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A photograph of a joyful crowd at an outdoor ashram gathering in front of a red and pink draped stage backdrop. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange dhoti-style robe with a long orange-and-gold beaded necklace stands with raised hands, his hands pressed together near his chest. Around him, men and boys in white kurtas and dhotis cheer, clap and raise their arms; one man on the left wears a checked shirt and smiles widely. A black speaker stands behind them and a professional camera on a tripod is at the right edge. The saffron-robed figure's appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a person, but the face and presentation are not distinctive enough for a firm identification.

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A joyful crowd of devotees in white dhotis and shirts raises their arms and cheers in front of red and pink draped stage backdrops. At centre, a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl wears a long ornate gold necklace and beaded rudraksha-style malas, with bangles on his wrists, and smiles with arms raised. A man in a checked shirt stands to the left, and a camera on a tripod is at the right edge. The setting appears to be an outdoor event tent.2011-07-15A festive crowd dances on a red carpet under a white tent strung with colored lights, at what the page describes as a Jayanthi satsang. In the foreground, a man in an orange turban, orange robe and orange shawl stands with palms pressed together at left. Beside him, several young men in white kurtas and dhotis, some with red-orange shawls, dance and raise their hands. A bearded man in a cream kurta with a red-orange shawl lifts his arms and smiles at center. Behind them, seated devotees, a video camera on a tripod and a painted backdrop of greenery and banana leaves are visible. Additional people wear white and red attire at the right edge.2015-01-13A large outdoor gathering under a white tented pavilion with draped white fabric, speakers on stands, and a red carpet runner. Many devotees in white kurtas and dhotis dance and raise their arms energetically, some wearing orange or saffron sashes and a few women in white and colourful saris stand nearby. A red cloth is held aloft at left-centre, and white flower garlands hang at the right edge near a seated figure in a pink striped shirt. The crowd fills the frame, with a dense mass of onlookers behind a metal barrier.2009-07-08 +1 copiesA large outdoor festival crowd fills a tent with a red carpeted floor and pink draped walls. Dense rows of devotees in white shirts and dhotis, many with lanyards, raise their arms and clap while a central group reaches upward toward a small red-and-gold object held aloft. Men in beige and cream kurtas and orange-yellow shawls stand among them, and women in saris and salwars watch from the edges. Metal barriers and a red floral offering appear in the foreground, and the scene is energetic and celebratory. No identifiable a person appearance is clearly visible in this crowd.2009-07-08 +1 copiesMay 06 20162016-05-06May 01 20162016-05-01A large crowd of devotees fills an outdoor tent venue, most wearing white kurtas and dhotis with orange or saffron shawls and scarves. Many raise their arms and clap or chant together in an energetic group satsang. Some wear rudraksha malas and marigold garlands. At the top of the frame, red stage screens glow and a camera on a tripod records the gathering.2016-05-06 +1 copiesA crowded indoor hall of men in white kurtas and dhotis, many raising arms and clapping with hands lifted, expressing enthusiasm. A man in the centre wears a rudraksha mala and a white kurta, and another man in the middle foreground wears an orange garment over white clothing. Behind them hangs a gold and red draped curtain. An older man on the left in a patterned shirt presses his palms together.2012-09-21A crowd of devotees dances and raises their arms in a tent with white and maroon drapery under a stage light on a red carpet. In the centre, a bare-chested man wears a white dhoti with gold borders and a red-and-gold shawl over his shoulder. Nearby men wear white shirts, pale pink stripes and a brown waistcloth, one with a striped headband. At left, a figure in orange and gold robes stands near a black monitor. The mood is one of collective celebration at an event with a visible screen and speakers.2015-01-13April 17 20162016-04-17May 04 20162016-05-04December 20 20102010-12-20