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A seated group of devotees with palms pressed together inside an orange-walled tent with green matting. In the foreground a woman with long blonde hair wears a black top and gold necklace; a woman with a dark headscarf and cream shawl sits with hands joined; a grey-haired person in a grey hooded top bends over offerings. Many men in white kurtas and orange robes sit in rows, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas. An older bearded man in orange robes sits near the right edge, and a man in orange stands at the back. Small brass plates with flowers, a steel pot and a candle-like offering lie on the floor, and a screen shows a picture at the upper right.

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A large orange-walled tent filled with seated devotees on green mats during a satsang gathering. Most participants sit cross-legged with palms pressed together in namaste, many women in white or cream saris and some in red or orange shawls, with a few men in white kurtas and orange-wrapped turbans. A cameraman on a tripod films the crowd near the center. Hanging ornate pennants, framed printed banners and a flat-screen monitor decorate the tent, with brass lamps and offerings on red cloths in the foreground. No single presenter's face is clearly visible in the scene.2013-02-08A large seated crowd sits on green mats inside an orange tent during a satsang gathering. In the foreground, a white-bearded elder in an orange robe with a red-and-white forehead mark sits facing forward, while a bald man in white dhoti and shawl sits beside him. Many men in white dhotis and mundus, some with rudraksha malas, sit among devotees in saffron, orange and red clothing. A woman in white stands at left near a pillar bearing an ornate orange and gold banner with a bird emblem. A large dark screen and a standing figure in saffron are visible at the back.2013-02-07Devotees sit cross-legged on green mats inside a large orange tent at a Kumbha Mela camp. Many attendees wear white or cream clothing and rudraksha malas, while others wear black, red, pink and salmon-coloured garments and shawls. A cameraman on a tripod films the gathering at the front. Several saffron-robed sadhus sit at the right, including a shaved-headed man with tilak and beads. Brass and copper ritual vessels rest on the floor. Some people stand along the back of the tent. a person is not clearly visible in this image.2013-02-06A photograph inside an orange-draped tent at a Kumbh Mela-style gathering, with a large seated crowd on green mats facing forward. In the foreground, a man in orange robes with a shaved head sits at right holding a small yellow bag, and nearby a white-clad man holds a bunch of marigold flowers. Several sadhus with long grey hair and beards and orange turbans sit among the crowd, and some devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls sit with folded hands. Banners and hanging fabric decorate the tent walls, and a camera operator with a tripod films the scene. Several people stand in the background.2013-02-11A large crowd of devotees sits on green mats inside an orange canopy tent during a satsang gathering. Many people sit with palms pressed together in anjali, and several wear white kurtas and dhotis with rudraksha malas. In the upper left, several sadhus in saffron and beige shawls stand near the back. Behind the seated rows, a sign and banner hang on the tent walls, and a few people stand. A group of people seated in the foreground wear white, brown, saffron and red clothing, with one woman in a pale green sari at the lower left. Many faces are visible, with the people appearing to be in prayer or meditation.2013-02-08A seated gathering of devotees on a green floor mat inside a red-draped tent with a thatched canopy and a blue cloth at upper left. In the foreground, a man in a white shawl and brown vest sits with hands folded, next to a man in a white turban and a man in a striped shirt at the edge. Behind them, rows of men in white dhotis and kurtas sit cross-legged, one bald man in white with sandalwood marks on his forehead, and several men wearing orange and saffron cloth. A woman with light hair in a white top sits at right. A man at upper left in a white wrap stands near a shrine-like setup. The scene appears to be a satsang or ritual sitting.2013-02-07A seated gathering of devotees under an orange tent at an outdoor event, with a green mat on the ground. In the foreground, men in white dhotis and shawls sit with hands folded or eyes closed, and one bald man in white has a horizontal tilak mark on his forehead. A man in a purple sweater and white dhoti kneels with palms pressed together. On the right, an older bearded sadhu in orange robes and a white shawl sits near a man in a blue-green striped shawl and red wrap. Behind them, more standing and seated people in white and orange clothing gather, and a few standing figures in the background hold their hands in anjali. Printed banners hang on the tent wall at top left. The scene shows devotees in a satsang-style setting, with no clear a person candidate identifiable by appearance.2013-02-09A large outdoor tent event with many people seated on green mats in rows. Foreground men wear white dhotis and white shirts, several with rudraksha malas and sacred threads; one man at right in an orange robe has a white-painted forehead and a long white beard. Behind them, people sit on the floor and stand, and a video camera on a tripod records at left. Orange and purple fabric panels and a decorated banner line the tent, and a large black screen stands at the back.2013-02-07A large seated congregation fills a hall with white walls and framed artwork above. Many attendees wear white kurtas and dhotis, while others wear orange or saffron robes and orange turbans. A man in the foreground with long light hair and a rudraksha mala has his palms pressed together in namaste. Other participants sit cross-legged with eyes closed or hands folded, and several wear name badges on their clothing. Long brass lamps stand at the left edge of the frame.2017-10-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated ritual gathering under an orange and purple tent with a green floor covering. In the foreground, a bald priest in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha beads holds a small brass vessel and spoon, performing a puja beside a brass plate with flowers and a red book. Behind him, several men in white dhotis and shawls with gold borders sit with palms pressed together in prayer, some wearing rudraksha malas. Women in white and red saris sit among the crowd, and a cameraman stands with a tripod-mounted video camera near the centre. A few standing observers in orange and white appear at the back, with a large black screen to the right and a decorated yellow-trimmed banner at the top right.2013-02-07 +1 copiesA photo inside a large orange-draped tent with a green floor where a crowd sits in rows during a ritual gathering. In the foreground, men in white dhotis sit cross-legged, one with a small brass plate holding flowers, coins and a red-tinted offering bowl. On the right, a bearded sadhu in orange robes holds a tall staff and a small drum, beside a man in orange with a shaved head and a yellow shawl. Several visible devotees wear white or orange clothing, rudraksha malas and vibhuti. The crowd includes many people in shirts, jackets and caps. Coloured flags hang along the tent top. Several dozen people are visible, including partly seen ones.2013-02-09Devotees sit on green mats inside an orange-red tent at a riverside camp, listening to a satsang. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala sits with hands folded, a small brass lamp and orange cloth before him. Beside him, a man in white with a grey beard and striped shawl sits among others in white and grey clothes. A cameraman with a tripod-mounted camera films the gathering. Outside the tent opening, many people in colourful saris and robes walk across a sandy ground. A figure in saffron robes stands near the entrance, and a flag with a bird emblem hangs on the left.2013-02-06