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A dense crowd of devotees in white dhotis and white shirts presses around a central figure, many reaching forward with small white papers and cards in their hands. Stacks of red-and-white printed booklets sit in the foreground beside a green mat. A man on the right wears a rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured sash. An elderly man in the upper centre wears a multicoloured turban and a white beard. Women in white saris with gold necklaces stand among the people. The scene suggests distribution of printed material at a gathering, with people crowding and stretching toward the distributor.

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May 10 20172017-05-10A dense crowd of devotees presses around stacks of white packaged food boxes bound with red and blue straps in the foreground. Many men in white shirts and dhotis, some women in saris and a young boy reach forward and hold up hands. Behind them under a white tent canopy with stage lights and speakers, a central figure in white dhoti and white shirt with an orange-red shawl over one shoulder and wearing glasses stands in the crowd. A large framed image of a saffron-robed figure seated on a throne hangs on the tent wall at the top. The scene is busy and crowded with visible hands reaching toward the food.2017-05-10May 10 20172017-05-10A dense crowd of men presses around a stack of printed booklets in an outdoor setting. A young man in the centre, bare-chested with a white cloth draped over one shoulder, a sandalwood tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha-style mala, leans over the stacks writing on a sheet of paper with a purple pen. Other hands reach in from all sides, some holding slips of paper and orange and red threads on their wrists, and a man with grey hair appears at the lower left. Stacks of red-and-white booklets with English and Tamil titles are piled on the table, and loose newspaper pages cover the lower right. The scene suggests a book distribution or sign-up queue at a satsang gathering.2017-05-10February 14 20102010-02-14A large crowd fills an indoor exhibition hall with blue and green display booths behind them. In the foreground, many people in white shirts and white dhotis press toward a long table laden with framed pictures, books and red-and-gold ritual items, reaching out with money and papers. A bald man in white clothes stands near the table centre. A woman in a red-and-white sari with a red bindi and bangles leans forward at the right. Some people carry orange and red cloth bags. The scene suggests a busy distribution or sales counter.2010-02-14March 11 20172017-03-11A crowded indoor hall at a large event where many people in white and pale shirts press around a long counter piled with books, CDs, beaded malas and framed printed pictures. Several people hold up cash or bills toward vendors, and a few women wear red bindi and gold jewellery. A bald young man in white stands near the centre of the counter. Behind the crowd, banners and display booths line the hall, and tall ornamental pillars rise toward the roof.2010-02-14A dense crowd of men and women in white shirts and white clothing crowds around a long table at a covered hall, reaching across to buy or receive items. On the table are rudraksha and red-brown beaded malas, orange cloth, small packets and yellow boxes, and framed prints or booklets. A man in a white shirt at the right stands behind the table pointing and handing items out, while a woman in the lower left wears a red bindi and holds a white card. Blue and multicoloured banners hang on the walls behind. No a person candidate is clearly visible; the scene is a busy distribution counter.2010-02-14A large outdoor crowd gathers in a dusty courtyard beside bamboo scaffolding and a plain concrete wall. Most people wear white dhotis or white shirts with saffron or orange accents, and many have white or ash tilaka marks on their foreheads. A white-haired man in a white shirt and rudraksha mala stands at centre with his palms pressed together in greeting, while a woman in a green sari reaches toward him. A man in an orange-and-white garment with a long beaded necklace stands in the middle distance, and a videographer with a camera on his shoulder films the scene at right. A few women wear saris and one has a light-coloured top. The gathering suggests a darshan or blessing event with devotees pressing close.2010-12-29A crowded indoor hall filled with devotees in predominantly white clothing, several wearing white shirts and dhotis, some with orange or red shawls and sandalwood or vibhuti marks on their foreheads. People press forward and bend over, some looking down at phones or papers. At the back, a stage or altar displays a large deity murti with a green and white decorated backdrop and pink draped curtains, with a painted deity panel beside it. Ceiling fans and hanging lamps are visible. The scene conveys a darshan or satsang gathering.2015-07-26A large crowd fills a spacious indoor hall with steel columns and a banner-decorated stage in the background. Many people in white clothes stand and sit at long tables stacked with booklets, DVDs and printed materials, which devotees are picking up and browsing. Men and women in white shirts, sarees and salwar kameez crowd the foreground, some wearing garlands and gold necklaces. The scene suggests a Kalpataru programme event with a book and media stall. Many people are visible, though exact numbers are hard to count.2010-02-14