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Interior of an ashram hall with a raised dais and golden throne-style seats. A seated figure in orange and red robes with garlands and a beaded mala sits on a gold throne at centre back, with two deity murti or figures adorned with garlands on a second throne to the right. Orange-robed women and attendants sit on the floor at left, one raising folded hands. A man in white kurta bends forward near the dais, and a woman in an orange sari with a white paper walks at right. Banners with Sanskrit-style text hang at left, and a seated audience in white and orange fills the foreground.

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March 11 20172017-03-11A photograph of a hall-based ritual or satsang event at an ashram. On a raised dais at the back, a figure in a golden-brown robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, flanked by two deity murtis draped with white-and-green garlands on a gold-trimmed seat. A man in a white dhoti and shirt bends forward in front of the dais, and a woman in a white sari with a red garland stands before the murtis. In the foreground, women in orange and red saris sit on red cushions and seats, while a woman in orange with a white paper stands to the right. Large umbrellas with fringed canopies, orange and colourful banners, and printed scroll panels on stands frame the scene. Audience members in white and orange sit on the floor in the foreground.2017-03-11March 11 20172017-03-11Interior of a bright ashram hall with a seated crowd on the floor, many in white ritual clothes. At the centre, a golden throne-like seat holds a deity murti with a seated figure in orange robes placed before it, flanked by a large golden decorative arch. Standing women in saffron and orange saris with rudraksha malas, one holding a folded paper, and a man in a white shirt and khaki trousers walk near a row of tall decorated banners and orange umbrellas. Standing attendants in white sarees and a seated woman in orange with a mala sit nearby. Shelves of cloth and potted plants line the right side.2017-03-11A crowded indoor hall with a cream ceiling and ceiling fans, where devotees sit on the floor in white and orange clothes. In the centre, several women in saffron-orange saris stand with a woman in a white sari and gold border, a woman in a pink-and-gold sari, and a woman in a beige shawl, some holding papers. Behind them is a gold-framed altar with a gold throne flanked by deity murtis draped in garlands, and a colourful striped canopy stands to the right. Tall cloth banners with Sanskrit text hang on the left, and a few potted plants sit at the lower right. Several people in the foreground wear gold neck garlands. The scene appears to be a group ritual gathering.2017-03-11Indoor photograph of a seated congregation in a hall with white walls and ceiling fans, facing a raised altar area. Many devotees sit on the floor in white clothes with gold and bead necklaces, while women in orange-red saris stand on the steps holding papers. A young man in white shirt and dhoti walks through the aisle. On the altar, a deity murti sits beneath a gold canopy with garlands, flanked by a standing figure in orange clothing and floral decorations. Tall orange and multicoloured banners hang from the ceiling, and an ornate umbrella stands at right. Printed posters with Tamil text are mounted on the left.2017-03-11A seated figure with long dark hair wearing a red floral garland and gold-patterned clothing sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and lion-shaped armrests in a decorated hall. Beside the throne stands a gold deity murti. Around the room, many people sit on red mats wearing saffron and orange robes, with rudraksha malas, and a few wear white clothes. A decorated altar with a deity figure garlanded in flowers stands at the back, with colourful tassels and paper lanterns hanging from the arches. A dark-shirted man sits at right on the mat. Multiple people are seated in the foreground, mostly with shaved heads in saffron clothing, facing the throne.2013-10-05Indoor hall during a seated gathering at a temple-style shrine with a golden throne and a deity murti under a tall golden canopy. Many people sit on the floor in white and cream clothes with gold necklaces and red-bordered saris, while women in orange saffron robes and rudraksha malas stand near the front. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers walks among the seated crowd. Two women in saffron walk in the centre foreground, and a figure in orange sits on the central golden seat. Colourful banners hang from the ceiling and tall printed panels with Tamil text stand at left. Ceiling fans turn overhead. Roughly twenty to thirty people are visible.2017-03-11March 11 20172017-03-11March 11 20172017-03-11Indoor hall at an ashram with a row of seated figures on dark red cushioned thrones with gold-framed armrests, wearing saffron-orange garments and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces; several appear to be lifelike figures or mannequins. Golden umbrellas with beaded fringes hang above them. Behind them hang tall banners with quoted text and a picture of a man with a long grey beard and a red turban. Two young men in white shirts and light trousers stand and crouch in conversation at the front, one gesturing toward the figures. A light pink-and-white tiled floor and a gold-and-white shrine with a deity figure are visible at the right edge.2017-03-11Indoor ashram hall with a seated crowd on the floor, mostly in white clothes, facing a shrine area with a gilded throne-like seat and a deity murti with a garland on a small platform. Several women in orange and saffron saris stand in the central aisle, one in a white sari, one in a pink sari, and another in an orange sari with a gold necklace. Tall decorated poles with colourful patterns hang from the ceiling, and a tall banner beside the seating area displays printed text. Colourful umbrellas stand near the shrine, with potted plants and a draped table at right. Nearby, a seated figure in orange sits at the front. Many people in the crowd wear white and gold ornaments, and a few sit with papers in hand.2017-03-11