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A large seated congregation of women and some men sits on the floor in rows during a satsang or meditation gathering. In the foreground a woman in a brown blouse, yellow shawl and white sari sits with hands folded; beside her a woman in a black blouse and beige-red patterned sari sits with hands clasped, and a woman in a red blouse and orange sari sits in front with eyeglasses. Behind them many devotees in white, orange, pink, green and purple clothes sit cross-legged, some with eyes closed. Brass plates, small lamps and books lie on the floor, and orange-robed figures and white-clad people fill the background. No identifiable a person is visible; the scene shows only devotees.

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December 23 20162016-12-23A seated crowd of women at an ashram satsang, many with sandalwood or vibhuti marks on the forehead and rudraksha malas around the neck. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with gold border sits with eyes closed, next to a woman in a maroon sari with gold border and another in a bright orange sari. A woman in a green sari with a conference badge sits center, and a fair-haired woman in a patterned top with a white forehead mark sits left. Several others in white and red saris sit behind them, all facing forward in meditative attention. No identifiable a person is visible.2013-08-02A seated group gathering indoors in a hall with red chairs, pink walls and red curtains, with many women and girls in white, saffron, red, green and orange saris and salwar kameez sitting cross-legged on mats in meditation or satsang. Several participants have hands pressed together in prayer, and brass plates with oil lamps, flowers and small offerings sit on the floor in front. A young girl in a saffron sari and a girl in green sit closest to the camera with eyes closed. Many have vibhuti or kumkum marks on their foreheads. The scene conveys a devotional or meditation program with a largely female audience. No a person candidate is visible.2012-04-14A large seated congregation of women in traditional Indian saris fills a hall for a satsang. In the foreground, a woman in an orange and red sari wearing a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a mat, eyes closed and chanting. Beside her, a woman in a yellow and cream sari with a yellow shawl sits with hands folded, and another in a white top with an orange shawl sits nearby. To the right, a woman in a purple and lavender sari with a mala sits attentively. Brass oil lamps and plates with offerings rest on the floor, and a golden deity murti and an orange-draped structure appear in the background, with more devotees in white, orange and yellow seated behind.2012-05-03A photograph of a large seated congregation during an evening pada puja at a hall. Many devotees sit cross-legged on mats in rows, most wearing white traditional dress with orange or red shawls, and some in yellow or colourful saris. Several women have hands pressed together in prayer. Small oil lamps and offering plates sit on the floor in front, and a few people hold papers or booklets. A woman in the centre foreground wears a white sari with gold border. The room has red curtains and cushioned chairs along the back wall. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so no candidate is described.2011-02-25May 01 20122012-05-01April AF 2012September 27 20132013-09-27A large hall filled with seated devotees, mostly women in saffron, white, pink, green and red saris and kurtas, many with palms pressed together in anjali mudra during a group prayer or satsang. Some wear orange shawls and white dhotis; a few children in pink and green dresses sit among them. Brass plates, small oil lamps and steel containers rest on the floor in front, and a gilded deity murti and ornate shrine stand at the far left. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable among the visible people.2012-05-01April 08 20122012-04-08A photograph of a large seated group of women in a hall performing a puja. Most wear white or cream saris and some wear yellow or orange, with red shawls draped over their shoulders. Several women in the front rows sit cross-legged on mats in front of small brass plates, oil lamps, and offering bowls with flowers, and some hold their hands together in prayer. Rudraksha malas are visible on a few of the women. Behind them, others sit in rows with plastic containers and bags beside them, and a few people stand near the back, some in white clothes and some in Western dress, with chairs stacked along the far wall.2011-02-02A large seated gathering of women fills the frame, many in saris and salwar in orange, saffron, pink, magenta and white, with rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces visible. Many have eyes closed or look down in quiet meditation, some sit with hands resting in their laps, and a few hold small devices. Warm fairy-light decorations and lit ornamental displays glow in the background of a bright hall, with a few seated figures near the far right. Some attendees wear white and orange sashes. No a person candidate is clearly visible in the foreground.2016-10-10