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A large seated congregation fills an open pavilion at a satsang or darshan gathering, most people in white clothing with red shawls and red-orange wraps, some wearing beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas. Many sit cross-legged on a woven mat facing forward, with a few in orange or saffron garments near the front and a standing row of staff in white with red stoles along the back. Columns and bright outdoor light frame the scene, and some participants have their hands joined in prayer. No single figure is clearly identifiable as the teacher in this view; the seated crowd is the main subject.

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July 15 20162016-07-15A large seated congregation fills a bright marble hall during a satsang gathering. In the foreground, many young and adult devotees wear saffron-orange robes and orange turbans, with rudraksha malas around their necks and white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads. Some wear white dhotis, and a few women wear cream or yellow saris. Behind them, seated devotees in white and yellow clothing fill the rows, and a man in a purple shirt sits near the back right. A small child in white cloth sits centre front. The atmosphere is calm and attentive as people face forward toward the front of the hall.2017-10-18A seated audience attends a satsang in a hall with red walls and hanging decorative banners. In the foreground, women in white and cream cotton clothes with orange, saffron and yellow shawls sit on mats and a red carpet. A woman in an orange saree and a woman with a long braid sit to the left, while men in white dhotis sit near the rear of the room beyond a metal railing. No speaker or a person is visible in the frame, and the crowd appears to be listening to a talk.2010-11-12A large open-air pavilion with a tiled roof and stone pillars holds a dense crowd of devotees seated and standing on the floor. Many wear white clothing with red or orange shawls and red beaded malas, while a few wear saffron-coloured garments. Several women sit in the foreground, one in an orange top, and men in white kurtas stand at the back. Greenery and a wooden structure are visible beyond the open sides. The scene resembles a satsang gathering, with no clearly identifiable central figure or deity visible in the frame.2013-12-17A large seated gathering of devotees on a red carpeted hall floor, many in white kurta-style clothes with orange-saffron shawls draped over their shoulders and white lanyard badges. Many sit cross-legged with eyes closed in meditation or quiet attention, while a few wear rudraksha malas and one man has long dreadlocks with a white tilak on his forehead. A large screen in the background shows a bright image. Some attendees wear white dhotis and one wears a green shirt. Water bottles sit on the floor. The crowd appears to number well over a hundred people.2016-05-02September 11 20152015-09-11October 12 20152015-10-12A seated group of many devotees in an indoor hall with white walls and a light floor, sitting cross-legged on mats for satsang. Most wear orange or saffron sarees and dhotis with gold borders, while others wear white sarees with gold borders and white dhotis. Several have rudraksha malas around their necks and white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads. A woman in an orange saree in the upper centre sits with her hands folded, and a young girl in an orange saree and mala in the foreground looks down with eyes closed. A foreground woman with a long blonde braid, wearing white with a red-and-blue striped border, sits with her eyes lowered. Large crowd present, with the audience fully seated in rows.2015-11-08A large seated gathering of devotees in a bright hall, most wearing white clothing with orange-red shawls and orange tilak or forehead marks; some have orange smears on their faces. Many people sit cross-legged close together, some with eyes closed. Several men at the right foreground wear orange-red shawls and have shaved heads; a bald man in the lower right wears an orange-red shawl over bare shoulders. Purple and white ornamental decorations are visible on the back wall. The scene suggests a group ritual or meditation session. Faces are partly visible in the crowd and no clear individual is singled out.2015-05-26A large seated crowd fills an open-sided hall with a corrugated metal roof. Most people are women in white saris and white clothing, many wearing orange or red shawls and red-and-white beaded necklaces with ID lanyards. Several have white or ash markings on their foreheads. Behind them, rows of saffron-robed sadhus and monks sit in the background. At the far end, a golden deity murti or figure stands near a decorated altar with orange cloth and a small green tree. The atmosphere is a satsang or gathering at the Kumbh camp.2015-09-11October 04 20162016-10-04July 05 20132013-07-05