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A large indoor tent hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas, many wearing rudraksha malas and dark red-brown shawls. In the foreground, several men sit cross-legged on colourful mats with eyes closed in meditation, one in a white kurta with gold-coloured necklaces. Strings of orange and yellow flags hang from the ceiling, and a golden ceremonial structure stands at the right edge beside a golden deity murti or ornament. Speakers and screens are visible at the far end of the hall.

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May 06 20162016-05-06Large outdoor camp gathering of many people seated closely on red and green mats, eyes closed or heads bowed in meditation during a Shuddhadvaitam initiation session. Most wear white dhotis or kurtas with saffron-orange shawls and rudraksha or beaded malas; several have gold ceremonial necklaces. In the foreground a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl sits with hands folded, and a bald man in white with a gold mala sits at right with hands clasped. A tall stage backdrop and white tent structures are visible at the top. The seated crowd spans the frame into the distance, with a few people in lighter or western clothing among them.2016-05-06A large crowd of devotees sits in rows inside a white tented pavilion hung with small coloured flags and string lights. Most men wear white dhotis or kurtas with saffron-orange shawls draped over their shoulders. In the foreground, a man with a rudraksha mala and orange shawl sits beside a bearded older man in white and orange. Another man has a saffron headband and a rudraksha mala, and a central figure wears a long rudraksha mala over white clothing. Screens are visible in the background, and the people are seated attentively facing toward the stage.2016-04-26A large seated audience fills a hall during a satsang, with hundreds of people sitting on white floor mats. Most wear white kurtas or shirts with rust-red and orange shawls draped over their shoulders, and many wear lanyards. In the foreground, several men in saffron and ochre robes sit cross-legged, some with rudraksha malas, bead necklaces and wrist bands, and some with yellow-orange forehead bands. A bald man in white and a man with glasses in a white kurta sit near the front. The people are seated facing forward toward the stage, with a red-draped platform visible in the background.2015-05-14 +1 copiesMay 05 20162016-05-05August 24 20142014-08-24May 06 20162016-05-06A large crowd of devotees sits cross-legged on the floor of a spacious hall, most dressed in white traditional clothing. Many wear red shawls and red beaded garlands, and several have lanyards or badges. In the foreground, a man with grey hair and glasses sits centre-frame with a red garland, while a younger man in white with a red shawl sits at right, looking forward. Pale walls, framed pictures and an ornate golden deity or decorative panel are visible at the top right, and a small figure in orange robes sits in the far back right corner beside it. The scene suggests a satsang or discourse audience.2015-09-06A large seated congregation fills a hall with a red carpet runner in the foreground. Most attendees wear white dhotis or sarongs with orange-red or saffron shawls and gold-edged white cloths, and many wear rudraksha or beaded necklaces. Some men have shaved heads and others have short hair; a few wear spectacles, and one bearded man wears a white shawl. A large screen above shows the stage. Many people are seated closely in rows, with some raising hands in greeting or devotion. No single figure is identified as the central teacher in this view.2016-05-04October 16 20152015-10-16May 07 20162016-05-07May 23 20152015-05-23