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February 04 2018

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September 05 20172017-09-05 +1 copiesNight outdoor gathering of a large crowd of men seated closely on the ground, most bare-chested or in white dhotis, many with white sacred ash marks on their bodies, rudraksha and white beaded necklaces. A few wear saffron or red cloth. Bright stage lights and trees frame the scene, with two people in orange robes standing at the upper left and a small lit stage structure at the top right. Participants sit attentively facing forward, some with hands folded. A brass tray with fruit sits at the lower edge.2017-09-05Night photograph of a large seated congregation at an outdoor Hindu gathering, with many men sitting cross-legged in rows, most bare-chested with white ash or vibhuti markings on their foreheads and bodies, white dhotis and rudraksha or gold-toned malas around their necks. Some wear white shirts and saffron cloth. Strings of multicoloured lights hang overhead beneath tall lamps, and red-and-white striped barriers frame the scene. In the foreground, a bearded man with long hair sits centre, with several men in front of him. Several men appear to be meditating with eyes closed.2017-08-07June 23 20172017-06-23 +1 copiesSeptember 24 20172017-09-24 +2 copiesDecember 02 20162016-12-02Night-time outdoor gathering under an open shed with string lights and palm trees. Many men sit cross-legged on striped mats, most bare-chested with white dhotis and rudraksha-style neck cords, some holding small yellow cloth bags. A few women in white and light saree sit at the left edge. In the centre, a tall copper-coloured ritual pillar with a lamp stands beside a small red shrine with a black lingam-like form draped in garlands. A bright floodlight and hanging lights illuminate the scene. A man in a white shawl sits near the front right, and a standing figure in white stands near the back.2017-04-16May 26 20172017-05-26A dense crowd of men sits closely packed on mats at an evening gathering, most bare-chested with white sacred ash smeared across their foreheads, chests and arms. Many wear rudraksha or bead necklaces and white dhotis with coloured borders. Some sit with hands folded or heads bowed, and a few men stand at the left edge in white dhotis. Brass oil lamps are visible in the background near the top of the frame. The scene resembles a satsang or initiation sitting; no a person candidate is clearly visible in the frame.2017-09-05September 05 20172017-09-05 +1 copiesOctober 01 20172017-10-01A large crowd of mostly male devotees sits closely packed on the ground at night during an outdoor gathering. Most are bare-chested, wearing white dhotis and rudraksha or gold-toned pendant necklaces, with many with the sacred thread across the shoulder. Several hold small papers or booklets, and some sit with hands folded in prayer. Strings of colourful lights hang overhead, with a stage speaker system and white tents at the back. Their attention appears directed toward the front, consistent with a satsang or meditation session. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person in this crowd view.2017-05-10