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Interior of a pillared hall at night where women in white and cream saris with gold borders move among ritual setups. In the foreground a woman in a tan blouse and cream sari with a gold border walks away, and another in a cream sari with a long braid stands on a striped rug. Behind them, a woman in a white sari sits on the floor beside a yellow-draped table holding metal vessels, while people in white dhotis and saris sit on red striped mats. A large silver bowl stands on the left beside a deity murti under a crown-like canopy, and tall pillars are wrapped in multicoloured fabric panels painted with flowers and dove motifs.

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A festive photograph inside a gold-accented hall where a procession of women in white and cream Kerala-style sarees with gold borders, many with rudraksha malas, stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Several hold colourful umbrellas (purple, pink, green, red, yellow) with mirrored trim, and a woman in the centre holds a red-and-white flag on a pole. Ornate painted pillars with hanging decorative streamers and banana leaves frame the scene, with framed pictures on the wall behind. A woman in a red kurta stands in the background. This appears to be a ritual procession with women devotees; no person is clearly identifiable as a person.2018-12-31December 18 20102010-12-18August 09 20072007-08-09A photograph of a large hall filled with seated devotees, mostly women in white saris with red and orange borders, many wearing rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. In the foreground a woman in a red blouse and white sari stands at a microphone stand with her palms pressed together, facing the crowd, while another woman in white with a gold-bordered sari stands at left with her hand raised. Several seated women wear orange and red saris. Tall decorative pillars with colourful striped bands and tassels line the ceiling, and a framed portrait hangs on the left wall. Attendees sit on the floor in rows, some with notebooks and bags.2013-01-20Indoor satsang hall with a large seated gathering on white mats and cushions. A central figure sits on an ornate throne with a trident behind him, dressed in saffron-orange clothing, with a garland and ornaments. Many devotees in white dhotis and white garments with saffron-orange shawls and sashes sit in rows facing him, with some women in white saris and others in colourful patterned cloth. Colourful hanging pennants decorate the ceiling, and a deity murti sits on an altar at the back of the hall, along with framed portraits along the red wall. Orange and green mats lie in the foreground with a water bottle.2015-10-08July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a large hall with white floor sheets laid out in lines and a red carpet at the front. A crowd of roughly forty people in white ritual clothing, including white kurtas and white saris, stands and kneels on the sheets. Near the left foreground, a bald man in a rust-brown dhoti with gold borders faces the group. Tall decorated pillars in red, green and yellow patterns, crystal chandeliers and purple lattice panels decorate the room. A microphone stand stands at the right edge, and a dark backpack rests on the floor.2015-10-08October 16 20072007-10-16April 14 20182018-04-14 +2 copiesDecember 31 20182018-12-31 +1 copiesA large hall filled with seated devotees in white dhotis and white garments, many wearing red or orange shawls and saffron-coloured sashes, sitting on white floor cloths around a red carpeted central area. At the far end a raised stage with a red backdrop holds an ornate golden throne and a small deity murti with flowers. Tall decorated pillars in multicoloured patterns frame the stage, and a figure in orange robes stands near the front. Several people in the foreground are seated with their backs to the camera. A satsang or discourse gathering is taking place, with the seated audience listening attentively. A man in a saffron-coloured wrap stands at the right edge of the frame.2015-10-08A photograph of a large hall with a white tented ceiling, hung with tall cylindrical banners decorated with painted elephants and geometric patterns in red, yellow, blue and green with yellow tassels. Many people in mostly white clothing, including white kurtas and saris, crowd the floor, with some in yellow and green salwar outfits. Several wear white shawls and garlands. Orange mats, bags and rolled yoga mats are scattered in the foreground. A man at right in a white kurta and garland stands among the crowd. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible from appearance alone.2009-11-16