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A photograph of a group of women in white and cream traditional sarees with gold borders standing in a line on a polished white floor in a hall with red draped curtains. Several wear rudraksha malas and pose with palms pressed together in namaste or holding small items, one younger girl in a red-and-pink saree kneels with eyes closed. At the far right, men in white dhotis with red shawls stand barefoot. A large screen on the wall shows a portrait of a man with a long beard and orange-red headwear, with no visible personal caption. Gold stanchions line the left edge. Seven to eight people are visible.

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July 05 20172017-07-05Four women in traditional cream-and-gold saris stand on a stage in front of an ornate gold-and-red carved wooden screen with a red curtain behind them. The woman at far right holds a microphone and speaks, while the woman second from right, with a dark rudraksha-style mala, presses her hands together. The woman second from left holds up papers and smiles, wearing a pink-and-red border sari and a red bindi and garland. At far left a woman in a cream sari with gold border and a long beaded necklace stands with hands folded. A white floor-standing air conditioner and brass railing are visible. No person in the scene is identified as a person.2017-06-21 +1 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30 +1 copiesJune 17 20172017-06-17A line of devotees stands in a bright hall with red velvet drapes and a large framed image of a bearded figure on the back wall. Several people press their palms together in anjali mudra. Women wear white saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas; men wear white dhotis with gold borders, bare-chested or in red shawls, with rudraksha necklaces. One man on the right has long hair and a red shawl with a red-brown sash; he is standing with hands folded. A young girl in a gold-and-white outfit stands in the foreground. The scene suggests a satsang or ritual gathering in an ashram hall.2017-07-05A photo of seven women standing in a row on a stage in front of a deep maroon curtain, reading from sheets of paper while holding microphones. They wear white handloom saris with gold borders and yellow shawls, and the woman in the centre wears a red shawl. Several have rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. A small string of green fairy lights runs along the stage edge. Bare feet on a light marble floor suggest a cultural programme performance.2009-10-17Four women stand on a stage in front of an ornate golden backdrop with carved lattice panels and a red curtain. Each wears a white or cream sari with gold borders. The woman second from right holds a microphone and speaks, wearing a rudraksha mala and an ID badge on a red lanyard. The woman at far left holds a sheet of paper, and the woman at far right carries a silver tray with orange offerings. The woman second from left wears a brown rudraksha mala and a vibhuti or tilak mark on her forehead. No one on stage is identified as a person; the presence of a person candidate is not established by appearance.2017-06-21A row of women stands on a stage before a deep red velvet curtain, several dressed in rust-red saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas. The woman at centre, in a rust sari with gold trim, speaks into a handheld microphone. Beside her, a woman in a cream sari with gold border and a red bindi holds a folder, and at far right, women wear white and cream saris with gold borders. One woman on the left wears a white and gold sari with a green blouse and orange lanyard, and another holds a small red book. No a person candidate is visible.2013-09-28August 15 20172017-08-15May 21 20162016-05-21July 05 20172017-07-05A photograph of a group of women performing on a stage, standing in a row while singing or reading from sheets of paper and holding handheld microphones. Most wear white saris with gold borders and bright yellow shawls or scarves, while one woman in the centre wears a white sari with a red-orange shawl. Several wear beaded necklaces and one has a small bindi. A dark red curtain and a wooden panel form the backdrop, and a small floral offering is visible at the lower right edge of the stage.2009-10-17