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April 17 20162016-04-17A group of shaved-headed men in saffron-orange robes with gold borders sits cross-legged on a red floor during a satsang. Several wear rudraksha malas and gold pendant necklaces, and some have white and red sectarian marks on their foreheads and arms. A man in the centre foreground speaks while others listen attentively, and a man at the far right with a gold necklace and red mark on his forehead looks down. Another man in white robes with a white forehead band sits in the back row. The setting is an indoor hall with a red mat and a red and white backdrop. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance cues, so the a person field is unsure.2013-03-10A seated group of shaved-headed men in saffron and orange robes sits on a red floor before a golden statue of a deity in the background. Several wear white horizontal tilak stripes on forehead and arms, and rudraksha mala necklaces; one central man wears glasses and a brown-orange shawl. They appear attentive, listening to a discourse or satsang. Some are seated cross-legged, and one at right rests a hand on his chin. Warm lighting and a dark red backdrop frame the scene.2013-10-13June 18 20152015-06-18Photograph of a large seated congregation at a Nithya Satsang, mostly men in saffron-orange and red robes with gold borders, many with rudraksha malas and forehead tilak. In the foreground, three men sit cross-legged on a white floor with hands folded or one hand raised to the chin, gazing forward. Behind them, rows of devotees in orange and white clothing sit attentively, with a few people in white dhotis and a woman at left. The setting appears to be an indoor hall with pale walls and a light marble floor. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person by appearance, so the a person field is unsure.2016-08-10 +1 copiesA photograph of several shaved-headed men in saffron and orange robes seated closely together during a ritual session. Each wears a rudraksha mala and white horizontal tilaka marks on the forehead and upper arms. The man at left holds a lit oil lamp in one hand and a small brass vessel sits near the front. Another seated man in orange robes sits centrally with hands folded. Behind them a standing and seated audience in white and grey clothing is partially visible. No one is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so the seated monastic participants are described by role only.2013-04-14Photograph of a seated group of men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and gold bead necklaces, eyes closed in meditation on a red stage carpet. Several have white tilak and vibhuti marks on their foreheads and arms. One man in a blue checked shirt with a gold bead garland sits at the right edge. Behind them, other devotees sit in a hall. Foreground devotees have hands folded and palms joined. No individual is confirmed as a person from appearance.2016-04-23A photograph of a row of saffron-robed sannyasis seated on the floor before a red curtain during a satsang. Several men shaved-headed, wearing orange cloth wraps and rudraksha malas, have white vibhuti lines on their foreheads. The foremost man in the left foreground speaks, his hands at his waist, while the others sit with palms joined or hands resting in their laps. Brass vessels stand at the lower right and a woman sits at the far left edge. No one in the frame is clearly identifiable as a person, so the figures are described by role only.2013-08-02February 21 20132013-02-21Photo of a seated group of saffron and orange-robed sannyasi-style monastics on a hall floor, sitting in meditation or prayer with eyes closed or lowered. Several wear rudraksha malas and have white sacred ash or tilak markings on their foreheads and arms; one front figure in white dhoti and shawl with a long beaded mala sits upright with hands folded. Small trays with red kumkum and offerings sit in front, a steel water bottle and cups lie on the floor, and red curtains and stacked red mats form the background. Many other seated devotees fill the rows behind. A visible audience and satsang setting, but no speaker is seen.2015-02-08 +1 copiesJuly 11 20132013-07-11A seated group of devotees in an indoor hall. In the foreground, two shaved-headed men in orange and maroon sannyasa-style robes wear rudraksha malas, white ash markings on forehead and arms, and armbands; the man on the right holds his hands together in his lap. Behind them more devotees in orange and yellow robes sit in rows, and on the far right an older man in white kurta wears a red-brown mala and a pendant. A red curtain and cream walls form the backdrop, with a small purple bird logo in the top-left corner. Several more people are partly visible at the edges.2015-02-02