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A photograph of a group of bare-chested men seated cross-legged on a mat outdoors in front of a red temple wall, many wearing white dhotis, yellow marigold garlands around their necks, and white sacred ash (vibhuti) marks on their foreheads and bodies. Several have eyes closed or lowered, appearing to meditate or chant, and some wear rudraksha malas and wrist threads. Behind them is a yellow metal railing and a paved courtyard. No single person is distinguishable as a person by the visible cues described here, so no candidate is identified.

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October 26 20162016-10-26A group of men seated cross-legged on striped mats outdoors, most bare-chested in white dhoti-style cloth with ash or sandalwood markings on their foreheads and arms. Each wears a yellow marigold garland. A man in the foreground right has his hair tied in a topknot with a rudraksha-style band, and another in the front centre sits with hands folded. Behind them stands an orange temple structure with a yellow railing and a green LIVE sign at upper left.2016-10-26A photograph of a group of men seated cross-legged on striped cloth mats in an outdoor courtyard, wearing yellow marigold garlands and bare-chested with white dhoti-style cloth. Several have white sacred ash or tilak marks on their foreheads and arms, and one in the foreground wears a rudraksha-style band with a reddish tilak. Their eyes are closed or lowered. Behind them are red temple pillars, a yellow metal stand and a green sign reading LIVE. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible among the seated group, so the presence of a person cannot be confirmed from appearance.2016-10-26A photograph of a large seated group of men and some women in white dhotis and bare upper bodies, most wearing long yellow and marigold garlands and sacred ash marks on their foreheads and arms. Rudraksha malas are visible on several chests. They sit cross-legged on striped mats on a paved floor, and a steel water bottle and a black bag rest in front. The group is attentive, facing forward toward an unseen teacher. A green sign is partly visible at the top.2016-10-26 +1 copiesOctober 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesMay 18 20172017-05-18A dense row of seated men in ceremonial temple attire fills most of the frame, many bare-chested and wearing white dhotis with orange, red or purple shawls draped over their shoulders. Several wear heavy gold-coloured beaded necklaces and gold ornaments, and some have rudraksha-style beads. In the foreground, a seated man with hair tied in a knot holds his hands together near a tray of yellow and red marigold and rose garlands and a decorated kalasha-like pot. The men appear attentive, facing a ritual in progress. Visible people count is well over twenty. No candidate matching the described presentation is clearly identifiable from appearance, so no specific figure is named.2018-04-14October 09 20162016-10-09A large seated gathering of devotees in white dhotis and white shawls with gold borders sits on colourful striped mats outdoors in bright daylight. Many are bare-chested and wear rudraksha malas or cords; several have white or saffron headbands and forehead markings. In the front, a bare-chested young man with dark hair and a small red bindi sits in meditation posture, and a man in a white head wrap and white garment with a dark pendant sits beside him. Behind them, dreadlocked and long-haired men sit in similar attire. The scene suggests a satsang or meditation session.2015-05-13October 26 20162016-10-26A seated group of devotees sits on striped mats outdoors before a red temple structure with a flower-decorated altar behind them. Many men are bare-chested, wearing white dhotis, rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces. A bearded man in the centre, with a white forehead mark and a bead garland, sits cross-legged with palms pressed together. A man on the right with long dreadlocks and a rudraksha mala looks on. A man at left has an Om tattoo on his chest and a long mala. A woman in a bright green sari sits in the background. Several people listen attentively. No figure in the image is clearly identifiable as a person.2016-10-26 +1 copiesMay 19 20172017-05-19