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A large night gathering of men seated closely on the ground outdoors under strings of coloured lights and hanging paper lanterns. Most men are bare-chested, wearing white dhotis and white shoulder cloths, with white and ash marks on their foreheads and arms, and many wear rudraksha or beaded necklaces. In the background a golden ceremonial structure stands on a red and white draped platform, with a smoky haze rising and a few standing figures near the edges. The scene resembles a devotional satsang or ritual assembly. No clearly identifiable person in the foreground is shown as a presenter or leader in a distinctive saffron or ornate presentation.

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July 08 20172017-07-08 +1 copiesJuly 08 20172017-07-08 +1 copiesNight photograph of a large crowd of male devotees seated closely on the ground under an open pavilion. Most are bare-chested or wearing white dhotis, with white or orange cloths over their shoulders, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and white sacred ash or tilak marks on their foreheads and bodies. Several sit with hands joined in prayer. Behind them a golden kalasha-like ornament or decorative structure is lit, with smoke rising from the right, and strings of coloured lights hang along the top edge beside red-and-white striped canopies. The gathering appears to be a satsang or meditation session, though no a person is clearly identifiable in the frame.2017-07-08A large outdoor evening gathering of men seated closely on the ground under a tent canopy, the crowd filling most of the frame. Most wear bare upper bodies with white dhotis and rudraksha-style necklaces; some have white or orange shawls draped over shoulders, and a few hold orange cloths. Strings of multicoloured lights and paper lanterns hang from the canopy, with a glowing yellow object in the background. A laptop sits on the ground at lower right. The people are too numerous to count precisely; the frame shows well over a hundred visible people. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in the seated crowd.2017-07-08July 08 20172017-07-08May 10 20172017-05-10May 10 20172017-05-10Night photograph of a large seated congregation at an outdoor Hindu gathering, with many men sitting cross-legged in rows, most bare-chested with white ash or vibhuti markings on their foreheads and bodies, white dhotis and rudraksha or gold-toned malas around their necks. Some wear white shirts and saffron cloth. Strings of multicoloured lights hang overhead beneath tall lamps, and red-and-white striped barriers frame the scene. In the foreground, a bearded man with long hair sits centre, with several men in front of him. Several men appear to be meditating with eyes closed.2017-08-07May 25 20172017-05-25A large night-time outdoor gathering of seated devotees, mostly men, packed closely together on a mat-covered ground under a canopy. Many are bare-chested in white dhotis with white sacred ash and pearl or bead necklaces; some wear orange cloths and white shawls. Strings of coloured lights and hanging lanterns decorate the tent ceiling, and a golden ornament hangs at the far back. Most faces are smiling or attentive. Only partially visible in the foreground are several participants, and a grey-bearded elder with beads sits near the centre. No individual is clearly identifiable as a specific teacher from the visible evidence.2017-07-08July 08 20172017-07-08May 24 20172017-05-24