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November 27 2012

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Night outdoor gathering at a paved courtyard with many devotees in white traditional clothing. In the foreground, several women sit cross-legged on mats with palms pressed together in namaskar, some in white saris with coloured borders, one in an orange-yellow sari and another in a red-maroon sari. Behind them, a large crowd stands in white dhotis and shirts, and a row of brass lamps and ritual vessels sits on a dark metal table at the right edge. Small lights glow in the background, and a standing devotee at upper left also holds hands together in prayer.2012-11-27A large outdoor tent gathering of devotees seated on white plastic chairs in rows, many with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. Most women wear cream and gold-bordered saris, with some in yellow, blue and orange; a few men in white shirts and orange-trimmed clothing sit in front. Long grey tables run along the left edge, and blue and white tent drapery with orange floral garlands hangs overhead. The crowd appears to be listening or praying during a public programme.2009-01-01A crowd of devotees seated in rows at a packed indoor event, many with hands pressed in anjali mudra in prayer. Women in white and cream saris with coloured borders, some wearing gold necklaces, bead malas and sacred ash marks on their foreheads. In the centre a woman in a white sari with a red border and red blouse holds her palms together with eyes closed, wearing a red bindi and vibhuti. Dark metal railings or barricades stand behind the rows, with many more people beyond them. No a person candidate is visible in the frame.2016-12-23Outdoor gathering of devotees seated on mats on a paved ground, many with palms pressed together in namaskar. Women in front wear saris and salwar kameez in yellow, mustard, red, green and white, with bindis, bangles and beaded necklaces. A man in a white dhoti and shirt stands at left under palm trees, and an older man in white sits on a chair at right. Behind them, a row of people sit in white and striped clothing beside a concrete wall. No central figure, altar or deity murti is visible in this frame, and there is no visible a person candidate.2008-10-08A photograph of a large seated group of women in white and cream saris with gold borders, hands pressed together in anjali mudra during a meditation or satsang session. Several women wear white-and-gold saris, vibhuti or kumkum marks on their foreheads, and beaded necklaces. Blue and pink mats cover the floor, and gold-coloured pillars line the hall behind them. No one in the frame is clearly identifiable as a person, and no such figure is visible.2017-08-20A photograph of a large seated congregation at night outdoors, many devotees sitting cross-legged on mats with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. Most wear white clothes with gold borders, while a few wear a green-and-cream sari, a yellow blouse, an orange top, and a shawl. Some have eyes closed in devotion. On the right, a red-and-gold shrine platform holds a dark deity murti decorated with garlands, and a white-clad figure sits near it. Oil lamps and a tall decorated pillar stand behind the crowd.2010-10-16 +1 copiesLarge outdoor gathering of devotees seated in rows on yellow and orange mats on a sandy ground, hands pressed together in prayer or holding japa malas. Most wear white clothing with yellow or orange shawls; several women wear red or patterned saris and bangles. A young man in an orange robe sits prominently at right foreground, palms joined. Behind them stand white ashram buildings, a signboard and a tripod-mounted camera at left. Faces are partly obscured by the seated crowd and no leader is clearly identified in the frame.2008-10-08Night gathering of a large crowd seated and standing in front of a temple-like stage, with a lit string of green lights overhead. Most seated women wear white saris with orange-bordered cloth, some in blue, teal, green and orange saris, many with rudraksha or beaded malas and tilak marks; several men in white shirts stand at the back. Some seated women hold their hands folded or rest a hand on a knee and appear to be listening attentively. At the right edge, an ornate golden-and-red altar structure with a dark cloth and a decorative shrine is visible. A purple-and-white logo appears in the upper left corner. Counts approximately 60 or more visible people, so the range is 21-100.2013-03-10October 08 20082008-10-08Night outdoor gathering of many devotees seated on a paved floor, most women in white and cream saris and dhotis-style white clothing, with some in red, orange, purple, blue and green saris. Several attendees wear white and purple name badges. Behind them, a standing figure in white and a figure in a red shawl stand near string lights and banana-leaf decorations. A small table with offerings and a kalasha-like vessel sits at right. Faces are calm and attentive, with hands folded in some cases. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this view.2013-07-22May 26 20172017-05-26March 11 20172017-03-11