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A large crowd of devotees seated closely together with eyes closed, hands raised to the top of their heads in a meditative or ritual gesture. In the foreground a young woman in a white top with blue floral embroidery and an orange shawl holds her hands on her head, eyes shut. Beside her an older woman with short grey hair wears a red patterned garment, arm raised similarly. Others wear white, red and orange clothing, some with lanyards and kumkum on their foreheads. The setting appears to be a large indoor satsang or meditation hall.

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A photograph of a seated group of devotees with eyes closed and hands raised to their own heads, performing a meditative self-touch practice during an Inner Awakening session. Several women in white and cream kurtas and saris, one in a red-orange shawl with a red bindi, wear gold and red bangles. A man in a dark blue top appears at upper right. The people fill the frame closely, with several hands raised to the crown of the head.2016-07-14May 06 20162016-05-06May 11 20162016-05-11A large crowd of mostly women sits with eyes closed, arms raised with hands resting on the top of their heads in a group meditation gesture. In the foreground a woman in a red top and orange shawl, with long dark hair and a red bindi, holds her hands on her head. Beside her a woman with long light-brown hair wears a dark top and a white necklace, and at left a woman in a yellow embroidered blouse smiles. Many wear bangles, beads and lanyards, and some wear saris and kurtas in red, orange, green and white.2016-05-11July 14 20162016-07-14A large crowd of women seated on the floor in a hall, many with both hands raised to their heads in a synchronized meditative gesture. Most wear saris and salwar in orange, saffron, red, white and purple, with brown or red shawls and beaded necklaces. A few have blonde or light hair. In the far background a stage with red and pink lighting is visible. The scene resembles a group Oneness or spiritual practice session.2016-05-11A photograph of a seated group of devotees in a hall during a meditation session, most with eyes closed and both hands raised to the top of their heads in a practice of pressing palms to the crown. Many wear saffron-orange and red shawls or stoles, and some wear white or pastel clothing. A woman in the foreground has blonde hair and a grey top, another wears glasses and a purple top with an orange scarf, and a young girl in a pink and white checked jacket sits in a wheelchair. Orange lanyards and beaded necklaces are visible. No a person candidate is visible in the frame.2012-10-27July 15 20162016-07-15A photograph of a seated devotee with eyes closed, one hand raised to the top of her head in a meditative or blessing gesture. She wears a cream sari with an orange-red shawl bearing printed script, a rudraksha mala of reddish-brown beads, a white forehead streak and a red bindi, and a lanyard reading Shuddhadvaita. Around her, many women sit in close rows in cream, orange and yellow garments, several with eyes closed and hands raised to their heads. The background is softly blurred.2016-05-11July 14 20162016-07-14A large indoor gathering of devotees seated in rows in a hall with white and red chairs, pale walls and wooden doors. Many participants, mostly women, have both hands raised to the top of their heads in a meditative posture. Clothing includes orange and saffron kurtas and shawls, white saris and dhotis, and rudraksha malas and beaded bracelets. Some wear gold necklaces and bangles. In the foreground, the backs and raised arms of other devotees are visible. No single person is clearly identifiable as a person, and no a person candidate is distinguishable.2017-08-16 +1 copiesJuly 10 20152015-07-10