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Women seated on a green mat in an orange-draped tent perform aarti with oil lamps in a silver multi-tiered lamp stand and smaller brass lamps. Several women wear white saris with red or orange borders and kumkum or vibhuti on their foreheads; one in red shawl and another in red top and white dress take part. Behind them devotees sit on the floor, a sound mixing desk and laptops stand on a white-covered table, and framed posters hang on the orange fabric walls. A man in white with a bare upper body and dhoti stands at the right edge holding a lamp. Offerings of fruit, flowers and sweets rest on brass plates on the mat.

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A large group of women and some men sit cross-legged on green mats inside an orange-draped tent, many wearing white or red-orange saris and shawls with red and orange scarves. Several hold small brass lamps or cups, and a tiered silver oil-lamp stand with lit lamps sits in the foreground beside brass puja vessels on a red cloth. Behind them, a cameraman films from a tripod and a laptop and speaker sit on a table near the wall. Pink printed posters hang on the tent wall, and a large screen is visible at the right. No identifiable a person figure is visible in this crowd.2013-02-08A large orange-lit tent during a seated ritual gathering. Rows of women in white saris with red and orange shawls sit on mats, many holding small brass lamps or puja trays and raising their hands toward flames. Foreground at the lower right, a man with a white forehead mark and white cloth sits holding offering items. Behind them, a sound mixer and speakers stand on a table, and red banners hang from the tent ceiling. Oil lamps and plates of offerings are arranged on the floor mats. Scattered attendees sit in the background, and a man in white stands near a laptop at the left.2013-02-10A photograph of a large seated congregation on green mats inside an orange-draped tent. Rows of women in white and red or orange saris and shawls sit cross-legged before small brass plates, bowls and oil lamps with red and orange cloths. Behind them, a man in white and a monk in saffron stand near a podium with laptops and a sound system. A cameraman films from a tripod at right, and printed banners hang on the orange walls.2013-02-08February 08 20132013-02-08A large orange tent filled with seated devotees on green mats during a ritual gathering. Many people sit cross-legged in white and red clothing, some wearing rudraksha malas and tilaka marks, with brass puja plates and small offerings on the floor in front. Behind them, a video camera on a tripod and a laptop with speakers sit near a black projection screen, and several printed banners hang from the tent walls. Devotees have their hands folded in prayer and a man in white stands near the camera.2013-02-08February 08 20132013-02-08A photograph inside an orange tent hung with banners. A standing priest with a shaved head, wearing an orange-brown dhoti and a gold necklace, raises a lit lamp high in one hand. In front of him, two seated women in orange and red saris and a seated young man in white dhoti perform aarti using a tiered brass lamp stand with several lit flames, along with small brass vessels. Behind them a crowd sits on green mats, many in white and orange clothing, while a cameraman on a tripod films the ritual. Printed banners on the tent wall are visible, along with speakers and a sound table at left.2013-02-11February 07 20132013-02-07A seated congregation fills an orange-draped tent for a satsang. Women in white, red, orange and pink saris and shawls sit on green mats, many with brass oil lamps, plates and small offerings in front of them. At the back left, a man in white works a laptop and mixing console beside a black speaker. Banners with printed portraits and text hang on the orange fabric above. A tablet and handbag rest on the mats at left.2013-02-08A photograph inside an orange-draped tent with green mats where women sit cross-legged in prayer with palms pressed together. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with red border and red shawl, and another in an orange-yellow knitted cap with a red wrap, sit with hands joined; a woman in white with glasses and red shawl sits beside a brass puja tray holding bells, a lamp and small vessels. A woman in a maroon robe stands in the background, and a screen shows a figure in white. A camera on a tripod is visible at right. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person.2013-02-07February 12 20132013-02-12February 08 20132013-02-08