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A large indoor satsang hall where a seated crowd of women in orange and white shawls holds small brass oil lamps lit with flames. Many wear orange stoles over white or patterned clothing; some have rudraksha malas and kumkum on their foreheads. Carpets and mats cover the floor, a few water bottles and a brass tray with lamps sit near the front, and the room has ornate wallpaper and a pink-cushioned area behind. The scene shows a group lamp-lighting or aarti-style ritual gathering, with no visible a person figure present.

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A large group of devotees, mostly women, sit cross-legged on red-and-white striped mats in a wood-panelled hall during a ritual. Many wear white kurtas and saris with orange or red shawls and scarves, and some hold small brass plates and lamps. In the foreground a woman in an orange shawl and white outfit holds a brass thali, a man in a purple shawl and orange scarf sits beside it, and a blonde woman in black with a red bead necklace holds a booklet. Brass dishes of offerings and flower petals rest on the mats. No central figure is visible in this view, and the wall banner is partly visible behind the crowd. Roughly 100 people are visible.2012-09-03A large seated group of devotees sits on striped red and white mats in a wood-panelled hall during an aarti or puja. Many hold small oil lamps or flames in their hands with palms pressed together. Women in saris, salwar kameez and white cotton dresses predominate, with a few men in white and striped shirts at the right. A woman in a teal and gold sari and glasses holds a lamp at centre. Brass plates with offerings and a small orange cloth sit on the floor in front. No a person candidate is visible in this frame.2012-07-07A seated crowd of devotees, mostly women, in a hall during a group ritual. Many wear orange shawls over white or patterned clothing, with rudraksha and bead malas. Several hold small oil lamps and brass bells, and many have their palms pressed together in prayer. Name badges are pinned to some shawls. A woman in a white dress at centre holds a lit lamp, and a woman in a floral top at right has her hands folded. Overlaid archive copyright text appears in the lower right corner.2012-07-14September 03 20122012-09-03A seated group of devotees performs a satsang or puja in a wood-panelled hall, sitting on red and pink cushions on the floor. Many women and a few men wear orange shawls over white or cream clothing, and some hold small oil lamps with lit flames. Brass plates with flowers, fruit and a green cloth are arranged in the foreground. A young girl in cream salwar kameez with a green dupatta and rudraksha mala holds a brass bell and a lamp. Another young woman in a patterned orange and gold outfit chants with her palms together. No a person candidate is clearly visible among the seated participants.2012-07-19A large indoor hall with red-and-white striped mats and wood-panelled walls where many seated participants perform a ritual. Most wear white or light clothing and red shawls, and many have their palms pressed together in prayer or hold lit oil lamps. In the foreground, a woman in a red shawl and white outfit lights a small lamp beside a brass thali holding kumkum, flowers and sweets on a white cloth. Several women in white and red sit with papers and bags nearby. A person in saffron robes sits at the far right edge. No clear a person candidate is distinguishable, so this is a group satsang or puja gathering with participants in prayer.2012-09-03July 19 20122012-07-19A photograph of a seated audience in a wood-panelled hall at an Inner Awakening program. Rows of mostly women and children sit on chairs and floor cushions, many clapping. A woman in the foreground wears a peach-coloured saree and clasps her hands in greeting, while a child in a blue hooded top sits nearby. Behind them, people wear white and cream clothing, and a woman at the back right has a purple shawl. A window with daylight is visible at the back. No speaker is shown on stage. Printed copyright text overlays the lower right corner.2012-07-01 +1 copiesNovember 20 20132013-11-20A large seated congregation of mostly women fills a carpeted hall, many dressed in white kurtas or saris with orange-red shawls and rudraksha malas. Several have eyes closed in meditation or hands in anjali, and small plates with flowers and offerings sit on the floor in front. A woman in the foreground wears white with a red shawl and a bindi, while others wear orange and saffron. No figure with clear a person cues is visible, so no identification is made.2013-12-01A seated satsang gathering in a wood-panelled hall, with a large audience sitting on striped cushioned mats in rows. Many attendees wear orange shawls over white or light clothing; a man in the foreground right wears a white kurta with an orange shawl, and a young boy in white with an orange shawl sits at centre front, hands together. A woman on the left wears a white top and a man in the centre wears a white shirt. Brass items and a small offering tray are visible on the floor. A notice on the back wall reads in small print, and a white curtained doorway stands at left. The crowd appears attentive, facing toward the front of the hall.2012-07-15May 01 20142014-05-01