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A large outdoor satsang gathering of seated devotees on colourful striped mats in a courtyard. Most men wear white dhotis with orange-gold borders, several bare-chested with rudraksha malas; some wear white head cloths. Many sit cross-legged with hands in prayer or meditation posture. In the background a figure in an orange robe and a figure in white stand near a raised dais with gold-topped pillars and orange floral decorations. Palm trees and a cameraman on a tripod are visible at left.

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Outdoor satsang on a stone-paved courtyard under a corrugated roof, with palm trees behind. Dozens of devotees sit cross-legged in rows on colourful striped mats, mostly men in white dhotis with orange-and-gold borders and rudraksha malas; some are bare-chested and some wear white headcloths. Many have their hands in meditation or prayer mudra. Further back, a few people in white and orange stand near a raised dais with a small deity murti and brass lamps; orange-and-gold decorative hangings hang on the left. The scene is a group meditation or satsang gathering.2015-05-13May 13 20152015-05-13July 25 20172017-07-25A large outdoor gathering of devotees seated cross-legged on striped mats under trees, dressed in white dhotis with orange-gold borders and white upper cloths. Many are bare-chested with white sacred marks painted on their bodies, forehead vibhuti and rudraksha or bead malas. In the foreground a young man with long hair and a red flower in his hair sits with palms together, next to a bearded man in glasses. A few devotees wear saffron or orange cloth. Standing figures in white and an orange-clad person are visible in the background, along with a golden kalasha-like finial at the left edge.2015-05-13A 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.2015-05-13Outdoor satsang with a large seated congregation on striped multicolored mats under an open-sided pavilion roof with hanging lamps and palm trees. Many participants wear white dhotis with orange-gold borders and rudraksha malas; some men are bare-chested, one man wears a white head wrap, and others wear white kurtas. Several figures are seated in meditation posture with eyes closed or lowered. Further back, people in white and saffron stand near a raised platform with a few sacred items and ritual lamps. The crowd is dense and extends across the frame.2015-05-13A large group of men seated cross-legged on striped woven mats in an outdoor courtyard at night, attending a ritual session. Most wear bare upper bodies with rudraksha malas around their necks and white dhoti-style lower garments with yellow borders; some wear red-orange cloths over their shoulders. Several have participant badges on their chests. In the foreground, a bearded man with shoulder-length light hair sits with hands resting in his lap, and a man in the right foreground sits with palms together. Behind them, a golden railing, a red pillar and a decorated ceremonial structure with garlands are visible at the left, along with a few standing attendants in white.2017-03-16 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a large group of devotees seated in rows on mats at a red-walled temple courtyard surrounded by palm trees. Most sit cross-legged in white dhotis and white shirts, many with red or orange shawls and rudraksha malas, some bare-chested with sacred threads. A red-and-white flower garland hangs on a red stone shrine pedestal at left, and black and red bags sit on the paving. Standing attendants in white clothing stand behind the seated group, and a red ritual pillar rises at right.2017-09-27September 10 20122012-09-10A large crowd of seated devotees fills a hall with a metal roof and wooden pillars, sitting on colourful striped rugs. Many men wear white dhotis and white shirts with red-orange shawls draped over their shoulders, some with flower garlands. A few figures in saffron and orange robes sit among them. At the back, an ornate golden throne-like structure and a golden deity murti stand beneath orange flags, with a decorated altar and display boards along the wall.2015-09-15 +1 copiesMay 13 20152015-05-13July 25 20172017-07-25 +1 copies