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An outdoor group gathering under a green tarp beside a river bed with rocks and trees. A woman in an orange puffer jacket and orange-and-leopard-print wrap sits at the right, singing or chanting and holding a small hand drum and a silver tray-like object. Around her, many people sit on the ground or on a green-framed swing seat, clapping and smiling; a bald man in white kurta sits at the centre, a man in a red sweater and white shirt stands at left, a man in a grey jacket claps at upper right, and a woman in a white shawl sits at left-centre. The mood is a satsang or devotional singing session.

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Outdoor gathering under a green shade tarp beside a rocky riverbed with green shrubs and trees behind. A long-haired figure in a bright orange robe and orange shawl sits on a green metal swing seat draped in white cloth, holding a silver tray or device and what appears to be a small bowl, with leopard-print cushions beneath. Around them, a large circle of seated devotees claps and gestures with hands raised; a bald man in a white kurta sits near the seat, a woman in a red top and others in fleece jackets, shawls and saris surround the group. The scene is a satsang-style sharing outdoors.2005-05-06Outdoor photo of a seated group of about 25 people under a green tarpaulin canopy beside a dry river bed with wooded hills behind. On the right, a smiling person in an orange knit cap and an orange and leopard-print robe reclines on a green-framed swing bench, a person candidate whose orange headwear and patterned robe are visible cues, though the face is not used for identification. Around them sit devotees in white kurtas, saris, dark jackets and blue rain jackets, some wrapped in shawls. A man in white stands at the back left beside a canopy pole.2005-05-06Outdoor evening gathering under a green canopy beside a rocky riverbank. Around him sit about a dozen devotees: a woman in a red shawl and white top, an older woman in pink and black, a man in a blue track jacket, a woman in a light blue sweater, and others in shawls and sweaters, several with hands pressed together. A man in a maroon sweater stands behind the swing, and a shaved-headed person in white sits in the foreground.2005-05-06Outdoor gathering at a riverbank with pebbled ground, where seated devotees sit close around a green-framed swing seat draped in white cloth. A woman with long dark hair in a bright orange puffer jacket and leopard-print shawl sits on the seat, holding a silver tablet or device, smiling and looking toward the group. Around her, a man in a white shirt and glasses sits with folded hands, a woman in a brown top sits near her, a woman in a pale blue top leans in, and a young woman in a pale yellow kurta leans forward with clasped hands. Others in red, white and blue clothing sit behind, and a man in a green cap sits at left. The woman in orange has a distinctive presentation with long hair and orange robes; her appearance is consistent with the a person candidate but the identification is uncertain.2005-05-06A photograph taken outdoors on a rocky riverbed beneath a green tarp, with a dark green metal swing frame. A long-haired person in an orange jacket and orange-and-gold patterned skirt sits on a white cloth-covered seat, holding a small brass vessel and a silver tray. Around them, several people sit on the ground: a bald man in a white shirt at lower left, a woman in a light teal top with glasses at right, and a man in a dark jacket standing behind the frame. Two people walk along the riverbank in the background among trees. A white-and-black umbrella lies beside the seat. Identity of the orange-clad figure cannot be determined from appearance alone; they are described by role only.2005-05-06Outdoor photo on a gravel riverbank under overcast sky, with green grass and trees behind. A central figure with long, swept-back dark hair wears a bright saffron-orange jacket and a leopard-print wrap, seated on a white-draped swing bench with a green metal frame. A black-and-white umbrella is held over the scene by a standing man in a dark jacket. Around the bench, seated devotees in winter jackets, one in a blue striped track jacket, and a woman with curly reddish hair look on, several with hands pressed together in greeting. Appearance-based candidate: a person, in the saffron clothing and long hair of the central seated figure, shown as a physical presence in the scene.2005-05-06Outdoor gathering on a rocky riverbed with green forest behind. A person seated on a green metal swing frame with white cloth draped over it wears a bright orange puffer jacket over a leopard-print wrap and an orange knit cap, smiling. Around them a large seated crowd listens, including men in white and maroon shawls, a bald man in white, a man in a dark jacket with a yellow collar, and women in fleece and dark clothing. A standing man in dark jacket and white shirt leans in at the upper left. Scattered pink flowers and green grass lie along the riverbank.2005-05-06Outdoor photo on a gravel riverbank with dry grass and conifers behind. A person in an orange knit cap and an orange puffer jacket over a leopard-print wrap sits on a green metal swing frame, laughing and gesturing with both hands. Around them sit a seated circle of about a dozen devotees, including a man in a white shirt and a man in a maroon shawl standing at left, a bald man in white, women in dark and light jackets, and a young man in a blue tracksuit smiling at right. The mood is relaxed and joyful, with a white cloth draped over the swing seat.2005-05-06Outdoor photo beside a gravel riverbank under pine trees. A long-haired man in a bright orange puffer jacket, orange knit beanie and orange robe sits on a green metal swing draped with white cloth, a leopard-print shawl over his lap. Around him sit several smiling people: a bald man in white with glasses at left, a man in a maroon top, a man in a red sweater and another in black at right, and dark-haired heads in the foreground. Red and orange cloth lies on the swing. a person seated in the centre, identified by orange robes, long swept-back hair and the leopard shawl.2005-05-06December 09 20052005-12-09Outdoor teachers training session under a blue tarp canopy with a green metal swing frame. A long-haired figure in white clothing sits on a yellow-cushioned seat at the centre, holding a small object and bowing forward. Around him, a seated circle of about twenty people, many with palms pressed together in namaste; they wear fleece jackets, hoodies and casual clothes in grey, green, black and pink. Pine trees and a wooden post are visible at the edges.2005-05-08Outdoor gathering on a grassy riverbank with a gravel streambed behind, under black-and-white and black umbrellas. A long-haired man in a bright orange robe and leopard-print lower garment sits on a green metal frame and gestures with his right hand while speaking. Around him, a seated group of devotees listens, including a woman in a blue dress with a white shawl, a woman in a dark headscarf and purple top, a woman in a teal sweater, and men in jackets and tracksuits. A bald man in white sits in the foreground, and a woman in a white vest holds an umbrella.2005-05-06