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Large outdoor gathering under a corrugated shelter at a temple-like ashram courtyard. Hundreds of devotees, mostly women in white saris and white tops with some in teal, purple, pink and red garments, sit closely packed on the ground facing a decorated shrine at the far end. A green banana tree stands near a red pillar at centre. On the right, a figure in white robes stands near a flower-decorated altar, and a deity murti dressed in colourful garments and ornaments sits under a blue canopy. An orange-draped object rests on a red platform at left. A small brass lamp and ritual items are visible near the altar.

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Outdoor satsang or ritual gathering under a open-sided pavilion with a banana plant and a red-walled structure at left. Large crowd of women and girls, mostly in white and cream saris and salwar kameez, many with red and orange kumkum marks on foreheads and long braided hair, sitting closely on the ground. A man in an orange robe stands at left and a figure in white stands at centre near a small smoke-producing fire pit or offering area. Ornate throne-like seats draped in red and gold and a decorated canopy with a deity image stand at the back, with a world map poster hanging overhead. A woman in a teal top stands at right edge. Shot from behind the seated crowd.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09September 16 20132013-09-16A large crowd of devotees sits in rows on the ground under a canopy of coloured cloth, with garlands and decorated poles, at an outdoor gathering. Most are women in white, cream, yellow and orange sarees and salwar outfits, many with hands pressed together in anjali. Several wear rudraksha malas and small ornaments, and a few young boys in shirts sit among them. Men in white shirts and dhotis stand and move at the back. Green mats cover the ground in front, and the crowd extends to the open field beyond.2007-08-17 +2 copiesAugust 09 20152015-08-09July 26 20152015-07-26July 15 20112011-07-15Crowded indoor hall during a Shivaratri observance, with many devotees seated on mats and others standing. Most wear white or cream traditional clothing and rudraksha malas; several women sit in yellow and orange saris. A standing older man in white with a long rudraksha mala and a shaved head stands at right, though his appearance does not clearly match the page's reference. Tall pillars painted with colourful floral and bird patterns line the hall, and overhead tube lights hang from a metal roof.2007-02-16A large seated audience of women fills a hall, mostly dressed in white and cream saris and mundus with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces. Many smile, clap or sit on red floor cushions. Some wear orange or red borders and kumkum or vibhuti on their foreheads. No speaker or central figure is visible in this frame. The setting appears to be a satsang or convention session.2015-11-11A large audience of women and girls seated in white plastic chairs on a red carpet under a canopy at an indoor-outdoor event. Most wear white, cream, teal and lavender sarees and salwar kameez, with long black hair in braids; some hold papers or notebooks. A cream draped backdrop and a stage with white draping are visible at the top. The viewers face forward toward the stage, out of frame, and no speaker or a person figure is visible in this view.2006-12-14Outdoor satsang on an orange cloth-covered mat under a corrugated roof, with palm trees and orange buildings behind. A small figure in orange robes sits at the far front on a raised platform, facing a large seated audience. Most attendees wear white, cream and pastel salwar or sari, with some in orange and pink; many have long braids and others have grey hair. Several older women sit on white plastic chairs at right. Stone lamp pillars and a carved stone deity murti stand at left, with hanging tassels and bunting overhead. A sound speaker sits at the right edge of the stage.2011-02-25January 17 20172017-01-17