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January 01 2013

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A large hall filled with seated devotees in white and orange clothing, many with hands pressed in anjali during satsang or puja. In the foreground, a bald man in white dhoti with rudraksha mala and a bald man in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha mala sit with palms together, facing forward. Brass vessels, small offering trays with flowers and a red cloth lie on the mat. Colourful hanging tassels decorate the upper wall, and orange cloth is draped at the right. A seated figure in orange robe at the far left has a white headband. The crowd is large but partly obscured.A large hall with a draped white fabric ceiling and tall colourful striped pillars with orange tassels. Dozens of seated devotees in white dhotis and white shirts sit on mats in rows, many with hands folded in prayer. In the front foreground, two sannyasis in saffron-orange robes with shaved heads sit with hands clasped, and a young boy in white with gold-bordered dhoti sits at the right. Brass plates with offerings and small containers sit on the floor at the left. A small shrine-like altar and a framed picture appear on the far wall, and a man in dark clothing stands near the back. a person is not clearly visible in this image. +1 copiesA large hall with a polished marble floor holds a seated gathering of many devotees during a pooja. In the foreground, men and boys sit cross-legged on orange cloths; several wear saffron dhotis and orange shawls with rudraksha malas, and one man in the centre wears a gold necklace. Brass items and a small offering tray with red flowers lie on the floor at left. Behind them, rows of people in white, cream and orange clothes fill the space, with white pillars and orange and white decorative hangings on the walls. A drummer in white sits at the lower right beside a drum. A darshan-style gathering with puja items; the seated figure with long swept hair and gold necklace in the centre-right may match the a person cues but is not clearly identifiable.2013-01-01January 01 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesIndoor photograph of a seated assembly in a large hall with pale walls, pink curtains and colourful hanging tassels. In the foreground, about a dozen young boys sit cross-legged on mats wearing saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with rudraksha malas, their foreheads marked with white vibhuti bands. Behind them, rows of adults in white kurtas and dhotis, some with orange lanyards, sit on floor cushions and chairs among other attendees in casual shirts. Brass lamps, small cups and offering trays sit on the mats before the group.2013-03-24A large hall with a polished white floor where a seated congregation sits in rows during a ritual gathering. In the foreground, several men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls sit cross-legged, some with rudraksha malas and tilak marks, and a man in white on the right plays a drum. Behind them, a dense crowd of devotees in white, orange and red clothing sits facing forward. Orange and white bunting hangs from the ceiling, and a red-draped structure and a small framed picture stand near the back wall. A green tray holds a red flower garland, and brass vessels sit on a mat in the lower left.January 1st 2013A large indoor hall filled with seated people in meditation on orange and red mats, with many shaven-headed young men in white dhoti-style clothing, some with gold-striped borders and beaded necklaces. Several children in colourful shirts sit among them, and brass plates, small bowls, and steel containers lie on the floor in front. A few people in orange and saffron robes are visible on the left, and hanging decorative banners in orange, green and blue drape from the high ceiling. Behind the crowd a tall red and gold backdrop is visible on the right wall. The scene conveys a group guided meditation session in progress.2011-02-20A large hall filled with seated devotees on mats during a satsang. Many wear black or white dhotis and kurtas, some with orange or saffron shawls, and several sit with hands folded in anjali or palms pressed together. A bald man in orange robes sits at the far left, a white-clad man in front left holds his palms together, and a few people sit near small brass plates, trays and offerings in front. Tall cloth-wrapped decorative pillars in red, green and yellow hang from the ceiling. In the background a raised dais with a draped table and a framed portrait on the wall.2013-03-03A large hall filled with seated devotees during a satsang gathering. In the foreground, men in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloth sit on mats, some with rudraksha malas and sacred ash marks on their foreheads. Behind them rows of people in white and maroon/brown robes, and children in maroon and dark clothing, sit on floor mats with small brass lamps, water bottles and offering trays in front of them. Colourful striped banners hang from the ceiling and white curtains and yellow walls frame the room. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person candidate; the front seating shows priests and devotees, with no throne or distinctive ceremonial cues.2013-01-19October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA large indoor hall filled with many seated devotees on mats, most in white or light clothing, some in saffron or orange. Foreground figures sit with hands folded in anjali and eyes closed, while a row of oil lamps glows on the floor. Decorative hanging banners with orange tassels and colourful patterns line the ceiling, and a sunbeam streams in from the right. At the far front, a figure in orange robes is partly visible near a dais. A printed caption-free photo; the seated audience is the main subject.2011-01-23