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A large hall with a blue floor covering where many boys sit cross-legged in rows with palms pressed together in anjali, seemingly during a guru puja. Most wear white shirts and light trousers, some in yellow, blue or orange tops; a few wear rudraksha malas. Near the back right, a figure in white stands beside a small table with items on it. Wooden lattice windows and a bamboo-framed structure appear behind them.

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May 02 20062006-05-02May 02 20062006-05-02May 02 20062006-05-02May 13 20122012-05-13May 12 20122012-05-12Photograph of a large hall with many boys seated cross-legged on blue mats, palms pressed together in prayer or greeting. Most wear white shirts and light trousers, some with rudraksha malas around their necks, others in bright yellow, blue and striped t-shirts. Tall windows with metal grilles line the walls. At the back right a table holds items and an adult in white stands near the wall, while a few more seated figures appear near the far side of the room.2006-05-02May 13 20122012-05-13A photograph of a large group of children and teenagers seated cross-legged on a tiled floor in a bright hall with peach walls, red curtains and a row of tall windows. Many sit with palms pressed together in namaste or hands folded in prayer, some in orange, purple striped, grey and white clothes. Brass pooja items, a small metal bowl and a decorated tray sit on the floor in front. A few adults sit at the back and right side in white and orange clothing.2012-05-13A large indoor satsang hall with pale pink walls and red curtains, filled with seated devotees on mats and cushions. Most men wear white dhotis and shirts, while some younger boys wear casual shirts and a few wear rudraksha-style neck beads or lanyards. A young man in front wears a white dhoti and sacred thread-like cord and smiles, and several people press palms together in anjali. Stacked red and white mats are at the right, and a small framed picture hangs on the back wall. A banner is visible in the background. No central figure is clearly identifiable as a leader in this view.2011-07-14A large hall filled with rows of seated boys and young men performing a worship ceremony on mats. Each small place has brass plates with oil lamps, a small brass bowl, flowers and offerings, and incense sticks. In the foreground, a boy in a red shirt and light blue trousers sits with hands joined, while a boy in a blue striped shirt and blue shorts sits beside a brass plate. At the far right, an orange-shirted boy sits cross-legged. Near the back, a woman in white sits before a low table at the front of the room, with a white cloth on the floor and red curtains and chairs along the wall.2012-05-08A large seated congregation fills a hall, sitting on striped mats with many people wearing white dhotis and kurtas. Several men and boys press their palms together in anjali, and some sit with eyes closed as if in prayer or meditation. A man in a blue shirt and a boy in a red shirt stand out among the mostly white-clad crowd, and stage lights and a pillar are visible at the back.2008-10-01A photograph of a large group seated cross-legged on a tiled hall floor during a devotional gathering. Many attendees, mostly boys and young men in colourful shirts and shorts, sit with palms pressed together in namaskar. Brass plates, small brass lamps, and steel pots holding offerings and flower petals sit on mats in front of them. A saffron-clad figure with a shaved head sits at the front right, and a bare-headed figure in white dhoti clothing sits at the left edge. Women in saris sit in the background, and a large orange bag lies near the bottom right.2012-04-04