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A large seated gathering of mostly bare-chested men in white dhotis, many wearing rudraksha or gold-toned chain necklaces and sacred threads, sitting closely in rows on a dim, open-air floor at night. Several women in cream and gold-bordered saris sit in the foreground, one in an orange blouse, with some wearing small ID tags. Some men have folded hands or hold objects in their laps, and a figure in orange robes stands at the upper right near red pillars. The atmosphere suggests a ritual or satsang session. Some faces are partly obscured by others. The crowd is large, roughly 60 visible people. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable.

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A large night gathering of men seated cross-legged in rows, mostly bare-chested, wearing white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha or gold necklaces, with sacred ash and tilak marks on their bodies. Several hold small palm-leaf or card sheets while chanting with eyes closed. Strings of coloured lights hang overhead, and a lit deity murti or shrine stands in the background beside onlookers in white.2017-08-21June 08 20172017-06-08May 31 20122012-05-31November 21 20152015-11-21September 05 20172017-09-05Dense crowd of devotees seated on the floor at a ritual gathering. In the foreground, a man in white dhoti with rudraksha mala holds an oil lamp aloft; beside him a woman in green and orange sari holds a small lamp, and an older woman in white on the left holds a lamp. Behind them, rows of men in saffron-orange cloth with bare torsos, white vibhuti and tilak, and rudraksha malas sit with hands folded in namaskar. A man in a red-brown wrap and red beads sits in the middle. The setting is a hall with a yellow backdrop. No candidate for a person is clearly identifiable by appearance.2019-01-01Night-time gathering of a large seated audience at an outdoor satsang. Many men sit bare-chested wearing white sacred threads and white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads and arms, some with rudraksha or beaded necklaces. Women in white saris with red or orange bindi and vibhuti sit in the foreground, one wearing white with a bald head, another with glasses and a gold necklace. Several people wear identification lanyards. The background shows dark trees, a wooden pole, and a few standing onlookers in white shirts. No speaker or dais is clearly visible in the frame.2017-08-07August 21 20162016-08-21January 02 20162016-01-02A seated group of men sits on the floor of a hall during a programme. In the foreground, a bare-chested man with a sandalwood-marked forehead and a rudraksha mala wears a white dhoti and a grey shawl, one hand raised to his chin. Beside him, a shaven-headed young man in white ceremonial clothes with white tilak on his forehead, a red bindi and a rudraksha mala smiles and gestures with his hand. Behind them, many men in white shirts, pink checked shirts and white dhotis sit attentively, some smiling. Several wear name badges on their clothing. Yellow mats and papers lie on the floor in front.2014-08-23July 18 20162016-07-18A seated group of ashram devotees performs a lamp ritual in a hall with metal railings. Most wear white dhotis and shawls with red or gold borders and rudraksha malas; several hold lit oil lamps, and one man holds a folded booklet. Brass and steel bowls, offering trays, incense and orange-red powder sit on a mat in front of them. A large crowd of spectators stands behind the railings. A few visible people are seated near the front row, and several more are behind them.2010-10-06