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A photograph of a group gathering in a plain yellow-walled hall decorated with hanging orange and red-patterned banners and small green foliage on the walls. On the back wall a framed painted portrait of a saffron-robed, long-haired figure with a rudraksha mala, garlanded with marigolds, sits above a white-draped altar with a small deity murti, brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel and offerings. Seated on the floor in front are rows of people: women in white and orange shawls, and boys and young men in white kurtas. A man in white with a shaved head stands at the right, gesturing toward the group. Woven mats and patterned rugs cover the floor, with plates of offerings nearby.

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Indoor photo of a ritual gathering in a plain room with cream walls and a striped mat floor. A framed portrait of a man in orange robes with a garland hangs on the back wall, flanked by a small altar draped in white cloth with oil lamps and brass vessels. A priest in white dhoti and shirt bends over a low offering table with a pile of wood sticks and a fire arrangement, while an orange-robed figure kneels nearby. Rows of seated people fill the room: girls and young boys in white clothes sit on the left and right, and women in cream and yellow saris sit in the foreground, with a few holding papers. Brass lamps and banana-leaf offerings are arranged on the floor.2007-10-21Indoor photo of a seated group in a hall with pale yellow partition walls, cream panels, and tall decorated pillars with orange tops. Many children and young people in white clothes sit on striped mats across the floor. Near the centre, a woman in an orange shawl sits among others in white and orange clothing. In front of them is a spread of brass oil lamps in rows, bananas, coconuts, fruit and flowers, beside a small brick fire pit with a homa fire. A framed picture of a deity hangs on the back wall. Ceiling fans and tube lights hang overhead.2007-10-21A group of children and young people in white clothing sit cross-legged on colourful striped mats in a bright hall during a fire ritual. A standing figure in orange saffron robes, with a shaved head, stands at the front near a small fire and offering dishes arranged on a white cloth. Seated devotees in white dress with their hands folded face the altar. On the altar behind, a framed portrait of a figure in orange robes is garlanded with flowers, with an oil lamp and brass vessels in front. Orange and blue cloth hangs from the walls, and green leaf decorations are mounted on the wall. Several dozen people are visible in the scene.2007-10-21A photograph of a ceremony in a plain cream-walled hall with striped mats on the floor. A man in an orange-saffron robe sits cross-legged at the centre, hands pressed together in prayer, with a white-clad assistant seated beside him. In front of him are brass lamps, a tray of offerings with bananas and small brass vessels, and a white-draped altar. Behind them hangs a framed portrait of a man in orange robes with a garland of flowers, and orange-and-blue hanging drapes frame the wall. Rows of children and young people in white clothes sit on the mats facing the centre, many with their hands folded.2007-10-21A photograph inside a plain room with pale yellow walls and a framed portrait garlanded with yellow and red marigolds. The portrait shows a seated man in saffron robes with a white bead necklace, hand raised in blessing, in front of a tree. Beneath it stands a small table draped in white with a brass lamp, a red-and-gold deity murti, flowers and a small oil lamp. In the foreground a man in a saffron robe and orange head wrap bends forward over a low fire pit with offerings, appearing to tend a homa. Around him, several young girls in white dresses and shawls stand with their hands together or holding small items. A man in a white checked shirt is seen from behind at the lower right. An orange and blue cloth hangs from the ceiling.2007-10-21Indoor gathering in a hall with cream walls, hanging blue-and-orange fabric panels with floral motifs, and white plastic chairs along the back. A large framed portrait of a long-haired figure in orange robes with a garland sits on a draped table at right. On a striped rug, a light-skinned woman in an orange shawl sits cross-legged at centre, surrounded by children and young people in white clothes. Adults in white and orange sit on chairs at the rear. In the foreground, rows of small brass lamps, bananas, coconuts and other offerings are arranged on a white cloth.2007-10-21A hall decorated with banners in red, blue and orange panels printed with birds and flowers, plus hanging paper flags. A saffron-robed figure with a shaved head sits centre-front, facing a large seated crowd. Behind him a framed portrait of a saffron-clad figure, garlanded with flowers, rests above a white-draped altar with brass lamps, a kalasha and a small deity murti. Rows of children and young people in white clothes sit on mats. Some adults in white and orange sit on chairs at the front and sides, with a woman in white standing near the front. Several white-clad attendees sit at the front-left. The scene suggests a satsang gathering with a seated discourse.2007-10-21A photograph of a ritual gathering in a plain room with cream walls and a ceiling fan. At the left, a seated figure in orange robes sits before a small altar and a framed portrait garlanded with marigolds; the portrait shows a figure in orange with a rudraksha mala. Two men in white dhotis sit nearby, one tending a brass lamp and offerings on a low table. Thirty or more children and teenagers in white clothes sit cross-legged on striped mats, many with palms pressed together in prayer, while girls with long braided hair sit in the foreground. Orange cloths hang on the wall beside a small framed picture.2007-10-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated group of young students in white clothes sitting on striped mats in a plain room. At the centre, a figure in an orange robe with a head covering sits cross-legged before a low altar with oil lamps, brass vessels, bananas and offerings. A man in white sits to the side near the altar. A framed portrait on the back wall, garlanded with flowers, shows a figure in orange, and small decorative plants hang on the walls with orange and blue cloth banners above. The students face the altar in rows.2007-10-21 +1 copiesAugust 12 20082008-08-12Indoor gathering in a plain room with a white wall and a pale yellow wall. Many children and teenagers sit cross-legged on striped mats in white clothing, with some in white dhotis or wraps. A seated adult in an orange garment sits on a wooden chair near the centre back, with a small table in front. Orange and saffron cloth hangs on the walls, with a framed picture of a figure in orange and gold above it. A brass plate of oil lamps sits on the left, and green and orange garlands decorate the walls. About thirty people are visible.2007-10-21A photograph of a seated congregation in a plain hall with pale walls, a green chalkboard and a small red-and-gold draped table at right. In the foreground, women and girls in white and cream clothes sit cross-legged on striped mats with hands pressed in anjali, several with tilak marks on their foreheads. Some wear orange saris and orange shawls. Behind them, rows of people sit on white plastic chairs, including men in white shirts and women in white and orange. Leaves and dried sticks lie on the floor at lower left, and small green garlands decorate the partition walls. The scene appears to be a devotional satsang or puja gathering with participants in prayer posture.2007-10-21