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Two people sit cross-legged on a raised platform in front of a deep red velvet curtain, both with palms pressed together in namaste. On the left, a woman in a cream silk sari with orange and red border and an orange shawl, with a red bindi on her forehead. On the right, a man in a white dhoti with gold border, bare-chested, wearing a rudraksha mala and bracelets, with white sandalwood markings on his chest and forehead. Between them stands a tall silver multi-tiered oil lamp with flared tiers, and microphones are set before them on stands. A purple dove logo appears at the upper left.

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A photograph of two seated people with palms pressed together in namaste at a stage with orange drapes and microphones. On the left, a man in white dhoti with a bare upper body, white horizontal tilak marks on forehead and arms, and beaded rudraksha-style malas, sits with eyes closed. On the right, a woman in a red blouse and orange sari with gold border, wearing beaded necklaces and bangles, also sits with eyes closed, palms together. Papers sit on the floor before them and a gold-coloured ritual object is at the lower right. Garlands hang at the top of the backdrop.2012-03-31Two people sit cross-legged on a raised stage in front of a deep red velvet curtain, leading a devotional chant with palms pressed together in namaskar. The woman on the left wears a white silk sari with a red and gold border and an orange shawl draped over her shoulders, with a red bindi on her forehead. The man on the right wears a white dhoti with gold edging, a bare upper torso, white sacred ash markings on his forehead and arms, and a rudraksha mala with a pendant. Between them stands a tiered silver oil lamp with multiple branching cups, and a small silver tray sits in front. Both are seated at microphones with open books on stands, and a staircase railing and a white screen are visible at the left edge.2012-04-04September 13 20132013-09-13Two people sit in prayer posture with palms pressed together before microphones in a hall with red curtains and a white tower fan. The woman on the left wears a white sari with an orange shawl and has a vermilion mark on her forehead. The man on the right wears a white dhoti and shawl with a gold trim, a rudraksha mala, and beaded wrist bands, and has sacred ash markings on his arms. A projector screen shows an image at the upper left, and a small brass bell sits on the floor. The scene appears to be a chanting or satsang session.2012-04-04A seated group of men and boys in a hall performs a ritual with brass vessels and small oil lamps on mats. In the foreground, a man in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha mala holds a brass vessel. Beside him, a bald man in white dhoti and shawl with gold border and a rudraksha mala holds a small brass cup, with white-painted arms. Another man in white with a gold-bordered cloth and tilak holds a ladle-shaped brass item. Boys and young men in white and colourful shirts sit behind them, some with hands folded. Plates of offerings, a clear container and a small oil lamp sit on the floor.2011-09-16Two people sit cross-legged at microphone stands in front of a wooden cabinet and an orange-and-white backdrop, with a potted plant and a glass vase with lamps on the right. A woman in an orange sari with a red-and-gold border and a gold bangle holds her palms joined in namaskar while looking forward. Beside her, a man in a white dhoti wears a white tilak on his forehead, white markings on his arms, and a rudraksha mala, and also has his palms together.2011-11-29September 22 20112011-09-22November 28 20112011-11-28A photograph of two people seated cross-legged on an orange cloth at microphones on a stage, reciting from open books on a wooden rehal stand. A woman on the left wears a yellow blouse with a white-and-orange bordered sari, a dark bead mala, and a small tilak on her forehead, her palms pressed together in namaste. A man on the right, with a shaved head, wears a white dhoti and shawl with red borders, a gold chain and beaded necklace, and white sacred markings on his arms, also with palms joined. Maroon curtains and a brass pole stand behind them.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17April AF 2012 +2 copiesTwo people sit cross-legged on a red floor mat before microphone stands, hands pressed together in namaskar while chanting from open books. The man on the left wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold border, rudraksha beads on his neck and arms, and white tilak markings on his forehead and arms. The woman on the right wears an orange sari with maroon border, a red bindi, a white forehead mark, rudraksha mala and gold bangles. Red velvet drapes hang behind them.2015-05-05