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A group of young students in white clothes sit cross-legged on mats in a plain room with cream walls and a white tiled wall. Several have their palms pressed together in prayer and their eyes closed, some with white vibhuti marks on their foreheads. Green and orange leaves with flowers are decorated on the wall, and a few have folded paper sheets in their hands. A man in orange robes sits at the right edge, partly visible. The scene appears to be a group prayer or meditation session.

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A photograph of a group of young students seated cross-legged on mats in a bare room with cream walls, many with palms pressed together in prayer or hands held in front of them. They wear all-white clothing, some with white shawls draped over shoulders, and several have white forehead markings. Small flower and leaf decorations hang on the wall, and brass plates with offerings sit in the foreground.2007-10-21A group of children and teenagers sit cross-legged on mats in a plain room with white-washed walls and an orange-and-white cloth hanging behind them. Most wear white traditional clothing. A boy in the foreground in white kurta and pants holds a bundle of dried twigs or sticks in his hands, and another boy beside him holds a folded white paper. A girl with a light blue hair band and a forehead marking sits nearby with her hands together. Some children have their eyes closed in prayer, and an adult in orange robes sits further back on a chair. Scattered orange flower petals lie on the mats.2007-10-21A group of young students in plain white clothes sit cross-legged on woven mats in a simple hall, eyes closed in meditation or chanting. Many wear white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. Some hold small printed sheets. Seated at the right in an orange robe, a young man sits on a chair near a speaker. Brass lamps and small stone blocks are visible at the lower left.2007-10-21A group of young students, mostly girls and some boys, sit cross-legged with eyes closed on green and striped mats in a plain room with whitewashed walls. They wear white clothes, white vibhuti marks on their foreheads, and rudraksha malas. Some hold their hands in prayer or meditation mudra. Near the front, a brass oil lamp and a small brass figure stand on the floor. Behind them, an orange-and-gold draped cloth hangs on the wall, and a laptop and speaker sit on a table. An adult in orange clothing stands at the back right.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.2007-10-21A photograph of a group of young women and girls seated cross-legged on a striped floor mat in a meditation hall, eyes closed, hands folded in their laps. Most wear white or cream sarees and shawls with gold borders, and some have white tilak marks on their foreheads and wooden or beaded malas around their necks. A framed portrait of a figure in saffron-orange robes with a garland hangs on a side wall above a small altar. Behind them, several seated people in white and saffron clothing are visible near a doorway, and decorative plant arrangements hang on the cream walls.2007-10-21A photograph of a group of young boys seated cross-legged on a striped pink, green and white mat in a plain room with a pale blue-grey wall. Most boys wear white kurta-style clothing, some with white shawls draped over the shoulders, and several wear rudraksha beads or thin chains. Many have closed or lowered eyes. Orange and red cloth hangings are visible at the top left and right, and small papers lie on the mat in front of them.2007-10-21A group of young girls sits cross-legged on a striped green and multicolored mat in a plain room with grey cabinets and a white wall. They wear white clothes and rudraksha malas, and several have white vibhuti marks on their foreheads. Their hands rest in their laps or folded, and they look ahead attentively. One girl in front wears glasses and another has a red thread on her wrist.2009-11-14A photograph inside a plain room with white walls and a yellow-painted side wall decorated with small green plants. Many children and young people in white clothes sit cross-legged on striped woven mats, most with hands pressed together in namaskar. In the centre foreground, a seated figure wears an orange-saffron garment, sitting near a low seat. On the back wall hangs a framed picture of a deity-like figure in orange, beside an orange and cream cloth draped on the wall. At left, rows of small brass lamps and brass vessels are arranged on the floor near a brass oil lamp. Several people in the foreground have long braided hair and wear white. Roughly thirty people are visible.2007-10-21 +1 copiesA seated congregation in an indoor hall with pale floor mats. In the foreground, women in white and cream saris with gold borders and orange shawls sit cross-legged with palms pressed together in prayer. Several have garlands or rudraksha-style necklaces. Books and printed pamphlets lie on the mats. Behind them, a raised stage shows a seated figure in orange robes with hands folded, a white plastic chair, and a small table with a flower arrangement, next to a blue backdrop. Attendees appear to be in satsang or meditation.2008-03-12A photograph of a seated group of women in white clothing sitting on colourful striped woven mats in a plain room with cream-coloured walls decorated with green palm-leaf sprigs tied with orange flowers. In the foreground a woman with blonde hair in a ponytail wears an orange shawl over white clothing, seated beside trays of dried sticks or incense-like items. Several women in white saris and white garments face toward the right, some holding small papers or booklets, listening attentively in what appears to be a satsang or group session. Partially visible orange fabric hangs at the top right corner.2007-10-21Devotees in plain white clothes sit cross-legged in rows on woven straw mats in a dim hall during an evening devotional gathering. Many hold open printed booklets or papers, and some have their heads bowed in concentration. A framed portrait of a figure in orange robes sits on a raised stand at the back wall, and a few stacked books lie on the mat in the foreground. One man in the right foreground wears a white shirt and white dhoti and holds a small object. Some participants wear orange or saffron garments among the white-clad group.2007-10-23