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A large outdoor gathering of devotees seated on mats on a sandy courtyard, most wearing white dhotis and shirts, with some in coloured shirts. Many sit in rows facing a raised dais at the top left, while a few men stand near the back in white clothes. Decorated pillars with painted red, orange and blue panels frame the left side, and a black speaker sits at the right edge. Kolam-style white line designs are drawn on the ground and steps, and orange-roofed buildings with a flower garland hang in the background. Two standing figures in white near the centre appear to be attendants or priests; no one in the scene shows clear saffron or ornate cues for a person, so the figure is not confidently identifiable.

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A large outdoor gathering of devotees seated on mats in rows on a sandy ground, many dressed in white dhotis and white shirts, some in red or blue shirts. A standing figure in white stands near the front, facing the crowd, beside a row of small decorated stone figures. Palm trees, orange-painted buildings with corrugated roofs, a decorated pillar and a hanging orange cloth frame the scene, with raised tiled steps and rangoli-style patterns in the foreground. Attendees appear to be listening to a satsang talk.2010-10-21Outdoor satsang gathering on a sandy courtyard with a raised stone platform at left decorated with red and white stripes. Hundreds of devotees, mostly men in white dhotis and shirts, sit cross-legged on woven mats and striped rugs facing a stage. Two standing figures in white robes stand near the front of the stage area, and a wooden cart is visible among the orange-walled buildings behind. Decorative painted pillars in orange, blue and white frame the scene, with rows of small stone statues and potted plants along the edges. Kolam designs are drawn in white on the ground.2010-10-21Outdoor satsang on a sandy ground beneath palm trees. Large crowd of men seated on mats in rows, dressed in white shirts and white dhotis, many with white caps. A standing figure in white clothes stands at the front near a raised platform, with a flower garland hanging from a tall stand. Rows of small statues sit on a low wall behind the seated crowd. Striped painted pillars with decorative patterns stand at left beside a ceremonial trident-shaped stand, and a red-and-white painted plinth sits in the foreground. Orange-roofed buildings and a wooden cart appear in the background.2010-10-21 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a large seated congregation on woven mats under a corrugated roof strung with colourful cloth banners and bunting. Many men in white dhotis and shirts sit in rows, some wearing yellow shoulder cords, others in checked shirts, a saffron-robed figure and a person in yellow at left. Palm trees and a thatched hut frame the scene. At the far end, a raised platform holds a white-clad figure seated before a red-and-white pillared shrine with a statue and tall lamp poles. Many people are visible, so the count is a range.2010-10-21Outdoor ashram gathering in a courtyard with a sandy ground and low white buildings with red doors and tin roofs. Many people sit in rows on mats, most dressed in white, with some in red, orange and yellow. In the front row, several men in white sit cross-legged on small circular raised rings, some wearing yellow shawls. A row of small statues stands near the buildings. A few people sit on the stone platform at lower left and along the right edge, with palm plants in pots. Floor kolam patterns are drawn on the ground. Palm trees and greenery surround the scene.2010-07-04A photograph of an outdoor open-air satsang at an ashram courtyard under a corrugated metal roof. Dozens of seated devotees, mostly men in white shirts and dhotis, sit on mats on the sand-coloured ground facing a raised platform at the far end, where a figure in white stands near a stage. Strings of orange triangular pennants and hanging cylindrical banners with colourful patterns and tassels decorate the pavilion, and palm trees and orange-red temple walls frame the scene. A few people in saffron stand near the entrance to a building on the left, and a small child in red sits at the lower left. A deity murti and stone sculptures appear at the right near a red pedestal.2010-11-13A large open-air outdoor gathering under a corrugated metal roof strung with colourful hanging tassels and orange pennants. Dozens of men in white shirts and white dhotis sit cross-legged on woven mats and sitting cloths on bare earth, facing a raised red platform in the distance where a robed figure in orange sits. In the foreground a red-painted pedestal holds a white ceremonial cake-like offering, and a tall tapering orange-and-gold ritual pole stands beside it, draped with a flower garland. Coconut palms surround the compound, and a red-walled building stands at left.2010-10-21Outdoor photograph of a ritual gathering in an open dirt courtyard beside a whitewashed building and palm trees. Many men sit in rows on striped woven mats, most wearing white dhotis and white shirts, some in checked shirts. A tall pole wrapped in yellow and red flower garlands stands on a red-brown base at centre. Further back, a figure in orange robes sits near a small ritual setup, with other white-clad participants seated nearby. A thatched shelter and a parked silver SUV are visible.2010-07-03 +1 copiesOutdoor gathering under a corrugated metal canopy with orange-and-red bunting and colourful striped pillars hung with garlands. A large crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis sits cross-legged on mats across the dusty orange ground facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in an orange robe stands near a white-clad attendant beside an ornate orange pillar. A red-walled temple with a signboard reading Nandeeswara Temple stands at left, and palm trees fill the background.2010-10-21Outdoor satsang on a covered open-air pavilion with a tiled floor and woven mats. Large crowd of devotees sits cross-legged in rows, mostly men in white shirts and dhotis, with some in yellow, checked and red shirts; many wear yellow or white shoulder bags and yellow lanyards. Ahead, a robed figure in orange sits on a raised platform near a red stone structure and deity statues. Saffron and red pennants and cloth banners hang from the roof poles, with palm trees and a orange building at left.2010-10-21Outdoor open-air gathering under a corrugated roof strung with colourful hanging banners in orange, red, blue and white. A large crowd of people, mostly dressed in white, sits cross-legged on mats and the ground in rows facing a raised stage. On a central raised platform near a tall red and orange shrine structure with stone sculptures, a person in an orange robe sits in meditation posture, and a figure in white stands nearby. Coconut palms and orange-roofed buildings frame the compound, with decorative kolam designs painted on the floor in the foreground.2010-10-21Outdoor courtyard gathering at a temple complex with palm trees and thatched-roof huts. Many men and some children sit cross-legged on mats in rows facing a raised platform near a white building with a red-and-white facade and an entrance sign. Most men wear white dhotis and white shirts; some wear plain shirts and trousers. A woman in orange sari sits at right near a small stone pedestal. A silver minivan is parked behind the crowd and a wall map board stands at upper right. A deity murti or statue with orange garland is visible at the left edge of the entrance. The scene appears to be a seated assembly or sarva-darshan style gathering.2010-07-04