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A large hall packed with hundreds of seated devotees, most of them bare-chested men in white dhotis with white and ash markings on their foreheads and bodies and rudraksha malas around their necks. Many sit with eyes closed in meditation, hands resting on their knees. Behind them, red-lit stage backdrops, golden deity murti niches, and framed pictures line the walls. Some men in white shirts stand along the back. Crowd estimate matches the visible count of many dozens to over a hundred people.

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A large seated congregation of men fills a hall, most bare-chested with white sacred ash (vibhuti) smeared across their foreheads and upper arms, and many wearing rudraksha malas and white ceremonial necklaces. Some wear white dhotis and some have white cloths over shoulders. Their eyes are closed. Two large screens above display a robed figure on a stage, and a deep red curtain and gold decorations frame the back of the hall.2016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20162016-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20162016-01-02November 24 20152015-11-24January 02 20162016-01-02September 05 20152015-09-05May 26 20172017-05-26A large indoor gathering of seated men, most bare-chested in white dhoti-style cloth, many with white and ochre forehead markings and rudraksha or bead necklaces. Foreground figures sit close to the camera, some with hands folded and others looking toward the front of the hall. Behind them, rows of similarly dressed devotees fill the room, with a few saffron-clad figures visible further back and a wooden door and carved panel on the right wall.2015-11-24May 20 20182018-05-20Wide view of a large hall filled with hundreds of seated men in white dhotis, many bare-chested with white sacred threads across their shoulders, sitting on the floor facing a stage at the far end. Two large screens on either side of the stage show live video of a figure in ornate clothing. The stage has golden decorative panels and red curtains, and people in white stand near side areas and a small table. Pink-toned ceiling lights and banners line the walls.2017-05-25 +1 copies