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A 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.

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A photograph of a large crowd of men in white shirts and white dhotis, many with rudraksha malas around their necks, some with arms raised and hands clapping or swaying in an energetic group meditation or celebration indoors. In the right background, a man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala stands among the crowd, and red curtains hang behind the group. A man in the centre-left has his eyes closed and face tilted upward. Most participants wear white, with a few in pastel or patterned shirts.2013-09-13A large indoor group of men in white shirts and white dhotis, many wearing name badges, raise their arms and clap together on a tiled hall floor during a group practice. Near the centre, a barefoot man in an orange sash and a figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala stand among the crowd. Behind them, a hall with a red-framed display screen, framed pictures and tables. Many participants are in white, with some in checked shirts.2013-09-13A large crowd of mostly men in white shirts and white dhotis stands and dances joyfully in an indoor hall during a satsang-style gathering. Many raise their arms and clap, and a microphone stand is visible in the lower left. A shaved-headed man in an orange-brown robe with a rudraksha mala stands near the centre, smiling and gesturing, with no visible crown, long hair or ornate gold necklace that would support an appearance-based identification. Several men wear name badges on their shirts. Background figures are partly visible, with a banner-like printed image at the lower left edge.2013-09-13A crowded indoor hall with many men in white shirts and white dhotis, some wearing name badges on lanyards, many with arms raised and hands clapping as they move energetically. In the centre, a bald man in a saffron-orange robe stands among them, partly turned away from the camera. Behind the crowd are red curtains and a white wall. A man in a green camouflage shirt stands at right. The mood is joyful and animated.2013-09-13A dense crowd of devotees in white ritual clothing at a Shuddhadvaitam event in Ujjain. Many people raise their hands and clap, some with palms pressed together in devotion. Several wear orange or saffron head cloths and rudraksha or beaded necklaces, and many wrap bangles and wristbands on their arms. Faces are close together and partially cropped at the edges, with a few foreheads marked with tilak. The atmosphere is one of collective devotional singing and chanting.2016-05-06A large crowd of men in white traditional dhotis and white shirts fills a bright hall with white tiled floor, many with raised arms and hands clasped together in an energetic group gesture. Several wear name badges and lanyards; one man in the middle wears a saffron-orange shirt and another holds a printed sheet with a portrait. Pale walls, red curtains, wall-mounted air conditioners and a framed screen are visible in the background. No individual can be reliably identified as a person from appearance here.2013-09-132009-June LBE-GlimpsesA large crowd of devotees fills an indoor hall with pale yellow walls and an upper balcony, many raising their hands and smiling in celebration. Most men wear white kurta-style clothes and rudraksha malas, some with name badges on lanyards. Some women in saris stand at the back, and a few men in colourful shirts stand at the edges. A green carpeted walkway runs through the crowd.2012-09-23December 15 20072007-12-15A crowded indoor hall full of people in white and orange clothing, many dancing or jostling energetically with raised arms. In the centre-right, an older man with grey hair and a grey beard wears an orange-peach shawl and raises a fist; he appears to be a candidate for a person but the appearance is uncertain, so he is described only by role. Nearby, a young man with a yellow-orange turban and an orange shawl stands among the crowd, and a bare-backed man wears an orange cloth and a sacred thread. Many white-clad young men and boys surround them, some wearing lanyards. Wall banners and framed photographs line the upper walls of the hall.2017-02-16A photograph of a crowded indoor hall where a group of men in white shirts and white dhotis raise their arms and clench fists, appearing to chant or cheer. Several men wear lanyard badges and a rudraksha mala is visible on one man's chest near the front-left. A man in a grey-brown shirt stands in the foreground, and a red-and-gold draped backdrop hangs beside a blank white board. Yellow walls, a window grille and a stage speaker frame the scene.2012-09-22A crowded indoor hall with a large group of men in white shirts and white dhotis, many with arms raised and hands clasped, moving and dancing energetically. Several wear beaded necklaces and a few have orange or saffron garments. Behind them a white projection screen is framed by red and gold draped fabric, and loudspeakers stand at the right edge. A man in the centre wears a white shirt, a beaded necklace and an ID badge, smiling as he gestures. Lights hang from the yellow ceiling, and a small logo appears in the upper left corner.2012-09-21