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A photograph of a row of devotees seated outdoors on a dry, sandy ground along a low concrete ledge under a pale sky. On the left, an older man in white clothes and glasses sits with a white cap nearby; beside him a woman wears a red top and a white sun hat, and another woman in a teal-green patterned outfit wears a sun hat. A standing man in white with a shaved head stands behind them. In the centre a woman in a green kurta speaks, and to the right a woman in a white saree with a red border sits with a braid, next to a woman in a grey saree with a red-beaded mala. Further right, women in white and purple sit, and several pairs of sandals and slippers lie on the ground in front.

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A photograph of a large group of seated participants meditating outdoors on woven mats beneath large banyan-type trees and a terracotta-coloured wall. Most wear white or light clothing with orange lanyards and red or orange shawls. In the foreground a woman in a patterned white-and-black top with a red bindi sits cross-legged with eyes closed, and beside her a woman in a teal top wears a rudraksha-style mala. A woman in a red-and-white outfit with a red shawl sits at right, and a woman with a black blindfold sits behind. No speaker or distinctive presiding figure is clearly identifiable among the seated group. Several water bottles and bags rest on the mats.2013-03-31A photograph of a seated group of women and a girl on bare dusty ground, apparently at an outdoor gathering. In the foreground a smiling woman with light hair wears a bright turquoise t-shirt and blue trousers and sits with her arms on her knees. Beside her a woman in white clothes with gold bangles and a bracelet smiles. To the left a girl in an orange-and-yellow top and red trousers sits near a woman in a black-and-gold sari. Behind them, a woman in a purple top wears a light orange headscarf. Two standing figures in white garments stand in the background, one wearing a white tee printed with a figure in blue and orange. A wooden fence and sand pile appear at the top left.2010-09-02A photograph of a group of women and girls sitting on bare sandy ground outdoors, laughing and smiling. In the foreground a woman in an orange top and brown trousers sits with her arms on her knees, while a smiling woman in white kurta and white trousers with a white shawl sits centre-right. A woman in a blue top and yellow trousers sits at the right, and a woman in a white saree with a gold border and a red bindi sits at the far left. Several children are visible at the edges, and a woman in a blue salwar and white top sits in the middle. No person matching the a person presentation cues is visible.2010-09-02A large crowd of devotees sits closely packed on stone steps outdoors, filling the frame from bottom to top. Many women wear white or cream saris with red, green and orange borders, some with vibhuti or kumkum on their foreheads and rudraksha or gold necklaces. Men in white shirts and dhotis sit among them, and a few figures in saffron and orange robes stand at the back. Many attendees appear to be listening attentively with eyes closed or lowered. A large crowd of about 100 is visible.2010-12-29May 21 20062006-05-21November 26 20112011-11-26December 19 20102010-12-19December 23 20102010-12-23A photograph of a large seated crowd of devotees on sandy ground under an overcast sky, many dressed in white and red clothing. In the foreground, several people sit with bare feet and sandals scattered on the sand. A woman in white with a red bindi and green bangles sits with eyes closed, while a woman in white at right leans forward smiling. Some women wear white head coverings and rudraksha-style beaded malas, and others wear red, purple and orange garments. No a person candidate is clearly visible; the scene is a group gathering outdoors.2010-09-02Outdoor photo of a crowd gathered on dry, sandy ground under a bright sky. In the foreground, several women in white and cream saris and salwar are seated or kneeling, one in a green kurta with an orange scarf, and a younger woman in a white outfit kneels beside a wooden pole draped with orange and red flags. Behind them, a standing row of women and girls in white, pink and yellow saris and dresses watches a raised stage covered in orange cloth and a striped mat. On the stage at the right, a person in a red garment with a long rudraksha-style necklace speaks into a microphone; a brass deity murti or ritual object sits near the front of the stage. Children sit on the ground in front, one in a pink top and another in a red shirt. Partial orange-robed figures stand at the left edge. Scaffolding and a concrete building appear in the background.2010-12-22July 20 20102010-07-20July 14 20132013-07-14