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Photograph of a seated ritual gathering on a grey carpet in a plain hall with a draped white backdrop and a garlanded deity image in the upper corner. A man in white dhoti and shawl with a red-and-gold border sits with eyes lowered, facing a woman in a cream and orange printed salwar kameez with glasses. Beside him, a man in white with a green-and-gold shawl holds a black microphone. Behind, a man in an orange shirt with a tilak sits. In the foreground, a silver tray holds bananas, with an orange and flowers nearby.

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A photograph of a seated group during a devotional gathering on a grey carpeted floor, with garlands of white and multicoloured flowers hanging behind them. A woman in a cream and orange printed salwar kameez sits at left with her palms pressed together in namaste. A man in a plain white dhoti with an orange-brown border sits beside her. In the centre, a man in an orange robe wears a long gold-toned necklace with a pendant and holds an open book. At right, a man in a white dhoti with a green-edged shawl holds a microphone and speaks. A basket of bananas and an orange sit in the foreground, and a partially visible man in a blue shirt is at far left. The room has white walls and a white cloth draped behind.Photo of a ritual puja in a temple hall. A man in saffron robes and a gold necklace with a pendant sits on a wooden throne-style seat on a raised red-draped platform, holding a tray of red and pink flowers. Beside him, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a green-bordered wrap holds a microphone and chants, while a man in white and another in orange sit on the floor. Behind them stand colourful deity murtis garlanded with multicoloured flower strands, including a monkey-faced figure and a crowned figure, plus figures in red and orange garments. Brass lamps, a kalasha, bananas and flower offerings sit on the floor and platform.A seated ritual in a hall with a carpeted floor and a wooden throne-like seat on a dark red cloth at right. A man in saffron-orange robes and a gold necklace sits on the wooden seat with hands folded, eyes lowered. Beside him in the centre, a man in orange robes holds a sheet of paper and a microphone while reading aloud. In the foreground a man in white dhoti and shawl kneels with hands together, and at left a man in white sits cross-legged. A woman in a floral pink and orange sari sits at lower left. On the orange mat in front are plates of bananas, an orange, flowers, a fruit and nut platter, and silver vessels and lamps. Garlanded deity figures and red-and-gold drapery decorate the back wall.A photograph of a puja inside a temple hall with pale block walls. A man in orange robes and a rudraksha-style gold necklace sits on a raised wooden seat with a red velvet cloth, performing a ritual with brass vessels and a lamp in front of him. Behind him stand colourful deity murtis, including figures wearing crowns and holding staffs, and a large decorated figure in green and gold. Two men in white dhotis and a man in orange cloth sit on the floor, one holding a microphone, and a woman in an orange and white sari sits at left. Trays hold bananas, an orange, flowers and offerings on an orange mat.A photograph of a seated puja in a hall with deity murtis and garlands behind. A man in orange robes and a gold necklace sits on a carved wooden throne-like chair at right, hands folded, eyes lowered. Beside him, a man in orange holds a microphone while another man in white dhoti and shawl sits with eyes closed, and a man in white shirt and dhoti sits at left. On the orange mat in front are platters of bananas, fruit, flowers, nuts and sweets, with brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot and oil lamps on a tray. A woman in a patterned salwar kameez sits at lower left. Garlands hang from a shelf at upper left and a colourful deity figure is displayed at top.A photograph of a seated satsang in a hall with a blue curtain and floral garlands at left. In the foreground a man in white dhoti with a gold border and bare upper body, with white sacred ash marks on his arms, sits cross-legged before a microphone stand, hands near a brass bell. Beside him men in orange shawls with gold-bead necklaces and rudraksha malas sit with hands folded in prayer. On the right two women in white and red saris also sit with palms joined. A gold-trimmed low seat and a brass plate with fruit sit in front. Five people are visible.2010-12-26Four people sit on a stage in white and cream clothing with orange-and-gold shawls and rudraksha malas. A seated man in the centre, wearing glasses, a white kurta and a red bindi, holds a microphone and speaks. Beside him a bald man with white forehead markings sits with eyes closed, and at the far right a woman with curly hair and a red bindi sits with eyes closed in a cream sari. At the left a woman in a white sari with gold border sits attentively. Behind them a woman in a pink sari with gold necklaces stands. A brass lamp and red curtain appear at the right edge.2017-03-03A photograph of a temple-style ritual room with white walls and decorated deity figures. A man in orange robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace sits on a wooden throne-like seat on a raised maroon-draped platform, hands folded, with a plate of offerings and brass ritual vessels before him. Beside him, a man in orange robes sits on the floor with an orange mat, and a man in white dhoti and shawl holds a microphone and speaks. In front of them are trays of bananas, fruit, flowers and sweets, along with silver and brass lamps and pots. Behind the platform stand colourful statues of deities in red and orange garments and garlands, and a gold-dressed figure with a decorated crown.A photograph of an indoor satsang gathering seated on a colourful striped mat. In the foreground a man in an orange turban and orange robe with a pink-and-gold shawl bows forward, holding a handheld microphone. Beside him a young man in white ritual clothing with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala holds a microphone in both hands and looks down. Behind them, men in white dhotis and rudraksha malas sit with their hands folded, and a monitor and gold instrument are visible at the edge.2017-03-18A seated group of devotees at a satsang in a hall draped with marigold and yellow flower garlands and a pink cloth backdrop. In the foreground a young man in white dhoti and shawl sits with hands in anjali, a dark rudraksha mala around his neck. Beside him an older man in an orange shawl and saffron garment with gold-toned beads sits with palms pressed together. Another man in white with a gold-bordered shawl and gold chain holds a small silver bell on the mat, and a microphone stands before him. Nearby devotees in orange and saffron garments sit in prayer. A gold-trimmed ornate cushion rests at right and a gold-framed altar edge at left. Ashramites in devotional prayer posture.2010-12-26March 18 20172017-03-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a pada puja in a hall with an orange-red wall and an orange floor mat. In the foreground, a seated man in white clothes and yellow shawl sits on the right with palms pressed together, facing away, wearing an orange sleeveless garment and dark hair; he is seated on an orange cushion beside a bowl of fruit and petals. Several devotees in white clothing and yellow shawls sit in a semicircle on the mat, with palms joined in namaskar; a woman in a white dress with a bangle and wristwatch kneels with eyes closed, a young man in yellow shawl holds a microphone and a book, and a bald man in white with glasses sits near a brass lamp and a bowl of fruit. Five to seven people are visible.2010-07-27