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A large group of bare-chested men in white dhotis sits and stands on a red mat during an evening event, many wearing rudraksha and beaded necklaces and white sacred threads across their chests. In the foreground, several men with beards and moustaches listen attentively, some holding papers. At the back left, a figure in saffron robes stands among the crowd. The setting appears to be a temple-style hall with a white cloth backdrop and gold decorations.

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September 24 20172017-09-24September 24 20172017-09-24 +2 copiesNight outdoor gathering of bare-chested men seated on the ground in white dhotis, many with white vibhuti stripes on their foreheads and chests. Several wear rudraksha or beaded necklaces and white lanyard ID badges. Pink mats lie in front of them and red cloth is folded on the floor. Behind them a large crowd sits in rows under bright floodlights, with a red and white striped structure in the background. Devotees appear to be listening to a satsang.2017-09-05 +1 copiesSeptember 05 20172017-09-05 +1 copiesSeptember 24 20172017-09-24September 05 20172017-09-05 +1 copiesFebruary 22 20172017-02-22April 03 20172017-04-03A dense crowd of men sits closely packed on mats at an evening gathering, most bare-chested with white sacred ash smeared across their foreheads, chests and arms. Many wear rudraksha or bead necklaces and white dhotis with coloured borders. Some sit with hands folded or heads bowed, and a few men stand at the left edge in white dhotis. Brass oil lamps are visible in the background near the top of the frame. The scene resembles a satsang or initiation sitting; no a person candidate is clearly visible in the frame.2017-09-05August 07 20172017-08-07March 09 20182018-03-09May 26 20172017-05-26