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Devotees sit cross-legged on striped colourful mats in a hall with pink walls and framed pictures, holding strands of yellow marigold garlands. In the foreground a woman with short dark hair wears a red-and-brown striped sari, a man in khaki trousers and a rust-red shawl holds garlands, and a woman in a cream sari with gold border and flowers in her hair also holds garlands. Beside them a man in a blue kurta has a red tilaka on his forehead and a rudraksha-style mala, and a woman in white with a red shawl sits nearby. Several people in white, orange and saffron clothing sit behind, with a carved wooden pillar and a wall clock visible.

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A photograph of a seated group in a hall with pink walls and framed pictures, sitting on striped cloth mats on a white tiled floor. In the foreground, a woman in a red-and-black striped wrap holds a chain of yellow marigold garlands, and a man in a beige kurta and red shawl also works with yellow garlands. Beside them a woman in a cream silk sari with a red bindi holds a garland, while a man in a blue kurta with a rudraksha mala smiles. Others in white ritual clothes and red shawls, some in orange, sit behind them, with a few people standing in the background. Wall-mounted photographs and a carved wooden pillar are visible.2016-02-02A large seated gathering of devotees in a bright ashram hall on striped mats, many wearing red or orange shawls and white or saffron clothing. In the foreground, a woman in a brown sari and a man in a cream shirt with a red shawl sit with marigold garlands, beside a woman in a cream sari with a bindi and a man in a blue kurta with a lanyard badge. Garlands rest on the mats, and a seated line of people fills the room behind them. Framed deity pictures and carved wooden pillars line the walls.2016-02-02A seated group of devotees in an ashram hall receives yellow marigold garlands. In the foreground, a man in a beige shirt and red shawl drapes a garland around a woman in a striped red-and-brown sari. Beside them, a woman in a cream sari with a braided hairstyle holds a yellow garland, and a man in a blue shirt with a rudraksha mala and a shaved head sits cross-legged on a striped mat. Others in white kurtas and red shawls sit nearby, many holding garlands. Pink walls display framed photographs, and a wooden carved pillar stands in the background with more people seated behind.2016-02-02A seated group of devotees in a large hall with a patterned floor mat, garlanded with yellow marigold necklaces. In the foreground, a woman on the left in a red-and-black striped sari with a red bindi holds her hands together near her chest. Beside her, a man in a cream shirt and tan trousers sits cross-legged with a red shawl. Next, a man in a striped green-and-blue top with a red shawl sits cross-legged. A woman in a cream sari with gold border touches her chest, and a man in a blue shirt and white trousers rests his hand on her shoulder. Behind them, more devotees in white and orange robes sit in rows under framed pictures and wall hangings, with a red exit sign visible on the right.2016-02-02February 02 20162016-02-02Devotees sit cross-legged on colourful striped mats in a hall while palms are pressed together in prayer. In the foreground a woman in a rust and brown striped sari and a man in cream shirt with a red shawl hold yellow and red marigold garlands. Beside them a woman in a gold-bordered white sari and a man in blue robe with white forehead markings also pray with eyes closed. Further along, other seated devotees in white and red shawls hold marigold garlands. Behind them a crowd sits and stands, and a deity murti stands on the right near the wall.2016-02-02A large hall with a tiled floor and pale walls hung with framed pictures, where many people sit on striped floor mats. In the foreground, a man in a blue kurta and white trousers places a garland of marigolds on a seated woman in cream and gold, while other seated people wear flower garlands around their necks. Several women in saffron and rust-coloured shawls and white dresses sit nearby, and a row of seated devotees in saffron, orange and white fills the background. Small flower arrangements lie on the mats. The scene resembles a garland-giving or satsang gathering, though no a person candidate is clearly identifiable.2016-02-02Indoor hall with seated devotees on striped cloths during a ceremony. In the foreground, a man in glasses wears a cream shirt, red-brown shawl and yellow marigold garland, with a red bindi. Beside him a woman in a cream and gold-bordered sari with a yellow garland and a red-brown bindi has her hand on her chest while a man in a blue kurta and white dhoti places a garland or adjusts her hair. Another man in a striped green sweater and red shawl sits with a garland. Behind them, many people sit or stand, some in saffron robes, and framed pictures hang on the walls.2016-02-02A seated satsang in a large hall with a tiled floor and rows of attendees on striped red, green and purple mats. In the foreground, several devotees sit in a row wearing yellow and orange marigold garlands and red shawls. A woman in a cream sari with an orange border and a bindi gestures with her hand, beside a man in white kurta and red shawl. Another man in white clothes sits at the right, holding a garland. Behind them, many people in white, orange and saffron clothing sit on the floor, and a wall of framed photographs lines the back of the hall. Petals are scattered on the floor near the front.2016-02-02February 02 20162016-02-02A photograph of a seated congregation inside a bright hall with a tiled floor and red, green and multicoloured mats. In the foreground a row of devotees sits cross-legged wearing yellow and red marigold garlands. A man in white kurta and a woman in an orange and cream sari sit near the centre, while a man in white with a red-and-orange shawl and grey hair sits at the right. Behind them many more people in orange, white and saffron clothing sit in rows near carved stone pillars and framed photographs on the walls. Water bottles and scattered petals lie on the floor.2016-02-02Two women kneel on striped woven mats in a hall while one places a long garland of yellow and red flowers around the other's neck. The woman receiving the garland wears a green blouse and a rust-and-brown striped sari with a red shawl. The woman garlanding her wears a white top and a red shawl. Behind them a large seated audience of devotees fills the room; many wear saffron and orange robes with rudraksha malas, and others wear white. Dark wooden benches and a framed picture are visible on the back wall.2016-02-02