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Photograph of a large seated congregation at an evening satsang in Salem, Tamil Nadu. Most attendees wear white clothes, and many have their palms pressed together or raised in devotion. A central figure stands on a low stage with long swept-back hair, wearing a cream-gold embroidered tunic, an orange and cream turban, and a long white and red flower garland. Several men in front sit on a green mat. Other devotees in saffron and white are visible at the sides, and a few women wear sarees. Foreground heads are partially visible.

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A photograph of a large crowd of men seated and standing in a hall, many in white dhotis and white shirts, clapping, raising their hands and swaying. In the centre foreground a man in a cream and gold embroidered long tunic with an orange-and-gold turban and a long white and maroon-beaded garland stands with arms extended. A man in a checked shirt and orange dhoti dances at right. Behind them a banner and a backdrop with posters are visible on the wall.2007-12-15December 15 20072007-12-15December 15 20072007-12-15December 15 20072007-12-15A photograph of a lively satsang gathering at an indoor hall in Salem, Tamil Nadu. A central figure in an ornate gold-and-cream embroidered robe, wearing an orange-and-gold turban and a long white-and-red flower garland, stands with arms raised and a broad smile. Around and behind him, dozens of men in white dhotis and white shirts sit and stand on the floor, many clapping, raising their hands and swaying in celebration. One man in a checked shirt and orange cloth stands among them. Rudraksha malas are visible on several devotees. A yellow banner and framed portraits are on the wall behind, and a microphone stand appears at the lower left.2007-12-15December 15 20072007-12-15December 15 20072007-12-15A photograph of a large seated crowd at an outdoor programme tent. In the foreground, a standing man in a cream and gold ornate embroidered kurta and sash wears an orange and gold turban and a long garland of white and red flowers, arms spread wide as if addressing the audience. Behind him, rows of men in white shirts and dhotis sit on the ground, many with hands raised or clapped, while a few women in saris sit among them. Banners and displays line the back of the tent. The man's distinctive turban, flowing hair cues and ornate clothing are visible, but identity is uncertain from appearance, so he is described by role as a performer.2007-12-15December 15 20072007-12-15A photograph of an evening devotional gathering under a large tent, with a crowd of several dozen seated and standing participants in white clothing, many with white shirts and mundu, some wearing orange or saffron cloth. In the foreground a performer in an ornate cream and gold robe, wearing a saffron-and-gold turban and long white and red floral garlands, stands with raised arms and hands joined in a dance-like gesture. A man in white with an orange shawl stands at the left with hands joined in namaste, and others around him clap and raise their hands. Orange and yellow banners hang from the tent poles behind the crowd.2007-12-15December 15 20072007-12-15December 15 20072007-12-15