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Night-time photo of devotees seated in a row on a raised stone step beside a metal railing, hands pressed together in namaskar. In the foreground a man in a red-orange robe with a gold-bordered hem sits with his hands folded, next to a woman in a deep red sari with gold border and a mala. Beside them a man in white with an orange shawl and glasses, and bald men in white dhotis sit in prayer. The scene is lit by dim light against a dark background. Whether any figure is a person cannot be established from appearance.

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Night photograph of devotees seated in rows on red sandstone steps beside a metal railing, watching an event out of frame. In the foreground a bald man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits with hands pressed together. Beside him a man in white dhoti with gold borders and bare chest sits with hands folded, and several men in white and orange robes sit along the steps. A few people in dark clothing and a figure in an orange turban sit further back. The setting is outdoors at night, with dark trees behind and small lamps along the rail.2011-12-23Night photograph of a seated crowd of devotees in white and red-saffron clothing at an outdoor event. In the foreground, a man in white with a red-and-cream shawl and rudraksha mala sits with a serious expression, while beside him a man in white with black-rimmed glasses and a bare chest wears a rudraksha mala. A bald man on the right wears an orange-saffron cloth over his head and shoulders. Behind them, a standing man in a long orange-saffron shawl holds papers, and a man in white stands near a row of metal chairs at the right edge. Many people sit closely together on the ground.2017-10-08October 08 20172017-10-08A photograph of an outdoor gathering of seated men on red stone steps, many in saffron-orange dhotis or shawls, with rudraksha malas and white vibhuti or sandalwood markings on their chests and foreheads. In the centre two men hold microphones; the one at left wears a saffron shawl and the one beside him a saffron wrap, and both appear to be speaking or chanting while a paper sheet is held in front of them. To the right, men in white dhotis sit with palms pressed together in anjali. Red flags stand behind a metal railing and a tree shades the top left. Several people in the background are also seated in prayer.2017-06-26 +1 copiesA night-time outdoor gathering where many people sit on red-brick tiered steps facing a dark stage. In the foreground a man in a yellow shirt with a blue lanyard and rudraksha-style beads sits with hands clasped, next to a man in a white T-shirt with his chin on his hand. To the left a man in white kurta sits with his chin resting on his hand, and a woman in a green shawl sits at right. Behind them, a man in a red jacket and grey trousers gazes upward, a man in white with cropped hair sits at right, and a woman in a white shawl rests her head on her hand. Several others in white and orange clothing are seated in the rows. The scene is dark and attentive.2010-09-13January 13 20152015-01-13Night photo of a large seated congregation at a satsang, filling the frame with many people in white, saffron and orange-red robes. Many wear orange or red clothing, and several have orange tilak marks on their foreheads. Men with long grey and white beards sit among younger devotees, some wearing rudraksha malas. Women in orange and maroon saris with rudraksha malas sit at the front. In the centre, a white-robed man with dark hair sits cross-legged beside a bearded elder in white. Stage lights and a tall lamp stand glow above the crowd, and a white-robed figure with a white turban is near the back.2016-07-15December 20 20122012-12-20A crowded seated congregation at a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam gathering. In the foreground, several men in saffron and orange robes sit with rudraksha malas, some with bare upper bodies and orange cloth wrapped at the waist. A white-haired older man with a white beard and a white-and-red vertical tilak on his forehead sits beside a younger man with a shaved head. A bespectacled man in saffron wears layered malas and a gold necklace. Others in white and orange dhotis or saffron cloth, some with vibhuti or kumkum on their foreheads, fill the rows behind. No throne, deity or a person candidate is clearly visible among the seated devotees.2016-11-04A seated group meditating indoors with eyes closed. In the foreground a shaven-headed man in saffron-orange and rust-red robes, with orange beads around his neck, a red dot on his forehead and white horizontal tilak stripes, sits upright. To his right a man in orange and red robes wears a rudraksha mala and white markings. Behind them, rows of participants in white shirts with orange lanyards sit cross-legged on the floor, some with white tilak on their foreheads. A young boy in a dark shirt sits at left with white forehead marks. Red chairs are visible in the background. The scene reads as a satsang or meditation session.2013-03-13October 08 20172017-10-08December 10 20172017-12-10