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Night-time outdoor gathering of many people seated and standing on sand before a dark backdrop. Dozens of young boys in saffron-orange robes with white forehead markings and rudraksha beads sit in rows in the foreground, while a crowd of adults in white and orange clothing stands and sits behind them. Near the lower left, a woman in a red sari sits beside a low wooden stand holding a large white chamara fan with a gold handle. Adults at the back, some with hands joined in namaste, watch the event.

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Night gathering outdoors where a large crowd sits closely packed on the ground. Many young boys with shaved heads and white forehead markings wear orange-saffron robes and rudraksha beads, seated in front. Behind them stand people in white clothes and others in orange and maroon garments, with several women in saris and churidar-style dress. Two drummers or attendants stand at left near a drum, and one white-clad man in front holds his hands together in anjali. Watermarked-free archive photo of a satsang-style assembly; no identifiable a person figure is clearly visible.2013-11-25Night photograph of a crowded outdoor gathering lit mostly by dim ambient light. In the foreground, a woman in an orange saffron garment with a visible sash stands with her back to the camera, facing a group of young boys seated closely together on the ground, most wearing orange robes and some with shaved heads. Behind them, many adults in orange, maroon and white clothing stand in a loose crowd; a woman in white with a gold-bordered shawl stands near the center, and a man in an olive-green shirt is among the onlookers. A partially visible person with white hair and a bangle sits at the bottom edge. No clearly identifiable a person is visible.2013-11-25A photograph of a large seated crowd outdoors on sand, mostly young boys in saffron-orange cloth with white vibhuti stripes across their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. Several boys in the foreground sit cross-legged, one holds a small green object, and others lean toward each other. Behind them, adults in white dhotis and a few women in red and white saris sit or stand, with a man in a green shirt and a rudraksha mala in the center. A tall figure in white with gold-bordered cloth stands at the upper right edge. The setting appears to be an ashram gathering with satsang-style seating.2013-11-25A large seated congregation on a red carpeted floor under a tent, viewed from above. In the foreground, many boys and young men wear orange saffron dhotis and shawls with rudraksha malas, sitting cross-legged with hands folded. Several have bare chests and adorned necks. Behind them, rows of men and women in white kurtas and saris sit attentively, while older figures in orange robes and white beards sit in the upper rows. Small bundles wrapped in cloth with green coconut-like items lie near the front on the carpet. Metal railings and a tripod-mounted camera appear at the right edge.2016-01-03September 27 20132013-09-27January 02 20082008-01-02Photograph of a seated audience at an evening gathering, with many rows of people sitting on the ground and on a striped rug. In the foreground, a young boy in an orange garment with gold border looks toward the camera, while adults in white and grey clothes sit with their backs to the lens. Several young people wear orange and saffron robes with gold borders, and a few wear orange garlands or rudraksha-style beads. Behind them, women in white and orange-red shawls sit in the back rows near a red stone pillar. The setting is dark and nighttime.2016-02-07Seated devotees fill a hall at a satsang, many wearing white kurtas or saffron and maroon robes with rudraksha malas. In the foreground, a shaved-headed young man in orange robes with white forehead tilak sits with eyes closed in meditation, while younger boys in maroon robes with white forehead markings sit nearby, one resting his chin on his hand. Behind them, older men in white and saffron shawls and a woman in orange sit among attendees. Red chairs and metal vessels appear in the background.2013-11-28 +2 copiesDecember 31 20132013-12-31 +2 copiesA large seated congregation of devotees fills a bright hall, many dressed in saffron-orange cloth draped over bare shoulders and rudraksha malas, with white sacred markings painted on their foreheads and chests. In the foreground, several young boys and a girl sit with hands folded or palms raised, while a man in front right wears glasses, a white lanyard badge and an orange wrap. Behind them, a crowd in white clothing sits in rows, and a distant figure in orange stands near the far wall. No clearly identifiable distinctive a person cues are visible among the foreground people, so the presence of the teacher is uncertain. The scene suggests a satsang or group meditation gathering.2017-06-14November 15 20132013-11-15November 25 20132013-11-25