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A crowded indoor satsang gathering seated on green mats, with many devotees kneeling or sitting attentively. In the centre, a bearded older man in a pale pink shirt and a saffron-orange shawl kneels with hands folded in prayer. Beside him a man in a grey knit cap and grey sweater sits, and at lower right a bespectacled man in a lavender wrap and rudraksha mala sits with eyes lowered. On the right, young men in white dhoti-style garments and rudraksha malas kneel, one holding a brass plate. A woman in red stands at far left, and people stand in the background among others in white and saffron clothing.

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A crowded satsang gathering seated on green mats under an orange canopy, with many devotees in white kurtas, orange and red garments, and brown or saffron wraps. In the foreground a bearded man with long grey hair and a tilak on his forehead sits in a white kurta, next to a man in a white shirt with a tilak and a man in a denim jacket at right. A white pole with a bound rope stands at right, and a yellow and red banner is visible at top right. Many people sit and stand behind them, some wearing head coverings, with the scene lit warmly by evening light. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance cues alone, so the identity is left unsure.2013-02-12February 11 20132013-02-11February 10 20132013-02-10A seated congregation fills an orange-walled tent on green mats, many with hands pressed in anjali. Men in white dhotis, some bare-chested with sacred threads, sit in rows; a woman in a pink sari and a woman in an orange shawl sit on chairs at the right. At the far right a white-draped table holds a golden star-shaped object and offerings, and a tall white pole stands in the centre. Banners and a small orange flag hang on the walls, and a decorative lamp with tassels is visible at top right. This appears to be a satsang gathering; no clearly identifiable a person is seated in the frame.2013-02-08February 12 20132013-02-12A seated group meditates on green mats under a tent at a Kumbh Mela setting. In the foreground, an elderly sadhu with a white beard wears an orange robe and orange head wrap, holds a wooden staff, and wears a rudraksha mala with a pendant. Beside him, a man in a blue zip jacket and dark trousers sits cross-legged with hands in mudra, eyes closed. Behind them, devotees in white kurtas, sweaters, jackets and saris sit in rows, many with eyes closed. A red banner hangs at upper right with printed text and a poster behind the crowd. No individual here is identifiable as a person from appearance; the figures are shown as sadhu and devotees.2013-02-15February 12 20132013-02-12 +1 copiesSeated satsang audience on a green floor covering under an orange tent, many men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas and saffron shawls. Front row: a bald man in a white dhoti with a beaded mala, a bald older man in a grey jacket with an orange shawl, and a man in white with a mala and blue lanyard. Behind them, rows of men in sweaters, scarves and red or blue jackets, with one woman visible at the back right. No a person-appearance candidate is clearly identifiable from the photo alone.2013-02-12Large seated assembly in a white-roofed hall with red-orange pillars, many people sitting cross-legged on striped mats across the floor. Most wear saffron or orange sadhu robes and white kurtas, with some in white dhotis and caps; several men wear rudraksha malas and white shawls, and many wear orange and white lanyard badges. In the background on a raised dais stands an ornate golden throne and a decorated deity murti with a crowned figure and orange drapes, alongside a central altar table with offerings. A plain-clothed man in the foreground rests his chin on his hand, and a young Western man in white sits near the right side. The crowd fills the hall toward the back wall.2015-09-11A crowd of devotees sits and stands on green mats at an outdoor gathering. In the foreground, a man in a green kurta sits cross-legged beside an older man in a cream kurta and white shawl, both looking forward. Behind them, a bearded man in an orange scarf and dark waistcoat sits with his hands folded. Others in white kurtas, a man in a pink turban, and women in saffron and colourful saris stand or sit among the crowd. A white tent pole with a yellow and orange canopy edge and a camera on a tripod appear at left and right. The scene suggests satsang attendance.2013-02-11A large crowd of mostly men sits closely packed on green ground inside a tent at a Maha Kumbh Mela camp, listening attentively. Foreground figures include a man in a grey jacket with a pink headcloth, a man in a yellow kurta with a yellow turban and a long staff, and a man in a dark jacket and pale green shirt. Behind them stands a row of people in white kurtas and orange-red dhotis, and orange drapery and framed posters line the back wall. The scene shows a satsang-style gathering with pilgrims seated for a discourse. No central speaker is visible in this frame.2013-02-14A crowd of men sits cross-legged on green flooring inside a large orange-draped tent at a Kumbh Mela camp. In the foreground a man in a white kurta and black shawl sits facing forward, and a seated man in an orange shawl with printed motifs kneels at left. Several older men wear white kurtas, one with a grey beard and another with a red cloth and vibhuti marks on the forehead. Behind them hang posters of deities and ritual scenes, and a decorated kalasha-style ornament hangs from the upper right. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so no candidate is marked.2013-02-14