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A large crowd of seated devotees fills an open outdoor space under trees, many women in saris and salwar kameez in white, pink, red, green and blue, sitting with eyes closed or gazing forward. In the foreground a woman in a red kurta with embroidered neckline and a bindi sits calmly, while curly-haired women and men in white kurtas stand at the back. Garlands and yellow cloth are visible at the edges. The setting suggests a satsang or darshan gathering.

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A photograph of a large seated crowd of devotees at an outdoor satsang or darshan gathering under a tree and a red-walled courtyard. Many people sit close together in the foreground, including women in white and cream saris and salwar, a man in a red-and-black kurta, and a woman in a yellow top. Several have red bindis and wear rudraksha or beaded necklaces. Behind them, men in white kurtas stand near a low white platform and a fence draped with red garlands. Yellow poles and colourful paper decorations frame the top of the scene. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from appearance, and no clear a person candidate is visible in this crowd view.2017-12-16A photograph of a large seated audience outdoors under trees and a light sky, viewed from behind rows of attendees. Many people sit close together, several wearing glasses, colourful kurtas and salwar outfits in greens, blues and purples, and white ritual-style clothing. A woman in a white and gold sari stands at the upper right near a small wooden stand, and a red and yellow flag hangs on a line in the background. Some attendees have their hands folded in greeting. No clearly identifiable central figure is visible.2017-12-16December 09 20152015-12-09December 16 20172017-12-16December 09 20152015-12-09A large seated congregation of women fills the frame at a temple or satsang hall during a ritual event. In the foreground, a young woman in a green shawl over a red blouse wears glasses and a red bindi, with a gold pendant and beaded necklace. Beside her, a blonde woman in a turquoise embroidered kurta with arms folded sits with a white tilak on her forehead and a small pendant necklace. To the right, a woman in a cream sari wears a rudraksha mala and a white tilak, and another woman in white bears a white tilak. Behind them, rows of devotees in white and orange clothing sit attentively, some with eyes closed. a person is not clearly visible in this frame.2016-10-09December 20 20182018-12-20A large seated crowd fills the foreground of a temple hall, with devotees sitting shoulder to shoulder facing forward toward an unseen focal point. A man in a white collared shirt with glasses sits near the centre, a woman in a navy top and a woman in a bright blue top are in the lower right, and a man in an orange garment sits at the lower left. Several people wear white, cream and saffron clothing. On the upper left, a golden deity murti stands beside a red-orange figure, and two red-and-white containers sit near the back of the hall.2016-04-16December 16 20172017-12-16December 20 20152015-12-20May 18 20142014-05-18A dense, seated audience at a large satsang or discourse hall, mostly women and some men, photographed from the front with foreground faces in soft focus. Many wear white or pastel kurta-style tops and saris, with rudraksha malas around their necks; a woman in the centre wears a purple shawl over a patterned blouse and a name badge, and a woman at right wears a red top with rudraksha and a bindi. Some wear orange shawls and red vibhuti or kumkum marks. Attendees look toward the stage, some with notebooks and a green folder in view. The mood is attentive and focused, with no visible ritual activity.2016-12-21