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Outdoor satsang under a large spreading tree at an ashram, with a crowd of saffron and orange-clad devotees seated on bare ground. Many have shaved heads with white tilak marks and wear rudraksha and beaded malas. Several women with long dark hair wear orange saris. A standing figure in orange robes at the top left addresses the gathering, and a silver-topped ceremonial staff rises near the centre. A man in orange holds a camera near the top right, and a small stone-edged water basin stands behind the group.

Photograph of a large seated group of devotees in saffron and orange robes outdoors beneath a large banyan-type tree with spreading aerial roots. Many participants have shaved heads or tied-back hair, white vertical forehead markings, and beaded rudraksha-style malas. Several raise their hands, some with fingers pointed upward. A man in the lower right wears a saffron shawl, glasses and a multi-strand beaded necklace, sitting among the group. A standing figure in a saffron cloth at the top right and a few other seated attendees complete the scene, with a white ceremonial vessel visible at the bottom edge. Walls and greenery frame the background.

A photograph of a large group of devotees and renunciate-style ascetics in orange and saffron robes seated on the ground in an open courtyard beneath a tree. Many have shaved heads, white or ash forehead markings, and rudraksha or bead necklaces. A tall silver ritual vessel with a lid stands in the foreground, and a metal trident-like staff rises near the right. A person in a white outfit stands at the upper right holding a camera, and a standing woman in orange appears at the top left. Several women with tilaka or painted foreheads sit among the men. The seated group appears attentive, consistent with a satsang gathering.

Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A large crowd of devotees in saffron-orange robes sits on a raised stone platform. Many have shaved heads with white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads and wear rudraksha malas. A standing figure in orange at upper left and a trident leaning at right stand out. A videographer with a camera on a tripod is visible at centre. Several older women in orange and red sit in the front row, one holding a silver ritual vessel. A brass bell lies on the ground at lower left. No clearly identifiable a person is visible in appearance-based cues, so no candidate is named.

March 10 2013

A photograph of a crowded outdoor gathering of young and adult devotees in orange and saffron robes, many wearing rudraksha malas and white sacred ash (vibhuti) stripes on their foreheads. Several are sitting cross-legged with hands folded in anjali mudra or raised in devotion, while younger children and teenagers stand behind them. A bald man in orange wearing glasses sits in the front left with palms pressed together. A man in a white shirt stands in the background, and a red pillar and green trees are visible behind the crowd. The scene appears to be a satsang gathering. No individual is identifiable as the swami from appearance cues alone.

A photograph of a ritual scene outdoors. In the foreground, several men in rust-red and maroon robes with rudraksha malas and white forehead markings sit close together, one in the centre with a shaved head, a red bindi and a white-striped brow, looking ahead. A man on the right in maroon robes and a long gold-and-bead necklace holds a small object and a white dish, while an adjacent man in similar dress sits with hands folded. Behind them, a crowd of boys and young men in saffron-orange robes with white forehead markings stand and sit, some with hands joined in prayer and one holding a brass bell-shaped vessel. Metal bowls and a steaming fire pit sit on the ground in front. Background includes a standing man in a white shirt and a man in a checked shirt with arms crossed, plus a brick wall and greenery.

September 05 2016

A photograph of a crowd of devotees seated on the ground in an open-sided shrine courtyard, many in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas and some with white sashes. Many have shaved heads and hands pressed together in anjali or clapping. A stone pillar, a red painted wall, a golden trishul at right and leafy plants frame the scene. The people sit facing forward toward an unseen focal point. No individual is identifiable as a person from the visible cues.

January 15 2017

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A large group of young men and boys seated on the floor in a temple hall, wearing saffron-orange robes and matching orange turbans, with rudraksha mala necklaces around their necks. Many have their palms pressed together in anjali or raised in chanting gestures, and some sit with eyes closed. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white and orange clothing fills the hall, with tall brass or gold lamp stands along the front and a lit shrine area visible in the background. Several boys have vibhuti or kumkum marks on their foreheads.

January 22 2017