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Photograph of a hall with a polished marble floor and colourful striped bunting hanging from the ceiling. Two rows of people stand with palms pressed together in anjali along both sides, men in white on the left and women in white and blue saris on the right. In the centre, two figures in saffron/orange robes walk forward down the aisle, one with a rudraksha mala around the neck, followed by a man in white. A deity shrine with garlands is visible at the far end, and a small wooden pedestal or table sits near the aisle. Several people are seated on the floor in the background. The scene suggests a satsang or puja procession.

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October 07 20102010-10-07A photograph of a large indoor hall with a white fabric ceiling, decorated pillars wrapped in coloured patterns with orange tassels, and ceiling fans. A man in an orange robe with a beaded necklace stands on a polished white floor, a hand raised toward a bearded man in white dhoti and shirt who presses his palms together. Another orange-robed attendant with a shaved head holds an offering near him. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand along the left with palms joined, and women in saris stand on the right with hands folded. An altar with a decorated backdrop is visible in the distance. The scene suggests a greeting or blessing, with about 20 people visible.2010-10-07A long hall with a polished reflective floor shows rows of devotees standing in prayer with hands folded, facing a far altar. Men on the left wear white dhotis and shirts, one in an orange-and-white shirt, while women on the right wear white and cream saris, some with orange and red borders, and one in a red headscarf. Colourful striped pillars with orange fringe hang from the ceiling, and a gold-and-red decorated seat stands at the far end beside brass lamps. Partially visible people stand along the edges, and a camera operator is near the altar. The scene suggests a devotional gathering in a temple hall.2010-12-28October 07 20102010-10-07A photograph of devotees standing in two long rows on a polished grey marble floor inside a hall. On the left, men wear white kurta-style shirts and white dhotis, hands folded or clasped before them. On the right, women in sarees and salwar kameez in red, maroon, orange, teal and cream stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, with a young girl in a red outfit at the front. Orange and gold ceremonial hangings with decorative bands hang from the ceiling. At the far end, a decorated golden throne-like seat with a yellow and red canopy and brass lamp stands on a raised platform flanked by tall brass lamps, with a deity murti visible in a gilded niche.2010-12-28A photograph of a long hall under a draped white fabric ceiling with ceiling fans and tall cylindrical banners wrapped in colourful patterns hanging in a row. Two lines of devotees stand facing inward on a polished white floor with palms pressed together in namaskar, some with heads bowed. On the left, a man in an orange shirt and white dhoti stands among others in white, and a woman in green and red sari is nearby. On the right, women in white saris and pink salwar kameez stand alongside a girl in white. At the far end, saffron-robed monastics stand near a decorated altar with a lit lamp and a small deity murti under a canopy.2011-01-29A long hall with a white fabric ceiling, hanging orange cloth, and multicolored striped pillars lining the central aisle. Devotees stand in two rows facing each other: men in white dhotis and white shirts on the left, and women in saris and salwar kameez in teal, green, orange, and pink on the right, many with palms pressed together in anjali. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe and a man in white dhoti with a yellow shawl hold a brass tray between them. A banner and a red-and-gold backdrop are visible at the far end of the hall. About 20 people are visible.2010-10-12 +1 copiesIndoor photograph of a hall during a devotional gathering. Two lines of people stand facing toward the far end, where a decorated altar with flower garlands and brass lamps is visible. On the left, men in white ritual clothes stand with hands folded, one in an orange-trimmed shirt. On the right, women in white and cream saris and a green sari with folded palms (anjali) stand near the front, one wearing an orange sari, with an elderly woman in grey hair beside them. Colourful striped pillars hang with orange tassels from the ceiling, and a dark blue curtain backdrops the stage.2010-12-28A photograph of a large hall with a tented white ceiling, hanging fans and colourful decorative cloth banners on pillars. A central figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe with long, swept-back dark hair walks barefoot across a pale floor between two lines of devotees. The figure is in the centre of the frame with hands at the chest in greeting. Devotees on both sides stand with palms pressed together in namaste on orange and blue mats, wearing white dhotis, white kurtas and sarees. A tripod-mounted camera stands at the left edge of the frame. Some devotees wear rudraksha malas and orange shawls, and several children stand at the front. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan-style welcome.2010-07-24A photograph inside a hall with a white draped ceiling and hanging multicolored tassel decorations. Along the left and right, a line of devotees stands with palms pressed together in namaste; several women wear orange, maroon and dark-blue saris and a young man wears a blue and white top. At the center a figure in a purple robe and another in an orange robe stand near a table with offerings, while a man in white dhoti with a yellow shawl faces them. Several men in white and checked shirts stand along the right side, and a screen is visible on the far wall.2010-12-28A photograph of a large hall with a white tent-like ceiling, hung with decorative cylindrical banners in red, yellow and blue patterns with orange tassels, and white ceiling fans. Many people in white and light clothing stand and walk on a pale floor edged with orange carpeting. In the centre, a man in orange robes with a white cloth over his shoulder stands near a woman in a white sari with an orange border and a woman in a red and black sari. Other figures wear white kurtas, white dhotis, pink saris and dark trousers. The scene suggests an evening gathering or darshan.2010-07-04July 23 20102010-07-23