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Large hall viewed from behind a seated congregation of men, most bare-chested in white dhotis with yellow borders and rudraksha malas, sitting on mats with brass puja plates, oil lamps and small offering dishes in front of them. Several women in white saris and some in colourful dress sit toward the right. A man in white stands at the far left and another bends near the right edge. Two large screens on the stage show a figure in red and white, and a golden deity murti sits centrally above the stage. Walls are lined with framed pictures.

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A photograph of a large hall where many men sit on white floors in rows, shown mostly from behind. Most wear white dhotis and bare upper bodies, several with sacred threads and rudraksha malas; some have white ash markings on their torsos. In the foreground a seated man holds small brass vessels and bells on a red cloth with oil lamps and offerings. At the far end a large screen shows a figure, and a golden-framed stage sits beneath it. Ornate banners line the walls.2017-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 20 20172017-07-20A large hall filled with seated devotees facing a distant stage where a golden deity murti or ceremonial seat stands. Many men sit bare-chested in white dhotis with sacred threads, while others wear orange and white. Rows of brass puja plates, oil lamps, flowers and small brass vessels sit on yellow cloths and red mats in front. Two large screens on the stage show a bright image. Women in white saris sit on the right. The scene suggests a group ritual session or satsang.2017-07-02A large indoor hall filled with a dense crowd of seated devotees, mostly bare-chested men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas and white sacred markings on their bodies, sitting on mats in rows. Several wear orange or saffron shawls, and many have brown or white ash marks on their torsos. Small brass plates with flowers, oil lamps and offerings sit in front of them. On the stage at the far back, two large red-and-saffron-robed figures appear on screens. Banners and framed images line the walls. A bright white sign-like border runs along the bottom right of the image.2017-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 04 20172017-07-04 +1 copiesA large indoor hall filled with seated devotees in white dhotis and white saris, most shown from behind, with many bare-backed men wearing sacred threads. A row of ornate golden stanchions runs down the centre aisle toward a stage decorated with flowers, marigold garlands and purple lighting, where robed figures sit before a golden ritual setup with a kalasha and umbrellas. Several large screens flank the stage. Children sit among the devotees, and small brass lamps and offering plates lie on the floor in front. The scene reads as a satsang or puja gathering in an ashram hall. No candidate for a person is clearly identifiable from appearance.2017-07-09A large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees, mostly men shown from behind, bare-chested and wearing white dhotis with yellow borders, many with rudraksha malas on their necks. Devotees sit on mats before brass lamps, small brass pots and offering plates with flowers and oil lamps. Women in white saris sit toward the rear. Two large screens at the front display a glowing deity image, and a gold-tinted ceremonial setup is visible at the far end. Ceiling lights and framed pictures line the walls. A few people stand near the left side. The crowd is numerous.2017-07-02Wide view of a large hall filled with hundreds of seated men in white dhotis, many bare-chested with white sacred threads across their shoulders, sitting on the floor facing a stage at the far end. Two large screens on either side of the stage show live video of a figure in ornate clothing. The stage has golden decorative panels and red curtains, and people in white stand near side areas and a small table. Pink-toned ceiling lights and banners line the walls.2017-05-25 +1 copiesMay 20 20182018-05-20A large hall full of seated devotees, mostly men with bare upper bodies wearing white dhoti cloths with gold borders, many in orange or saffron garments among them. In the foreground, a bald-headed devotee and a long-haired devotee with a wrap sit facing a stage at the far end. Brass puja plates with small deity figurines, oil lamps and red cloth sit on the floor in front. A large screen above the stage shows a lit figure, and a golden throne-like seat with a kalasha-style ornament sits near the front. Pink walls and framed banners decorate the room. The scene reads as a group satsang or initiation session.2017-07-02 +1 copiesMay 01 20172017-05-01A photograph of a large seated group during a ritual session in a hall with white walls and a tiled floor. Many men sit bare-chested in white dhotis with gold borders, rudraksha malas and sacred ash marks, while women in white saris with gold borders sit among them. In the foreground, brass puja plates, lamps, flowers and small bowls rest on orange and pink cloths, and several participants hold offerings or join their hands. Many people are present, all seated on the floor facing forward.2017-07-04 +1 copies