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A seated devotional gathering in a hall with white draped walls before a decorated altar. Garlanded deity murtis stand on a red-draped platform with marigold garlands: a monkey-faced figure with a mace and a tall figure in orange-red robes with a crown, plus a row of figures in red and orange garments. A large statue of a seated figure in white robes and a red shawl with a gold crown sits to the left. Along the floor, about a dozen people sit on a grey carpet listening: several women in saris and salwar kameez in blue, purple, pink and peach, and men in dark and grey clothing. A man in a dark sleeveless jacket sits at a microphone stand near the altar, with a small brass lamp and offerings on the red-draped floor. Wall-mounted lamps and a speaker stand at the right edge.

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A bhajan session in a hall with a red-draped altar of decorated murtis of Rama, Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman, plus a kalasha-like figure, all garlanded with marigold chains. Seated on the carpet, a man in a maroon shirt holds a microphone and sings while a man in a dark vest sits beside him, with a harmonium player and rows of devotees in salwar kameez and saris, one in purple, one in peach, one in pink and green, before them. A standing Hanuman murti with a green-and-orange form stands to the left. Audience members sit barefoot on the floor watching.2008-07-13A seated bhajan gathering in a hall with grey carpet, where a man in a maroon kurta sings into a handheld microphone while another man in a dark vest sits beside him. Behind them stand large deity murtis: a Hanuman figure with a green-and-gold garland on the left, and a cluster of colourful painted deity idols in red and orange garments on a red-draped stage, with a throne with marigold garlands on the right. Around 20 people sit on the floor facing the stage, women in saris and salwar kameez in purple, pink, peach and blue, and men in white and dark clothing. No person is clearly identifiable as a person; the seated singers are shown as ordinary participants.2008-07-13A photograph of a devotional bhajan gathering in a hall with grey carpet. Seated devotees face a shrine decorated with garlands and red drapery, holding deity murtis including Rama, Sita and Lakshmana figures and a Hanuman statue on the left. A man in a maroon shirt sits at a harmonium-style setup, and a man in white and red sits with folded hands near the shrine. Women in salwar kameez and sarees, one in light blue holding a water bottle, sit on the floor, while a rack of small colourful figurines stands at the right. Overlay text reads , , Source , which is omitted here2008-07-13October 22 20082008-10-22A seated bhajan performance in a hall with grey carpet, where a group of singers and musicians sit on the floor before microphones. A harmonium player in a striped shirt and a tabla player in a red top accompany them, and a man in a grey vest sings from printed sheets. Behind them stand large deity murtis: a monkey-faced figure with a green-and-pink garland and a figure in red-and-gold dress with a crown and bow, with decorated altars, marigold garlands and a golden ornate frame at left. Seated devotees in the foreground watch, several filming with phones. Visible people number roughly 15 to 20.2008-07-13Devotees sit cross-legged on a grey carpet in a hall during a devotional gathering in front of a decorated altar with red drapes and garlands. Several painted deity murti in red and gold garments and crowns stand on the altar, including a figure with a flute. A man in a blue checked shirt and glasses sits at left with hands folded, beside an older man in a light green checked shirt. A woman in an orange and blue sari sits with hands clasped, and a woman in a white and magenta sari sits near a small girl in a white dress at right. A man in a dark plaid shirt sits at far right. Speakers and wall lamps are visible.2008-07-20October 22 20082008-10-22A photograph of a bhajan session in a hall with a carpeted floor. Seated musicians perform in the centre: a man at a harmonium, a child with a small drum, and men at microphones leading singing. Audience members sit on the floor in front, a young woman in a black top and jeans among them, and others sit on chairs along the back wall. Behind the performers stand large deity murti figures with garlands and ornaments, a gilded throne-like seat, and a framed devotional painting on the left wall. A red-draped altar with marigold garlands is at right.2008-07-13October 22 20082008-10-22Indoor photo of a satsang or puja in a temple hall with white draped walls. Several devotees sit cross-legged on grey carpet facing a raised platform. Five or six people are visible from behind or the side: a man in a white shirt and jeans at left, a woman in a maroon sari, a woman in a dark top, a woman in a teal blouse and white skirt, and a man in white dhoti and shawl with a red border. On the red-draped platform sits a man in an orange-saffron robe and ornate necklace holding a microphone, appearing to be the teacher, with a person cue of saffron robe and ornate adornment; a deity murti in a flower garland and a rudraksha-style garland sits behind him. Behind the platform are large colourful murtis of deities in red, orange, pink and gold garments, including a flute-playing Krishna-like figure in pink and a figure with a bow, plus a monkey-faced deity at far left and a saint-like statue in orange and white. A floral garland decorates the arch above, with oil lamps and offerings on the floor.2008-10-22A seated group of devotees faces a shrine with large painted deity murtis in ornate crowns and bright garments. At the right, a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a raised platform beside brass lamps and offerings, with a red-cloth-draped table. Devotees in white, orange, pink and blue clothing sit on mats before him, some with offering plates of fruit and flowers. A garlanded deity figure stands at the far right edge, and garlanded figures stand in the background. Several people are visible in the foreground, seated on the carpet.A photograph of a temple hall with a seated audience on the floor facing a raised shrine. Several deity murtis in colourful silk garments and crowns stand on a platform draped in pink and purple fabric. In the centre, a figure in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair sits on a cushioned seat, and a man in white dhoti and shawl stands beside a canopied seat with an orange cloth. At the right, a man in a dark jacket stands near the wall. Audience members in white, blue, orange and striped garments sit cross-legged, several with their backs to the camera. Fresh flower arrangements and a small lamp sit near the seats.2009-03-29