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A large crowd of devotees seated outdoors in a satsang gathering, many women and girls in white ritual clothes with gold-trimmed borders and rudraksha malas, some with vibhuti and kumkum marks on their foreheads. Brass oil lamps, small brass vessels and offering trays sit on cloths in the foreground, with a girl in a green silk half-saree and a woman in pink dupatta with folded hands. Red plastic chairs are arranged behind, occupied by women in saris and salwar kameez, and many more attendees fill the background under a white canopy. No identifiable a person figure is visible in this view.

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A seated group of women and girls in orange and red saris with rudraksha malas and white forehead markings sits on the floor of a hall during a ritual gathering. Several hold small books or clasp their hands in prayer, and brass puja items and small trays of offerings lie before them. Behind them, a larger crowd of seated attendees in white and colourful clothes fills the room, with more people standing along the far wall.2013-12-26A large group seated on the floor in a temple hall during an arati or lamp-offering ritual. Front row includes a woman in white sari with gold border holding a lit oil lamp, a woman in green and gold sari with a rudraksha mala, a shirtless young man in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala holding a lit lamp, and a bearded older man with rudraksha mala holding a lamp. Behind them many men in saffron/orange garments with rudraksha malas and forehead markings sit on mats, some with white body paint or tilak. Brass bowls and small lamps rest on a green cloth before them. No individual is identified as a person by appearance.2019-01-01A photograph of a large group of smiling women seated on a red floor covering in a hall with red curtains. Most wear white sarees with gold borders, and several wear rudraksha mala necklaces. A woman in the front centre wears a white saree with a gold border, a red blouse, gold bangles and a gold necklace, and laughs with her hands clasped. Others sit beside her with notebooks and pens. The setting appears to be a programme or satsang gathering.2014-08-23A large hall of seated devotees, mostly women, sit on the floor behind a line of stanchions and a chain barrier. Many wear red and orange saris with gold borders, while the women in front wear white saris; some have rudraksha malas and vibhuti on the forehead. Red curtains hang behind them, and at the back a small framed picture of deities is visible. A water bottle and a clear container sit near the front row. The mood is attentive and orderly.2013-12-26July 23 20132013-07-23A large hall with many seated devotees, mostly women, in white and cream clothing, palms pressed together in prayer. Several wear saffron or orange shawls and saris with coloured borders, and many have rudraksha or beaded malas. Brass or steel plates with offerings, small cups and food sit on the carpeted floor before them. Chairs and red-cushioned seats line the back of the room, with more attendees and a stage area visible in the distance under warm lights.2013-12-06Photograph of a large seated congregation on stone steps during a ritual, with many devotees in white dhotis and saris, and bare-chested men wearing rudraksha malas. Many sit before black stone shivalingams arranged along the steps. Red flags on poles and a loudspeaker are visible in the background, and a woman in a white hat and blue dress sits among the devotees. Several people sit with eyes closed or hands folded in meditation. No clear a person candidate is identifiable in this crowd.2016-12-16June 11 20162016-06-11August 02 20082008-08-02October 15 20132013-10-15October 15 20132013-10-15September 16 20152015-09-16 +1 copies