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A large night-time outdoor gathering of seated devotees, mostly men, packed closely together on a mat-covered ground under a canopy. Many are bare-chested in white dhotis with white sacred ash and pearl or bead necklaces; some wear orange cloths and white shawls. Strings of coloured lights and hanging lanterns decorate the tent ceiling, and a golden ornament hangs at the far back. Most faces are smiling or attentive. Only partially visible in the foreground are several participants, and a grey-bearded elder with beads sits near the centre. No individual is clearly identifiable as a specific teacher from the visible evidence.

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July 08 20172017-07-08A large outdoor evening gathering of men seated closely on the ground under a tent canopy, the crowd filling most of the frame. Most wear bare upper bodies with white dhotis and rudraksha-style necklaces; some have white or orange shawls draped over shoulders, and a few hold orange cloths. Strings of multicoloured lights and paper lanterns hang from the canopy, with a glowing yellow object in the background. A laptop sits on the ground at lower right. The people are too numerous to count precisely; the frame shows well over a hundred visible people. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in the seated crowd.2017-07-08Photo 11714984A large night gathering of men seated closely on the ground outdoors under strings of coloured lights and hanging paper lanterns. Most men are bare-chested, wearing white dhotis and white shoulder cloths, with white and ash marks on their foreheads and arms, and many wear rudraksha or beaded necklaces. In the background a golden ceremonial structure stands on a red and white draped platform, with a smoky haze rising and a few standing figures near the edges. The scene resembles a devotional satsang or ritual assembly. No clearly identifiable person in the foreground is shown as a presenter or leader in a distinctive saffron or ornate presentation.2017-07-08July 08 20172017-07-08 +1 copiesMay 10 20172017-05-10September 05 20172017-09-05Night gathering under a large white tent with pink fringed edges and ceiling fans, with bright floodlights overhead. Dozens of men sit cross-legged on the ground, many bare-chested, wearing white dhotis, with white and ash markings on their foreheads and bodies and beaded necklaces; some hold pink cloth bundles. Figures in white stand at the back and sides among the seated crowd, and a few bright-saffron-robed figures appear at left. Small lamps and string lights hang near a decorated altar area at the far end.2017-09-05July 08 20172017-07-08A large crowd of men sits closely packed outdoors at night, lit by stage lights and a few lamps. Many are bare-chested or in white dhotis and vests, with white sandalwood or vibhuti markings on their foreheads and arms, and several wear gold chains and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Faces show attentive, reverent expressions as they face toward a stage out of frame. Trees and a red-and-white striped structure frame the background.2017-07-08July 08 20172017-07-08 +1 copiesA large crowd of men sits cross-legged on the floor under a canopy tent with pink-trimmed edges and hanging lights, at an evening gathering. Most wear white dhotis, many are bare-chested with rudraksha malas and sacred thread, and some wear white shirts. Pink cushions and mats are spread before them, and a colourful striped rug lies on the left. Strings of coloured lights and bright floodlights illuminate the scene. Near the left edge a woman in a white sari stands beside the seating area. The setting resembles a satsang or spiritual discourse with devotees seated in rows.2017-09-05