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A large indoor hall with metal walls and wooden beams holds a crowded devotional gathering of women dressed mostly in white saris and white kurtas with orange-red shawls. Many stand with palms pressed together or arms raised, and several kneel on colourful striped woven mats. At the front, an ornate gold and green throne-like seat with a deity murti sits between black speakers, flanked by golden chairs. Foreground women wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and wristbands; one woman in white bows forward with hands folded. A blurred face appears in the centre. The scene suggests a satsang or puja setting, with no a person figure visibly identifiable at the front.

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Indoor satsang or puja hall with a golden ornate throne and deity murti at the back, flanked by speakers and red-and-gold banners. Dozens of women in white sarees with red-orange shawls kneel and bow on colourful woven mats, many with hands raised in devotion. Several wear rudraksha-style beaded malas and lanyards. A woman in an orange sari stands among them. No clearly visible in-person a person candidate is present in the frame.2015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11Indoor 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.2015-09-11Indoor 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 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.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.2015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11A photograph of a large indoor gathering of women in white clothing with red-orange shawls draped over their shoulders, standing and moving among colourful striped woven mats on the floor. Many participants raise their arms and sway in a group movement. Some women sit at the front, and an orange-clad woman with grey hair stands near the centre. A decorated altar with golden ornaments and draped fabric is visible in the background under metal roof panels. A small bag and bottled water rest on the mats. No identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame.2015-09-11Photograph 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.2015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11A 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.2015-09-17A large indoor hall filled with many women in white dress and red shawls, many standing with hands raised near their heads in a group meditation or Shivoham-style practice. Several wear red or orange shawls and beaded necklaces, and some have lanyards with badges. Behind them is a golden ornate frame around a shrine with a green curtain and a deity murti. Striped mats cover the floor, and orange flags hang at the top left. Many people are visible, with a crowd of roughly two dozen or more in the frame.2015-09-11