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A photograph of a large seated gathering of men in white dress inside a tent-covered hall at an ashram program. Most attendees sit on white plastic chairs, some wear lanyards, and many have their hands resting in their laps or on their knees. Blue and purple mats line the floor, with a yellow painted line along the concrete. Behind them hang decorated banners with coloured patterns and yellow fabric, and framed images line the back wall. Attendees appear to be listening or meditating. No single figure stands out as a clearly identifiable presenter in this frame.

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