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A night-time photo of a seated circle of about twenty people on woven straw mats on a bare outdoor concrete ground. Participants wear white, yellow, red, orange and blue clothing and many have hands raised near their faces in a breathing or meditative gesture. In the foreground at lower right, a bald man in white clothing with an orange saffron shawl sits cross-legged with his hands resting, apparently leading the group. Pale building walls and a lit doorway are visible in the background.

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Night photograph of a seated group in a circle on mats on an open sandy ground. Most participants wear white clothing, with some in yellow, red and black. Several have hands raised near their faces in a practice. A figure in an orange shawl over white clothes sits at the front of the circle, seen from behind with a shaved head. A white stone structure with a small lit lamp stands at the left, and a white building with a light is at the right. Count of visible people is roughly 20.2008-01-25A photograph taken at night of a seated circle of about twenty people on woven mats on a pale open ground, with a white shrine structure with a dark murti and garland at the upper left. In the foreground, a man with a shaved head wears an orange shawl over white clothes and sits with his back to the camera. Around the circle, participants wear white kurtas and salwar, a red shawl, yellow shawls, and a pale blue top, with several people wearing mala beads. Many have hands resting on their knees in a meditative posture. The scene suggests a group meditation or satsang session.2008-01-25Night photo of a seated circle of about twenty people on woven straw mats on bare sandy ground, facing inward. Most wear white or pale clothing with beaded necklaces; some wear yellow, red, and patterned saris. At the front, a shaved-headed person in white with an orange shawl sits with back to camera, and a person in a red shawl sits nearby. Behind the circle at upper left, an illuminated white stone shrine or deity murti with garlands stands in the dark. The scene suggests a group satsang or meditation session.2008-01-25A night-time outdoor gathering on a pale open courtyard where about twenty people sit cross-legged on woven mats arranged in a large square. Most wear white or light clothing, while a few wear yellow, red and dark tones. A shaved-headed figure in an orange shawl over white sits at the near edge of the circle with his back to the camera. Behind the group stands a small white shrine with a lit lamp on top and a dark deity murti inside, beside white buildings lit by a single lamp.2008-01-25An outdoor photograph of a seated group of devotees meditating on mats in front of a whitewashed wall with red-and-white painted stripes and tropical plants behind them. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with a green blouse sits with hands folded, beside a woman in white with a black handbag and another woman in white with folded hands. Seated nearby are a woman in a red sari with a red bindi, a woman in a white sari with a gold border and glasses, and a woman in a white outfit with a rudraksha mala and orange shawl. Behind them, a row of people in white and pastel saris and salwar sits with eyes closed. A bald man in white stands among them, and a woman in white at the top left stands near a dark object on the wall.2010-09-05A night-time outdoor group meditation or satsang in a circle of about twenty seated people on a bamboo mat with green border lines. Participants wear white, orange, yellow, red, pink, black and green clothing, and several have garlands or beads. A man in a red robe sits in the circle near the centre. Behind them is a white building with red and white striped base, and a sign reads Sri Anandeshwar Mandir. To the left, a deity murti stands on a red pedestal beside a small structure under a lamp.2008-01-25July 23 20102010-07-23Night outdoor gathering at Adi Kailasa, Bengaluru, with a large crowd of women seated on bare ground facing a stage area. Most wear white or cream saree and salwar garments, with a few in red, green, and orange; one woman in a red shawl sits at left. A standing figure in white clothing stands at left edge and an orange-robed figure stands near the centre-left in the background. A bright floodlight and a lamp pole light the scene, and a fire burns at lower right in the foreground.2009-09-062008 - Programs and Events at Kailaasa In Hyderabad2005-SWAMIJI-DOING-GURUPUJA-AARATHI +2 copiesA photograph of a seated congregation in a plain white-walled hall. Many devotees in white clothes sit cross-legged on mats facing a raised platform at the far left. A person in orange robes sits on the platform speaking into a microphone, with a purple and gold decorated seat behind them. A video camera on a tripod films the audience from the right. Several devotees wear red or orange shawls and some have white caps. A blue-painted stand sits in front of the platform beside a water bottle. The scene suggests a talk or darshan session.2007-12-23Evening outdoor meditation session on bare ground at night, with a group of about two dozen seated participants on mats and cloths. Men in white shirts and dhotis, a man in a blue polo shirt, women in yellow and red saris sit cross-legged or in lotus-style postures, some with hands folded. Parked motorcycles, trees and a lit building sit behind them, with a small plate of offerings in front of one participant. No a person is visible in the frame.