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A photograph of an indoor hall with a white tented ceiling and colourful painted pillars decorated with elephant motifs. A line of devotees in white clothes with yellow and orange scarves stands in a row with arms raised and hands outstretched, appearing to sing or chant together. A woman in white with a red scarf stands near the centre, and a small child in a pink dress and a young boy in a checked shirt stand barefoot on striped rugs. On the left a man in white stands beside a small table with a television screen. Behind the group a backdrop shows a painted image.

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A group of devotees in white clothing stands in rows on colourful striped mats in a hall with ornate painted pillars and white draped ceiling. Most wear yellow shawls, and some wear red shawls. They raise their arms and hands in a synchronized gesture. A man in white kurta at the left faces them, gesturing with outstretched arms beside a monitor on a white-draped table. A woman in white with a red shawl stands among them, and children in pink and checked clothing stand near the front. A framed picture and a decorative wall hang at the back.2009-10-16A photo inside a white-tented hall decorated with painted pillars with yellow tassels hanging from the ceiling. Men in white dhotis and white shirts, many wearing yellow shawls, stand in rows on striped woven mats with arms raised and palms pressed together in a group practice. At the left, a man in white stands near a table with a small monitor and a microphone stand, and a woman in white with a red shawl stands among the rows. A young girl and a small boy are also visible on the mats near the centre. The group faces the front of the hall where a table and screen are set.2009-10-16A large white-roofed hall decorated with tall cylindrical pillars wrapped in colourful geometric patterns and orange fringed tassels. Rows of men in white dhotis and white shirts, many wearing yellow shawls and some orange, stand barefoot on striped woven mats with hands folded in prayer. A standing man in white on the left holds a microphone near a small table with a flat-screen monitor and flowers. A woman in white and a child in a red top stand near the back. Ceiling fans and speakers line the room.2009-10-16Indoor hall with white walls, hanging ceiling fans and tall pillars wrapped in yellow and multicoloured patterned cloth. A large crowd in white ritual clothing and saffron-yellow scarves stands and sways with raised arms, singing or celebrating. Men in white kurtas and dhotis are prominent in the foreground, with a man in orange-saffron clothing among them. Women in colourful saris and salwar kameez stand and sit on the floor at left, and seated devotees with rudraksha malas and yellow-orange shawls are at lower centre. A lanyard-badged volunteer and devotees in white are scattered through the crowd.2009-06-22A photograph of a large hall with pink walls and white draped ceiling fabric, with colourful patterned cloth pillars hanging from above. Many people in white clothes stand and sit on striped mats and cushions, many with hands pressed together in prayer or clapping. A small podium with a monitor and a laptop sit near the centre, and a man in an orange-brown kurta stands at the right. Several participants sit in front wearing lanyards, and a long orange cloth runs across the floor.2010-12-21February 25th 20072007-02-25December 27 20092009-12-27June 22 20092009-06-22A photograph of a large hall with a white tented ceiling and hanging decorative pillars in blue, yellow and red patterns. Around fifty people in white clothes sit on colourful striped mats, many with yellow or orange scarves, raising their arms and hands high. At the far end, a wall shows a painted deity mural and a dark-clothed attendant near an altar, with a seated figure in orange robes near the back. Rows of white plastic chairs stand stacked at the right, and a microphone stand and small table are at the left.2009-10-16A photograph of a satsang hall where a long line of devotees stands with palms pressed together in namaskar on orange-and-blue runner mats. Women wear white and cream saris, some with orange or gold borders, and men wear white kurtas and dhotis. Several children stand among them, one in orange shorts. Colourful woven hangings and yellow tassels hang from the white tent ceiling. On the right, a cameraman with a tripod films the gathering, and a person in white stands near the far right edge. No figure in the scene is clearly identifiable as a person, so no candidate is marked.2010-07-11July 09 20102010-07-09A large hall decorated with tall cylindrical banners in yellow, blue, red and patterned panels, hung with orange marigold garlands along the ceiling beams. Many devotees in white and pale clothing stand and move on mats and striped floor coverings, some with raised arms and swaying, with a few in saffron, orange and yellow saris. Bags and bundles sit among the mats along the floor. A satsang or celebratory gathering appears to be underway, with no identifiable figure of prominence clearly visible.2009-06-25