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A large tented gathering of men seated cross-legged on striped woven mats across a red floor. Most are bare-chested in white dhotis with rudraksha malas, and many wear red headbands and red forehead markings; several are young boys. Among them, a few standing or seated figures in white kurta-style clothing and white dhotis stand near the front and a shaved-headed man in white with a garland sits on the right. Strings of small oil lamps and hanging tassels decorate the canopy overhead, a screen on the left shows a video, and a gilded throne-like seat with a golden floral backdrop stands at the right edge. Several people in white hold cameras or video equipment near the stage area.

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December 12 20162016-12-12A large tent-covered gathering of devotees seated in rows on colourful striped woven mats, many wearing red headbands across their eyes. Most wear white or cream dhotis and saris, with a few in yellow and some in pale blue. Paper lanterns and decorative hanging lamps hang from the tent ceiling, and a golden tree decoration and potted plants stand at the sides. Further back, a few people in white stand near a decorated stage area with ornate golden seating. Consistent with a Karthigai Deepam observance during the evening lamp ritual.2016-12-12A large crowd of young male devotees sits cross-legged on striped cotton mats under a pink-trimmed canopy with white draped walls and wooden poles. Most are bare-chested, wearing white dhotis, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, white sacred markings on their arms and chests, and red headbands covering their eyes. In the right foreground, a shaved-headed young man in a white dhoti and a rudraksha mala sits upright with a visible event badge. Several participants in the front rows hold small books or papers. Standing figures in white clothes are visible near the back wall.2017-05-26October 01 20172017-10-01A large group of bare-chested men in white dhotis sit cross-legged on a red floor under a pink-and-white tent hung with colourful striped and bell-shaped ornaments. Most wear red headbands and white or gold necklaces, and several sit with palms together or hands folded. Standing near the centre, a man in an orange cloth faces the seated group. At the right, ornate gold thrones and carved golden figures frame the scene, with a deity murti visible behind the lamps and flowers. Strings of coloured lights and oil lamps line the tent edges, and small offering plates sit before the participants.2017-10-01December 02 20162016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02December 07 20162016-12-07December 05 20162016-12-05A large tented ceremony at night with many seated devotees on red carpeting, most wearing white dhotis and white garments, with red blindfold-style cloths tied over their eyes. Dozens of participants sit in rows facing a central golden bull figure (nandi-like) decorated with garlands, flanked by brass lamps and ornate gilded shrines and thrones. Overhead, colourful striped cylindrical hangings and red and pink umbrella-shaped lanterns decorate the tent, with strings of coloured fairy lights. Several figures in white stand near the back and sides, and small brass plates with offerings sit before some participants. Multiple people are visible; the exact number is hard to count, so the range is approximate.2017-10-01A large indoor satsang hall where many devotees sit cross-legged on colourful striped mats, most wearing white dhotis and kurtas, with many wearing red blindfolds over their eyes. Several men wear saffron or orange cloths and bare-chested figures show white sacred marks on their arms. Some hold papers and pens, and a devotee in the right foreground presses palms together. Behind them a stage with a golden canopy and an ornate seat, with orange-clad figures and a screen, sits in the background.2017-07-16 +1 copiesNight photograph inside a decorated tent hall with a red carpet. Dozens of men and some women sit cross-legged in white dhotis and white garments, many bare-chested with rudraksha-style necklaces, many wearing red cloth bands tied over their eyes. Hanging from the canopy are colourful cylindrical fabric banners with floral motifs and tassels, plus red and orange paper lanterns. Behind the seated rows, a golden bull statue and several ornate golden thrones and deity murti are arranged on a raised area, with string lights along the back. A standing figure in white stands at the right edge. Ritual vessels and offerings sit on the floor near the front rows.2017-10-01