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A seated congregation in a large hall with pink walls, red curtains and colourful woven banners hanging from the ceiling. In the foreground, young boys and adults in saffron and orange robes with rudraksha malas and white tilak on their foreheads sit on mats, some with hands joined in prayer. Behind them, women in white and red saris and men in white with red shawls sit on chairs and mats, and brass puja items with oil lamps are placed on the floor at the front.

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July 21 20132013-07-21Indoor photograph of a seated assembly in a large hall with pale walls, pink curtains and colourful hanging tassels. In the foreground, about a dozen young boys sit cross-legged on mats wearing saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with rudraksha malas, their foreheads marked with white vibhuti bands. Behind them, rows of adults in white kurtas and dhotis, some with orange lanyards, sit on floor cushions and chairs among other attendees in casual shirts. Brass lamps, small cups and offering trays sit on the mats before the group.2013-03-24March 24 20132013-03-24A large hall with white tiled floor and red curtains shows a seated group in orange robes with white forehead and body markings, sitting before small brass puja vessels, lamps and offerings on mats. Central figures wear orange robes and rudraksha malas; one in a white dhoti sits to the right. Behind, rows of seated devotees in white and red clothing watch, and standing attendants stand near a shelf of framed images at the back.2013-07-24A large hall with pink walls and red curtains where many seated people perform a group puja. In the foreground, several sannyasi-style men wear saffron-orange robes, rudraksha malas and white tilak marks on their foreheads, seated on mats before brass plates, small oil lamps and offering trays with flowers and kumkum. Behind them, rows of men and boys sit in white dhotis and dark clothing, some with hands folded. Colourful hanging decorations and a framed portrait on the upper right wall are visible. The photo appears to show a ritual or satsang gathering.2013-03-05A large hall with rows of seated young monks in saffron-orange robes and maroon-red shawls, many with white forehead tilak, rudraksha malas and shaved heads. Brass plates with offerings, lamps and kalasha-style vessels are arranged on mats in front of them. Pink curtains and saffron banners hang along the walls, and more seated devotees in white are visible at the back. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame, so the seated figures are described by role only.2013-03-18A large seated congregation fills a bright hall with red curtains and a shelf of religious items at the right. In the foreground, many shaven-headed young men wear orange-saffron robes and rudraksha malas, with white tilak marks on their foreheads, sitting cross-legged on mats. Among them, adults in white and red clothing sit in rows, while the wider audience in white and cream attire fills the background. No individual is clearly identifiable as a specific figure, so no a person candidate is asserted.2013-07-21A large hall with many seated participants in a ritual setting. In the foreground, several shaved-headed priests in saffron-orange robes sit on mats with rudraksha malas, beside brass puja plates, small bells, lamps and fruit offerings. Behind them rows of boys in maroon-red robes with white forehead bands sit cross-legged, several with folded hands, some wearing rudraksha malas. Further back, adults in white clothes sit on the floor, and portrait frames hang on the wall above red curtains, while people in white stand along the rear. Pale walls and ceiling fans complete the scene.2013-07-07A photo of a large hall with a white marble floor and draped ceiling hung with colourful striped and yellow-tasselled pillars. In the foreground, a group of men in orange robes and rudraksha malas sit cross-legged on the floor before small brass puja plates, lamps and offerings, some with hands raised in mudra. Several men in white dhotis sit beside them, and a long row of younger boys in maroon and red robes sits in front, many chanting or gesturing. Behind them, more people sit and stand in white and orange clothing, and a golden shrine structure and orange-draped seats appear at the sides.2013-01-03A large group of saffron-robed young boys and men sit cross-legged on the floor of a hall performing a ritual puja. Many have white forehead markings and rudraksha malas around their necks, and they sit before brass and silver plates, small oil lamps, kalasha-style vessels and bells. Some hold their hands together in prayer while others handle items on the trays. Behind them, a larger crowd of devotees in white clothes sits on the floor and in chairs near the back wall, with white curtains and a red curtain in the background. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so no candidate is marked.2013-04-06 +1 copiesA satsang gathering in a hall with colourful cloth-wrapped pillars hanging from a white ceiling and red curtains along the walls. In the front row, several men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas sit cross-legged on the floor before brass puja trays and small lamps, hands pressed together in namaste or applauding. Behind them, a large seated and standing crowd of devotees, many in white and saffron, fills the room. A framed picture hangs on the right wall beside a red curtain. The left figure in the front row wears a white headband and saffron robe; a man in white dhoti with rudraksha mala sits near the centre. Some attendees wear white and some black shirts.2013-02-26A large hall with pink walls and red curtains holds a seated congregation on white floor mats. In the foreground, shaved-headed young boys in saffron and orange robes with rudraksha malas sit cross-legged, some with white and orange forehead markings. A man in white ritual clothes with a gold-bordered dhoti sits near a low stone-topped seat, and a woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala sits at right. Rows of devotees in white and orange garments fill the hall, some sitting on mats and others holding books and notebooks. A man in white with a microphone sits toward the centre, and ceiling air-conditioners and a wall-mounted speaker are visible.2013-08-16