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A photograph of a row of devotees standing barefoot on striped mats in a hall, palms pressed together in anjali mudra and holding marigold flower garlands. Several wear red or maroon shawls over white or cream clothing; one woman in a gold-bordered sari and another in an orange-bordered sari stand in the line, and a man in a blue kurta stands center with hands folded. Behind them, a crowd stands in the hall, with framed portraits and a wall of photographs visible and a pillar with carved detailing at right. Ceiling lights and tube lights run overhead. Petals and loose flowers lie on the floor near the feet.

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A group of devotees stands barefoot on a colourful striped mat in a hall with wall posters, many with palms pressed together in namaste and marigold garlands at their feet. Several men wear white kurta-style clothes with rust-red shawls, and women wear white or cream saris with orange and gold borders and rust shawls. A man at the front right with white hair and glasses wears a white kurta and a rust shawl and holds a yellow flower garland. A woman in the centre right wears an orange-and-cream sari and a rust shawl and holds a garland. Saffron-robed sannyasis stand at the right edge. No identifiable a person figure is visible in this group.2016-02-02February 02 20162016-02-02February 02 20162016-02-02A photograph of a long hall where a row of devotees stands with hands folded in anjali mudra on colourful striped mats, with yellow marigold garlands laid on the floor before them. Several women wear white or cream sarees with orange or maroon borders, one with a red and gold shawl, and men wear white kurtas with red or saffron shawls; a man in a blue kurta stands near the centre. Scattered petals and garlands suggest a satsang or puja. Framed photographs hang on the pale pink wall behind, and the scene appears to be an ashram-style gathering. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person.2016-02-02Devotees sit cross-legged on colourful striped mats in a hall while palms are pressed together in prayer. In the foreground a woman in a rust and brown striped sari and a man in cream shirt with a red shawl hold yellow and red marigold garlands. Beside them a woman in a gold-bordered white sari and a man in blue robe with white forehead markings also pray with eyes closed. Further along, other seated devotees in white and red shawls hold marigold garlands. Behind them a crowd sits and stands, and a deity murti stands on the right near the wall.2016-02-02Devotees sit cross-legged on striped colourful mats in a hall with pink walls and framed pictures, holding strands of yellow marigold garlands. In the foreground a woman with short dark hair wears a red-and-brown striped sari, a man in khaki trousers and a rust-red shawl holds garlands, and a woman in a cream sari with gold border and flowers in her hair also holds garlands. Beside them a man in a blue kurta has a red tilaka on his forehead and a rudraksha-style mala, and a woman in white with a red shawl sits nearby. Several people in white, orange and saffron clothing sit behind, with a carved wooden pillar and a wall clock visible.2016-02-02A large seated gathering of devotees in a bright ashram hall on striped mats, many wearing red or orange shawls and white or saffron clothing. In the foreground, a woman in a brown sari and a man in a cream shirt with a red shawl sit with marigold garlands, beside a woman in a cream sari with a bindi and a man in a blue kurta with a lanyard badge. Garlands rest on the mats, and a seated line of people fills the room behind them. Framed deity pictures and carved wooden pillars line the walls.2016-02-02December 18 20102010-12-18A large indoor hall with bright ceiling lights and white walls where many people stand with palms pressed together in namaste on mats and blankets spread across the floor. In the foreground a man in a dark grey shirt and a woman in red top and pink cardigan stand at left, while a woman in a yellow-and-cream shawl and a young man in a white shirt with a red headband stand in the center. Among them are people in white and grey clothing and a woman in a dark hijab-style covering. Two large framed posters on the back wall show a bearded figure in a white turban and dark jacket, and a portrait of a figure in orange-and-white robes. Backpacks and bags sit on the floor among the mats.2006-04-29A photograph of a seated group in a hall with pink walls and framed pictures, sitting on striped cloth mats on a white tiled floor. In the foreground, a woman in a red-and-black striped wrap holds a chain of yellow marigold garlands, and a man in a beige kurta and red shawl also works with yellow garlands. Beside them a woman in a cream silk sari with a red bindi holds a garland, while a man in a blue kurta with a rudraksha mala smiles. Others in white ritual clothes and red shawls, some in orange, sit behind them, with a few people standing in the background. Wall-mounted photographs and a carved wooden pillar are visible.2016-02-02February 02 20162016-02-02A photograph inside a bright, white-walled hall with a corrugated metal roof, ceiling fans and tall hanging colourful fabric banners with floral and bird motifs. A central walkway of beige matting runs toward the back, where a figure in an orange-red robe stands at the far end. Rows of people on both sides stand with palms pressed together in namaste, facing forward. Women on the left wear white and cream saris with gold borders, one in an orange-red sari with a sheer shawl in the middle of the row, and men on the right wear white shirts and trousers, with a small child in white beside them. The scene suggests a welcoming or pada puja-style reception with devotees standing in anjali.2011-10-09