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A large crowd of devotees fills a big white tent, standing closely together facing toward the front. Most wear white kurtas or dhotis with orange-red shawls or saffron scarves draped over their shoulders, and many wear rudraksha or flower malas. A few men at the front-left wear orange turbans or saffron headcloths. Overhead hang strings of orange and yellow marigold garlands and small flags. The floor near the stage is covered in orange-red carpet, and a projection screen is visible at the far end. The people appear to be listening attentively. A small bearded figure in white with an orange shawl stands in the lower centre of the crowd.

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April 23 20162016-04-23May 04 20162016-05-04May 04 20162016-05-04A large seated gathering of devotees fills a tent with reddish-orange walls, many men in white kurta-style clothing with red-and-orange shoulder sashes and orange cloths, some wearing wrist or neck ornaments and a few with vibhuti or kumkum marks on their foreheads. Most sit cross-legged facing forward in rows, with several wearing glasses and one man in an orange kurta on the right. The crowd is dense, extending toward the back of the tent under bright light.2016-04-21A large seated group of men in white dhotis and white shirts, many wearing orange-red shawls and orange lanyards, sits in tightly packed rows with eyes closed in meditation. Several have tilak or vibhuti marks on their foreheads. A man in the front left with a beard and glasses sits in a similar posture. The setting is an indoor tent-like hall with pink and white walls and a bright, crowded atmosphere. No individual is clearly identifiable as the a person from the visible cues in this image.2016-04-27A large seated congregation of men fills a hall, most dressed in white kurtas with red-orange shawls or saffron-orange sashes, many wearing lanyards. In the centre, a bald man in an orange shawl sits among the rows. Foreground figures include a man with glasses in white and red, and a bald man in white with an orange sash. The background shows a bright stage area and a small round logo at top left. Attendees face forward attentively.2016-04-21A dense crowd of men in white dhotis and white shirts with orange-red shawls sits closely packed in rows, many with eyes closed or heads bowed as if in meditation or prayer. Some hold hands together in anjali mudra. The foreground is blurred, with heads and shoulders in sharp focus only in the middle distance. Orange and red prayer shawls contrast with the white clothing throughout the hall.2016-04-27A large seated assembly fills a covered hall, with rows of devotees on red mats wearing white dhotis and kurtas, many with orange or red shawls and rudraksha malas. Several men in front wear gold ceremonial necklaces, and one has white sacred ash markings on his forehead. Two large screens at the top of the frame display the gathering. Hundreds to thousands of people fill the space, all facing forward attentively during the event.2016-05-05Large seated crowd of devotees during a Shuddhadvaitam initiation session in a big tent hall. Most men wear white dhotis and white kurtas with orange-red shawls draped over the shoulder, and many wear rudraksha or beaded malas. Several are seated cross-legged with eyes closed in meditation. A few older men in saffron or yellow garments sit among them, and a red carpet runs across the foreground. No individual stands out as a clearly identifiable central figure in the frame.2016-05-06May 04 20162016-05-04A large seated gathering of men in white ritual clothes with orange-saffron shawls or sashes draped over their shoulders, sitting densely in rows on a floor inside a white tent-like hall. Many wear orange garlands or cords; a few have glasses, and one man in a blue shirt stands out at the back with his mouth open mid-chant or call. A bald man on the left wears a saffron-striped wrap. Overhead, a white canopy and hanging fabric frame the hall, with people standing near the entrance at the rear. The scene suggests a satsang or formal assembly, with attendees attentive toward the front.2016-04-21A large photograph of a seated audience filling a white-tented hall at a Shuddhadvaitam programme. Hundreds of men and some women sit on red floor coverings, mostly in white dhotis and white clothing with red or orange shawls and sashes, many wearing rudraksha malas. Overhead hang rows of colourful tassels and paper lanterns in red, orange, yellow and green. Two large screens at the back show a figure in red and white. The audience faces forward, attentive, some hands folded in prayer. The image is a crowd photo; no individual is clearly identifiable as a person.2016-05-04