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A night-time group meditation session on an open terrace at Adi Kailasa. Many seated devotees in white ritual clothes with red-orange shawls and orange lanyards sit on pink-orange mats in rows, facing a golden deity murti and a decorated red-draped altar on the left. A bald man in orange robes and rudraksha malas sits at the right edge, and a small child in white sits among the adults. Some participants hold papers, and a few stand near a wooden pillar on the right. Warm lamps light the scene against the dark background.

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Photograph of a satsang at night with many seated devotees on grass in front of brightly lit golden deity murti and decorated shrine arches. Most attendees wear white clothing with red shawls and red lanyards; several have tilak markings. A few women wear green or grey shawls. Some sit cross-legged, others with legs folded to the side. A small group of men in white sits behind the rows. Golden murtis glow in the background, flanked by ornate colourful pillars.2016-07-04Night outdoor satsang photograph of a large seated congregation in white clothes with red shawls and red beaded necklaces, many sitting on pink, purple and green mats on grass. In the foreground a woman in glasses and a red shawl sits beside a young woman in white. At right, two seated priests in white dhotis with green and orange cloths attend a low wooden tray holding offerings. Behind the crowd, a brightly lit temple shrine displays colourful deity murtis and a golden figure under floodlights, with a bright spotlight at upper left.2016-07-04Night gathering at an outdoor ashram setting where many people in white clothes with red shawls sit on mats in meditation or prayer, some with palms pressed together. A large golden-framed shrine with a deity murti in dark robes and a draped gold cloth stands at the back, with a garland of orange flowers on a dark stone figure at the right edge. A man in white on a plastic chair at right holds his hands in anjali. Potted plants, water bottles and a wall map board are visible. Many people are seated; count shown is approximate.2013-04-01A photograph of a seated congregation of devotees in a dimly lit hall during a satsang-style gathering. Most attendees wear white and red-orange shawls or sashes, some with red-orange beaded necklaces; one woman in front wears a white head covering and holds a small camera. A woman in the foreground wears a red shawl and hands pressed in anjali, while a woman in a purple and white sari sits at right with hands joined. A large carved red pillar and a garlanded dais appear at upper left, and a standing figure in white with a red sash stands near the back, hands joined. The congregation sits on orange mats with water bottles and handbags around them, facing toward the dais.2014-10-11Evening group satsang or puja in an open-air hall with a stone-tiled floor. Many devotees sit cross-legged in white clothes with red shawls and red-and-orange beaded lanyards, hands in anjali mudra or palms together in prayer. A dark stone murti of a deity draped with a flower garland stands on a red-brown pedestal at upper centre. Some devotees sit on chairs at the back, and a water bottle and small offerings lie on the floor in front.2014-10-11March 10 20132013-03-10A photograph of a seated group of devotees in white clothes with red-and-orange shawls, many with cropped or short hair, gathered in a temple-like hall with red walls and stone pillars. In the centre, a man in a white kurta sits cross-legged with his hands raised near his face, attentive to the room. To the right, a large brass trident stands beside a lit oil lamp and a brass kalasha-style finial. Several attendees sit close behind, and more people are seated toward the back and sides. The scene suggests a satsang or meditation session.2016-02-10 +1 copiesNight-time outdoor gathering of devotees seated on orange and striped mats in front of a red-and-dark shrine structure with a dark deity murti on top. Many women in white kurtas and white saris wear red shawls and rudraksha malas, some reading or holding small books and offering items. Men in orange and saffron wraps and white clothes sit on chairs and mats behind them. A bald man in an orange shawl is seated at right, and a woman in a bright orange shawl sits in the foreground right. Lamps and electric lights illuminate the scene. The image shows a satsang or puja-style gathering; no one is clearly identifiable as a person.2014-09-11Night outdoor satsang at an ashram where a large seated congregation sits on orange mats on a stone-paved courtyard. Many men in white kurtas and dhotis wear orange-brown shawls and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, while younger boys in saffron-orange robes with beaded malas sit in rows in the foreground. Behind them a dark stone shrine with a bronze or stone figure and a red pillar stands under bright lights. A man in the front centre wears a cream kurta and orange shawl with a lanyard badge, hands folded. Several people wear glasses and watches, and a white plastic chair sits at the back. The crowd is large, with dozens of people visible.2014-10-27Night outdoor gathering at a temple-style ground where a large crowd sits and stands in rows on an orange-tiled floor. Many women wear white saris with red or saffron borders, and others wear orange or saffron garments, some with rudraksha malas and tilak marks. A few men in white dhotis and shirts stand at the back. On the right, an ornate golden shrine holds a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati with red garlands and decorated crowns. A standing man in white on the left faces the crowd. Lights glow in the dark background.2013-03-10March 29 20132013-03-29A large outdoor satsang at dusk, with many seated devotees on grass in white kurta-style clothing and rust-red shawls draped over their shoulders. Front and centre, a bearded man with white hair sits cross-legged with hands folded, wearing a white outfit, a red shawl and a beaded mala. Around him, men and women sit closely together, some with eyes closed in meditation, others with hands clasped. Bottles of water and cushions lie on the grass, and a purple-lit hedge and garden form the background. No prominent central figure in saffron or ornate dress is clearly visible.2014-05-12