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Photograph of a seated group of young boys in saffron-orange dhoti-style robes with gold borders, many wearing rudraksha malas and white vertical tilak or forehead markings, sitting cross-legged on a floor in a hall. Behind them, rows of adult men in white ritual clothing and folded hands are seated on red chairs with lanyards. A boy at left holds a gold plate. a person is not visibly identifiable among the people shown.

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Photograph of a seated congregation during a satsang-style gathering in a hall. In the foreground, a shaved-headed boy in saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged with hands resting on his lap, gazing forward. Beside him, another boy in saffron robe and beaded mala sits upright. To the right, a young man in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala sits with hands folded. Behind them, many people in white clothes with gold-bordered shawls sit on mats, with white tilaka markings on several foreheads. Blurred figures fill the background.2015-06-18A seated satsang audience in a hall with red-cushioned chairs in the background. In the foreground, several boys and young men wear saffron-orange dhotis or wraps with gold-yellow borders, rudraksha malas, and white vibhuti lines on their foreheads. Some wear white undergarments. Behind them, adults in white shirts and kurtas and a man in a dark jacket sit attentively. The foreground figures are partly out of focus, and a small blue-and-white logo appears in the top left corner.2015-02-07A group of young boys and novices in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged in a hall, eyes closed and mouths open as if chanting or singing together. Many have white horizontal tilak lines across their foreheads and wear rudraksha malas around their necks; the front boy in the centre also has a red bindi. Some have their hands folded in prayer, and small brass plates and offering dishes sit on a silver tray in front of them. Behind them, adult devotees in white and orange clothing sit and stand in the background. No identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame.2013-04-12 +1 copiesFebruary 27 20152015-02-27A seated group of young boys and some adult men in saffron and orange robes with gold borders, many wearing rudraksha malas and white forehead markings, listen attentively during a satsang gathering in a hall with red chairs in the background. A boy in the center wears a long rudraksha mala and bangles, sitting upright and looking forward. Several adults in white dhotis and shirts sit behind them, and a few seated figures in the foreground wear orange clothing. Some people are partially visible at the top of the frame.2015-02-07July 16 20172017-07-16 +1 copiesFebruary 27 20152015-02-27A seated group of devotees and young disciples sits on a red floor covering during a ceremony in a room with yellow walls. Several young males in saffron and orange robes wear rudraksha malas, shaved heads and white forehead markings. Behind and around them, men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with white tilak on their foreheads, sit attentively. Brass or steel plates with offerings and green containers sit before them. A figure in the left foreground appears to be a child with a shaved head. The mood is one of quiet, collective participation.2013-04-21February 27 20152015-02-27A seated group of young boys and adult devotees in a hall during a meditative or ritual gathering. Foreground boys with shaved heads wear white forehead markings, saffron-orange upper cloths with maroon borders, and rudraksha malas. One boy in front has eyes lowered in meditation, while the boy beside him gazes forward. Behind them, adult men in saffron and maroon robes sit with heads bowed, and a few people in white clothing sit further back. Red curtains and a plain wall form the setting.2013-04-02 +1 copiesIndoor ceremony with seated monks in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas, several with white sacred ash on the forehead, sitting on red mats before brass puja items and small plates. In the foreground a bald young monk with a gold necklace and gold armbands sits cross-legged, while boys in orange robes sit in front. Behind them, men in white and light clothing sit in rows, one with headphones and a man in white with palms pressed together. The setting appears to be a hall with a white marble-like wall.2013-04-24Photograph of a seated ritual gathering in a hall, with many people in saffron and orange robes. In the foreground, several young boys with white forehead markings and rudraksha malas sit cross-legged; the central boy has his palms pressed together in anjali. Brass vessels, a small brass cup and plates with offerings sit on a low table in front. Adult men behind wear white dhotis and orange shawls, and some sit with hands folded. The scene appears to be a puja or satsang, with no identifiable figure in a central seat visible.2013-05-05