long dark curly hair wearing an orange robe sits on a red-draped seat before a microphone stand, with flower arrangements in pink and white in front. Standing attendants in white with orange shawls flank the scene, and a white pedestal fan is in the foreground. Several people are seated on a green mat and a camera operator is visible at lower left.2007-12-23