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A large, densely packed crowd of mostly bare-chested devotees sits closely together, many wearing rudraksha malas around their necks and some with white or off-white cloth. Bright colourful lights glow in the background. A bald man in dark-rimmed glasses sits near the centre, wearing a rudraksha mala. Several people in the foreground and midground have their eyes closed or gaze downward.

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A dense crowd of mostly bare-chested men seated closely together, many wearing rudraksha malas and white or pale necklaces, with several eyes closed in meditation. A bald man with glasses sits near the left, and a bearded man with a white cord and mala appears at right. The foreground shows blurred heads and shoulders.2016-12-07A large seated crowd of men, mostly bare-chested and wearing white dhotis, fills the frame at a Sadashivoham initiation gathering. Many wear rudraksha malas and pendant necklaces, and several have white ash or vibhuti smeared across their chests and faces. Some sit with eyes closed in meditation, others look forward or bow their heads, with colourful lights and draped figures in the background. No individual can be identified as a person in this crowd of delegates.2016-12-05A large seated congregation fills a hall, with many men sitting cross-legged in rows on white cloth. Most are bare-chested or in white dhotis, wearing rudraksha malas, and several have white or ash forehead markings, including one man with a vertical yellow-ochre tilak. In the foreground a man in an orange shawl and rudraksha mala sits with eyes closed, and a man in a brown-red wrap sits beside him. Brass lamps with lit flames stand along the upper left, and a bright stage screen glows at the back. Many participants appear to be in meditation or chanting.2017-05-26July 09 20172017-07-09December 07 20162016-12-07A large seated crowd of bare-chested men and some women in white dhotis and cloths, many wearing rudraksha malas and white vibhuti or sandalwood markings on their foreheads and chests, sit on a red floor covering with eyes closed or heads bowed in meditation. A few people in the foreground have hands folded or fingers to their faces. Several visible figures wear wraps and beads, but no single person in front is clearly a person; the shaved and bearded men in the middle and left are devotees. Many people are visible, with several more partially seen at the edges.2016-12-07A large crowd of bare-chested male devotees sits closely packed in a seated satsang or meditation gathering. Many wear rudraksha malas and white ceremonial necklaces with pendants. In the foreground, a bald man with glasses and a wristwatch rests his chin on his hand, while a young man with curly hair and glasses sits with palms pressed together in namaste. Others nearby wear glasses and beards. Faces are blurred in the foreground and the background is filled with more seated devotees.2016-12-07 +1 copiesA 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 large crowd of bare-chested male participants sits closely together in an evening outdoor setting, many wearing rudraksha malas and white ritual cloth at the waist, with white and ash-like markings on their skin. Several faces are lit by lamp light; some have hands folded in namaste and others sit in meditative stillness with eyes closed or lowered. A front-row man in a green and white-trimmed item sits in the foreground, and bright yellow and orange draped fabrics and decorated figures appear in the background. Some participants wear ID badges on lanyards. No individual can be confirmed as a person from appearance, and no clearly identified central teacher is visible.2016-12-15 +1 copiesJuly 09 20172017-07-09May 27 20172017-05-27December 15 20162016-12-15