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A photograph of a crowded ritual gathering at a fire ceremony. In the foreground a woman in an orange blouse and a man in a gold-brown shirt raise their clasped hands, a wristwatch and gold bangles visible. Behind them an open flame burns at left, and a row of devotees in saffron, red and white garments sit close together. Garlands of marigolds and red flowers hang near yellow fruit offerings in the lower right. A blurred figure in saffron robes raises an arm at upper left, possibly a presiding priest, with no clear visible cues to identify anyone further.

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May 12 20132013-05-12A large crowd of devotees gathered indoors in a satsang setting, many dressed in white with orange-red shawls draped over their shoulders. In the foreground, a man in white with an orange-red shawl raises one hand high, and beside him an older man in white wears a rudraksha mala and a round badge. Women in colourful saris and kurtas stand among them, some with hands raised. No a person candidate is clearly visible; the frame shows devotees only, with the presiding figure not in view.2016-05-19February 09 20122012-02-09A photograph of a crowded devotional gathering in a bright hall with cream walls. In the foreground a bald man in an orange robe with rudraksha beads sits with palms pressed together in namaste, smiling. Beside him a shirtless man with a rudraksha mala wears white dhoti with gold border, hands folded. Behind them many devotees kneel and stand with folded hands; women wear saris in pink, yellow and blue, and a man in a red shirt sits at left. A rope barrier and a small orange logo appear in the upper left corner.2016-11-04A devotional scene in which a man in a white kurta with embroidered detailing and a gold chain kneels and clasps hands with a figure seated in front, who wears an orange sleeveless top and a white jasmine garland over long dark hair. Behind him stands a man in a white embroidered kurta with a silver object in his hand, and at left a woman in a maroon-and-gold sari with gold necklace and earrings watches, while an older woman with white flowers in her hair sits in a yellow-and-red sari at the lower left. Others in pink and orange garments stand in the background.2010-01-10Devotees sit on the floor of a hall with arms raised high in an act of worship. In the foreground, a woman in an orange blouse and cream sari wears a white jasmine garland with red flowers, her hand lifted. Beside her, a man in a white shirt has a white garland and red blossoms. Further back, a man with a white headband and saffron-orange shawl wears a gold chain necklace and a rudraksha-style mala. In the upper background, a figure sits on an ornate gold-framed throne with a red backdrop, wearing a red garment and garlands. A white air conditioning unit stands at the right edge, and a green-and-red patterned mat covers the floor.2013-05-12A large seated audience at an indoor programme, viewed from behind a row of heads. Several people in the foreground wear orange and saffron-coloured lanyards and scarves. A woman in a light blue top with a dark beaded necklace sits with her hands pressed together in namaste. Beside her, a woman in a mustard-yellow kurta raises one arm high. Another person in a mustard top lifts an arm near the centre. A child sits in front of an older woman with glasses who wears a rudraksha-style beaded mala and an orange garment. A brown leather chair edge is visible at the left. The people appear to be listening attentively at a satsang or discourse-style gathering.2015-12-16A crowded ritual gathering in an ornate hall with gold and maroon draping. In the foreground, a man in a white dhoti and shawl wears a white jasmine garland and ties a red thread on a child's wrist. Beside him, an older man in an orange-gold dhoti and white garland tends another child's hair. Devotees in white, orange and red saris and kurtas sit around them, with a child in a green dress at center. Brass items and flower offerings lie on the floor. No clearly ceremonial figure in saffron, crown or rudraksha is identifiable as a person, so no identification is claimed.2013-05-12October 22 20152015-10-22 +1 copiesA large seated congregation with hands raised in anjali mudra, a devotional gathering. In the foreground a woman in an orange-green sari and a man in white dhoti and shawl, both wearing marigold and white flower garlands, sit with palms pressed together. Beside them a woman in red sari with gold bangles and garland, and a young woman in green and maroon sari with garland. Behind them many devotees, some in saffron, red and pink clothing, sit in rows; a rudraksha mala is visible on the white-clad man. The setting is an indoor hall with warm light, consistent with satsang or puja participation.2015-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a crowd of devotees at a festive gathering under a red and white canopy, with pink lighting. In the foreground a woman in a maroon top and a man in a saffron-orange turban and wrap stand at left. A smiling woman in a cream-and-gold sari with a dark braid claps her hands at center. A man in a white kurta with a red wrap and rudraksha mala, and another in a white kurta with an orange-saffron sash, raise their arms and clap. Behind them many devotees in white and saffron clothing raise hands and sway. Ritual decorations are visible in the background.2015-01-13December 19 20162016-12-19