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A large dense crowd of devotees in white and saffron-orange clothing stands packed together, most with both arms raised and hands pressed to their heads in a synchronized gesture. Several men wear red or orange head cloths and white kurtas with orange shawls; a few wear blue or teal garments. The foreground figures are blurred while the background stretches back under white tent canopies with a red and white banner in the top left corner. The scene suggests a collective group practice during a large gathering.

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May 11 20162016-05-11A large crowd of devotees, mostly women and some men, stands packed together in a hall performing a synchronized group practice with both hands raised to their heads. Many wear white, pink, purple, green, red and orange saris, kurtas and shawls, and some wear orange or red scarves draped over their shoulders. Several people in the foreground have blonde or grey hair. The image is dense with people, with a stage and additional attendees visible at the back of the room.2016-05-12A dense crowd of devotees in a hall during a mandala process, most wearing white clothes with saffron-orange head cloths or shoulder scarves. Many have both arms raised with hands on their heads in a collective gesture. Faces are mostly blurred in the foreground; a bare-chested man with a saffron sash stands at right. No single person is identifiable as a person from visible cues.2016-05-14A large crowd of seated participants in white clothes with red-orange shawls performs a hand-to-head gesture, both hands raised with fingers pressed to the top of the head. Many people wear orange-red shawls over white kurtas and white dresses, some with forehead markings and beaded bracelets. Purple lotus-pattern panels decorate the wall behind them. No single figure is clearly identifiable as the teacher; the gathering is seen from the back and side rows.2015-05-26A large crowd of devotees seated in dense rows at a hall, many with both hands raised to the top of their heads in a shared gesture, most wearing white clothing with some in yellow, orange, blue and saffron tones. A few people in the background wear colourful garments and rudraksha-style beads. The foreground and middle rows are blurred, with sharp focus on faces in the rear rows. Purple and white draped fabric and banners hang at the top of the hall.2016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09May 11 20162016-05-11A large group of participants in white clothes and red-orange shawls sit closely packed in a hall, with hands pressed to their heads in a meditative posture. Many wear red-orange scarves and beaded bracelets, and some have marks on their foreheads. Behind them are purple floral wall panels, and a video camera operator stands at the upper right. The image is dense with dozens of people, and no single person is clearly identifiable as a person.2015-05-26A large crowd of devotees sits on a red carpeted floor in a big tent hall, many with both hands raised to their heads in a shared meditative gesture. Most wear white dhoti-style garments with orange-red shawls and rudraksha malas, and several have white and ash marks on their foreheads. Background tent fabric, stage backdrops and a purple banner are visible.2016-05-11A large crowd of devotees seated on red mats in a white hall, many with hands clasped on top of their heads in a ritual gesture. Most wear white kurtas and white dhotis or pants, with orange-red shawls draped over shoulders and green event lanyards around necks. Some have eyes closed, and one man in the centre raises his right arm high. Rows of heads and arms fill the frame, with a purple logo visible in the upper left corner and a large screen behind the crowd.2016-05-11A photograph of a large crowd seated closely in a hall, many with hands raised to their heads in a synchronized gesture. Most wear white clothing and orange-red headcloths or turbans. A stage with a screen and red decorations is visible at the top. Several people appear in blue, yellow and pink garments. The scene is dense, with many participants in the foreground and background.2016-05-12A large crowd of participants in white clothing and orange-red shawls sits in a hall, all with both hands raised to the top of their heads in a synchronized meditation or yoga posture. Many wear gold bangles and some have rings. A screen glows at the top of the frame and a wooden pulpit stands at left. The foreground and midground are densely packed with people, and the image appears to be a satsang session.2014-12-27