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A large hall with white walls and a polished tiled floor shows many young women seated in rows, dressed in saffron-orange saris and wearing rudraksha malas, with white vibhuti marks on their foreheads. Several have palms pressed together in prayer or hands folded in meditation. In front of them are low silver-topped stands holding brass lamps, small bowls, kalasha-type vessels, flowers and offerings, with a lit oil lamp visible at right. Behind the front rows, more seated devotees in orange and maroon are visible near the back of the hall, along with red curtains and wall-mounted air conditioners. This appears to be a group puja or satsang.

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Foreground figures sit on low mats before small brass oil lamps, bowls and flower offerings, with a child in orange at left. Others in white and pastel clothing sit behind them along the hall.2013-08-03A photograph of a long row of young students seated on the floor in an indoor hall, dressed in saffron-orange robes with pink borders and wearing rudraksha malas. Many have white tilak marks on their foreheads. In front of each seat are small brass puja vessels, lamps, bells, a brass plate with flower petals and offerings, and a silver-toned tray. Red curtains and a row of wall-mounted air conditioners frame the background. Several seated figures are performing a ritual with their hands, and behind them more people in orange sit in rows along the room.2013-09-22