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A photograph of a seated crowd of devotees at an evening outdoor event, lit by night lighting. In the foreground, men sit cross-legged on woven mats; several wear white dhoti-style clothing with saffron, red and yellow shawls, and some wear rudraksha malas. Behind them, others sit on white plastic chairs in white or light shirts. At upper left, a decorated orange pedestal bears flower garlands and a deity murti, and a few people sit near it. The crowd appears attentive, facing toward the front of the scene.

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October 16 20102010-10-16Evening outdoor gathering at an ashram. Many men in white dhotis and white kurtas sit cross-legged on woven mats, several wearing red shawls, others bright yellow-green shawls, with rudraksha malas visible. Behind them, seated figures in white and saffron-toned clothing sit near an ornate orange-and-gold stone shrine with a dark deity murti decorated with flower garlands. Lit lamps and a small raised platform stand in the background, and a few white plastic chairs line the right edge.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA seated group of devotees sits on woven mats in an outdoor evening setting, many in white ritual clothing with rudraksha malas, some with eyes closed or hands joined in prayer. A woman in a red and white sari and a man in a white dhoti with a red-and-green border sit in the foreground, one holding a small object. Several people wear white kurtas and white dhotis; a few wear saffron or yellow garments. Behind them are a sandstone plinth and a red-cloth-covered pillar, with a white plastic chair at upper right. The atmosphere suggests satsang listening or meditation. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance in this image.2010-10-15A photograph of a seated group of devotees on woven mats during an evening satsang, most with palms pressed together in prayer or eyes closed. Many wear white dhotis and kurtas; a few younger men wear white with red trim, and two men on the right wear yellow shawls over white clothes with rudraksha malas. One man at right has a shaved head and a yellow shawl. Papers and a blue booklet lie on the mat at lower left. Behind them are a red-and-gold structure and white plastic chairs. No single presenter is prominently visible; the focus is the assembled listeners in meditative posture.2010-10-15 +1 copiesA seated group of men in white kurta-style clothing sits on white mats during a satsang-style gathering. Several wear blue or dark beaded malas and some have yellow shawls draped over their shoulders. Most are shaven-headed and attentive, looking toward the front. A few younger boys are visible among the rows in the background. The scene is dense, with many seated devotees filling the hall.2010-09-13November 21 20102010-11-21October 08 20102010-10-08Night gathering of many seated devotees on colourful striped mats outdoors, facing a raised dais at the upper right. Most men wear white kurta and dhoti-style clothing with red-orange shawls or stoles and red beaded necklaces; some wear orange garments. A figure on the dais wears a white garland and sits behind a red-brown platform. Some people hold water bottles and notebooks. Participants sit in rows, attentive and still.2014-09-06A large seated congregation of devotees sits on the floor of a hall during a satsang talk. In the foreground, several shaved-headed men wear white dhotis and yellow shawls, some with rudraksha malas and headphones, and their hands rest on their knees or laps. Behind them, rows of women in white and pastel saris and salwar kameez listen attentively. An orange cloth covers the floor at lower left, and a bald figure in orange robes sits at the bottom edge. Some people wear eyeglasses, and the room is bright and crowded.2010-09-19A large outdoor satsang at dusk, with many seated devotees on grass in white kurta-style clothing and rust-red shawls draped over their shoulders. Front and centre, a bearded man with white hair sits cross-legged with hands folded, wearing a white outfit, a red shawl and a beaded mala. Around him, men and women sit closely together, some with eyes closed in meditation, others with hands clasped. Bottles of water and cushions lie on the grass, and a purple-lit hedge and garden form the background. No prominent central figure in saffron or ornate dress is clearly visible.2014-05-12A seated group of devotees sits on striped mats in a bright hall with white tiled steps behind them. Most wear white dhotis and kurtas; several men wear yellow shawls, and a man in front has a yellow shawl and glasses. Two younger men in front right wear saffron/orange robes with red shawls. A man in a pink striped shirt stands at left, and a red-shawled man with a bald head sits near the centre. Orange cloth and drums sit at the back, and a man on the far right sits in saffron.2010-12-27September 09 20172017-09-09 +1 copies