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A large crowd of men sits cross-legged on the floor under a canopy tent with pink-trimmed edges and hanging lights, at an evening gathering. Most wear white dhotis, many are bare-chested with rudraksha malas and sacred thread, and some wear white shirts. Pink cushions and mats are spread before them, and a colourful striped rug lies on the left. Strings of coloured lights and bright floodlights illuminate the scene. Near the left edge a woman in a white sari stands beside the seating area. The setting resembles a satsang or spiritual discourse with devotees seated in rows.

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