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A large seated gathering of men in white dhotis, many bare-chested with white vibhuti or kumkum marks on their arms and chests, sits on a paved outdoor floor at night. In the foreground, a middle-aged man with close-cropped hair and a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant sits with hands folded, and beside him an older man with grey hair and a white shawl sits cross-legged. Further right, an elderly man with white hair and a shawl sits with hands clasped. Behind them rows of participants, several in white and orange garments, fill the frame under string lights. No clear appearance-based candidate for a person is visible, so the figures are described by role only.

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August 07 20172017-08-07Night outdoor gathering of bare-chested men seated on the ground in white dhotis, many with white vibhuti stripes on their foreheads and chests. Several wear rudraksha or beaded necklaces and white lanyard ID badges. Pink mats lie in front of them and red cloth is folded on the floor. Behind them a large crowd sits in rows under bright floodlights, with a red and white striped structure in the background. Devotees appear to be listening to a satsang.2017-09-05 +1 copiesA large seated assembly of men in white dhotis with gold-bordered edges and plain white upper cloths sits on a multicoloured patterned mat in a hall. Many men wear rudraksha malas, pendants and thin chains, and several have white sandalwood or ash markings on their chests and arms. In the foreground a bearded man with grey hair and a long beard sits with hands folded, and a younger man in the centre sits with arms crossed. A white-clothed man in the upper right is seated among the group. Most attendees face forward, attentive, at a teaching or ritual event.2017-09-03May 26 20172017-05-26A large night gathering of men seated cross-legged in rows, mostly bare-chested, wearing white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha or gold necklaces, with sacred ash and tilak marks on their bodies. Several hold small palm-leaf or card sheets while chanting with eyes closed. Strings of coloured lights hang overhead, and a lit deity murti or shrine stands in the background beside onlookers in white.2017-08-21Jun 17 2017A 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.2017-07-08September 05 20172017-09-05 +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 group of men seated cross-legged on a red mat in a temple courtyard at night, performing a ritual sitting in meditation. Most are bare-chested with white dhoti-style cloths edged in gold, white shoulder cloths, and rudraksha malas around their necks; some have white sacred markings on their foreheads and bodies. Several keep their eyes closed and hands in mudra or resting on their laps. Behind them, oil lamps and decorated brass vessels stand near illuminated temple pillars and a deity murti, with other seated devotees in white further back.2017-09-26 +1 copiesNight outdoor gathering of many men seated on a bare floor in rows, most bare-chested and wearing white dhotis with colourful borders. Many have white vibhuti or sandalwood markings on their chests and foreheads, and several wear rudraksha or gold chains. Some sit with hands folded and others with a hand raised to the mouth, attentively listening toward an unseen speaker. Pink mats and a small bag lie on the ground. Red-and-white striped structures, lights and a standing deity murti are visible in the background. No identifiable a person is clearly visible in the foreground.2017-09-05 +1 copiesNovember 11 20162016-11-11