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Outdoor courtyard gathering on stone steps between white pillars, with frangipani trees and hanging lanterns behind. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands at the centre back, appearing to speak, seated on a black cushioned platform. Around him, about seven people sit on the steps listening: a woman in a green salwar on the left, two women in patterned saris and shawls in the centre, a man in white with an orange shawl, a woman in white, and a man in a grey shirt on the right. Shoes are left at the bottom step beside a round stone fire pit. a person is visible wearing saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, presiding as the speaker at the gathering.

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A photograph of a shaded open-air pavilion with white pillars, hanging rope lamps and lush green plants. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands centrally with a staff, appearing to observe the group. Seated on the steps in front of him, a man in white with an orange shawl sits cross-legged facing several women in saris and salwar, one in purple and beige patterned dress, and a woman in white on the right, while a man in a grey shirt sits at far right. Cushioned seating and garden greenery are visible behind them.2007-07-01July 01 20072007-07-01Outdoor photo of a seated group on stone steps beneath white pillars and hanging oil lamps, with frangipani-like trees behind. A man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits on a raised platform in the centre, speaking to listeners. Around him, women in saris and salwar kameez and men in white and grey sit in attentive discussion; one woman in a brown top and khaki trousers sits at left, a man in a grey shirt and blue shorts sits at right. The setting resembles a satsang or discourse on an ashram terrace.2007-07-01July 01 20072007-07-01July 01 20072007-07-01A seated man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala laughs in an open-air courtyard framed by white pillars, lamps and frangipani trees. Around him, a group of women and a few others sit on a stone step and dais; a woman in a purple-and-navy sari and another in a beige patterned sari smile, and a man in white kurta with an orange shawl sits at right. Several other people in casual and white clothing gather nearby, creating a relaxed satsang-like gathering.2007-07-01A man in a saffron-orange robe with a long dark braid and rudraksha mala laughs heartily while seated on a black cushioned swing-bench under a white-pillared colonnade with frangipani trees. He holds a wooden walking stick and a glass sits on a low table beside him. Four women sit on the ground before him in saris and salwar, one in a brown top and khaki trousers, listening in an informal satsang-style gathering. The scene is set in a white stone courtyard with decorative torch-like wall sconces.2007-07-01A photo taken at dusk on a covered veranda with a red-tiled raised platform. A woman with dark hair in an orange-and-peach shawl sits on a wooden swing-seat with hanging chains, hands folded in her lap, facing a seated group. Around her, about a dozen people sit cross-legged on a plain floor: several men in white clothes with orange shawls and malas, a bald man in white, and girls in white with orange sashes, one child in a yellow top. Behind the platform are a carved wooden door, terracotta pots, a small potted plant, and a painted wall panel with dancing figures. The scene looks like a satsang or group sitting.2008-01-16Outdoor veranda scene at an ashram. A long-haired person in an orange shawl and white garment sits cross-legged on a red-and-patterned mat before a microphone stand, facing a seated crowd. Nearby, a person in orange sash sits with their back to the camera on the floor, and several white-clad devotees sit in front, some with orange scarves. Behind them rows of seated women and children in pink, purple and red clothing fill the floor, and a standing man in white watches at the right. Potted plants, a hanging fern and stacked gas cylinders complete the setting.2007-12-24February 02 20092009-02-02Outdoor evening gathering at a temple-like site beneath a large tree. A man in a red-orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands on a raised stone platform, facing a seated group. Around him, about a dozen devotees sit on stone steps and benches in white kurtas and saffron-orange shawls, several with hands pressed together in prayer or listening attentively. A woman in an orange sari with a long braid sits at right. Behind them are whitewashed walls, a small shrine structure, and a striped painted wall. Lit by evening light, the scene resembles a satsang or discourse session.2008-01-09October 27 20082008-10-27