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A large hall with white tiled floor and hanging lamps and colourful fabric streamers from the ceiling, where a crowd sits in rows on the floor. Many participants wear orange saffron cloth, some bare-chested, with several women with long dark hair and headbands. A central figure sits in front of a raised seat draped in cloth, with a microphone stand nearby. Framed photographs line the walls and an orange-and-gold decorated backdrop is visible at the far end. The scene resembles a group satsang or initiation gathering.

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May 21 20182018-05-21A large hall with white tiled floor and decorative hanging lanterns in red, green and yellow along the ceiling. Dozens of people in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged in a wide circle on the floor. A bare-chested man with long dark hair stands at the centre of the circle near a ceremonial stand and a small sacred object, holding a ritual item, while seated participants in white and orange clothing face him. A photographer stands at the right edge. Framed portraits and banners line the walls. The scene suggests a mandala-based initiation session.2018-05-21May 21 20182018-05-21 +2 copiesMay 21 20182018-05-21 +1 copiesMay 21 20182018-05-21 +1 copiesMay 21 20182018-05-21 +1 copiesMay 21 20182018-05-21A large hall with white tiled floor, ceiling fans and hanging lanterns in red, yellow and green. Dozens of people sit cross-legged on the floor in rows facing a raised seat at the centre. Most are wearing orange-saffron cloths draped over the upper body, many bare-shouldered, with white dhotis among some seated in white. A central figure seated on a red-cushioned throne-like seat wears a dark red-brown robe and is facing the gathering. Behind him is a golden ornate canopy, decorated tables with white cloths, framed pictures on the walls and a brass lamp stand near the front. The scene resembles a group sitting session, possibly a darshan or initiation gathering.2018-05-21May 21 20182018-05-21May 21 20182018-05-21May 21 20182018-05-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a large hall with pink walls and a white tiled floor, where a crowd of seated participants face a central figure seated on a red-cushioned throne near a ceremonial brass setup. Many participants wear orange and saffron dhotis and shawls, while others wear white ritual clothing; several are bare-backed with painted markings on their skin and some have white headbands. A brass lamp stand and offering trays sit near the centre. Hanging decorative lanterns in red, yellow and green line the ceiling, and a wall clock reads 10:30. The scene shows a satsang or darshan gathering during a ritual process.2018-05-21 +1 copies