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September 19 2011

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September 19 20112011-09-19A photograph of a satsang line at a Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang event. On the left, a row of devotees in white and light clothing stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, several with eyes closed. In the centre, a bald saffron-robed sannyasi holds a red tray and extends his hand toward a long-haired man in orange robes and a gold-coloured necklace, who is receiving a blessing. Other saffron-clad attendants stand behind holding brass trays with flowers. The backdrop banner reads Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang and shows a smiling figure in ornate gold headwear against a sunset sky. Spotlights hang from the ceiling.2011-10-16A man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban with a jeweled brooch raises his right hand in blessing over the head of a devotee. He wears layered beaded necklaces, rudraksha-style malas and bangles, and a gold-bordered orange shawl draped over his shoulder. Beside him a younger attendant in white dhoti with a saffron-striped shawl and glasses holds a tray of ornaments. Devotees in white dhotis and pale shirts stand in a queue behind silver barrier posts with hands joined in prayer, while a blurred backdrop shows a yellow banner with partial lettering and a portrait.2011-09-20September 11 20112011-09-11A smiling man in an orange saffron turban and orange-gold draped robe stands in a crowded hall, raising one arm in blessing toward a line of devotees with pressed palms. He wears rudraksha beads, gold-trimmed orange cloth and orange bangles, with a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him stands a shaved-headed attendant in white with a tilak. In the foreground, a priest in white dhoti holds a tray of gold-coloured offerings. A banner behind reads Bhagavad Gita Discourse Series in gold lettering against an autumn-tinted backdrop. Metal stanchions separate the crowd from the stage area.2011-09-19A photograph of a Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang gathering. A man in a yellow turban and yellow shawl over a red-and-gold garment, with beaded necklaces, stands at right and places his hand on the head of a devotee bowing with palms joined. Several men in white shirts stand in a line at left with hands folded in namaskar. A man in an orange robe with a shaved head stands at far right beside a tray of flower petals. Behind them is a pink-and-purple banner reading Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang, with a portrait printed on it.2011-10-13September 25 20112011-09-25A photograph of a devotional event held in a bright indoor hall. In the centre, a man in a red turban and red garment with a red shawl smiles while a monk in saffron robes and a saffron-and-maroon shawl raises a hand toward him, holding a tray or plate. To the right, a bald attendant in a white dhoti and white shawl carries a tray. On the left, a row of people in blue, navy and maroon shirts stand with palms pressed together in anjali, behind silver stanchions. A banner behind the group reads Bhagavad Gita with an orange-red graphic of a deity figure. A camera operator in white stands near the centre.2011-09-30A man in an orange turban with a small gold ornament and a dark feather, wearing an orange robe and long beaded necklace, raises his right arm toward a crowd at the left edge. Behind him a banner reads Bhagavad Gita and shows a portrait of a smiling man in white headwear. Two men in white dhoti-style clothing with maroon borders stand at right; one has a shaved head and glasses, and the other holds a tray of gold-tinted offerings. Metal crowd-control barriers stand in front. The orange-robed man has distinctive long hair and ornate adornments, which fits the a person appearance cues, so the label is applied here.2011-09-19Indoor event photo at a Bhagavad Gita satsang. A man in an orange turban and white dhoti with a red rudraksha mala and gold-bordered orange shawl stands at center, raising his right hand toward the head of a person on the left, who is bowing with palms together. Beside him, a man in an orange robe holds a red wooden tray with offerings, including apples, incense sticks and flowers. A videographer with a camcorder stands behind. A large banner behind them shows a smiling man in a turban and the words Bhagavad Gita and a person Satsang. Several onlookers in orange and tan clothes stand nearby, with metal stanchions in front.2011-10-14October 13 20112011-10-13November 06 20112011-11-06