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October 07 2008

Night photograph of a large outdoor campfire gathering on bare ground lit by floodlights. Many people in white and light clothing sit cross-legged in a wide circle on colourful woven mats, with a smoky fire glowing at the centre. At the left, a man in orange robes sits on a raised white platform beneath a decorated canopy, facing the circle, with a microphone nearby. Several people in yellow and orange shawls sit at the front edge. A parked white SUV and tall light stands appear at the edges of the scene.

November 20 2009

A night-time outdoor gathering at an ashram ground, with a large crowd seated in rows on the dark earth, many wearing white or light clothes. Strings of orange and yellow lights and white lanterns line the field, and a lit screen displays an image at the centre-back. Trees and a small roofed building with a flag stand at the left edge, and the scene is blurred and dim.

Night photograph of a Navaratri celebration in an outdoor courtyard. Many people in orange and saffron robes sit on mats facing a lit ritual area at centre, where a standing figure in orange holds an object and others kneel near floral offerings. In the foreground a seated figure in a large orange shawl faces the group. A building on the right is decorated with strings of warm fairy lights, and a lamp-lit stepped platform lies to the right. Several devotees with long hair and garlands sit in rows, and a small crowd watches from the left in the background.

Evening outdoor satsang under a open-sided corrugated roof strung with colourful hanging tassels and triangular bunting. A large crowd of devotees, mostly men in white dhotis and shirts, sits on mats and benches in rows facing a raised dais at the far right. Some attendees wear saffron-orange robes in the foreground. Green plants and flowering purple blooms line a garden bed at the left edge, with palm trees silhouetted against dusk sky. A small illuminated screen stands near the stage, and a figure in white stands at the dais with a decorated altar and deity murti nearby.

Night-time outdoor satsang under a canopy strung with multicoloured pennant bunting. Dozens of devotees, mostly women in white saris with dark borders, sit cross-legged on striped mats in rows facing a stage. A tall brass trident stands among the front seats and hanging lamps glow nearby. On the stage, a person in a light shirt stands by a lectern while another figure sits at a table with equipment. A large screen behind shows a seated figure in orange robes, possibly a depiction of a teacher; a red banner is visible at right. A bright floodlight glares at left.

July 24 2014

Night-time outdoor gathering in front of a covered open-sided stage lit by a bright spotlight and strings of colourful lights. Several hundred seated devotees, mostly men with bare upper bodies and white dhotis, sit close together on the ground facing the stage. Two figures in orange-red robes stand on the stage beside a small decorated shrine area, with other people in white nearby. Trees and a palm line the dark background.

April 16 2017

Evening outdoor satsang on a lawn in front of a multi-storey building with balconies and lit windows. Dozens of devotees sit on mats and cloths, mostly in white clothes with orange-brown shawls, and some on chairs at the rear. A raised platform at the back holds a seated speaker in orange-red clothing, flanked by flower decorations and small lamps. A parasol shades the left side, and a microphone stand is visible at right. The gathering is large and fills the frame.

Night photograph of a large outdoor gathering at an open-air event under a white tent canopy lit by bright white and green stage lights. A dense crowd of many hundreds sits on a paved ground, mostly women in white and cream saris and shawls, some in brighter coloured saris. Behind them, a row of people in white clothing stands near the stage area, where a banner hangs on a pole. The crowd appears attentive, facing the stage. Only a small corner of the crowd is clearly visible at this distance.