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A large crowd of devotees fills a white tented hall decorated with strings of orange and yellow marigold garlands and hanging lights. Many people raise their hands in the air, palms open, in a devotional gesture. Men wear white dhotis and white kurtas with orange-saffron shawls draped over their shoulders. A bearded older man in white stands at the right with long white beard. Several men wear forehead markings and a tall-skinned man near the center wears a beaded necklace. The scene reflects a satsang or congregational event.

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A large crowd of devotees with raised palms in a chanting or prayer gesture fills the frame, most dressed in white with red shoulder shawls. Many wear orange or red garlands, rudraksha malas and lanyards, and some have vibhuti or tilak on their foreheads. A man in the foreground wears an orange sash over white and a red kumkum tilak. A bald man in the upper right wears a red shawl over white and is sitting among the crowd. A woman in the lower centre wears a red bindi. The setting appears to be a hall with warm lighting.2013-05-25May 04 20162016-05-04May 06 20162016-05-06May 06 20162016-05-06April 26 20162016-04-26June 08 20172017-06-08Large outdoor camp gathering of many people seated closely on red and green mats, eyes closed or heads bowed in meditation during a Shuddhadvaitam initiation session. Most wear white dhotis or kurtas with saffron-orange shawls and rudraksha or beaded malas; several have gold ceremonial necklaces. In the foreground a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl sits with hands folded, and a bald man in white with a gold mala sits at right with hands clasped. A tall stage backdrop and white tent structures are visible at the top. The seated crowd spans the frame into the distance, with a few people in lighter or western clothing among them.2016-05-06May 25 20132013-05-25A large seated crowd of devotees in white kurtas and saffron-orange shawls fills the frame during a Shuddhadvaitam gathering in Ujjain. In the centre, a man with swept-back grey hair and a white shirt raises both arms overhead with eyes closed, an expressive devotional gesture. Surrounding participants sit with eyes closed, several with tilak on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. The crowd is dense, extending to the back of the hall.2016-05-06April 26 20162016-04-26A large seated congregation of devotees in a temple hall with gold-painted pillars and golden ornaments in the background, many with palms raised in a blessing or prayer gesture. Most wear white kurtas or dhotis, while others wear saffron/orange robes, a yellow kurta, a red shirt and a dark blue top. Several have glasses, and some wear name badges on lanyards. Foreheads show tilak and sandalwood marks. Many are smiling or looking forward, and the crowd fills the frame across several rows.2018-12-20 +1 copiesDecember 07 20162016-12-07