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May 27 2017

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A seated group of young men in saffron-orange dhoti-style cloths fills the frame at an indoor hall, many smiling and attentive, some with bare chests, rudraksha malas and white tilak or vibhuti marks on their foreheads. In the foreground a smiling young man in an orange cloth wears a beaded rudraksha mala and a white horizontal tilak. Behind them a shirtless young man with a dark-brown beaded necklace and a white tilak sits beside others in white garments. Wooden furniture, pillars and a sitting area suggest a satsang or discourse setting. No a person candidate is visible in this crowd.2017-05-20 +1 copiesAugust 04 20172017-08-04May 28 20172017-05-28A large seated satsang gathering in a hall, with many people sitting closely on the floor. In the foreground, young men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas, smile and sit in rows. Behind them, women and men in white ceremonial clothes, some wearing beaded necklaces, sit among tall wooden poles with brass tops. A shaven-headed man in glasses and an orange top sits at the right edge. Several people are laughing and clapping. The scene is a photograph of a devotional assembly with dense crowds and warm, joyful expressions.2017-05-27July 01 20172017-07-01 +2 copiesA large seated congregation of devotees in saffron-orange robes with white tilak marks on their foreheads, many with rudraksha malas, clapping with hands raised in devotion. Most are shirtless or wear saffron wraps, and several wear sacred beads and necklaces. A bald man in the centre with a tilak and beads sits with palms together, and a row of young boys and men fills the foreground. Behind them, others in white clothing sit in a bright hall with pillars, possibly a satsang or discourse gathering. a person is not clearly visible in this frame.2017-07-17 +1 copiesSeptember 13 20162016-09-13A large seated gathering of young men and boys in saffron-orange robes, many bare-chested with rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces, sitting closely on a white floor in a bright hall. Many have white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads and are clapping or holding their palms together in devotion. Behind them, more seated devotees in white and orange clothing fill the room, with brass-topped yellow posts and a saffron-robed figure standing in the far background.2017-07-19A large seated crowd of devotees in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas fills the frame at an ashram gathering. In the foreground a young man with a bare chest and white tilak marks presses his palms together in front of his heart, flanked by smiling young devotees in orange shawls with rudraksha beads. Behind them, rows of men and boys in orange and white clothing sit closely together, some with white vibhuti lines on their foreheads. The background shows a gold-trimmed red and white decorated hall with hanging banners. No single person is clearly identifiable as a person, so no candidate is marked.2017-08-04October 13 20172017-10-13July 28 20172017-07-28A large indoor satsang hall with a seated congregation of ascetic disciples and devotees. In the foreground, several young men and boys sit cross-legged in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, wearing rudraksha malas and white vibhuti lines on their foreheads and bodies; several have shaved heads and are clasping their hands in prayer or gesturing with open palms. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shawls with rudraksha malas sit attentively. Pink and white decor, orange-draped tables and gold barricade stands line the room, with a framed deity image visible at the upper right and a large screen overhead. Many more people are seated toward the back of the hall.2017-07-29 +1 copies