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Night photo of a large seated and standing crowd at an outdoor satsang, many people with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. Most wear white or cream clothing with gold-bordered dhotis and sarees, and some have white garments with orange or yellow borders. Several people wear gold chains and bangles, and a few have forehead markings. Drums are visible at lower left, and a white canopy and stage lighting form the backdrop. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a central teacher, so no a person candidate is confirmed in this frame.

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A photograph of a seated devotional gathering under white metal scaffolding with hanging orange and patterned cloths and framed paintings on the walls. In the foreground, several women sit cross-legged in white saris with black beaded necklaces; the woman at left holds her palms together in prayer with a sacred mark on her forehead, the centre woman claps with eyes closed, and the woman at right wears a yellow-bordered sari with a floral pattern and a mala. Behind them, more devotees in white and orange clothes sit and stand, some clapping, and a man in white raises his arm at the upper left. Stage lighting gives the scene a hazy, purple tint.2006-12-10A photograph of a large seated congregation at night outdoors, many devotees sitting cross-legged on mats with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. Most wear white clothes with gold borders, while a few wear a green-and-cream sari, a yellow blouse, an orange top, and a shawl. Some have eyes closed in devotion. On the right, a red-and-gold shrine platform holds a dark deity murti decorated with garlands, and a white-clad figure sits near it. Oil lamps and a tall decorated pillar stand behind the crowd.2010-10-16 +1 copiesNight outdoor gathering at a paved courtyard with many devotees in white traditional clothing. In the foreground, several women sit cross-legged on mats with palms pressed together in namaskar, some in white saris with coloured borders, one in an orange-yellow sari and another in a red-maroon sari. Behind them, a large crowd stands in white dhotis and shirts, and a row of brass lamps and ritual vessels sits on a dark metal table at the right edge. Small lights glow in the background, and a standing devotee at upper left also holds hands together in prayer.2012-11-27December 21 20092009-12-21A large indoor hall filled with seated devotees, mostly women, dressed in white sarees with coloured borders and tied with green and white rosette badges. Many sit on white mats in rows, some with hands pressed together in namaste or clapping. Colourful striped hanging banners and a white tent canopy decorate the ceiling, with speakers and metal scaffolding overhead. At left, a deity murti and a large framed portrait sit near the stage area. Several men in white are visible at the back and right. The scene suggests a satsang gathering in progress.2007-02-15February 16 20072007-02-16A dense night-time gathering of devotees seated on the ground in white clothing, many with white forehead markings, pressing their palms together in prayer. Women in cream and white saris and men in white shirts fill the frame. In the foreground a round brass tray heaped with yellow and orange marigold petals and flower garlands sits beside a flower-garlanded figure at lower left. Warm red stage lights and a small illuminated altar with lamps glow in the background, and a laptop sits on a stand at the top of the frame.2016-01-04A photograph of a large seated gathering of devotees on a mat inside a white tent-like hall, many with palms pressed together in namaste or raised in gestures of devotion. Most wear white clothes; women wear white sarees, one in a yellow and blue saree, another in a green patterned top, and one in an orange shawl. Colourful woven hangings with orange tassels hang from the tent roof, and white plastic chairs stand at the back. Several people with grey and white hair sit near the front. No single leader is clearly visible in the frame, and no person is identified as a person.2006-12-10A dense crowd of devotees sits seated in a temple hall during a ritual, many in white and cream clothing with gold-bordered sarees and white dhotis. Many have hands raised in anjali or palms pressed together in prayer. A large tray of marigold and white flower garlands sits at the left edge, and green-lit pillars and a small brass deity murti stand at the right. Several women wear white sarees with thin gold borders and simple gold necklaces, and a bald man in white in the foreground holds his hands together. The scene suggests a satsang or puja with a densely packed congregation.2016-01-04May 25 20172017-05-25A large crowd of devotees seated on striped mats in a dim, hazy tent during an evening satsang gathering. Most people wear white or cream traditional dress, with many women in white saris with gold borders and men in white dhotis, some bare-chested. Many sit cross-legged and attentive, and a few stand near the middle of the aisle. A white draped canopy and a microphone stand are visible at the edge.2017-05-25A large seated audience of women fills the frame at a satsang hall. Most wear white cotton sarees with coloured borders, some with orange or red shawls, and many have white vibhuti or sandalwood marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. Several women clap or raise their palms in devotion, and some smile while listening. Gold and white ID badges hang from some sarees. Rows of attendees extend to the back, with a few older women among them, and a golden ornamental object appears at the upper left edge.2015-11-22