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Seated devotees in white and cream clothing perform a padapuja-style ritual on a patterned carpet. In the foreground, a woman in a cream patterned sari with a tied-back wet-looking hair pours water from a small brass vessel while another woman in a white blue-bordered outfit and glasses holds a small offering item over brass plates. Brass lamps, a small bowl, yellow flowers and a silver-rimmed tray sit on a woven mat, and a woman in a white kurta with an orange shawl sits with hands folded nearby. Behind them, rows of seated devotees in white and red-orange shawls meditate with eyes closed.

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A photograph of a large seated congregation of women in white and saffron clothing at a satsang or padapuja. In the foreground, a woman in a cream patterned sari with a printed design sits before a brass-and-silver puja tray with flowers, and a woman in a white sari with a light blue shawl bends over a similar tray. Behind them, rows of devotees sit cross-legged with eyes closed in meditation; one woman in an orange-red top wears a long beaded mala, and others wear rudraksha-style necklaces, red and orange shawls, and white garments with name badges. Brass lamps, plates and marigold petals rest on mats. No individual on stage is identifiable as a person in this image.2013-12-09A large seated group of devotees fills a hall, mostly women and some men, dressed in white and orange-red saris and dhotis with rudraksha malas. In the foreground, a woman in an orange sari and another in white hold orange cloths, while a woman in a cream sari with rose petals before her keeps her hands folded in prayer. A brass puja thali, small brass and steel vessels, rose petals, and a framed photo rest on an orange cloth and a patterned carpet. Behind them, a red-draped table, microphone stands and a gilded deity murti stand against a backdrop, with a banner visible at the top of the room. Many people sit in meditative or devotional posture.2014-07-20A seated group of devotees performs a puja on a patterned carpet during a satsang-style gathering. In the foreground a woman with short dark hair wears white clothes, an orange-red shawl and a red lanyard, and touches her foot near brass puja vessels. Beside her a younger woman in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala holds a small brass item. Other participants in white and orange shawls, some with red lanyards and a tilak, sit behind them, with water bottles, brass lamps and a pink container on the floor. No figure can be confidently identified as a person.2016-07-15Seated devotees fill a tented hall for a group satsang or puja, sitting on green mats with brass plates, oil lamps and small offering dishes in front. Women in orange, red and white saris and shawls sit in the foreground, one holding a small object over a brass tray. A woman in a red shawl and white outfit sits centrally, and a man with a white shawl and rudraksha-like beads sits at right. Orange and white drapes and a hanging orange canopy frame the tent, and a few people stand at the back among rows of seated attendees. Attendee count is large.2013-02-12A photograph of a seated congregation in a large hall with beige panelled walls. In the foreground a woman in white clothing with a dark top and red flower held between her palms sits with eyes closed in prayer. Beside her a woman in a white sari with a pink blouse and red shawl sits with palms pressed together, a tilak on her forehead and a rudraksha mala around her neck. In front of her a brass plate holds an oil lamp, a small brass bowl, flowers and fruit on a yellow cloth. Many other devotees in white and red garments sit behind them, some with hands folded or eyes closed.2013-12-05A photograph of a seated group during a satsang or puja in a large hall with reddish-brown patterned walls. In the foreground, three women sit cross-legged on mats holding small oil lamps lit with flames. The woman on the left wears a white kurta and white trousers with an orange shawl and a red-beaded mala. The middle woman wears a floral-print top and beige trousers with an orange sash. The woman on the right wears a white embroidered blouse and white trousers with an orange sash. Brass plates with flowers, incense and vibhuti sit on white cloths in front of them, and more devotees in orange shawls fill the background.2012-07-18January 19 20142014-01-19A seated group of devotees in white and pastel clothing performs a padapuja or satsang on a patterned carpet. In the foreground, brass puja plates hold red and yellow flowers, small oil lamps and a brass deity murti, and a tall incense-like stick stands among them. Behind, a large gong hangs on a dark wall. A woman in a white blouse with rudraksha-style beads and bangles sits centred with hands in mudra; beside her a woman in a pink sari and a bald woman in white kneel with eyes closed; women in white and orange shawls hold printed pages and chant. No a person candidate is visible among the people shown.2013-12-22January 11 20142014-01-11A seated group of devotees in white clothes and saffron-orange shawls sits on a patterned carpet during a satsang or puja. In the foreground a woman with short dark hair wears a white embroidered top, a red-orange shawl and a red lanyard, holding a small brass object. To her right a younger woman with a rudraksha mala and red shawl sits with her hands raised. Behind them other participants hold brass lamps and ritual vessels, with water bottles and a pink box nearby. No clearly visible a person is present in this frame.2016-07-15A photograph of a large group of women and girls seated cross-legged on the floor of an ashram hall during a ritual session. Many wear white or pale garments with orange, red or saffron shawls and stoles; some have tilak marks on their foreheads and rudraksha or bead necklaces. Brass oil lamps, a small brass puja plate with flowers and fruit, and open books are arranged on mats in front of them. Folded striped bedding and red curtains are visible in the background. The foreground figures are seated with eyes closed or looking down. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this frame.2012-04-04July 10 20142014-07-10