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Photograph of a large hall where many people sit in rows on floor mats during a seated meal or satsang. Front rows of sannyasis in saffron/orange robes sit with hands joined in prayer, and behind them devotees in white dresses with yellow shawls sit before banana-leaf plates with small oil lamps. Two saffron-robed figures in the foreground sit closest to the viewer, one shaved-headed. Decorative hanging cloth banners in red, yellow and blue line the white tent-like ceiling, and a painted backdrop with a deity-style mural is visible on the left. A brief tag in the image reads a copyright notice, which is not transcribed.

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A photograph inside a large hall with a white tented ceiling hung with colourful decorative banners. Rows of people sit cross-legged on the floor facing the same direction, with green leaf plates holding food in front of them and small cups placed along the rows. Most seated people wear orange or saffron robes, while others on the right wear white dhotis with yellow or orange cloth. Several are seated with hands in anjali mudra. A painted backdrop of a deity figure hangs on the left wall. Two shaved-headed men in the foreground wear saffron robes and sit with palms together.2010-11-12Photograph of a large covered hall with white tent-like ceiling and decorative colourful hanging pillars with tassels. Rows of devotees sit cross-legged on the floor facing a central aisle, many with hands joined in namaskar; men wear white dhotis and women wear yellow, orange and red saris. Banana leaves holding food offerings and small cups sit before each row. At the far end, a raised dais with a golden throne-like seat and an orange-robed figure seated near it, with a deity picture on the right wall. Ceiling fans and hanging lights are visible. Many people are present, though the count is approximate.2010-11-12A 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.2010-11-12A photograph inside a white tent-like hall with a pleated white canopy and hanging decorative fabric banners in red, yellow and blue with gold tassels. Two long rows of seated devotees face each other down the central aisle, many with palms pressed together in namaskar. Men on the left wear white dhotis and some are bare-chested, while women and men on the right wear saffron-orange and white garments and some wear yellow shawls. Banana leaf plates with food and small cups sit before each person, indicating a communal meal. At the far end, a red curtained stage holds a golden throne and a framed portrait, with a few figures in white nearby. A large deity mural hangs on the right wall. Overall this is a seated group meal and prayer gathering.2010-11-12A 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.2010-11-12A 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.2010-11-12A photograph of a large hall with a white canopy and colourful striped hanging decorations, where rows of seated people sit on mats before banana leaf meals. Many men wear white dhotis and some are bare-chested, with sacred threads and tilaka; several women wear orange, red and yellow saris. People sit with hands folded in prayer, and some face the front. Small cups and food are arranged on the leaves. At the far end a golden throne-like chair stands empty beside a framed portrait on the left and a decorated stage with a painted backdrop. Orange cushions line the floor.2010-11-12A photograph of a large hall with a white tented ceiling hung with colourful tasselled banners. Rows of seated people sit on mats along both sides of a central aisle, many in white and yellow clothes, some in orange and red saris, with hands pressed together in prayer. Banana-leaf plates with food and small paper cups sit in front of them. In the foreground at right, a bald man in an orange robe kneels with palms joined in namaste facing the rows. A painted mural of a deity and a wall display stand in the background.2010-10-12November 12 20102010-11-12Wide interior photo of a satsang hall with white draped ceiling and hanging colourful cloth lanterns. Rows of seated devotees sit on the floor, many in white dhotis and white garments, some with orange or red shawls, others in yellow saris with hands pressed in anjali, in front of banana leaf meals with food and small cups. At the far end, a raised stage with maroon curtains and a golden seat holds a figure in white and saffron-toned robes receiving honour, with a framed portrait nearby. Ceiling fans hang above. Visible people number roughly twenty to thirty, seated in long lines.2010-11-12A large hall with a white tented ceiling and hanging decorative tassels in red, yellow and blue. Rows of seated devotees sit on the floor on orange-and-white mats before banana-leaf plates with food and small cups. Most men wear white dhotis and some are bare-chested with sacred threads; several women wear orange saris and yellow shawls. Many have hands pressed together in anjali or are seated in quiet prayer. At the far end a gold ornate throne with an orange cushion and a framed portrait stand near a stage with a painted backdrop. A gold-framed armchair sits at the right. Some people stand near the throne area, and a sound speaker is mounted on the upper right.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12