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A photograph of a large seated gathering inside a hall with white sheets spread on the floor. Many women and some men sit cross-legged, most dressed in white saris and white shirts with gold-bordered white cloth, some in orange, purple or pink garments. Several wear name badges with ribbons and garlands of beads. In the background a golden Nataraja-style bronze figure stands on a dais beside a framed portrait, and a large portrait hangs on the wall with garlands and green and orange hangings. A standing fan and lighting trusses are visible. a person is not clearly visible in the frame.

A photograph of a large seated women's gathering in a hall with a plain wall and a framed portrait pair above a stage area. Many women in white saris with cream and gold borders sit on white sheets on the floor, several wearing green-and-gold rosette badges and beaded necklaces. Some hold papers or small items. A floral garland hangs along the top edge of the hall and a deity murti with a large crown is visible at the upper right corner beside a dark display. Two elderly women sit on the right side near a wheelchair. A woman in a maroon top sits in the front rows. Portraits on the wall show two women in colourful clothing.

Night outdoor gathering of many devotees seated on a paved floor, most women in white and cream saris and dhotis-style white clothing, with some in red, orange, purple, blue and green saris. Several attendees wear white and purple name badges. Behind them, a standing figure in white and a figure in a red shawl stand near string lights and banana-leaf decorations. A small table with offerings and a kalasha-like vessel sits at right. Faces are calm and attentive, with hands folded in some cases. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this view.

December 29 2006

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A large seated audience of women in white saris with thin coloured borders fills the frame at a session hall. Many wear rudraksha malas and name badges. Some sit with hands folded, others listen attentively, and a few wear yellow, green, pink or orange saris. White metal scaffolding and a wooden lattice wall form the backdrop. No central speaker is clearly visible in the frame.

A large seated gathering of women in white and cream traditional sarees with gold borders, many wearing rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and green-and-gold rosette badges pinned to their clothes. They sit close together on white mats or sheets inside a dimly lit hall decorated with red and orange bunting and hanging banners. Several women in the foreground smile or look toward the stage, one in a red blouse and one in a blue patterned saree among them. In the background two men in white kurtas stand near the back wall, one in a white outfit and one wearing an orange shawl.

A large indoor gathering of women seated closely on the floor, most dressed in white saris with gold borders, many wearing rudraksha malas and wide rosette badges pinned to their clothing. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with gold trim looks ahead, while others listen attentively. Behind them rows of people in white stand and sit under strings of flowers and hanging lamps, with a figure in orange robes near the upper left and a woman in a golden-yellow sari at right. Blue drapes and garlands decorate the hall, and a painted backdrop shows a deity or saint figure.

A dimly lit hall filled with seated women in white saris bordered with gold zari, most wearing rudraksha malas and circular name badges with yellow and green rosettes pinned to their blouses. They sit in rows on white mats facing forward, several with hands folded in their laps, and a woman in the foreground wearing a red bindi and gold earrings looks toward the front. Behind them the rows of seated devotees extend back into the dark room, with some men in white at the rear.

A dim indoor hall where a large crowd of women sits cross-legged on the floor, most dressed in white saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas. Several wear orange or red shawls, and a woman in front wears a red shawl with a white sari. Some carry small name badges. Behind them, a stage area shows figures in white and orange robes near lit equipment and scaffolding. No identifiable a person is clearly visible in this frame.

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A dense night crowd of devotees seated on the floor at an evening satsang. Many women wear white saris with orange or red borders, some with gold-bordered white saris and rudraksha malas, and several wear sindoor or vibhuti marks on the forehead. Behind them, men in white shirts and trousers stand watching, and a decorated deity murti with a blue-and-purple draped cloth stands at the right edge beside a red-draped platform. Colored string lights glow in the background. The image is a photo of the gathered audience.