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A large outdoor gathering of devotees seated on the ground with eyes closed in meditation, many women in white and cream saris with rudraksha malas. In the foreground an older woman with short grey hair wears a white sari, and a younger woman wears a cream shawl with a blue-trimmed head covering, with a plate of offerings and a red flower nearby. Behind them men in white shirts and dhotis stand and sit among colourful umbrellas and bunting, with a decorated platform and tent in the background and a bamboo pole in the centre. Many people are visible, and the scene suggests a satsang or meditation at a temple event.

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A large crowd of devotees sits closely together on the ground under a decorated open pavilion with bamboo-style pillars and hanging orange, red and white cloth banners. Many people have closed eyes or are gazing downward, seemingly in meditation or satsang. Most wear white or light saree and kurta clothing, with some in pink, blue and green; a bald man in white stands near the front left, a woman in a dark purple top wears an ID badge at the front, and a young girl in white with a pink head scarf sits among them. Garlands of green leaves and bananas hang from the pavilion, and attendants in white stand at the rear. No a person candidate is clearly visible.2007-01-01 +1 copiesA large outdoor gathering of devotees seated closely on the ground, most with eyes closed in meditation. Many wear white ritual clothing, and several carry rudraksha malas. A man in the front centre wears a white shirt and a rudraksha mala, with white vibhuti marks on his forehead. Women wear white saris, one in a red-bordered sari with a mala, another in a yellow sari. Some wear orange and red garments, and a few people have red and white headwear. Behind them stand more people under a purple and white canopy with strung pennant bunting.2007-01-01A large outdoor gathering of devotees seated on the ground under a canopy at an ashram event. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with a yellow border and rudraksha mala sits with hands clasped, and another woman in white with a shawl sits centrally. Men in white shirts and dhotis, women in saffron, pink and white saris, and children fill the crowd, many with hands folded in prayer. Colourful ceremonial umbrellas with fringes stand at the upper left and top, and orange and pennant banners hang overhead. Attendees wear rudraksha malas and name badges. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible.2007-01-01A large outdoor congregation sits closely packed under a decorated pandal canopy hung with orange and red banners, colourful cylindrical pennants, and garlands of flowers. Most attendees wear white clothes and many have white and red rudraksha-style beaded necklaces with ID lanyards, several with folded hands or eyes closed in meditation. A woman in a dark green sari sits in the foreground, and a man in a white shirt sits with eyes lowered. Coconut palms and banana leaves frame the open sides of the tent. At the far back, small figures stand near the stage area. Ritual in progress, with a devotee gathering seated in silent meditation.2007-01-01A large outdoor gathering of devotees seated closely on the ground under a canopy-covered open pavilion. Many people wear white dhotis and kurtas, while women wear white saris with coloured borders, some in yellow, red, purple and green. Several men in dark jackets stand or sit among the crowd, and a few women have vibhuti or kumkum on their foreheads. Triangular orange and white pennants hang from poles overhead, with decorated umbrellas in red, yellow and green at the left, palm trees and a purple draped backdrop behind the stage area. Many attendees have their eyes closed or lowered. No specific figure can be identified among the crowd.2007-01-01A large outdoor crowd of devotees seated closely together under a tent roof decorated with hanging green leaf strings, bright red and yellow banners, and palm fronds at dusk. Many people wear white dhotis and shirts, some with rudraksha malas around their necks; women wear saris in orange, red, purple and white, and several wear head coverings. Foreground figures sit attentively facing toward the speaker's direction, and a tall bamboo pole with a red-and-white cloth wrap stands at the right edge. The photo carries a copyright credit line along the lower area, which is not transcribed.2007-01-01A large crowd of devotees sits cross-legged on the ground under a open-sided pandal decorated with banana-leaf and palm-frond pillars wrapped in blue, orange and white cloth with red floral motifs. Many men wear white dhotis and shirts with rudraksha malas, while women wear saris in red, blue, pink and orange, some with malas, many with eyes closed in meditation or prayer. In the right foreground a man in a dark green jacket sits with hands pressed together in namaste. Rows of brass plates and small offering vessels are arranged on the floor at right, and in the background a robed figure stands among the crowd, consistent with a satsang or Jayanti celebration gathering.2007-01-01A large crowd of devotees sits in a open pandal decorated with banana-leaf-style palm stalks and colourful striped pillars wrapped in orange, blue and red fabric with floral and bird motifs. Many people sit cross-legged with eyes closed, several wearing white dhotis and kurtas, while women wear saris in yellow, orange, red and pink. A young man in a white kurta and olive jacket wears a rudraksha mala and stands with hands on hips at right. Steel plates are stacked at the lower right edge. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this frame.2007-01-01A large outdoor gathering of seated devotees under palm fronds and tall decorated pillars with orange, red and blue patterned cloth. Many people sit closely packed on the ground, most in white or light clothing. In the foreground a man with a shaved-looking head and white shirt sits beside a woman in an orange-and-red shawl, a man wears a rudraksha-style mala and a white tilak mark, and an older man on the right wears white with an orange shawl and holds his hands together. Crowds continue into the background, with more people standing among the pillars.2007-01-01A large outdoor gathering of devotees sits cross-legged on bare ground under a palm-thatched pandal decorated with hanging orange and red paper streamers and tall blue, orange and white cloth banners with red floral patterns. Most men wear white dhotis and white shirts, some with rudraksha malas, and several women wear white and yellow saris. Many attendees have their eyes closed and hands resting in meditation mudras, while others sit upright in the rows behind. Palm trunks frame the space and the crowd stretches back toward the entrance. No single figure is identifiable as the a person in this view.2007-01-01A large outdoor gathering of seated devotees under a open-sided pandal decorated with orange and white pennant bunting and banana plant trunks. Many people sit closely packed on mats, mostly in white or pale clothing, with women in saris and headscarves in red, orange, and blue. Standing figures in white dhotis and shirts move among the crowd near the back. At the upper left, a decorated altar area shows a deity murti under a canopy with a painted backdrop and ornamental drapes. A printed banner behind the altar depicts a figure in orange against a painted backdrop. No identifiable a person figure is clearly present; the crowd is seated facing the altar.2007-01-01A large crowd of devotees sits cross-legged with eyes closed under a decorated pavilion hung with red and orange paper lanterns, garlands and green leaf festoons. Most wear white or cream clothes and rudraksha malas; several women wear white saris with gold borders, and a few wear orange or blue shawls. Their hands rest in laps as they meditate during satsang. Palm trees and greenery are visible beyond the open sides of the hall. No single leader is clearly visible among the front rows, and no one in the scene is identified as a person.2007-01-01