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June 22 20132013-06-22A photograph of a seated audience at an outdoor satsang gathering under a colourful striped canopy. Rows of plastic chairs are filled with men in white shirts and dhotis, women in sarees and salwar, and a few elderly men. Many raise their hands in namaskar or greeting gestures. In the foreground a woman in a red saree and a man in a checked shirt sit beside a white placard reading SARVAM HEALTHCARE with NAMA partly visible below. No speaker or robed figure is clearly shown.2013-06-22A photograph of a covered outdoor courtyard with a red brick floor and a multicoloured fabric canopy above. Several people in white clothing sit on white plastic chairs in a row along the right side, including a woman in a white sari with a gold border and a gold necklace, and men in white shirts and trousers, one wearing an identification lanyard. A man in an all-white uniform stands in the centre, gesturing toward the seated group. Behind them, another woman in a yellow sari and others sit on chairs, and a blue wall with a shelf holds small items on the right. Seen from the side, the scene looks like an organised waiting or service area.2007-08-19A large outdoor crowd of devotees seated closely together under bright daylight, with palm trees, banana plants and a thatched shelter behind them. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and white trousers, with a wristwatch and gold ring, holds his hands together in a gesture of reverence. Women wear saris in pink, purple, green, orange and yellow, many with bindi and gold jewellery, and a man in the foreground has a red and yellow tilak on his forehead. A small girl in pink and a toddler are visible among the seated people. The gathering appears attentive, facing toward an unseen speaker or ceremony.2006-11-13A large outdoor gathering of devotees seated and standing under a decorated canopy with patterned red, orange and cream fabric, green leafy garlands and blue poles. Most men wear white shirts and dhotis; several have rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Older women wear white saris, and one woman in a white sari with a small badge stands at right. Faces are turned toward an unseen focal point.2007-08-17A large outdoor crowd of rural villagers, mostly seated or standing close together on a dirt road in daylight. Many women wear colourful saris in red, yellow and pink, and several have red bindi and gold necklaces. Men wear white shirts and dhotis or trousers, and one man on the lower left has a tilak mark on his forehead. Behind them a printed portrait of a shaven-headed figure in orange and white is held up on a stand, and a small white vehicle stands beside thatched huts and palm trees. A blue-bordered banner with a partly visible portrait is at the right edge. The gathering appears to be a public event.2006-11-13A large crowd of devotees sits seated under a tented pavilion with string lights and blue poles overhead. Many men wear white shirts and white dhotis, some with rudraksha malas around their necks. A woman in a white sari with a green border sits on the left, and several women in saris and salwar kameez are scattered through the crowd. Several men in front have their palms pressed together in namaskar. Their faces are turned toward a stage area outside the frame. No single figure is identified as a person.2007-08-17A large outdoor gathering under a makeshift thatched canopy supported by bamboo poles, with many women seated on white plastic chairs. Most wear cotton and silk saris in pastel, yellow, purple, maroon and red tones, and several have red kumkum bindis on their foreheads. Men in white shirts and dhotis stand behind them, one holding a white umbrella, and a blue vehicle is parked at the right edge beside green trees. The crowd appears to be watching a program.2006-10-28Outdoor satsang gathering under a white tent with striped bunting and palm fronds. Devotees sit on chairs and stand in rows, mostly women in white, cream, teal and orange saris with gold bangles and necklaces. A woman in the foreground has her palms pressed together in namaste, and a woman with vibhuti on her forehead sits near the front. Men in white shirts stand at left, and black speaker boxes flank a raised stage area.2013-01-06A large seated crowd of devotees fills the frame at an outdoor event, many with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. Women wear sarees in pink, red, green, blue and yellow, and men wear white shirts and dhotis. In the right foreground a man in glasses and a white shirt sits with hands folded, a wristwatch visible. Metal poles with blue and white banners rise behind the rows of people.2007-08-17December 30 20082008-12-30A large outdoor gathering seated under a decorated canopy with red, orange and green patterned fabric, strung with red and green pennant flags and leafy branches. Dense crowds of men and women sit closely together. Many men wear white shirts and white dhotis with rudraksha malas around their necks, while women wear sarees in pink, red, green, purple and grey, some with gold necklaces and flowers in their hair. Several people wear name badges. A few older men with grey hair sit in the front rows, and a child in a red-and-white outfit is visible among the crowd. The attendees appear to be listening attentively toward the front of the gathering.2007-08-17