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Night outdoor gathering in a hillside town with blue and pink multi-storey buildings behind. A man in a yellow-orange robe and orange turban sits on a raised seat draped with a leopard-print cloth and a white and green covering, speaking into a standing microphone. Seated before him on a rug are many devotees in orange and saffron clothing, several women wearing orange shawls and headscarves, and a few people in darker clothes. Some onlookers stand on the balcony above. Count is approximate.

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Outdoor evening satsang in a courtyard with a blue-painted building behind. A bearded man in an orange turban and orange robe sits cross-legged on a raised seat draped with a leopard-print cloth, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Around him, a large crowd of devotees sits on the ground in orange and saffron clothing, several wrapped in orange shawls, with a few in blue or green. A cameraman stands among the audience with a video camera on a tripod. A blue pipe and wires run along the left edge, and the crowd fills the right side of the frame.2005-05-25Nighttime outdoor photo of a seated gathering on a rooftop or open ground. A bearded man in orange robes and a yellow turban sits on a raised platform at the right, beneath a canopy hung with colourful strands and a bright lamp, with a leopard-print or animal hide draped in the foreground. Many devotees in orange and saffron clothing, some with orange shawls and a few women in red and pink headscarves, sit facing him on the ground. A blue-clad person sits at the lower left. The man on the platform wears a rudraksha-style necklace and appears to be seated in a teaching posture. Impossible to confirm identity from appearance; the crowd suggests satsang or a discourse. Roughly two dozen people are visible.2005-05-25Evening outdoor satsang in the Himalayas. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits on a raised wooden seat or throne under a small ornate canopy, facing a crowd. Many attendees in saffron and orange clothing, some wearing knit caps in red, grey and white, sit on the ground with their backs to the camera. A video camera on a tripod stands at the right beside a blue-painted building, and string lights glow in the dark background.2005-05-25Night photograph of an outdoor gathering on a flat rooftop or terrace with a blue parapet and green wall, strung with small colourful flags. A large crowd of people in saffron and orange robes sits closely packed on the floor, some in blue and white clothing, and a few wear head coverings. At the right, a seated figure in orange clothing sits on a raised cushioned platform beneath an ornate multicoloured canopy with a decorated pole. A video camera on a tripod and a laptop sit in the foreground among bags and equipment. The scene looks like a satsang or discourse session.2005-05-25A night-time outdoor gathering in the Himalayas. Dozens of people in orange and saffron clothing sit on a sandy ground in front of a raised platform draped with bright cloth. A man in orange robes with a saffron head covering sits on the platform at the right, facing the audience, with a long rope-like garland draped across the front of the platform. Several seated listeners wear knit caps, jackets and shawls against the cold. A video camera on a tripod and a small lamp sit in the foreground, and a yellow banner hangs on the right edge. The scene looks like a satsang or discourse session.2005-05-25A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits cross-legged on a fur-draped chair beneath ornate embroidered canopies with red, gold and teal panels. He holds a microphone while speaking. In front of him, a seated audience in orange and dark clothing listens on a paved courtyard beside a light blue corrugated-roof building with a wooden door. Colourful prayer flags hang from the left. A sign on the building reads as a short inscription. The setting appears to be a mountain village in the Himalayas.2005-05-25An outdoor satsang on a hillside terrace with a blue-painted building and mountain slopes behind. A figure in saffron/orange robes sits on an ornate throne with patterned cushions beneath a decorated canopy with red and gold trim. Rows of seated devotees in orange and saffron shawls and white clothing fill the foreground, many with hands folded or listening attentively. Red and yellow prayer flags flutter on poles along the terrace railing. The scene suggests a discourse or darshan session in a mountain setting.2005-05-25Outdoor satsang in a hillside town with multi-storey concrete buildings, a water tank and a parked white vehicle behind. A long-haired figure in orange robes sits cross-legged on a leopard-print seat at the left, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Rows of devotees in orange robes sit on a red and blue carpeted platform facing him, many with hands in lap, and a white canopy with red trim shades the left edge. A photographer stands at the rear among the audience. a person cues: long flowing hair and orange robes while seated on a raised leopard-skin seat as the speaker. Captured in the Himalayan discourse context.2005-05-25A figure in an orange saffron robe and orange head covering sits cross-legged on a raised platform draped with a leopard-print cloth, in front of a blue-painted building at night. The seated figure raises one hand and holds a microphone stand. A lit oil lamp on a pole stands to the right, and a small string of colourful pennants hangs above. In the foreground, several seated people in orange and red clothing face the platform, one in a red hood. The setting appears to be an outdoor evening gathering.2005-05-25Photograph taken outdoors at dusk in a mountain village, with blue and cream buildings behind a group of people wearing orange and saffron clothing. In the foreground on the left, a person in a bright orange knit cap and orange robe stands facing right, holding a small object. Beside them, a person in a grey hooded jacket and dark gloves holds a black bag. On the right, a man with grey hair wears an orange shawl and smiles while speaking, and another person in an orange garment and grey cap stands at the edge. Several others in the background wear orange or grey hats and jackets.2005-05-25A night-time photograph of a large gathering of devotees seated on the floor of an open courtyard or rooftop in a hill town. Most wear saffron-orange shawls and wraps, with some in white and red caps or head coverings. Many sit cross-legged in rows, some leaning forward, and a standing figure in white stands at the right edge. Blue-painted buildings and a balcony railing frame the scene, with a microphone stand and water bottles in the foreground. Lamplight and dark sky suggest an evening satsang session. No figure in the image is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2005-05-25Night photograph of a crowd of devotees seated on the floor of an open rooftop or courtyard area with blue-painted walls. Most people wear saffron-orange shawls and wraps, while others wear dark jackets, red and blue sweaters, and caps. Many sit cross-legged and some appear to be writing or reading. A video camera on a tripod in the foreground faces the group. a person is not clearly visible among those seated.2005-05-25