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A row of women sits cross-legged on a raised white mat in a hall, hands pressed together in namaskar, faces lifted in devotion. They wear white saris with gold-embroidered borders and gold bangles; one wears a red bindi and a rudraksha mala, and another has white vibhuti marks on her forehead. A large banner portrait with a red-toned figure hangs on the wall behind them, and a small glass jar sits on the floor at the left edge.

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A photograph of a large seated group of women in white and cream saris with gold borders, hands pressed together in anjali mudra during a meditation or satsang session. Several women wear white-and-gold saris, vibhuti or kumkum marks on their foreheads, and beaded necklaces. Blue and pink mats cover the floor, and gold-coloured pillars line the hall behind them. No one in the frame is clearly identifiable as a person, and no such figure is visible.2017-08-20February 24 20072007-02-24A seated congregation of women and a few men with eyes closed and palms pressed together in namaste, apparently in prayer or meditation. Most women wear white or cream saris with thin gold borders and gold necklaces; one in the foreground wears a purple sari with red-gold border and a black beaded mala. Others wear pink, teal and yellow-patterned saris, and one woman in front wears glasses. Several people wear identity badges on their clothing. A small purple circular logo appears in the top-left corner. The scene is a crowded indoor satsang or discourse gathering.2010-08-08January 30 20162016-01-30A crowd of devotees sits cross-legged on woven mats in a hall, palms pressed together in anjali mudra with eyes closed, apparently during an evening prayer or arati. Many women wear white saris with yellow shawls or borders and rudraksha malas; some men in white clothes sit in the background. Several young girls in white and pastel dresses, one with a white flower in her hair, sit in the foreground with hands folded. Orange-robed figures appear at the left edge and a metal railing runs along the right side of the hall.2010-10-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated devotional gathering under white metal scaffolding with hanging orange and patterned cloths and framed paintings on the walls. In the foreground, several women sit cross-legged in white saris with black beaded necklaces; the woman at left holds her palms together in prayer with a sacred mark on her forehead, the centre woman claps with eyes closed, and the woman at right wears a yellow-bordered sari with a floral pattern and a mala. Behind them, more devotees in white and orange clothes sit and stand, some clapping, and a man in white raises his arm at the upper left. Stage lighting gives the scene a hazy, purple tint.2006-12-10June 22 20082008-06-22A group of women sit cross-legged with eyes closed on woven straw mats, appearing to meditate during a programme. The woman in front right wears a white and green floral sari with a rudraksha mala, a pendant and a white identity badge, with a vertical white tilak and red bindi. Beside her, a woman in a white and grey dupatta holds her hands together in prayer, wearing a rudraksha mala. Another woman in a white floral top and brown cardigan sits at left with a mala, and more seated devotees in white and beige appear behind. Visible printed badges indicate event participants.2007-01-27Women seated cross-legged on maroon floor mats in a large hall with pale walls and ceiling lights, eyes closed in meditation or satsang. They wear white and cream saris and kurtas with gold borders, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and red bindis; several have lanyard name badges. Some hold their hands together in prayer; a plastic water bottle sits on the mat in front. Men and others are seated further back in the hall.2015-11-22Several women sit cross-legged on a polished floor in a hall with red curtains, pressing their palms together in prayer with eyes closed. Foreground women wear white salwar-style outfits with orange shawls and bangles; others in the row wear white with yellow shawls. A water bottle, a small container and a few books sit on the floor at left. No identifiable a person figure is visible.2011-11-04A photograph of a large seated audience of women at a satsang, many with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. Most wear white saris with gold borders, and one woman in the foreground wears a yellow-green sari with a white border. Some have garlands and gold necklaces, and several have rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Eyes are closed or lowered in devotion. No a person candidate is visible in the frame, and the visible crowd is many people seated closely together.2010-08-08A seated congregation of women and some men in white ritual clothes sits on a dark carpet in a dimly lit hall, facing forward with hands folded in prayer or resting in laps. Many wear white saris or white dhotis with coloured borders, some with orange or peach shawls, and several wear beaded necklaces and bangles. A woman in a red blouse and white sari sits near the centre, and a woman in a pink sari sits at left. Some wear identification badges on their clothing. The setting suggests a satsang or meditation gathering, with the speaker or altar not visible in the frame.2006-12-29