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January 30 2016

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January 30 20162016-01-30A photograph of a seated group in a hall with rows of devotees in white and orange-saffron clothing, many with white and red forehead markings and rudraksha malas. In the foreground, a young man with a shaved head, red bindi and orange robe sits in meditation with eyes closed, hands resting in his lap. Beside him, a man in orange-red robes with vibhuti marks and a rudraksha mala sits upright. Others around them, some in white dhotis, sit in attentive posture on mats while a blurred figure in the lower foreground occupies the frame.2016-08-28A seated satsang audience in a hall with red-cushioned chairs in the background. In the foreground, several boys and young men wear saffron-orange dhotis or wraps with gold-yellow borders, rudraksha malas, and white vibhuti lines on their foreheads. Some wear white undergarments. Behind them, adults in white shirts and kurtas and a man in a dark jacket sit attentively. The foreground figures are partly out of focus, and a small blue-and-white logo appears in the top left corner.2015-02-07September 14 20142014-09-14A seated group of young boys in saffron-orange dhotis with gold-bordered white shawls and rudraksha malas sits on the floor in rows, many with white vibhuti bands across their foreheads. In the centre, a boy with palms pressed together in anjali mudra sits in front of a small white box. Behind them, adults in white clothes and red-and-white lanyards sit on chairs and the floor, some with hands folded in prayer. The setting appears to be a satsang hall with warm lights overhead. The image shows a scene of chanting and devotion. Several boys' eyes are closed or lowered while they chant.2015-02-24A seated group of saffron-robed sannyasis with rudraksha malas and white forehead markings fills the foreground of a hall, with white-clad devotees behind them. The central figure, a shaved-headed young man in orange cloth with a red bindi and a rudraksha mala, sits upright with hands resting on his lap. Others around him sit in meditation or chant. The setting is a large indoor satsang or meditation gathering. a person identification is uncertain from appearance.2016-08-28A seated group of young boys and some adult men in saffron and orange robes with gold borders, many wearing rudraksha malas and white forehead markings, listen attentively during a satsang gathering in a hall with red chairs in the background. A boy in the center wears a long rudraksha mala and bangles, sitting upright and looking forward. Several adults in white dhotis and shirts sit behind them, and a few seated figures in the foreground wear orange clothing. Some people are partially visible at the top of the frame.2015-02-07A large seated congregation fills a hall with white marble floor and yellow-painted pillars. In the foreground, many men wear saffron-orange cloth and rudraksha malas, some with white and red forehead markings and a few with orange turbans. Behind them, rows of women in white and cream saris with red shawls sit attentively. A figure in orange robes stands near the back, and a red banner and white-draped tables appear at the top right.2017-08-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated congregation at a satsang or discourse in a white-walled hall. In the foreground, young men and boys wear saffron-orange cloth draped over bare shoulders, with rudraksha malas and pendants; one has a white tilak on his forehead and another a shaved head. Behind them, many men in white kurtas and dhotis sit closely together, some wearing lanyard badges. A man in a yellow shirt sits to the right. No one is clearly identifiable as a person in this crowd, so no candidate is marked. Roughly thirty people are visible.2017-07-16September 14 20142014-09-14A seated group of devotees and young disciples sits on a red floor covering during a ceremony in a room with yellow walls. Several young males in saffron and orange robes wear rudraksha malas, shaved heads and white forehead markings. Behind and around them, men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with white tilak on their foreheads, sit attentively. Brass or steel plates with offerings and green containers sit before them. A figure in the left foreground appears to be a child with a shaved head. The mood is one of quiet, collective participation.2013-04-21A seated shaved-headed man in front, wearing a rust-red shawl over an orange-gold cloth, multiple rudraksha malas, bare arms with bands, and white ash stripes on forehead and arms, sits cross-legged in meditation on a light floor. Behind him, rows of young boys and teenagers in saffron-orange robes with gold borders and rudraksha malas sit in meditative posture with hands folded or resting in laps. Adults in white clothing sit further back, some with palms joined in namaste. Small brass lamps, a brass vessel and a few flower petals lie on the floor near the front, indicating a satsang or meditation gathering in an ashram hall.2015-08-22