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A large outdoor gathering of devotees seated on tiered steps among rows of terracotta pots holding young plants. Many women in white and cream sarees with coloured borders, some in green, red, orange and pink, sit with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, eyes closed or looking forward in prayer. A man with white hair and glasses at the right edge also joins his palms. Their posture suggests satsang or meditation. No clear a person candidate is visible in the frame.

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February 19 20152015-02-19Outdoor photo of a crowd of devotees seated on tiered concrete steps behind a chain-link fence, with terracotta pots of green plants lined along the lower steps. Most women wear white saris with gold or coloured borders, one wears an orange-yellow sari, and one woman in a pink-bordered sari with a lotus motif presses her palms together. The foreground young woman in white with a sandalwood tilak and long rudraksha malas is singing or chanting with her mouth open. Several others sit with folded hands in prayer, and a few men in the background watch or film. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame.2015-07-31Large outdoor gathering of devotees seated on tiered stone steps in front of a tall beige wall, many with palms pressed together in anjali mudra and eyes closed. Most wear white clothing, including white kurtas and saris, while others wear bare-chested with cream or tan dhotis and orange cloth, and some wear pastel shirts, pink and green shawls, and head coverings. Rudraksha-style malas and gold bangles are visible. A dark screen hangs on the wall at upper right. The scene suggests a collective satsang or Rudra Abhishekam-style puja session, with participants in devotional posture.2016-12-02 +1 copiesA large crowd of devotees seated on tiered concrete steps outdoors, most dressed in white with gold-bordered cream saris and white shirts or dhotis. Several women wear orange or peach saris, lavender and pink salwar-style outfits appear among them, and many hold white papers or booklets. Some have hands folded in prayer, others sit with eyes closed in meditation, and a young girl in a lavender dress sits in the foreground. Chain-link fencing and a white structure stand behind them under a blue sky. A partially visible saffron-clad figure stands at the far left edge. Name tags are visible on several devotees.2016-03-07A large crowd of devotees sits on tiered red steps outdoors at a gathering, many with palms pressed together in prayer. Most wear white or cream clothing, with some in saffron, orange, red and green saris and salwar kameez. Several women wear red or orange shawls and rudraksha or bead necklaces; one woman in a white head covering sits near the front with hands folded. A chain-link fence and a pale water surface are behind them. No one is clearly identifiable as a person in this crowd, and the focus is on the seated devotees in prayer.2013-11-04March 10 20132013-03-10January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph of a large seated congregation of women in a bright hall, sitting on mats with their hands pressed together in namaste or eyes closed in prayer. Most wear white or cream salwar and sarees, some in red, orange, yellow and green saris, with rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces. Metal stanchions and chains divide the rows. A seated figure in a green sari stands at the top right near a red chair, and a small brass lamp and offering plates sit in the foreground. No a person candidate is visible; the scene shows devotees at satsang or meditation.2012-05-20A large outdoor crowd of devotees sits on the ground and on red-painted steps at an open-air event. Most wear white shirts and white saris, with some women in pink, purple, orange and green saris and men in pale shirts. Many have their palms pressed together in namaste or hold them folded in prayer. A tall metal water tank, palm and banana trees and a tall pole stand behind them, and white metal railings run along the steps at the right. The atmosphere is that of a satsang or public talk with devotees listening attentively. No identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame.2010-07-25December 29 20102010-12-29A large seated audience of women fills the frame at an indoor satsang hall, many in white saris with thin gold borders and badges pinned to their clothing. Several have palms pressed together in anjali mudra, and rudraksha malas hang on some necks. A woman in the front left smiles, a woman in the centre wears an orange-bordered sari and folds her hands, and a woman on the right wears a white sari with gold border and a rudraksha mala. Red draping and a stage area appear in the background, with a blue-and-white circular logo at upper left. No person is clearly identifiable as a person in the visible frame.2013-04-20A dense crowd of seated devotees, mostly women, fills the frame at an evening satsang. Many wear white or pale saree and salwar outfits, with saffron, orange, yellow and blue garments among them. Several have white vibhuti or kumkum marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. Some wear glasses and hold their hands folded in their laps. A few women in the front row sit with headscarves, one in a black and red patterned shawl. The people face toward an unseen stage, and the scene is lit at night. No clear a person candidate is visible in this image.2013-03-10