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July 06 2015

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A large hall filled with seated devotees on white sheets during a satsang. At the centre front, a man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate wooden throne with a low orange-draped table before him. Many devotees wear white clothes with orange-red shawls, some with rudraksha malas. Behind them, a red-walled backdrop displays framed photographs and a golden canopy, with a gilded deity murti visible on the left. Water bottles are scattered across the floor among the seated crowd.2015-10-10July 06 20152015-07-06July 06 20152015-07-06July 06 20152015-07-06A large congregation of devotees sits cross-legged on striped woven mats inside a hall, most wearing white clothes with red-orange shawls draped over them. Several figures in saffron or orange robes sit among them near the front. On a raised stage at the back, ornate red and gold shrines and decorated altar arches frame deity murti and ritual objects. Kalasha-style pots, garlands and flower decorations surround the stage, and a small golden shrine stands at the right side near the wall, with more bright decorations and banners above. A row of ceremonial pots and an altar display sit at the right edge. The scene resembles a satsang or discourse with a seated assembly facing the stage.2015-09-17October 09 20152015-10-09 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated audience of devotees in white clothes with red or orange shawls facing a stage in a pavilion hall with white draping and potted greenery. On the central stage, a richly decorated throne holds a deity murti flanked by ornate figures, with garlanded images and gold kalasha-style lamps nearby. At right, a robed figure sits on a red and gold raised seat beneath golden parasols while attendants stand by with fans and ceremonial staffs. In the foreground, several people sit with their backs to the camera, some in white dhotis with red-bordered shawls, and a woman at left wears a teal shawl. Brass oil lamps and a tall garlanded deity image stand to the left of the stage.2015-10-19A large ceremonial hall during a homa and samaya deeksha initiation. Seated rows of devotees in white dhotis and red-and-white shawls fill the foreground, many women in white saris with long braids. At the center, a fire pit with burning flames sits before a decorated dais; several priests in white dhotis and red shawls perform the rites. Behind them stands a deity murti, adorned with marigold garlands, beneath a canopy of golden kalasha and gilded decorations. Tall brass oil lamps line the right side, with a figure seated on a golden throne at far right.2015-07-17September 23 20172017-09-23Interior of a large hall with metal walls and orange pillar banners, showing a seated audience in white and cream clothing with orange shawls, many with hands folded in prayer. In the foreground, a figure in an orange turban and orange-gold robe sits on an ornate gold throne at left, holding a microphone with hands joined. At centre, a gold-framed shrine holds a deity murti, and several priests in orange and white stand before it performing a ritual. A second gold throne stands empty on the right. Attendees are separated by a row of metal stanchions.2015-09-10October 19 20152015-10-19A large indoor hall with a corrugated metal roof hosts a seated gathering in white garments and red shawls. Many devotees sit on colourful striped woven mats in front of ornate gold-finished thrones and deity seats, with a brass vessel filled with offerings in the centre. Several standing attendants in white clothing hold tall ceremonial umbrellas and red flags, and a few people wear red-and-white ID lanyards. Tall ceremonial parasols with red and gold canopies stand among the crowd, and an open side reveals outdoor scenery and vehicles. A man in the foreground right wears an orange-brown garment and a tilak on his forehead. The setting suggests a ceremonial satsang or procession assembly.2015-09-12