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A large seated group of devotees fills a bright hall with white tiled floor. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in a red sleeveless vest with rudraksha mala and white dhoti sits on the left. Many young boys and girls in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged, some with white tilak markings on foreheads, some holding water bottles. Behind them rows of people in white clothes sit facing forward, and yellow ritual stands are visible. Gold framed paintings hang on the walls.

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A large indoor hall filled with seated devotees in saffron and orange robes, many boys and girls with rudraksha malas and painted foreheads, sitting on a white tiled floor during a group session. In the foreground at left, a bald man in an orange-red top with a rudraksha mala and a white dhoti sits with gold bangles, facing the front. Behind the crowd, white-clad attendees and a large framed image with a red backdrop are visible. Some devotees have ash marks and bare upper bodies, and a water bottle and red cloth bag lie near the front.2017-07-05July 05 20172017-07-05 +1 copiesA large seated assembly of devotees fills a tiled hall during a meditation or satsang session. In the foreground a shaven-headed man in an orange-red kurta with rudraksha malas sits cross-legged with palms resting on his knees, beside a man in white dhoti with orange border and a man in white shirt with a mala. Many young boys and men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, some with white tilak and rudraksha beads, sit on the floor in rows. Brass pillar lamps stand behind the front rows, and framed portraits and a deity image hang on the back wall. No individual can be confidently identified from appearance.2017-07-05July 05 20172017-07-05A large seated gathering of devotees in an indoor hall with pale tiled floors and pink walls. Many participants wear orange saffron robes and white dhotis, with rudraksha malas and tilak markings on their foreheads. Several young boys and a girl in white with long braids sit in front, some holding water bottles. Paintings hang on the back wall and brass-topped poles stand among the rows. a person is not clearly visible among the crowd, so no identification is made.2017-07-05July 02 20172017-07-02July 05 20172017-07-05May 24 20172017-05-24July 02 20172017-07-02A large indoor hall filled with a dense crowd of seated devotees, mostly men and boys in saffron and orange shawls and dhotis, with white garments and rudraksha malas visible. Many have vibhuti and red tilak marks on their foreheads. Ceiling fluorescent lights and ceiling fans are visible, and framed pictures line the pale pink walls. A stage with a bright backdrop is at the far end, with a ceremonial staff and cloth visible at the front-right edge. No single identifiable speaker is clearly distinguishable in this wide view.2017-07-09A large indoor hall crowded with seated sannyasis and devotees, many in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas, some bare-chested with white or ash markings on the forehead and arms. Rows of ornate wooden stands with orange-capped posts line the room, and a banner with a red and black design hangs on the wall. Many attendees sit cross-legged with eyes closed in meditation or listening, while others in white clothing sit toward the back. The room is bright with white walls and a screen at the top right. No identifiable central figure is clearly visible in the frame.2017-05-28A large hall filled with seated devotees in saffron-orange cloths draped over their shoulders and white dhotis, many with hands pressed in anjali or holding them in prayer. Some wear white vibhuti stripes on their arms and bodies, and several have long dreadlocked hair. Brass pots and small offering plates sit on the mats in front, and a large red-and-white deity image hangs on the far wall. A tripod-mounted camera stands at the left edge. Several people are visible in the background, and white-clad helpers stand near the walls.2017-07-02