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A large hall of seated devotees sits cross-legged on blue-and-white striped mats in rows, facing forward during a satsang or meditation session. Many wear white kurtas and dhotis, while others wear light green, pink, orange and maroon shirts. Near the front, a man in a light olive shirt sits with hands folded, and a man in a white kurta and rudraksha mala sits beside a brass kumkum or lamp. Pink curtains hang along the walls below framed portraits of women in saffron, and rows of floor-level stanchions separate the seating areas. Well over twenty people are visible across the hall.

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A photograph of a large hall with a glossy pale floor where many people sit cross-legged on striped blue-and-white mats in rows facing the front. Most wear white kurtas or white dhoti-style clothing, while others wear orange, maroon, dark blue and olive shirts. Several have rudraksha or beaded malas and lanyard-style badges. A man in the centre wears a dark green cloth on his lower face and an olive-brown kurta. Red curtains hang beside framed portraits on the walls, and a saffron cloth hangs in the background near a seated figure. A small brass lamp and a few offerings sit near the front row, and a person on the left holds a child.2011-11-21A large indoor hall with many seated participants on blue-striped mats, watching forward toward the front of the room. Most wear white kurtas or shirts, some in bright colours such as an orange top, a pink shirt and a blue-striped shirt. Several men near the front have white tilak marks on their foreheads, and some wear rudraksha malas. Red curtains and a dark red shrine-like backdrop stand at the far end of the hall, with framed portraits on the walls and a banner in the upper right. Two shaved-headed men in the foreground wear white garments with orange or yellow borders. The scene suggests a kriya or yoga session, with participants in a seated meditative posture.2011-11-06A large hall with a polished white floor and red curtains, where many seated people perform a ritual gathering. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and shawl with a beaded necklace sits before a small brass plate with oil lamps and offerings, and beside him a younger man in white sits with his own plate. Rows of children and adults in white, orange and mixed colours sit on mats with lit lamps and plates in front of them. Framed portraits hang on the back wall above the crowd, and a few people sit on chairs at the rear.2011-11-21October 29 20112011-10-29Indoor temple hall with a large seated congregation during a puja. In the foreground, shaved-headed priests in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloth and rudraksha malas sit on the floor before brass plates, oil lamps and offerings. Behind them, rows of devotees in white and colourful clothing sit on mats, including a man in an orange t-shirt and children in white. Red curtains and framed devotional portraits line the back wall, with a gilded deity shrine at right. No identifiable a person candidate is visible.2011-11-21November 05 20112011-11-05December 30 20112011-12-30November 21 20112011-11-21February 21 20162016-02-21 +2 copiesPhotograph of a seated congregation in a large hall with polished cream floor and white pillars. Rows of devotees sit cross-legged on red-and-white striped mats and some on red chairs, many in white kurtas, dhotis and rudraksha malas. Several boys in brown, yellow and blue shirts sit at the front. Behind them, framed portraits hang on the walls and glass cabinets display golden deity murti and ritual objects. Some people appear to be standing or seated near the back. No clear a person candidate is visible in the frame.2012-04-04A large hall with a wide crowd of seated devotees on mats and cloth, many in white kurtas or dhotis and some in saffron and orange shirts. Several rows of people face forward toward a front area with a dark screen mounted on the wall. Framed portraits hang on the pink-walled back wall, and red curtains frame the windows. Some children sit in the foreground with small plates and offerings, and a few rose petals lie on the floor. No a person candidate is clearly visible among the people; the framed portraits are paintings or prints rather than physical presence.2011-11-27A large hall with a tiled floor where many devotees sit cross-legged on blue-striped mats facing forward, listening to a discourse. Most wear white or light kurtas and dhotis, while others wear checked shirts, a maroon kurta and a light green shirt. Several young boys sit in the front rows, and a bald man in white sits at the lower left. Behind them, framed portraits hang on the walls above red curtains, and a white pillar-like stand stands at the back. Water bottles and bags lie on the floor. Some devotees appear to be seated for a satsang.2011-11-11