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A large crowd of mostly shirtless men sits cross-legged on the floor of a hall, eyes closed in meditation. Many wear white dhoti cloths, rudraksha malas and white or ash horizontal markings on the forehead and chest, with a young boy in the foreground wearing a pendant and a braided hairstyle. Behind them, rows of seated devotees in white fill the ornate hall, with glowing red-lit altar lamps and gilded decorations visible at the far end. The scene suggests a satsang or meditation gathering, with no identifiable individual shown as a figure of authority at the front.

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January 02 20162016-01-02May 26 20172017-05-26January 02 20162016-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20162016-01-02 +1 copiesA large seated congregation of men fills a hall, most bare-chested with white sacred ash (vibhuti) smeared across their foreheads and upper arms, and many wearing rudraksha malas and white ceremonial necklaces. Some wear white dhotis and some have white cloths over shoulders. Their eyes are closed. Two large screens above display a robed figure on a stage, and a deep red curtain and gold decorations frame the back of the hall.2016-01-02February 15 20172017-02-15January 02 20162016-01-02May 27 20172017-05-27A large indoor gathering of seated men, most bare-chested in white dhoti-style cloth, many with white and ochre forehead markings and rudraksha or bead necklaces. Foreground figures sit close to the camera, some with hands folded and others looking toward the front of the hall. Behind them, rows of similarly dressed devotees fill the room, with a few saffron-clad figures visible further back and a wooden door and carved panel on the right wall.2015-11-24February 22 20172017-02-22A large seated congregation of men and boys fills a hall during a Kalpataru meditation session at the Bengaluru ashram. Most wear white dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies, with rudraksha malas and sandalwood or vibhuti tilaka on their foreheads. Several wear saffron or red shawls. Some sit on striped mats, eyes closed or hands folded in meditation. Behind them a stage area with a white-clad figure and an overhead red-and-gold backdrop are visible. No single figure is identified as a person here.2017-07-08May 28 20172017-05-28