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A seated group of devotees in white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls with rudraksha malas sits on a colourful striped mat during a satsang or meditation session. A man in the centre-right wears a white dhoti with yellow border, rudraksha mala, and a white and red forehead mark, eyes closed. Women in yellow-gold and orange-trimmed saris sit nearby, and a wooden pillar stands in the background.

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A seated group of devotees in white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls sits closely on a patterned floor mat in a hall. Many have white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads and wear rudraksha malas. In the foreground, a woman in a gold-bordered sari and orange shawl with rudraksha beads looks toward the camera, while a bare-chested man with a white forehead mark and gold earring sits beside her. Several other devotees sit behind them, some with hands folded or resting on knees. Nothing indicates a specific deity or ceremony in this view. The setting appears to be a large ritual hall with wooden pillars and bags placed among the seated participants.2017-03-18November 22 20182018-11-22A large seated congregation of devotees fills a hall during a satsang. In the foreground a man in a white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged with eyes closed, and beside him a man with a gold necklace and rudraksha malas sits with hands folded. Many participants wear white clothing with red or orange shawls, yellow sandalwood-style tilaka marks on their foreheads, and green event lanyards. Pink and red banners and a decorated stage area appear in the background. A possible a person candidate is not clearly identifiable by appearance here, so no in-person identification is made.2015-10-11March 18 20172017-03-18A seated congregation of devotees in an indoor hall with white walls and a gold-patterned backdrop. In the foreground, many young men and women wear saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas and white forehead markings; several are shirtless with tilak and body ash. In the centre, a man in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth and a white forehead band sits upright facing forward. Behind them, more devotees in white and orange sit in rows, some with hands folded. Gold-coloured decorative elements and a small table with a vessel appear at the right. The scene suggests a satsang or ritual gathering, with attendees attentive to the front.2018-11-22Photograph of seated devotees in a crowded satsang hall. In the foreground, a young man on the left wears a white dhoti with yellow border, rudraksha mala, a small red bindi and white tripundra forehead marks. Beside him, a bare-chested man with white forehead markings wears an orange-red shawl, rudraksha mala and a pendant. Behind them, another bare-chested man with a shaved head and white tripundra sits attentively, while blurred devotees in white and colourful cloths fill the background. Multiple people face the same direction, attentive and seated on the floor.2017-03-18A seated congregation of devotees in a hall sits on mats during a ritual gathering. In the centre, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti sits cross-legged, wearing a red-brown rudraksha mala. To his right, a young boy in orange robes with a red-brown mala sits near a brass plate of offerings. In the foreground, a man with white horizontal forehead markings and a bare torso sits with a red-brown mala, and at the lower right a man in a red-orange robe with a mala sits with hands folded. Many others in white and saffron-orange garments with forehead markings and malas fill the rows behind, and a few people stand at the back.2015-08-02A photograph of a large seated gathering at an indoor event, with rows of devotees sitting on mats. In the foreground, several young men in saffron-orange robes with white ceremonial markings on their foreheads and arms wear rudraksha malas and sit cross-legged with eyes closed or gazing upward. Behind them, people in white and gold-bordered white garments sit among others, with metal poles and draped cloth in the background. The foreground devotees are sannyasi-style participants; no clearly identifiable a person figure is visible.2013-01-17September 14 20152015-09-14 +1 copiesA large seated gathering of devotees in an indoor hall during a satsang. In the foreground, several men sit cross-legged on orange mats wearing white dhotis with gold borders and white shirts, many with rudraksha malas and sandalwood tilaks; the man at center has hands folded in anjali, and another at left is eyes-closed in meditation. Behind them, rows of seated devotees and younger boys in white and maroon fill the room, with a microphone stand at right. Some people in the background wear white shirts. No figure is clearly identifiable as the presenter from appearance alone, and the seated mass suggests a sizable audience.2013-01-22A seated group of men in white dhoti-style cloth with gold borders and bare upper torsos or white shawls, many with white tripundra markings on forehead and arms, sits on the floor during a ritual or satsang. In the foreground, a man in orange saffron robes with rudraksha mala and a tilak listens attentively. Behind them, a whiteboard and a maroon cloth backdrop; at upper right a man in orange clothing stands. A small green bowl and a small wooden stand are visible on the floor, along with a handheld device held by one seated man.2011-10-31July 13 20152015-07-13 +1 copies