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A large orange-walled tent during a satsang or sitting, with a crowd seated on green mats and orange cloths. Foreground men in white dhotis with gold borders, rudraksha malas and white tripundra markings on their foreheads sit with brass plates, small bowls and offerings before them. A bald man in the centre wears a white dhoti with a gold border and chants with his hands joined. Beside him, a bearded man in white with a rudraksha mala and striped shawl sits attentively. Women in saris and white clothing sit behind, and a cameraman with a shoulder-mounted video camera on a tripod films from the right. Saffron flags stand in the background.

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A seated assembly inside an orange tent with green mats, many men in white dhotis and shawls, some with rudraksha malas, sitting on the ground in front of a large black screen. A woman with long light hair in white clothing sits among them. Standing spectators line the back, a cameraman films from a tripod on the left, and a man holds a colourful umbrella at right. A brass plate with flowers and a small lamp sits in the foreground, and a red book lies on the mat. Some people in front wear ashes and sacred thread.2013-02-07A large tent with orange walls and a green floor carpet holds a seated congregation at a satsang. In the foreground, three men sit cross-legged on orange cloths with brass puja trays, lamps and bowls before them. The man on the left wears a white dhoti and shawl with a white tilak and a rudraksha mala; the centre man wears white with a brown mala and crossed arms; the man on the right wears an orange-saffron cloth and a rudraksha mala with hands folded. Behind them, many people in white ritual clothes and some in orange sit on the floor, with rows of red chairs at the right and a backdrop of cloth and a framed picture on the wall. No one visible is clearly identifiable as a specific person from appearance alone, so the a person candidate is treated as uncertain.2013-02-08A seated group of devotees in an orange-draped tent on green matting, several men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas and tripundra marks, and others in saffron-orange robes. In the foreground a man in orange with a gold chain and bare upper body sits with hands folded, beside brass puja plates, oil lamps and small offerings. A cameraman stands at upper left and a large framed photo hangs at upper right. Behind the tent opening, many people walk on open ground.2013-02-08February 08 20132013-02-08A large crowd of devotees sits cross-legged on green mats inside an orange-canvas tent at the Maha Kumbha Puri camp in Allahabad, with hands pressed in anjali and many faces lowered in prayer. In the foreground, shaved-headed sannyasis in saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas kneel and fold their hands, while men in white dhotis and shawls with sandalwood tilak sit nearby. Brass puja plates with kumkum and flowers lie on the mats at lower left. A video camera on a tripod and a laptop stand at left, and a few women in orange and red saris sit among the crowd. Banners hang on the tent wall above, and a tent entrance with an orange-and-blue ornamental hanging appears at upper right.2013-02-14A large outdoor satsang gathering under an orange tent, with a crowd of devotees seated on green mats and colourful striped rugs. In the foreground, several men sit cross-legged in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas; one wears a white shirt, another has a white tilak on his forehead, and a shaved-headed man in an orange shawl sits on the left. A video camera on a tripod films the scene, and small oil lamps and a red box sit on the floor. Behind them, many people in white, orange and maroon clothing are seated, and a man in a red turban and white robes stands at the right near a chair.2013-02-11February 08 20132013-02-08 +1 copiesIndoor satsang or puja gathering with a large seated audience on a light tiled floor. In the foreground, several men in white dhotis and white shoulder cloths sit cross-legged with eyes closed or hands folded, some with red-bordered cloths and a rudraksha-style neck cord. Brass and steel trays hold yellow flower petals, fruit and offerings in front of them, with orange mats and a plastic container nearby. Behind them, rows of devotees in white clothing, several boys in colourful shirts, and a woman in a white sari with a yellow border sit attentively. Monks in saffron-orange robes sit near the back, and a few men in white shirts stand at the edge of the hall. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance alone.2011-02-18A seated group of devotees fills a large tent with green mats and orange-red walls and drapes. Men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with shaved heads and white sacred threads, sit cross-legged with eyes closed or hands folded in prayer. Women wear white saris with orange-red shawls, and one woman in a red and gold sari sits with palms joined. Brass puja plates, small oil lamps, kumkum and flowers are arranged on orange cloths in front of them. Two monks in orange robes sit at the right edge. A yellow-orange flag hangs at left and a small screen stands at the back.2013-02-07A large hall of seated devotees on white floor sheets during a satsang. Many men wear white dhotis with gold borders and red shawls; several have shaved heads and tripundra or sandalwood marks on their foreheads, and some wear rudraksha malas. In the foreground, a bald man in red and gold cloth and a man in white with gold-bordered dhoti sit with hands raised. A tripod-mounted camera stands at the left edge. Behind them, rows of chairs and a stage with a decorated backdrop and a figure on a dais at the far right. The crowd appears to number in the dozens.2015-10-11A large crowd sits on green mats inside an orange tent at a Kumbh Mela camp, many with palms pressed together in namaskar. In the foreground, men in white dhotis and bare upper bodies sit before small brass plates and offerings on a red-cloth-covered mat, a devotee in front with folded hands. Several men wear red waist cloths and rudraksha-style necklaces, and some have white tilak marks on their foreheads. Behind them, saffron-robed sadhus and a seated figure in orange clothing are visible. A cameraman stands at the back, and printed banners hang on the tent walls. Their poses suggest satsang or puja in the camp.2013-02-10Crowded satsang tent at a Kumbh Mela setting, with orange and red tent walls and a green carpet. Many seated devotees fill the foreground and middle, including women in white and red saris and men in white dhotis. A bearded sadhu in an orange robe and red turban sits at the centre-right, holding a ceremonial staff topped with a bronze figure and marigold garlands, a rudraksha-style mala visible around his neck. To the right a man in a cream kurta with a yellow lanyard holds a marigold garland. Video cameras on tripods film the gathering, and a banner with photographs hangs in the back. The scene appears to be a public religious gathering.2013-02-11