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Photograph of a large hall with a long central aisle lined by rows of seated devotees on both sides, many with palms pressed together in namaskar. Men on the left wear white dhotis and some are bare-chested, women on the right wear white saris with yellow borders. Green leaf plates with small cups sit before the rows. At the far end, a figure in orange robes sits on a large orange ornate throne with a small table before it, with a white-draped seat beside. Brass lamps and an offering stand sit on the central aisle, and a dark maroon curtain backs the stage. Decorative yellow and blue hanging panels hang from the ceiling. No one on the stage is identifiable beyond clothing and seat position.

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Wide interior photograph of a large hall with a white floor and dark stage backdrop. Two long rows of seated devotees face inward toward a central aisle. Men on the left wear white dhotis and some orange shawls; women on the right wear white and yellow saris, hands joined in anjali. Near the far end of the aisle a seated figure in orange sits on a large orange throne, with a smaller white-covered seat before it. A brass lamp with a flame sits on a low wooden platform in the aisle. Colourful hanging decorations and ceiling fans are visible.2010-09-17September 17 20102010-09-17September 17 20102010-09-17A photograph of a large hall with a white floor and a central aisle. Rows of seated devotees on both sides, many in white dhotis and white garments, some in orange and yellow saris or yellow shawls, sit with palms pressed together. Green leaf plates and small cups are set before them. At the far end, a bright orange throne-like seat stands before dark red drapes, with a figure in white and orange near it and a brass vessel placed on a low wooden stand in the aisle. Blue and gold banners hang on the side pillars. Many people are visible, roughly in the 21-100 range.2010-09-17September 17 20102010-09-17October 12 20102010-10-12 +1 copiesA photograph of a large hall where rows of seated devotees sit on mats in front of banana-leaf plates heaped with food, with small cups beside them, many with hands pressed together in prayer. Men on the left wear white dhotis and some are bare-chested with rudraksha-style beads; women on the right wear white saris with orange borders and orange shawls. At the far end on a raised dais, a seated figure in orange sits before a golden throne-like chair with red cushions, with a framed picture on an easel and standing attendants in white nearby. Colourful hanging cloth banners and ceiling fans hang above, with red curtains behind the stage.2010-11-12A photograph of a formal seated gathering in a large hall with a pale marble floor and a central aisle. A seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged before an ornate orange throne-like chair, with a microphone stand beside it. A small brass lamp and a bell sit on a wooden tray in the aisle. Rows of seated people on both sides, mostly in white and orange clothing, have their palms pressed together in prayer. Banana-leaf plates with cups lie in front of them. A man in white stands near the right side, a portrait stands on a draped stand at left, and a standing fan is visible on the left.2010-09-17A long hall with a central aisle lined by rows of seated devotees facing a raised orange throne at the far end. On the throne sits a figure in orange robes, behind a framed portrait showing a figure in orange with long hair, and a brass bell and lamp sit on a tray in the aisle. Rows of white-clad men on the left, some with yellow-shawled and white-robed women on the right, sit with palms joined in anjali, while banana leaves with offerings and small clay lamps line the floor. Ceiling fans and dark red drapes frame the hall. The figure on the throne appears to be Swamiji (probable), with long hair and orange robes, seated as the presiding teacher.2010-10-12 +1 copiesOctober 12 20102010-10-12 +2 copiesA photograph of a seated group of devotees in a large hall taking a meal served on banana leaves set out in long rows along the floor. Many people sit with palms pressed together in namaskar. The front rows include shaved-headed men in white clothes, while the women wear white saris with yellow shawls and some wear orange. At the far end, on a raised stage, an orange-clad woman sits before a small table and a microphone. Behind her is an orange throne and a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with long hair. Small paper cups, bowls of food and a brass bell sit on the floor. The scene suggests a communal meal or annadan.2010-10-12A large hall set for a communal meal. Rows of people sit cross-legged on the floor with palms pressed together in namaste, facing a central aisle. Men in white dhotis and women in white saris with orange borders sit before banana leaves laid with food and small cups. At the far end, a golden throne with a red cushion stands beside a framed portrait and a seated figure in orange robes, with another white-clad attendant nearby. Red curtains, hanging ceiling fans and tall decorative banners frame the room.2010-11-12