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A large tented hall with white canopy and colourful patterned hanging cloths on the pillars, where rows of people sit cross-legged on the floor before banana-leaf plates of food. In the foreground, a line of men in white dhotis and bare chests press palms together in prayer, and women in cream saris with orange-bordered borders sit with hands joined. At the far end, a raised platform with a maroon curtain holds a seated figure in orange robes before a gold-and-red throne-like seat, with a framed portrait beside it. Oil lamps and offerings sit on the floor. Approximately 40 to 60 people are visible, a prasad or annadan style meal during a satsang gathering.

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November 12 20102010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A wide view of a large white tented hall with rows of seated devotees on the floor, many in white dhotis and some in orange or red garments, their hands pressed together in prayer before green banana-leaf plates of food. Colourful woven hangings hang from the ceiling and ceiling fans turn overhead. At the far end, a golden ornate seat with an orange-robed figure is visible beside a framed portrait, with a red curtain behind. Several attendants stand near the back.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12Wide photograph of a large white tented hall where rows of devotees sit cross-legged on the floor before banana leaf plates of food, hands pressed together in namaskar. Men on the left wear white dhotis with bare upper bodies; women on the right wear orange and red saris and yellow-green garments. Decorative striped hanging banners with gold tassels line the tent ceiling, and ceiling fans turn overhead. At the far end, a dark red curtained stage holds a seated figure in orange on a decorated throne with a framed picture beside it, and white-clad attendants stand nearby. A painted backdrop of a deity appears on the right. The scene suggests a communal meal or annadan within a satsang setting.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A photograph of a large white-roofed hall with rows of seated devotees on mats, facing a central aisle lined with banana-leaf plates of food and small cups. In the foreground, a woman in an orange-and-cream sari sits with palms pressed together, and men in white dhotis sit on the left with hands folded. Colourful striped and patterned hanging banners decorate the ceiling, and ceiling fans spin overhead. At the far end, a dark maroon curtain frames a stage where a figure in white robes stands near an orange-draped seat beside a framed portrait. Diners and volunteers in white and yellow shirts serve the rows.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A long hall with a white tented ceiling and colourful hanging fabric banners is set for a seated community meal. Rows of people sit cross-legged on orange mats along both sides of a central aisle, each before a green banana leaf with food and small paper cups. On the left, men in white dhotis and shirts sit, one bare-chested man wears a gold necklace and a tonsured head. On the right, women in white saris with yellow borders sit, one with long light hair. Attendants in white stand at the back near the stage. A dark maroon curtain backs a raised platform with an orange seat and a framed portrait on a table, with a small tray of offerings in the aisle.2010-10-12