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OCtober 6, 7, 8 2004 - 3 Mass Living Enlightenment Initiation conventions at Kancheepuram

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A photograph of a large evening crowd seated in plastic chairs and on a paved floor outdoors, watching an event at night under strings of lights and palm fronds. In the foreground, several men in white and pastel shirts sit close to the camera, one in a green-and-white striped shirt and another with a rudraksha mala. At left, a figure in orange-saffron robes sits among the audience, and a person in a brown-and-orange garment sits nearby. Many more men in white shirts fill the background rows.2012-11-27Night photograph of a large outdoor gathering of seated men at a festival, most in white dhotis and white or pastel shirts, some with sandal or vibhuti marks on their foreheads and rudraksha-style necklaces. Rows of plastic chairs and paved hex tiles stretch across the foreground under bright floodlights and a line of young palms. Some men sit cross-legged on the ground, others watch attentively toward a stage out of frame. A tent and temporary structures appear at left. No identifiable a person is clearly visible in this crowd.2012-11-27Night outdoor satsang with a large audience seated in white plastic chairs on a dirt ground, mostly men in white shirts and some in dark caps. A projection screen at the back shows a small image of a figure, and a tall illuminated stage frame with strings of coloured lights stands on the right. Bamboo fencing and a low wall border the area, with a building in the background. No clearly visible speaker on the stage is identifiable.2010-01-20February 11 20082008-02-11November 27 20122012-11-27A large outdoor evening satsang audience seated in white plastic chairs, rows extending across the frame. Most men wear white shirts and dhotis or trousers, with others in blue, teal, striped and orange shirts; a few wear dark caps or head cloths. Many are watching toward the stage at the top left, where a yellow vehicle and white trucks stand, with illuminated decorations at the upper right. No individual speaker or a person is clearly visible in the frame, so no candidate is identified.2010-01-19Night-time outdoor satsang with a very large seated audience on white plastic chairs under bright floodlights. Most attendees wear white clothing, with several women in yellow and orange saris and a few men in orange garments. A man in the foreground wears a light blue checked shirt and a rudraksha mala. Stage structures and pink tarpaulin screens stand at the back of the open ground, with no clearly visible speaker on stage.2011-05-17Night outdoor gathering of men seated on plastic chairs and paving stones, watching an event ahead under bright floodlights with palm trees along the back. Most wear white shirts and white dhotis; some wear checked or striped shirts. One man at left has a rudraksha-style bead mala, another at right has a yellow tilak mark on his forehead. Crowd extends into the background, with more people standing near lights.2012-11-27A large night gathering of seated devotees sits on a sandy open ground in front of a low building with displayed panels and banners. Most people wear white, with women in saris of red, teal and blue and a few in orange. Floodlights and small lights illuminate the scene from the right, and the audience faces toward the left, toward an unseen stage or ritual area.2011-04-17A large outdoor night gathering of seated people facing a stage, lit by bright floodlights and strings of lights. Most attendees wear white shirts and dhotis or plain shirts, while several men on the right wear saffron/orange robes and one has long matted hair and a beard. A uniformed police officer in khaki sits on the left. A man in the foreground has a white vibhuti/tilak mark on his forehead. The crowd fills the frame and extends far back toward a tented area and banners. No identifiable presenter is clearly visible in the frame, and no one's identity is established from appearance.2012-04-06November 24 20062006-11-24November 27 20122012-11-27