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A large hall with a corrugated metal roof and colourful hanging cloth banners hosts a crowd of women in white saris with red-and-gold borders and red shawls, many standing with arms raised and hands clasped in devotion while others sit on striped woven mats over a green carpet. A small ornate golden shrine or canopy with a deity murti stands in the background, and a few people in the foreground wear red bindi and beaded necklaces. The atmosphere suggests satsang or group devotional practice; no speaker is clearly visible.

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September 11 20152015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11Indoor gathering of many women in white saris with red-and-white shawls draped over their shoulders, some wearing orange and red beaded garlands with ID lanyards. Several stand and sway in a crowded hall; others sit on striped rugs and mats on the floor. A gilded shrine with a deity murti and flowers is visible at the upper left, and a few women have sandalwood or vibhuti marks on their foreheads. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person; the scene shows devotees at a satsang-style event.2015-09-11A large indoor gathering of women in white kurtas and saris with red-and-orange shawls draped over their shoulders, many wearing red-beaded necklaces and lanyards. Several women in the foreground sway and raise their hands, one in a white sari with a red bindi and bangles at centre, another with a white shawl at left. Seated and standing participants fill rows behind them, some on colourful mats, with a shrine-like backdrop of gold and red decor visible at the top.2015-09-11Indoor gathering in a metal-roofed hall with many devotees standing and sitting on colourful striped mats. Most women wear white saris or white dresses with red-orange shawls draped over their shoulders, and a woman in an orange sari stands at left. Some have red kumkum marks on their foreheads and garlands or beaded necklaces. Hanging decorative bunting in green, orange and red lines the upper area, and an ornate golden shrine and deity murti sit at left, with a potted plant and a golden canopy at right. Speakers stand on the left wall. Devotees appear to be in satsang or standing in collective prayer.2015-09-11A large indoor satsang hall where many women in white saris or white clothes with red-orange shawls stand with hands raised and palms pressed together in devotion. Some devotees clap or lift their arms. The floor is covered with colourful striped mats. At left, a gold-and-green ornate shrine holds a deity murti, and a golden shrine or palanquin appears at upper right. Hanging banners and a tall speaker stand are visible. Several devotees wear bindi and beaded necklaces.2015-09-11A large crowd of devotees, mostly women, sits cross-legged on mats and carpets inside a open-sided metal-roofed pavilion. Many wear white saris or white clothes with red-brown shawls, and several have white forehead markings. Some are clapping with palms together and smiling. Behind them at the front, a golden ornate palanquin-style seat and a decorated throne are set with green foliage, and colourful hanging tassels decorate the ceiling. Some people sit on the red carpet at the right edge. A few figures are partially visible at the back. The scene looks like satsang or a discourse gathering at the Kumbh Yatra.2015-09-14Photograph of a large group of devotees in a hall performing a standing devotional practice with hands raised and palms pressed together. Most wear white dresses or white kurta-style clothing with red-and-orange striped shawls draped over the shoulders, and some wear beaded necklaces. Many have arms raised overhead while others hold their hands in anjali mudra. They stand on colourful striped woven mats. Behind them a shrine with a gilded frame and a small deity murti or portrait sits at the front, with orange and green bunting hanging from the ceiling. No individual is identifiable as a person in this image.2015-09-11A photograph of a crowded devotional gathering indoors, with many women in white and cream traditional dress with red-and-cream shawls draped over their shoulders. Many have red-brown sashes and beaded necklaces. They stand close together in a dense group, some with hands pressed together in namaskar, others gesturing or moving amid the crowd. Behind them a decorated altar or shrine with a deity murti, floral garlands and a colourful draped backdrop is visible, with a large gilded arch above. Sound equipment and a camera on a tripod are at the edges.2015-09-17September 11 20152015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11