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November 09 2007

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A large seated congregation fills an indoor hall with white walls and wooden doors, during what appears to be a ritual session. Many devotees sit cross-legged on the floor in rows, most wearing white kurtas, saris and salwar outfits, with several women in blue, green, purple and red saris. Some have yellow or gold lanyards and folded hands, and several are in prayer or chanting posture. A videographer with a camera on a tripod stands at the left edge, and potted plants and a small table with a water bottle are visible near the back. Many devotees are seated in close rows, and the sitters near the front are mostly women.2009-07-01April 15 20122012-04-15A large seated group of devotees sits cross-legged on colourful mats in a temple hall decorated with gold arches, deity murtis and dark drapes. Many attendees close their eyes in meditation. In the front row a woman in a green patterned sari sits with eyes closed, a woman in a yellow shawl and white outfit sits beside her, and a woman in a bright orange sari sits with hands on her lap. Behind them men and women in white, orange and red garments sit in rows. On the left, rows of orange-robed figures are displayed on shelves, and a brass vessel sits at the lower edge. Lamps and garlands adorn the altar area with multi-armed deity murtis.2011-02-19December 10 20132013-12-10January 01 20192019-01-01 +1 copiesSeptember 27 20142014-09-27July 12 20162016-07-12July 03 20152015-07-03December 05 20162016-12-05August 18 20132013-08-18A photograph of a large seated audience at an indoor hall during the Inner Awakening programme. Many participants wear white clothing and orange lanyards, sitting cross-legged on red floor mats with bags and water bottles beside them. A woman in the foreground wears a white T-shirt and orange lanyard, and a blonde woman sits in white clothes in the centre. Behind them, gilded ornate shrines and a deity murti are visible against cream walls with framed pictures. No speaker is clearly visible from this angle.2016-09-22A large seated congregation in a hall with red curtains and gold-painted deity sculptures along the back, including a golden horse-drawn chariot figure and a standing deity murti. Many devotees sit cross-legged on white mats, the front rows wearing rust-red and orange saris or dhotis with rudraksha malas, while others wear white and cream saris and kurtas. Small brass lamps and puja items sit before them. A framed portrait hangs on the upper right wall.2014-08-24