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A photograph of an outdoor satsang session under a green shade cloth and a tiled roof. A bearded man with long dreadlocks wears a rust-orange robe and sits on a raised cushioned seat with one arm extended toward the audience, a white cup on a small table beside him. Floral garlands in red, white and yellow hang on the pillars, and a brass trident and a decorative kalasha-style finial stand nearby, with two electric fans and a microphone stand. Around him sit a large audience of devotees, mostly women in saffron-orange clothing with braided and dreadlocked hair, some in white, seen from behind.

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May 24 20182018-05-24May 24 20182018-05-24 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor satsang session under a tiled canopy decorated with red, green and white tassels and garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe sits on a cushioned seat, one hand raised mid-gesture while speaking into a microphone, and holds a sheet of paper. Gold trident-topped staffs and kalasha-style brass finials flank him, and a black speaker and a floor fan stand to the side. A large audience of mostly seated people, many in orange garments and white clothing with dreadlocked or bun hairstyles, faces him from the foreground. Behind them is a whitewashed building wall with a window and doorway. The man has long, swept-back hair and a beard, wears an orange robe and a rudraksha-style necklace, and fits the visible cues for a person, so this is an appearance-based candidate only.2018-05-24Outdoor courtyard session with a seated teacher in saffron-orange robes and a long swept-back hair, holding a microphone and gesturing while speaking. Around him sit many students in orange garments and rudraksha malas, seen from behind and in profile. The courtyard is decorated with garlands of white and red flowers on a pillar, a silver trident-topped staff, a brass kalasha-style ornament, and a ceiling of green shade cloth. A standing electric fan and a wooden chair are visible at left.2018-05-24Outdoor courtyard gathering under a green tarp and a tasseled canopy, with a garland-decorated pillar frame. A man with long dark hair and a beard, wearing an orange-red robe, sits on a raised seat at the centre, gesturing with his hand. In front of him, a large crowd of people sits on the ground with their backs to the camera, many with long dark braided hair and orange clothing; some wear rudraksha-style beads. Brass trident-topped staffs and a standing fan sit nearby, with white-washed walls and a wooden chair at left. The scene suggests a seated satsang or spiritual discourse.2018-05-24 +1 copiesMay 24 20182018-05-24Outdoor satsang under a covered pavilion decorated with floral garlands in red, white and green wrapped around pillars. A man with long dark hair and a beard sits on a cushioned seat in a saffron-red robe, holding a microphone on a stand. Around him sit many devotees in orange and saffron clothing, mostly with hair tied back, seen from behind. Electric pedestal fans, a guitar, a speaker and a decorative metal lamp stand sit nearby, and a chair and stacked cloth bundles are visible at the back. The scene resembles a public talk or satsang.2018-05-24Outdoor ashram session in a courtyard under a tiled roof with a red, green, blue and white fringed canopy. A bearded man in a rust-orange robe sits on a light blue cushioned chair, holding a white cup, with a microphone stand before him. Garlands of white and red flowers hang from pillars beside him, and a large brass trident stands at right. Around him, many women with long dreadlocks or braided hair sit on the ground in orange and cream clothing, facing him. A man in orange sits at far left near a speaker, and a standing fan and wooden furniture are visible.2018-05-24Outdoor courtyard session at an ashram. A seated man in a rust-orange robe raises his right fist while addressing a large group of young disciples seated on the ground in front of him. The disciples wear orange cloths, several have long dreadlocked hair, and many are bare-shouldered with rudraksha-style beads. Behind the speaker stand a garland-draped arch of white and red flowers, a tall brass lamp, a trishul and a brass ritual stand, and two electric fans. Green tarpaulin shades the courtyard, and white walls with a red door frame the scene.2018-05-24May 24 20182018-05-24 +1 copiesAn outdoor satsang in an open courtyard under a yellow-fringed canopy draped with marigold and red flower garlands. A man with long dark hair and a full beard, wearing an orange robe, sits on a blue-grey cushioned seat and gestures with raised hands while speaking. Around him, a large crowd of young people, mostly with long braided hair and saffron-orange garments, sit cross-legged facing him, some bare-chested with rudraksha-style beads and white necklaces. Silver trident staffs, a silver ceremonial staff and a fan stand beside the seat, with a white wall and a wooden chair behind. Roughly two dozen people are visible.2018-05-24 +1 copiesOutdoor courtyard gathering of many devotees seated with their backs to the camera, most wearing orange saffron clothing and long dreadlocked hair, some bare-chested with rudraksha necklaces. In the centre, a man with long swept-back hair and an orange-red shawl sits on a decorated seat beneath a canopy hung with marigold garlands and red flowers. Beside him stand tall ornate brass trident and kalasha-topped staffs, and a green shade cloth covers the roof. Electric fans and a wooden chair sit in the background near white walls.2018-05-24