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A large crowd of bare-chested men sits in dense rows at an evening outdoor gathering, many with white vibhuti stripes across their chests and foreheads and wearing white dhotis and rudraksha or bead necklaces. In the centre foreground, an older man with white hair and beard wears a long silver-beaded mala and a bead necklace, his forehead and chest marked with white ash, and a small ID badge hangs from his neck. To the right a younger man wears a gold-toned pendant and a white dhoti, and to the left a bespectacled man in a white vest sits among the rows. Behind them, red-and-white striped barriers, bright lights and a golden ornamental structure are visible at night. Printed copyright and source credit overlays appear in the lower right.

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July 08 20172017-07-08July 08 20172017-07-08Night 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.2017-07-08September 05 20172017-09-05 +1 copiesMay 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.2017-08-07A large crowd of mostly male devotees sits closely packed on the ground at night during an outdoor gathering. Most are bare-chested, wearing white dhotis and rudraksha or gold-toned pendant necklaces, with many with the sacred thread across the shoulder. Several hold small papers or booklets, and some sit with hands folded in prayer. Strings of colourful lights hang overhead, with a stage speaker system and white tents at the back. Their attention appears directed toward the front, consistent with a satsang or meditation session. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person in this crowd view.2017-05-10A large dense crowd of seated men fills the frame at night, many bare-chested with white and horizontal ash marks on their foreheads and bodies, and wearing sacred thread and necklaces. Some have closed eyes as if in meditation or chanting. Strings of coloured lights hang above, with a smoky haze and a small flame visible in the background. The foreground includes a blurred figure in glasses and a child with white forehead marks. No individual can be clearly identified as a person.2017-05-24July 08 20172017-07-08July 08 20172017-07-08 +1 copiesA large crowd of men sits closely packed outdoors at night, lit by stage lights and a few lamps. Many are bare-chested or in white dhotis and vests, with white sandalwood or vibhuti markings on their foreheads and arms, and several wear gold chains and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Faces show attentive, reverent expressions as they face toward a stage out of frame. Trees and a red-and-white striped structure frame the background.2017-07-08A large crowd of men sits closely packed on the ground under a white tent canopy at night, with strings of coloured lights and lit trees in the background. Most are bare-chested or in white dhotis, many wearing beaded or gold chains and rudraksha-style necklaces, and several wear glasses. In the foreground a bald older man and a man in a white cloth sit near the front rows. A stage with speaker stacks and scaffolding is visible behind the crowd. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person, so no probable candidate is named.2017-05-10