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Outdoor gathering of many devotees seated on colourful striped mats in an open dirt field with dry grass and a low pile of old bricks behind them. Most wear white kurta-style clothing with red-orange shawls draped over their shoulders and rudraksha or bead necklaces. Several women sit on chairs at the back, and some people hold microphones. In the foreground a bearded man with a light line on his forehead sits cross-legged beside a man with glasses, and a woman in front holds a water bottle. Some devotees wear vibhuti or sandalwood marks on their foreheads. No deity murti or a person candidate is clearly identifiable in the frame.

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Outdoor gathering of many people seated on colourful striped woven mats on reddish-brown earth beneath trees. Most attendees wear white kurta-style clothing with red-and-saffron shawls or scarves, and a few carry orange bags. Rows of people sit on the ground while others sit on chairs at the right edge. Behind them are rubble stone piles, a red-painted structure and a tripod-mounted camera. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from appearance, so no specific figure is singled out.2016-04-02July 04 20162016-07-04March 31 20132013-03-31A large seated gathering of devotees in white clothing and red-orange shawls sits on colourful striped mats in a hall, facing forward toward an unseen teacher. Many participants wear white kurtas and salwar or white dresses, with red-orange scarves draped over their shoulders. A woman at the left wears a gold saree and holds a yellow-orange ceremonial umbrella, and a gold-coloured pillar stands at the edge. Several people wear glasses, and some sit cross-legged while others sit on their knees. The setting suggests an initiation or satsang session, with no clear a person figure visible in the frame.2015-07-06A large seated congregation fills a covered hall on a colourful striped rug. Most men wear white dhotis and white kurtas with orange-red shawls draped over their shoulders, and many have lanyards around their necks. Some have sandalwood or vibhuti marks on their foreheads. Several sit cross-legged facing forward toward a raised dais at the back, where a golden seat or throne and a deity murti are visible. A woman in white sits among them. Behind the crowd, a table holds ritual items and an arrangement of flowers. People are seated in rows, some looking down, some with eyes closed. Red and orange cloth decorates the back of the hall.2015-09-12July 17 20132013-07-17April 02 20162016-04-02An outdoor meditation or satsang gathering on bare red earth. Many devotees sit cross-legged on mats and cloths, most wearing white kurtas and dhotis with orange or red shawls, and several with rudraksha malas. Some sit on red plastic chairs at the back, and a figure in white sits at the upper right. A man in the foreground has his hands folded in prayer. The mats are blue, purple and orange striped. Trees and potted plants line the background.2012-10-17March 31 20132013-03-31A large outdoor gathering of seated participants on a green mat at dusk, with strings of lights visible on a hillside behind them. Many people wear white tops with red or orange shawls and red kumkum or vibhuti marks on their foreheads; some wear malas. Several women in the foreground, including one in a white sari with a red-orange border, sit with hands resting in their laps, and one woman in the front right wears a blue-and-white patterned top with an orange shawl. Their attention is directed toward an unseen speaker or ritual focus. No identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame.2014-05-20A photograph of a seated congregation at an outdoor satsang. Many participants wear white clothing with red or orange shawls and red lanyards. Men sit on blue and wooden chairs at the upper left, while women and younger attendees sit on mats in the foreground. A woman in a light green patterned top and red shawl sits at left, and an older woman in a teal sari sits at center. A portrait or teacher figure is not visible. Trees, a red brick wall and a white cabinet form the background.2013-07-17Outdoor group meditation session under shady trees at Adi Kailasa in Bengaluru, with a large seated crowd on mats and woven rugs. Most participants wear white kurta-style clothing with red or maroon shawls and orange lanyard badges. Several sit cross-legged with hands in prayer or resting on laps, some with eyes closed. A woman at far left in orange and red garb plays a drum, and a cameraman on a tripod stands at the upper back. Approximately 60 seated people are visible. No individual is clearly identifiable as the a person from appearance cues, so no a person candidate is marked.2013-09-13