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Interior of a brick-walled lobby with a wooden-beamed ceiling, wall sconces and a bamboo-slat ceiling. About a dozen people stand and talk in small groups, including a man in an orange-and-white striped shirt carrying an orange backpack and a woman in a teal kurta. Wicker armchairs, cushions and a patterned rug furnish the room, and a framed flag hangs on the far wall.

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July 26 20112011-07-26July 26 20112011-07-26 +1 copiesA large seated audience of devotees fills a hall with cream flooring, sitting on the floor and on orange chairs, many in white clothes with orange shawls draped over one shoulder. In the upper right, a figure in orange garments sits on an elevated orange-cushioned seat, apparently addressing the gathering, while a large screen above shows a red-toned image. The audience faces the dais; some carry bags and water bottles. A satsang-style gathering with the speaker on a raised seat. Many devotees are visible, well beyond twenty.2015-07-19Indoor hotel lobby with a brick-red wall and a framed Nepali flag above a row of lit lattice wall panels. Several travellers mill about: a woman in a light blue top with a dark backpack on the left, a man in a grey shirt and an orange backpack in the centre, and other men in shirts and trousers near a reception counter. A uniformed staff member in a dark waistcoat and cap stands at the right, and an elderly woman in white sits in a wicker armchair with a glass in hand. A wicker sofa with patterned cushions and a low wooden table sit in the foreground. Roughly a dozen people are visible.2011-07-26 +1 copiesIndoor photograph in a hall with ceiling fans and barred windows. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange turban and long dark hair receives devotees; the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and an orange head wrap, cues consistent with a person. A woman in a white sari with lavender floral print folds her hands in greeting, her head bowed, holding a red handbag. Beside her, two smiling women in white and yellow saris stand close, one wearing a rudraksha-style bead necklace. Men in white shirts and white trousers stand behind, with more people in white visible in the background.2006-12-15A photograph inside a large hall with warm wood panelling, recessed ceiling lights and a gold-framed throne at right. A figure in red-orange robes, a gold crown and a long-handled ceremonial staff sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions; a long garland hangs at his chest. Before him a bare-chested priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl holds a tray of offerings toward him. Seated devotees on the left wear white ritual clothes and marigold garlands, some with red shawls, and fold their hands in reverence; a woman in a green sari kneels in front. Standing devotees fill the background, and a poster-sized hanging image sits near the left wall.2014-05-10A seated teacher in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant sits in a brown leather chair on a raised platform in a hall with red and purple decor. Around him a large crowd of devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls sits cross-legged on the floor and on red chairs, many facing him, some with their backs to the camera. A camera operator stands at left, and a framed portrait hangs on the wall behind. The scene suggests a satsang or discourse.2015-10-25Photograph of a group of people standing at a hotel reception desk in a lobby with brick and wood walls, a framed Nepal flag, a wooden sculpture, a framed map on the right, and wicker chairs. Six people are visible: a man in a dark jacket with a red scarf, a man in a black jacket, a man in white kurta and pale trousers, a staff member in a white shirt at the desk, a smiling man in a pink shirt, a woman in an orange salwar kameez, and a woman in a red-brown tunic over white trousers.2012-07-27July 26 20112011-07-26A large ceremonial hall with pale walls, cream pillars and a raised dais at the far end. On the dais a seated figure in orange robes plays a stringed instrument, flanked by a decorative backdrop with a large round panel and potted greenery. Pink and cream striped curtains frame the stage. In front, a crowd of devotees sits on the floor, mostly women in white clothes with orange shawls, while a few wear orange garments. A table on the right holds laptops and a projector. A gilded deity murti with garlands stands at the left edge.2012-12-18A photo of a seated ritual gathering in a large hall with red walls, purple patterned panels and recessed ceiling lights. Dozens of people sit on the floor and in rows of red-cushioned chairs, many wearing saffron or orange robes and white clothing. In the foreground, rows of attendees in white and orange face a seated figure at the right, who wears orange robes and sits on an ornate gold throne near a red carpet, with brass vessels and orange cloth-draped tables nearby. Banners with printed photos line the back wall, and a small display panel stands on an easel. Across the room, people sit in front of the banners and a white floral tree stands at the far right. The scene suggests a ceremonial session, with visible raised platform and offerings.2015-10-23A photograph of a large seated audience inside a golden-pillared temple hall at Adi Kailaasa. Thirty to forty delegates sit cross-legged on a stone floor facing forward, many in white kurta and dhoti or white shirts, some in orange or red robes, with lanyards on their chests. Foreground figures include a woman in a blue top with long brown hair and a man in a beige shirt. Rows of ornate golden kalasha-like ritual vessels line the left side, and maroon drapes and gold carved pillars frame the right. Strands of colourful tassels hang from the rafters. A few people walk in the bright doorway at the back. No identifiable a person is visible in the frame.2018-12-20