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A large seated crowd of men and boys in white traditional dhotis and shirts sits on mats in a hall, many with hands folded in prayer or eyes closed in meditation. Brass puja plates with lamps, flowers and small bells are set on the floor in front, and a boy in a gold-bordered white veshti and rudraksha mala sits near the foreground. Several men wear white shirts, vibhuti or tilak marks, and a man in an orange shirt and a man in a purple shirt appear in the crowd.

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April 03 20122012-04-03A photograph of a seated ritual gathering in a hall with a light-coloured floor and mats. In the foreground, several men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and white body markings sit cross-legged, handling brass plates, small lamps and kalasha-style vessels. Behind them, a large group of boys and young people in school-style shirts sit in rows, many watching the proceedings. Lit oil lamps and brass plates with offerings are arranged on the mat. A black shoulder bag sits at the right. Several young men and women in the background are dressed in varied everyday clothes. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this frame.2012-04-03December 31 20152015-12-31 +1 copiesA large indoor satsang hall with a crowd of people seated on the floor on mats and cushions, many wearing white and cream clothing. In the foreground, several men in white dhoti and shawl with white ash marks (vibhuti/tilak) on their foreheads and arms sit cross-legged, some with rudraksha malas, and some wearing headphones for translation. Brass lamps, small steel dishes and an open notebook sit on orange cloth in front of them. A white draped stage area is visible at the back, along with a blue sign on the wall. The people appear attentive and meditative during a morning talk.2010-10-12 +1 copiesA seated group of many devotees fills a hall with orange cloth draped over the walls and furniture. In the foreground, a shaved-headed young priest in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha mala sits beside brass lamps and a small brass pot, his hands in namaste. Behind him, boys and young men in white kurtas, cream sherwani-style outfits, orange, maroon, and pastel blue kurtas sit cross-legged on mats, several with hands joined in prayer. A boy in a cream embroidered outfit with a white flower garland sits with palms together. No one in the scene is clearly identifiable as a person, and no throne or distinctive a person cues are visible. +1 copiesNovember 11 20152015-11-11A photograph of a large group of devotees seated cross-legged on mats in a hall during a ritual, with brass plates, small oil lamps and metal cups arranged on the floor before them. Most men wear white dhotis with gold-bordered orange shawls and sacred ash markings on their foreheads and arms; the front-row men wear rudraksha malas and gold bangles, and several have shaved or tonsured heads. Younger boys in dark shirts and maroon-and-orange clothing sit among them, and a boy in glasses on the right holds a small notebook. The front-row man with folded hands is closest to the camera, and a printed booklet lies on the floor at lower left. Some devotees have eyes closed in meditation, and there is no visible throne or figure singled out as a person.2013-02-04May 03 20122012-05-03A photograph of a large seated group inside a bright hall with red chairs and gold-framed shrine cabinets along the walls. In the foreground, several men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls sit cross-legged on mats with palms pressed together in prayer. Brass lamps, small brass bowls, and plates of offerings sit on orange and red cloths in front of them, with a lit oil lamp and incense sticks nearby. Behind them, rows of younger boys and men in mixed white, striped and colourful shirts sit with hands folded, and a few people are seated at the back near the chairs. The setting suggests a puja or satsang with offerings laid out before the participants.2012-04-09 +2 copiesMay 09 20122012-05-09 +1 copiesA seated assembly of devotees in a hall during a satsang or discourse. In the foreground, a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant sits with palms pressed together in prayer, beside a shaved-headed man in white with gold-bordered dhoti and vibhuti on his forehead. Rows of white-clad devotees sit on striped mats behind them, with a few in orange, and more people seated at the back of the hall. Metal stanchions divide the seating area and a red-orange cloth hangs on the left. Many attendees wear white kurtas or dhotis and some carry rudraksha malas. No one is clearly identifiable as a person from the visible cues alone.2012-05-18A seated assembly in a large hall during a Tamil satsang, with many people in white and cream clothes and several in red and saffron garments. In the foreground, a shaved-headed young man in white dhoti and a saffron-coloured monk-like man with a rudraksha mala sit with palms pressed together in devotion. Several boys in red robes with rudraksha malas and white vibhuti on their foreheads sit on red mats. Brass plates with offerings and small cups lie on the floor, and a cameraman stands at the back filming. Many devotees raise their hands in prayer across the room.2013-09-14