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A large crowd of seated devotees fills an orange-canopied tent with green carpet at a satsang gathering. In the foreground, men in grey jackets, white shirts, a red jacket and a knit cap sit close together, many with moustaches. Behind them, rows of attendees in white and orange garments sit on the carpet, and a figure in saffron robes sits near the middle. At the top of the frame, a screen displays images, and a banner with text hangs on the right side of the tent. Several people in white clothing stand at the back near the front of the tent, and a hand gestures from the left edge.

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A large seated crowd of devotees sits on green mats inside an orange-draped tent during a satsang gathering. In the foreground a woman with white hair and a red bindi wears a maroon shawl, and a woman in a green patterned shawl with a tilak sits in front. A man in a white kurta with an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala sits centre-right, and several men in white and in brown or red knit caps fill the rows behind. Standing figures in white and orange robes stand at the back near the orange canopy, and a screen hangs at the top right. Many people are visible, with no clearly identifiable central speaker in view.2013-02-08A photograph of a large seated audience inside an orange-walled tent during a satsang gathering, with devotees sitting closely on green mats. In the foreground, a woman with a red bindi and a woman in a green-and-grey patterned sari sit near the frame's edge. A man in a white kurta with an orange shawl sits at centre, a bearded elder in a red cap sits nearby, and a man in a white kurta sits at right. Several people wear white shawls and white dhotis, and a few wear red or orange clothing. A poster is mounted on the tent wall at upper right. Many people are visible, and the scene is crowded.2013-02-08A crowd of men seated on a green mat inside an orange tent at a Kumbha Mela camp, listening to a talk. In the foreground a bald elderly man in a white shawl with a red tilak on his forehead sits near the bottom of the frame, while a man in a yellow shawl and a man in a blue sweater and white scarf sit nearby. Behind them rows of men wear wrapped shawls, scarves and knit caps. A standing man in dark clothing and another in white stand at the back beside an orange-and-multicolour umbrella. Outside the tent, through the entrance, a few people walk on a pale path.2013-02-06February 11 20132013-02-11A crowded satsang tent with bright orange fabric walls and framed posters hung above the seated audience. Dozens of men and some women sit on chairs and mats, many in white or grey shawls, knit caps and sweaters. A woman in a white headscarf and beige wrap sits near the centre. Foreground figures include an elderly man in a red knit cap and a bearded man in a white dhoti with rudraksha beads, and a woman with light hair sits at the lower right. Behind the seated rows a standing figure in a long orange robe with flowing dark hair stands near a flag, and an elderly man in a white garment stands at the far left. Some listeners hold their hands together or sit cross-legged, watching the discourse.2013-02-08A photograph inside an open-sided tent with orange canvas walls and a green floor mat, where a seated crowd of men in shawls, woollen caps and jackets listens attentively. Several men in white dhoti-style garments stand at the back and along the left, one wearing an orange wrap and red mala. In the foreground, a man in a white cap and a man in a brown shawl sit closest to the camera, with a speaker visible at the right. Lamps and a rudraksha-adorned figure appear in the background crowd. No specific figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance alone.2013-02-09A large orange-lit tent at a Kumbh-style gathering, with many seated devotees on green mats facing forward. Men in white dhotis and kurtas, some in saffron shawls, sit cross-legged with hands joined, while others wear sweaters, jackets and red scarves. A standing man in a brown sweater holds a small white item at right, and red plastic chairs line the right edge. Camera tripods stand near the left wall, and hanging cloth banners and saffron fabric decorate the tent. The seated crowd is dense, and a larger group stands further back. No clearly identifiable presenter is visible in the foreground.2013-02-09February 09 20132013-02-09Seated satsang audience on a green floor covering under an orange tent, many men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas and saffron shawls. Front row: a bald man in a white dhoti with a beaded mala, a bald older man in a grey jacket with an orange shawl, and a man in white with a mala and blue lanyard. Behind them, rows of men in sweaters, scarves and red or blue jackets, with one woman visible at the back right. No a person-appearance candidate is clearly identifiable from the photo alone.2013-02-12A photograph inside an orange-draped tent with a green ground sheet, where many people sit cross-legged in rows listening to a talk. Men and women wear white kurtas, orange and saffron shawls, and simple shirts; a few wear orange turbans and orange head cloths. Standing spectators fill the back of the tent, and a table at left holds books and papers. A framed portrait hangs on a pole at upper right, and a small banner and a laptop are visible. The gathering appears to be a satsang discourse with devotees seated on the floor.2013-02-07A crowded seated gathering of men inside a bamboo-and-cloth pandal at Kumbhapuri, with a banner of colourful pilgrimage imagery on the back wall. In the foreground a bearded man with a long beard and red-tinted cloth draped over his shoulder sits facing the camera; behind him rows of men sit cross-legged, many in white, cream, and checked shawls, with orange and white head cloths. Several men standing at the back wear white dhotis or shawls and rudraksha-style beads, with hands pressed together in namaskar. The atmosphere is one of attentive satsang listening.2013-02-11February 08 20132013-02-08