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Photograph of a seated group during a devotional gathering. In the foreground, a man with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange-saffron garment over a red sleeveless top, seated on the carpet and holding a small book and a rudraksha-style mala while speaking into a microphone. Paper handouts lie on the grey carpet in front of the group. Behind him, several rows of seated women and men sit with eyes closed in meditation, in white and cream clothes with orange, yellow and gold shawls, and a woman at right wears a gold sari. One woman wears a vermilion bindi and another a red-and-white bangle set.

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A seated congregation of many devotees fills a temple hall, most in orange, saffron and white clothing, with women in yellow and gold saris and men in orange shawls. In the foreground a woman in a red top with an orange shawl and loosely flowing black hair sits facing the assembly, holding a microphone and a small book, while a person in a peach head covering with gold trim sits at the lower edge. Behind them, a seated man in red and orange robes with wire-rimmed glasses bows his head. Small white deity figures, a golden canopy and colourful painted deity murti decorate the altar area, along with garlands and an oil lamp on the floor. Loose papers lie on the carpet. A camera on a tripod is visible at the upper right.2007-11-12December 31 20082008-12-31Photo of a seated satsang gathering in a bright hall with white and striped mats. In the foreground a long-haired person in an orange robe sits cross-legged on a white cushioned seat, holding a white book and reading or handing it to others. Around them women in orange, yellow and white saris and robes sit in rows, some holding books and papers. A microphone stand is at the left edge, and a small blue pot with brass items lies on the white cloth in front. The background shows more seated devotees in orange and yellow.2008-12-31A seated teacher in orange robes, viewed from behind with long dark hair, holds an open book with a red and white cover while speaking to a seated group. Beside the teacher sits a row of rosary-like beads and a small brass object. The audience of women and young people sits on a striped multicolored floor mat; many wear orange or yellow shawls over white clothing, and some are dressed in white. Some attendees have raised hands or are listening attentively. The setting appears to be an indoor satsang or discourse gathering.2008-12-31A photograph of a seated group of devotees with eyes closed in meditation or prayer, most wearing white clothing with gold borders. A woman at left wears an orange shawl and rudraksha mala; the woman at center has an orange shawl and gold-bordered white sari; a young woman at right center wears a yellow shawl over white with a rudraksha mala. A woman in the back wears a white shawl and has a vertical tilak mark on her forehead. Blurred foreground figures in orange and white are partially visible at the bottom edge. Several people are in the background, and a red and green floral decoration appears at the top.2007-11-12A seated group of women in orange, white and yellow clothing sits on a striped colourful mat in a tent-like hall. In the foreground, a long-haired person in an orange robe sits cross-legged and holds an open white book, showing it to the group. Several women wear orange shawls and bead necklaces. A metal water bottle and a small brass vessel rest on the white cloth at right. The scene reads as a satsang or teaching session. The orange-robed figure in front has long, swept-back hair and matches the a person cues: long hair and saffron clothing, yet the face is not clearly visible, so identity is unsure.2008-12-31October 07 20082008-10-07November 12 20072007-11-12A photograph of a seated group in a ceremonial hall during a ritual observance. In the foreground, women in orange and saffron saris with rudraksha malas sit cross-legged with hands folded in prayer, one with a red vermilion mark on the forehead. Others wear white saris with red and gold borders and red shawls. Brass lamps, small brass bells, kalasha-style vessels and bowls of offerings sit on red mats before them. Behind them, rows of seated devotees in white dhotis and white or yellow shawls sit with eyes closed or in quiet attention. Oil lamps and a fabric backdrop complete the setting.2010-12-22A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged, reading from a small open booklet held in both hands. He wears an orange-saffron shawl over a red undergarment. Behind him, several women in orange and maroon saris sit closely together, some looking down or to the side, and a woman at left wears white with gold borders and a white forehead mark. The setting appears to be an indoor hall with a light, plain wall and seated gathering.2008-10-07December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31