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Night photo of an outdoor open-air satsang under a pink-edged white tent canopy, with strings of coloured lights overhead. Rows of men seated on the ground, mostly bare-chested with white cloths and rudraksha-style neck cords, face a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in red and gold sits on a golden cushioned seat in front of a decorated backdrop with deity murtis and a golden draped curtain, with a red-and-gold table or altar in front. A standing attendant in orange stands to one side, and a man in orange and white stands at the left edge. Video cameras on tripods film the stage, and a bright spotlight and speakers are visible.

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July 08 20172017-07-08July 08 20172017-07-08July 08 20172017-07-08Photo 11715001Night outdoor shiva deeksha initiation at a temple-style open pavilion. Dozens of seated initiates, mostly seen from behind, sit in rows wearing white dhotis, bare upper bodies, sacred threads, and red headbands tied at the forehead. Many have white ash or sacred markings on their backs. A figure in a red cloth and orange-gold garland sits on a gold-and-red raised seat in front of a red and gold shrine with deity murti. Two attendants in blue and red garments stand in the background beside floral garlands, and cameras, speakers and stage lights are set up around the scene.2017-08-21Large outdoor ritual gathering at dusk where a crowd of bare-chested devotees, many wearing rudraksha malas and white dhotis, sits facing a raised stage. On the stage, a seated figure in white and a saffron-clad person sit before a decorated deity murti framed by garlands and a golden canopy. Priests in white stand nearby, and an ornate chariot-like structure with a golden umbrella stands to the side. A camera crane is visible at upper left.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07Night outdoor satsang with a large crowd of men seated on mats, mostly seen from behind, bare-chested with white dhotis and sacred threads over their shoulders. On a raised stage under gold drapes, a seated figure in orange-red robes and ornate headwear sits on a golden throne, with a standing attendant in orange beside him and a small yellow altar with offerings at left. Video cameras on tripods and loudspeakers frame the stage, and a few people sit near the stage edges. The scene reads as a Tamil satsang session.2017-09-05 +1 copiesAugust 21 20172017-08-21Night outdoor gathering under a white canopy at a temple-style open platform. Dozens of men sit cross-legged on the ground, mostly bare-chested with white dhotis and sacred threads, facing the stage. Central figure sits on a golden throne wearing a red garment and a garland, with a deity murti shrine behind him decorated with red and green drapes and garlands. Standing attendants in white and saffron-tinted dress flank the shrine. Video cameras on tripods film the scene, and women in white saris sit at the right side. A yellow-draped table holds offerings on the left. Pottery and flowers appear at the front.2017-09-05Outdoor discourse stage under a tent, with a seated figure on a red cushioned seat in front of a golden throne-like chair, dressed in orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha mala. Dozens of bare-chested devotees in white dhotis with sacred threads sit on the ground facing the stage, many seen from behind. Behind the stage are a decorated deity murti with flower garlands, a golden kalasha-style ornament and a saffron cloth hanging from the pole. Cameras on tripods and speaker boxes flank the stage, and a green tree line shows through the mesh fencing.2017-05-26A large outdoor stage hosts a satsang. A bare-chested seated figure on an ornate golden throne wears a red and gold garment, a crown-like headdress and a beaded necklace, with a red cushion beneath. Golden draped curtains with red trim frame the stage, and garlands decorate a camera tripod at right. A seated audience fills the foreground, mostly bare-chested or in white dhotis, facing the stage. A robed attendant in white and red stands at the left, and a video camera on a tripod is at right.2017-09-05 +1 copies