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A large seated gathering of meditating devotees on red mats in a hall, most wearing white kurta-style clothes with orange-red shawls and orange lanyard badges. In the foreground, a man with long dreadlocks and a beard, dressed in white with an orange-red shawl and a pendant necklace, sits with eyes closed. Beside him, another man with long dreadlocks wears an orange-red shawl, and a bald man in an orange shawl sits at the bottom edge. The scene reflects a meditation or satsang session with many participants. No figure is confidently identifiable as a person by appearance; the seated men shown are devotees.

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May 28 20132013-05-28A large seated crowd of devotees with eyes closed in meditation, many wearing white kurta-style clothes with saffron-orange shawls (angavastram) and orange lanyard badges. A bearded man in the centre wears round glasses, a white kurta and an orange shawl, with a red-and-white bead necklace. Beside him a young man with a tilak mark on his forehead and a rudraksha mala sits in white, and a few men in yellow and orange garments are visible. Others have hands folded in prayer or raised. The setting appears to be an outdoor gathering, with a red-and-orange ground covering and bright daylight.2016-04-27A large seated group of men in white dhotis and white shirts, many wearing orange-red shawls and orange lanyards, sits in tightly packed rows with eyes closed in meditation. Several have tilak or vibhuti marks on their foreheads. A man in the front left with a beard and glasses sits in a similar posture. The setting is an indoor tent-like hall with pink and white walls and a bright, crowded atmosphere. No individual is clearly identifiable as the a person from the visible cues in this image.2016-04-27A large crowd of devotees seated cross-legged on a red floor in a bright hall, eyes closed or gazing upward in meditation. Most wear white dhoti-style garments with red-orange shawls or saffron sashes, and many have orange lanyards around their necks. Several men in the foreground have beards and rudraksha-style beads; a bald man in white sits near the centre. Behind them, rows of seated participants extend into the background with white banners and a lit stage area. No single person is clearly identifiable as a person in this crowd shot.2016-04-23A seated group meditation in a crowded hall with a red floor. Many people wear white dhoti-style clothing with red-orange shawls, some with orange lanyards. Foreground: a young bearded man with hair tied in a topknot and a rudraksha-style pendant sits cross-legged, eyes closed, hands in a meditation pose. Nearby, a man in black with white forehead markings and a cross pendant also meditates, and a seated man with a thick beard and eyes closed is at left. Others sit with eyes closed around them. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person.2016-04-23A seated congregation of devotees in an indoor hall with white walls and a gold-patterned backdrop. In the foreground, many young men and women wear saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas and white forehead markings; several are shirtless with tilak and body ash. In the centre, a man in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth and a white forehead band sits upright facing forward. Behind them, more devotees in white and orange sit in rows, some with hands folded. Gold-coloured decorative elements and a small table with a vessel appear at the right. The scene suggests a satsang or ritual gathering, with attendees attentive to the front.2018-11-22May 02 20162016-05-02Seated devotees in white kurtas and red-orange shawls with black printed text sit with eyes closed in meditation during a satsang gathering. In the foreground, a man with a moustache and red tilak sits at left and another in profile sits bottom centre. At right, a long-haired man with a red tilak, rudraksha-style pendant and red shawl sits with closed eyes. Behind them, other participants in white and a woman in white sari fill the hall. Attendee badges hang from some necks. The image is a photograph of people meditating; no figure is identified here by face.2014-07-24A large seated gathering of devotees in white clothes with red-orange shawls fills a hall with pink patterned panels behind them. In the centre, a man with long light-brown hair, a white kurta and a rudraksha mala sits with hands folded in meditation. Around him are men and women in white with orange-red shawls, several with yellow-orange tilak marks on the forehead. A man in the foreground wears a yellow forehead mark and holds a small glass, and another seated man beside him has a yellow tilak.2014-05-11A seated group of participants meditating in rows on a hall floor with striped mats. Men wear white kurta-style clothes with orange or saffron shawls and orange lanyard ID badges, many with rudraksha malas. Several sit on chairs, eyes closed or looking down, hands resting in laps. Some wear dark jackets or green garments. No individual is identified as a person.2012-10-27February 14 20162016-02-14Large crowd of seated devotees with eyes closed in meditation under a white tent canopy. Many wear white kurta-style clothes with red or orange shawls and rudraksha-style malas; some wear orange and yellow garments. Name badges hang from several chests. In the foreground, a bald man in an orange patterned shirt sits beside a man with long light hair. Participants fill the frame, with additional people seated toward the back.2016-05-06