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A courtyard gathering of volunteers seated on the ground in white clothes, many with blue-green lanyards. In the foreground, a bald man in white with an orange-edged cloth sits near a flower-strewn area, and a shaved-headed figure in white with a cloth draped over his shoulder sits at right. At upper right, a woman in a red-orange shawl speaks into a microphone seated beside a small wooden table with a water bottle, while another woman in red sits nearby. Gilded lamp stands, brass oil lamps, bronze statues and carved wooden pillars frame the open temple-style courtyard with green foliage behind.

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Photo of a seated group in a temple courtyard with red walls and wooden pillars, with brass oil lamps in the foreground. Many people in white garments with orange-and-gold sashes and beaded lanyards sit on the floor facing a raised platform. A woman in a red-orange sari sits cross-legged on the platform beside a small table and microphone stand, with bronze deity murti statues nearby. A bowl of red petals and water is at left. Seated attendees in white and saffron sashes listen attentively.2016-01-28Outdoor courtyard satsang under a pavilion with red walls and columns. A large seated crowd in white clothes and saffron shawls, many wearing blue-and-white beaded necklaces, faces a standing woman in a black patterned top who speaks into a microphone at right. A seated man in white dhoti with a bare chest and beaded necklace gestures with his hands, and a bald man in brown robes sits beside him. A woman in white with red-brown shawl sits in front, and a golden statue stands at left. A camera operator is visible at upper right, and a wooden lectern sits on green carpet.2016-09-15January 01 20162016-01-01A satsang in a red-walled temple courtyard. A bearded man in saffron-orange robes sits on an elevated wooden seat with a microphone at left, speaking to a seated audience. Many devotees in white, blue, pink and orange clothes sit on mats and rugs; a bald man in white and a woman in white sit in the front rows. A small green carpeted platform, brass oil lamps and a bronze deity murti stand in the foreground, with hanging lamps and wooden pillars overhead.2016-10-01September 15 20162016-09-15Photo of a seated gathering in an open-air temple courtyard with red walls and stone pillars. A bearded man in an orange-red wrap stands near the centre, in front of a large red-and-gold deity murti of a seated elephant-headed figure with a trunk. Around him, a circle of devotees sits on the stone floor, many in white dress, a few in saffron, yellow, green and pink; some wear garlands and a woman has a long red-brown braid. A green-clad elderly woman and a bald man in white sit in the foreground. Ornate wooden swing or palanquin frames, hanging brass lamps and a plastic water bottle are visible. The scene suggests a satsang or teaching session.2016-09-14February 18 20162016-02-18 +1 copiesPhotograph of a satsang in an open courtyard with red-painted walls, a tall brass trident and a stone-carved figure nearby. A seated figure on a gold-trimmed raised seat wears an orange-red cloth and holds a microphone at a small table with a bowl and books. The seated audience wears white clothes and teal-green lanyards, with several people in orange-and-gold shawls. Someone in a white shirt gestures toward the speaker while others sit with palms pressed together. a person cues are the swept-back long hair, the orange-red cloth and the ornate golden seat, but the appearance is not conclusive. Around 15 physical people are visible.2016-09-15September 15 20162016-09-15A photograph of an open-air courtyard satsang with a bare-chested man in a rust-orange cloth and dark shawl seated on a carved wooden swing-seat with a leopard-print cushion, speaking into a handheld microphone. Wooden pillars and a hanging chain frame him. Around him, devotees in white clothing sit on the stone floor, several wearing beaded necklaces and white garments, while women in white and a woman in a white sari sit before brass vessels and offerings. A small kolam design is drawn on the floor, and a standing fan and a green mat are visible. The seated speaker wears adornments on his arm, and the setting is a traditional ashram courtyard.2016-09-15February 18 20162016-02-18 +1 copiesA seated group of devotees in white clothes sits on colourful striped mats in an open temple courtyard, facing a golden palanquin-style shrine canopy. A large brass trident stands upright on the left, and a brass lamp stands nearby. Several men wear rudraksha malas and orange-and-gold shawls, while women in white saris with blue-green beads sit among them. A brass plate of offerings sits on the mat at right. A cameraman with a camera stands at the left edge. The setting is an ashram temple with red walls and green gates behind. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance alone.2016-01-01