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Outdoor photo of a seated group of devotees on striped green and red mats beneath a large spreading tree with exposed roots. In the foreground a woman in a dark blue sari with floral border sits with hands together. Beside her, a man in white kurta holds up a pair of small brass or silver cymbals near a boy in a checked shirt, while another man in red shirt sits nearby. On the right, a bearded man in white robes with a red-pink head wrap sits cross-legged, and a man in white with a blue shawl sits near a figure in orange-saffron clothing. Several boys and older men in white, grey and checked shirts sit further back, some with folded hands.

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February 16 20072007-02-16Outdoor group meditation under a large spreading tree on dry red earth. About twenty devotees sit cross-legged on a dark polished stone platform, several with hands in prayer or resting in meditation mudra. Men wear white shirts and dhotis, women wear white saris and salwar-style outfits, and one woman in a maroon sari with a gold-bordered shawl stands near the back with folded hands. Children in white and a girl in a turquoise outfit sit among the adults. A few men in white shirts stand behind, hands joined in namaskar. Rudraksha-style beaded necklaces are visible on several devotees. Plastic bottles and a small white bag lie on the ground at the right edge.2008-02-23December 05 20112011-12-05Outdoor gathering on bare earth beneath a large spreading tree with low branches. Several rows of people sit cross-legged on striped green and red mats, many with hands pressed together in prayer. Men and women wear white kurtas and dhotis, orange and saffron clothes, and sarees in magenta, pink and green; some women have red-and-white headscarves and a young woman wears a dark beaded mala. A standing man in a white kurta and grey trousers faces the group at the right, hands joined. A bearded man with a red head cloth sits among them. A white kolam floral design is drawn on the ground at left, and a small metal tin sits in the foreground. Around two dozen people are visible.2005-04-09A photograph of a seated group of devotees outdoors on mats along a low concrete platform in front of a red-and-white painted ashram wall with a striped band. Most adults wear white shirts and white dhotis, with rudraksha malas around their necks, while several boys wear casual shirts and shorts; some have name badges pinned to their clothes. A man in white stands far left on a dirt path and another figure in white stands behind the group at the wall. Greenery and a wooden pillar frame the right side. The attendees appear to be listening quietly with eyes closed or lowered.2010-10-31 +1 copiesOutdoor group meditation session under shady trees at Adi Kailasa in Bengaluru, with a large seated crowd on mats and woven rugs. Most participants wear white kurta-style clothing with red or maroon shawls and orange lanyard badges. Several sit cross-legged with hands in prayer or resting on laps, some with eyes closed. A woman at far left in orange and red garb plays a drum, and a cameraman on a tripod stands at the upper back. Approximately 60 seated people are visible. No individual is clearly identifiable as the a person from appearance cues, so no a person candidate is marked.2013-09-13Outdoor photo of devotees seated in meditation on bare earth beneath a large banyan tree with sprawling aerial roots and branches. Many wear white ritual clothing, with some in yellow, red and orange saris and shirts. Several seated men and women have hands folded in their laps or palms together, and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces are visible. Standing people in white and in colourful saris move among the seated group under the shade.2006-12-31A photograph of a seated outdoor gathering under large leafy trees on bare earth. A woman stands near the centre in a white sari with a magenta border, hands clasped in front. Many people sit closely in rows wearing white, orange and red-brown clothes; some wear white kurtas and dhotis, and a young girl at left wears white with a red top. A man in a white shirt and dhoti sits at right with hands folded. A tall wooden pole with a small bell hangs at centre, and a white-robed figure with bare head appears in the background. Several people appear partly obscured by the crowd, and a child in white sits at lower right.2006-10-22 +1 copiesSeptember 13 20132013-09-13A group of devotees sits cross-legged in meditation on a large black polished stone slab beside a massive banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. Most wear white shirts and white dhotis, with a boy in an orange shirt seated at the front, a man in a light blue shirt and another in maroon and white nearby. A woman in a pink sari stands among the trees behind them, and a seated figure in white clothes sits on a raised platform at the right beside a marigold garland hung on the tree. Sandy ground and a low concrete edge surround the scene.2008-02-23December 16 20112011-12-16October 21 20062006-10-21 +1 copies