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A large crowd of devotees gathered under a thatched palm-leaf roof hung with rows of pennants printed with purple and white emblems. Many people stand with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, some smiling, and others raise hands in greeting. Men wear white shirts and grey or striped shirts, a woman in orange and red saris stands at left, and a child in a yellow shirt sits in front. Small framed portraits hang from the palm trunk and the wall at top, and a row of metal barricades runs along the left side. The scene suggests a darshan or satsang gathering.

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July 28 20082008-07-28 +1 copiesJuly 28 20082008-07-28A photograph of a crowded outdoor ceremony under a thatched shelter strung with rows of purple-and-white triangular pennants. A man standing at the left edge wears a white dhoti and shirt, a white headband, and a rudraksha mala, with his hands pressed together at his chest. Behind him, a dense crowd of devotees sits and stands on a patterned floor; many wear white, orange and saffron clothing, and several women in sarees fold their hands in prayer. Offerings such as fruit and flowers lie on the ground at the lower left. Bamboo poles, a white canopy and a building with tiled roofs frame the scene.2009-11-25A large crowd of devotees stands outdoors with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, many smiling and gazing forward. Most wear white clothing, including white shirts and dhotis, while several women wear saris in orange, yellow and white with gold bangles and necklaces. A woman in a blue top raises her hands above her head. Saffron flags flutter in the background among green banana leaves.2010-01-01A large seated congregation at an indoor satsang, many people with palms pressed together in anjali. In the foreground a young girl in orange and gold dress and rudraksha mala sits beside a boy with white forehead marks and a rudraksha mala. A man in a white shirt with an orange shawl and white beard presses his hands together at the centre. Several men wear orange or white shawls, and some have white vibhuti on their foreheads. Blurred figures in front suggest a performance space.2016-10-11A large crowd of devotees gathers under a thatched palm-frond and bamboo pavilion decorated with orange and yellow paper bunting and green leaf garlands. Many people stand or sit with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, facing toward the front, which is partly hidden by the poles. Women wear saris in yellow, orange, red, white and pink, and several older women wear white. Children are mixed among the adults, some in school uniforms. Plants and a banana leaf are visible at the right edge. Several people appear to be in an attentive, prayerful posture.2009-11-25July 28 20082008-07-28April 21 20132013-04-21Crowd of devotees at an outdoor procession gathering, many with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. Most wear white shirts and white dhotis or mundus; several men wear rudraksha malas. A woman in a yellow-bordered sari and a girl in white stand among them, and a boy in an orange shirt presses his hands together at left. Saffron flags and a banner with a portrait are visible in the background under a canopy of banana leaves. Several people in the foreground appear to be smiling.2010-01-01A large crowd of devotees gathers under a thatched pavilion decorated with painted cylindrical pillars in red, blue, and orange with floral motifs. Most men wear white shirts and white dhotis, while women wear saris in orange and purple. A woman in an orange sari with jasmine flowers in her hair stands at right beside a man in a saffron-and-white shawl. A cameraman in white stands near the back on a chair, and blue plastic chairs line the foreground. Banana trees and a plain wall are visible beyond the pavilion, with a figure in orange robes at the far right edge.2008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28April 16 20162016-04-16