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A large group of men seated on an orange floor mat during a Shiva Deeksha initiation, many bare-chested with white dhotis bordered in gold and white sacred thread sashes across their torsos. Several wear rudraksha malas and pendant necklaces; some have white ash or tilak marks on their skin and foreheads. Foreground men sit cross-legged, eyes closed, with hands holding small items, one with a yellow card and pen before him. Behind them, rows of people sit on blue-backed chairs in an event hall. Attendees include a man in a white head wrap with a long grey beard in the back row and a bearded man with glasses wearing a lanyard.

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A large group of men seated cross-legged on an orange cloth at night, bare-chested, wearing white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas, many with white forehead markings, eyes closed in meditation or chanting. Several have hands folded in anjali, and one in front holds his hands together while another reads or gestures. Behind them stand more devotees and illuminated ritual decorations, with a golden ornate structure visible at the upper right. No individual is singled out as a person; the attendees appear to be devotees and priests in ritual dress.2017-09-26 +1 copiesMay 13 20182018-05-13 +1 copiesA large group of men seated cross-legged on a white floor during a puja or satsang in a hall, many with bare chests, rudraksha malas around their necks, white dhotis with gold-coloured borders, and white ash or sandalwood markings on their foreheads and bodies. Most have palms pressed together in anjali mudra and eyes closed; some are reading from papers. Brass plates, small lamps and offering dishes are set before them. Several men in the front rows are shaved-headed, and the background shows more seated participants, a bright stage and people standing near serving tables.2017-05-27A seated crowd of men in a hall, most bare-chested with white vibhuti or sandal markings on their chests, arms and foreheads, wearing white dhotis and rudraksha or bead malas. Several wear lanyard badges. In the foreground a man with a shaved head and red-marked forehead sits cross-legged, and a man in a white shawl with a gold-bordered cloth and badge sits centre. Behind them rows of seated devotees fill the room, with some men in white and orange clothing near the back, and a framed picture on the wall. The scene suggests a satsang or discourse.2016-03-06 +1 copiesMarch 12 20182018-03-12May 13 20152015-05-13January 05 20192019-01-05July 03 20172017-07-03May 26 20172017-05-26May 27 20172017-05-27A large crowd of shirtless men sits closely packed in a ceremonial hall at night, many with white and ochre sandalwood or paste markings on their chests and shoulders, white or beaded necklaces, and orange or saffron cloth bands tied across their foreheads. Several wear white dhotis or white wraps. Standing figures in white clothing are visible in the background, and green foliage decorates the far backdrop. In the centre a bald, bespectacled man sits with arms resting on his knees, and a bearded man with a rudraksha mala stands out in the middle row. The scene suggests a group ritual session with participants seated on the floor.2016-12-02A seated congregation at a Nithya-Satsang gathering, with many devotees sitting cross-legged with eyes closed in meditation. Foreground figures wear orange saffron cloths and rudraksha malas, with white horizontal and vertical tilaka markings on their foreheads. Others wear white ritual clothes and white shawls with gold borders, some with white sandalwood paste on their faces. A man in a light blue shirt and glasses sits in the middle, and a bare-chested man with a sacred thread stands at left. A young boy in white sits at lower left. Behind them, a standing figure in white holds a wooden stick, and a man in a purple shirt stands near a black speaker. Background shows a pillared hall with a red-painted doorway.2017-11-27