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June 01 2009

June 01 2009

Outdoor photo of a large group of mostly white-clad participants seated on the ground beneath a wide, spreading tree with dense green foliage, apparently attending a session. Many hold papers or notebooks and several wear white shirts with beaded or cord necklaces. A woman in the foreground on the left wears a teal top and blue pants and sits with a bag beside her. Standing figures at the back include a man in a white shirt and a man in a blue shirt, and a woman in orange and a woman in yellow appear among the seated rows. A bearded man with long hair and a rudraksha-style mala sits near the right foreground. Red and striped mats cover part of the earth. The scene is a lively, orderly gathering of students in an open-air setting.

June 04 2009

A large outdoor gathering of devotees seated closely together on the ground beneath a wide-spreading banyan tree with thick, twisting branches. Most attendees wear white clothing, and many women wear white saris or dupattas, with rudraksha malas around their necks and white or vibhuti markings on their foreheads. Several people sit with hands pressed together in prayer. A woman in an orange top with a white badge and a man with glasses and a red tilak in the front row are visible. Standing figures in white clothes are scattered at the back under the tree, and a few people wear casual clothes. The scene suggests a satsang or puja gathering. Visible badges and garlands add to the ceremonial atmosphere.

Outdoor photograph of a large group of participants seated on mats and the ground beneath a broad spreading tree at a meditation program. Most wear white clothes; a few wear rudraksha malas and pendants. A man in the left foreground in a white shirt, rudraksha mala and blue shorts sits cross-legged on a purple mat. A woman in front in a white top and mala sits with hands clasped. Others in the rows behind wear white, blue and red garments and listen attentively. Rows of people fill the frame, with a bottle of water on a blue mat in the lower centre.

Outdoor satsang under a large spreading banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A figure in long flowing orange-saffron robes with long dark hair sits cross-legged on a white-draped seat in the right foreground, facing a crowd. A microphone on a stand stands before the seat. Around 100 seated participants fill the ground, most wearing white clothing and some in red, maroon, purple and orange; a few wear white shawls and head coverings. Woven mats and cloth are spread on the sandy ground, and a person in orange sits at the far left edge. Purple flags hang in the upper left.

December 19 2005

2005-12-19 +1 copies

Outdoor satsang under a large banyan tree with many aerial roots. Dozens of devotees sit on mats and striped rugs, mostly in white clothes with white and yellow beaded necklaces. In the foreground a man in an orange robe sits facing the group and gestures with one hand, with a microphone stand beside him. On the right an ornate gold throne with carved panels stands empty on a red-and-white rug. A speaker sits at the left edge, and a black camera and cables lie in front. Several people in the crowd sit with hands folded. The scene holds more than twenty people.

A photograph of a large group of seated participants meditating outdoors on woven mats beneath large banyan-type trees and a terracotta-coloured wall. Most wear white or light clothing with orange lanyards and red or orange shawls. In the foreground a woman in a patterned white-and-black top with a red bindi sits cross-legged with eyes closed, and beside her a woman in a teal top wears a rudraksha-style mala. A woman in a red-and-white outfit with a red shawl sits at right, and a woman with a black blindfold sits behind. No speaker or distinctive presiding figure is clearly identifiable among the seated group. Several water bottles and bags rest on the mats.

December 19 2005

2005-12-19 +1 copies

A large seated gathering of devotees in white clothing sits beneath a broad banyan tree with dappled shade, many with hands pressed together in anjali mudra. Several bald men in white kurta-style clothes sit in the front rows, a woman in purple sits centre, and a few people wear saffron-toned or patterned wraps. A figure in a light sleeveless top stands near the tree trunk. The setting resembles an outdoor satsang or meditation session, with a stone pillar and green leaves at left. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from appearance; the figures are shown as devotees and participants.