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A large crowd of mostly bare-chested male devotees sits closely together in a hall with blue and yellow draped cloth behind them. Many wear white dhotis and white sacred thread or beaded necklaces, and several have vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads. A man in the foreground left wears a rudraksha-style bead mala with a pendant. Most face forward and appear attentive, as if listening to a talk or satsang.

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March 11 20172017-03-11A large group of men sit closely packed on mats in a hall, most shirtless and wearing white dhotis with white sacred threads across their chests. Many have white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads and bodies. Several wear rudraksha malas and pendant necklaces. Some sit with hands folded in prayer while others sit attentively. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person in this crowd.2017-02-22February 22 20172017-02-22January 02 20162016-01-02 +1 copiesLarge crowd of mostly male devotees seated on the ground at night under a white tented pavilion, many bare-chested or in white dhotis and vests, wearing rudraksha malas and sacred thread. Several have vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads. Orange cushions and a red mat lie in front of them. Some stand at the back of the pavilion under lights, and a white cloth backdrop hangs behind the seated group.2017-07-08July 08 20172017-07-08A photograph of a large seated gathering of men on a striped rug in a hall, dressed in white dhoti and shawls with gold-yellow borders, many with white tripundra forehead marks and white streaks on their arms and chests. In the foreground a bearded man sits with his hands clasped and wears a rudraksha mala and a gold chain. Beside him a man wears a rudraksha mala and a gold chain, sitting attentively. Behind them rows of attendees sit closely, some with badges pinned to their clothing. Yellow pillars and a wall are visible in the background.2017-09-03A large nighttime gathering of men seated closely on a green mat under a white tent with hanging decorative lamps and stage lighting. Most are bare-chested, wearing white dhotis and gold or thread necklaces, with some holding small bundles or water bottles. Many are looking toward the front, seemingly listening to a teaching. Speakers and a lighting rig stand at the right edge. The crowd fills the frame and extends into the background.2017-05-10January 02 20162016-01-02 +1 copiesMay 25 20172017-05-25A dense crowd of mostly bare-chested Tamil men sits closely packed at an evening gathering, with a few white-clad figures and a woman in a white sari with green border at the left. Many wear white thread necklaces or rudraksha-style beads, and some show sandalwood or vibhuti marks on their foreheads. Faces are attentive and serious, as if listening to a talk. The image is a photograph, and no clearly identifiable a person figure is visible among the people.2017-03-11July 08 20172017-07-08