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A row of women stands barefoot on a colourful striped woven mat in a bright hall with a tiled floor. They hold their palms pressed together in namaskar and wear garlands of yellow marigolds. Their saris and shawls are orange, green, red, purple and cream. Behind them, other devotees in orange and white stand in the hall, and a carved wooden shrine with a deity murti is visible at left.

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February 02 20162016-02-02February 02 20162016-02-02A photograph of a long hall where a row of devotees stands with hands folded in anjali mudra on colourful striped mats, with yellow marigold garlands laid on the floor before them. Several women wear white or cream sarees with orange or maroon borders, one with a red and gold shawl, and men wear white kurtas with red or saffron shawls; a man in a blue kurta stands near the centre. Scattered petals and garlands suggest a satsang or puja. Framed photographs hang on the pale pink wall behind, and the scene appears to be an ashram-style gathering. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person.2016-02-02A group of devotees stands barefoot on a colourful striped mat in a hall with wall posters, many with palms pressed together in namaste and marigold garlands at their feet. Several men wear white kurta-style clothes with rust-red shawls, and women wear white or cream saris with orange and gold borders and rust shawls. A man at the front right with white hair and glasses wears a white kurta and a rust shawl and holds a yellow flower garland. A woman in the centre right wears an orange-and-cream sari and a rust shawl and holds a garland. Saffron-robed sannyasis stand at the right edge. No identifiable a person figure is visible in this group.2016-02-02A large indoor hall with pink walls and framed photo collages shows a crowd of women standing with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, in a devotional gathering. In the foreground, a woman in an orange sari with rudraksha mala, a woman in white and cream sari with a green lanyard, and a woman in an orange sari with a red bindi stand together. Behind them, women in white, orange, yellow and pink saris are visible, some with vibhuti marks on their foreheads. A stone deity murti stands on a pedestal near the wall, and a red digital clock is mounted on the left. The scene suggests a satsang or puja gathering.2016-02-26A large seated congregation sits in rows on colourful striped mats and cushions inside a spacious hall with pale tiled floor and carved stone pillars along the back wall. Many women wear flower garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and sit with palms pressed together in namaste. Several wear saffron and orange robes, others wear white or cream saris and dress in green, purple, and maroon. Behind them, more seated attendees in white and orange fill the room, and a few standing figures are visible near the doorway on the right. The scene suggests a satsang or meditation session.2016-02-02A photograph of a row of devotees standing barefoot on striped mats in a hall, palms pressed together in anjali mudra and holding marigold flower garlands. Several wear red or maroon shawls over white or cream clothing; one woman in a gold-bordered sari and another in an orange-bordered sari stand in the line, and a man in a blue kurta stands center with hands folded. Behind them, a crowd stands in the hall, with framed portraits and a wall of photographs visible and a pillar with carved detailing at right. Ceiling lights and tube lights run overhead. Petals and loose flowers lie on the floor near the feet.2016-02-02June 03 20142014-06-03A photograph of a large hall where many seated devotees sit on colourful striped woven mats, most wearing saffron-orange or white ritual clothing and yellow-orange marigold garlands. In the foreground a woman in a maroon-and-green saree and a woman in a purple top with an orange shawl hold their hands at their chests with eyes closed. Behind them rows of attendees sit on the floor, with white tiles underfoot and a carved stone panel on the left wall.2016-02-02A large indoor hall with a polished floor where a group of devotees stands in prayer with palms pressed together at chest level. Most wear orange or saffron robes and rudraksha malas, while several women in plain white garments stand among them. Small brass plates and oil lamps sit on the floor before them, and wall panels and framed photographs line the room. No individual is clearly identified as a person in this view.2014-10-02A hall with pink walls and framed portraits hung above red and white striped floor mats. Many women in saris stand with hands folded in prayer, some in white with red borders, one in an orange sari and a patterned blue sari in the foreground. Framed portraits on the wall show figures in orange and red robes, and one shows a figure with long hair and rudraksha beads. Water bottles and small white cloths lie on the mats.2011-09-15October 25 20122012-10-25