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A large group of men seated closely together on the floor in a dim, reddish-lit hall, most of them bare-chested and wearing white dhotis with orange-bordered edges. Many have white sacred ash or paste markings on their foreheads and bodies, and several wear rudraksha malas. Several men in the front row sit with hands folded or resting on their knees, some wearing glasses, while others gaze forward with focused expressions. Their attire and body markings suggest a ritual or satsang gathering. No single person is clearly identifiable as a person from the visible cues.

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