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A large crowd of mostly women sits on red plastic chairs at an evening satsang event, many with palms pressed together in namaskar. Saris and salwar kameez in orange, pink, red, yellow, teal and turquoise are visible, along with a woman in a maroon head covering and a woman in a white uniform-style top. Behind them rows of seated attendees extend into the dim hall, with a blue banner and a small framed sign on the stage area.

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A large seated audience at an evening satsang gathering, mostly women in saris and salwar kameez, sitting on red plastic chairs with palms pressed together in namaste. In the foreground an older woman in an orange-and-red sari and a woman in a brown-and-cream patterned sari close their eyes in devotion. A young woman in a maroon headscarf and light blue embroidered kurta smiles with hands folded, beside a woman in a red cardigan and cream dhoti-style cloth. Further back are rows of people in white shirts and saris, with a blue banner and stage structure visible at the top of the hall.2010-01-20A night outdoor satsang gathering with a large crowd of devotees seated on red plastic chairs, many with palms pressed together in anjali. Women in colourful saris dominate: a woman in pink and white sari, a woman in orange and red sari with a bindi, a woman in beige and brown sari with a tilak, and a young woman in a maroon hijab and light blue dress. A small boy in a striped shirt stands at left. Behind them are lit lamps, a golden canopied vehicle, a stone arch and blue banners on poles.2010-01-20A photograph of a large seated audience at a satsang, mostly women and some girls in red plastic chairs under warm evening light. Front row: a woman in an orange and yellow printed sari, a woman in a brown top with a cream and blue patterned sari, a young girl with braided hair, and a young woman in a maroon hijab and a light blue shawl holding a small object. Behind them, older women in white, red, yellow and green saris wear spectacles and gold necklaces. Bamboo staging and rows of spectators fill the background, with blue and red banners at the upper edge.2010-01-20A large night gathering of devotees seated on the ground in an open outdoor field, many with palms pressed together in prayer or hands folded at chest level. Most wear white, with saffron, orange, pink, yellow and purple saris and kurtas interspersed among them. Several women wear white head coverings. Tall speaker towers stand at the left of the crowd, and a green light glows in the dark background with parked vehicles and distant lights. Faces are turned toward the front. The scene shows a very large crowd filling the frame, with people extending well back into the darkness.2009-02-23A large outdoor crowd stands in rows at dusk, many with palms pressed together in namaskar or hands folded in prayer. Men in white shirts and dhotis, women in saris in orange, blue, gold and green, and young people in casual shirts face forward toward an unseen focal point. Red plastic chairs are scattered among the standing devotees, and tall banners with illuminated lettering hang on poles in the background, with a scaffold and a blue vehicle at left. The scene suggests a devotional gathering or pada puja, though the focal stage is not visible.2010-01-24January 21 20102010-01-21A large outdoor evening satsang at night, with a crowd of devotees standing in rows and seated on red plastic chairs, many with palms pressed together in namaste. Men wear white shirts and dhotis, one man in a checked shirt, and women wear sarees in pink, green, purple and orange, some with flowers in their hair. Illuminated lit light towers framed with string lights stand on either side of the stage area, and a large screen displays a figure in the distance. A blue banner with Tamil text is visible among the crowd.2010-01-202008 - Post August - Powerful homa in Sirkazhi by trained AcharyaA large crowd of women and girls seated on red and blue plastic chairs at a night outdoor gathering, watching toward the stage. Many wear sarees and salwar kameez in orange, saffron, turquoise, lilac and white, with some heads covered by striped or red cloths. A young girl in front wears an orange outfit and red-and-white striped head cover, and an older woman on the right has white vibhuti marks on her forehead. Lamps and banners are visible at the top edge. No identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame.2010-01-21December 29 20102010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29A large outdoor crowd of devotees, mostly women in saris and salwar kameez, stands behind a wooden pole barrier with palms pressed together in namaste and prayer. Women in orange, yellow, blue and pink clothing predominate, one older woman in white wears a plain white sari, and a girl in a floral dress and a child in a purple top join in. Some women have jasmine flowers in their hair and gold jewellery. Behind the barrier, a decorated golden chariot with a deity murti and colourful drapes stands under bright lights, with white-clad attendants nearby. No identifiable a person figure is visible.2010-01-24