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A photograph of a seated group of men in a hall performing a ritual. In the foreground, several men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, some with rudraksha malas, sit on orange mats before small brass lamps, bowls and kalasha-style vessels, with open books nearby. Behind them, rows of men in white dhotis and shawls sit cross-legged, some with white forehead markings and malas. A table with a striped cloth, steel pots and red chairs stands at the back, and a man in white stands near the rear left.

2010-10-22 +1 copies

A seated group of ritual participants fills the frame. Many men in plain white dhotis and shawls, some bare-chested with white vibhuti horizontal lines on their foreheads and arms, sit on mats before brass oil lamps and small brass vessels. Several wear rudraksha malas. In the right foreground, a man with short dark hair wears a saffron/orange cloth and a rudraksha mala, seated calmly with hands resting on his lap. Beside him, a shaved-headed young sannyasi in saffron robes sits with a white tilak. Overall muted, warm lighting with orange and white tones.

A seated group of men in white dhoti-style cloth with gold borders and bare upper torsos or white shawls, many with white tripundra markings on forehead and arms, sits on the floor during a ritual or satsang. In the foreground, a man in orange saffron robes with rudraksha mala and a tilak listens attentively. Behind them, a whiteboard and a maroon cloth backdrop; at upper right a man in orange clothing stands. A small green bowl and a small wooden stand are visible on the floor, along with a handheld device held by one seated man.

A seated group of many devotees fills a hall, with white-clad men and some in saffron. In the foreground a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged, his head shaved and forehead marked with white tilak. Beside him a man in white dhoti with red-bordered shawl sits with hands folded, white marks on his arms. Brass puja vessels, small bowls and a red cloth lie on the floor before them. Behind, rows of participants wear white dhotis, red and orange shawls, and yellow garments, many with white forehead markings. The scene resembles a pada puja gathering.

A seated assembly of devotees in an ashram hall, photographed from the front. Most are shaven-headed men in white dhotis and white kurtas with orange shawls draped over their shoulders, with white tilak marks on their foreheads. One man in the foreground wears an orange robe with a gold chain and bangles, sitting cross-legged on an orange mat, and another in the foreground wears a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala. Some attendees wear yellow shawls, and a few have spectacles. They sit attentively on orange mats facing the speaker, with laptops and notebooks nearby.

A seated group of men in a hall sits on mats in a ritual or satsang setting. Several wear white dhoti and shawl with yellow borders, while others wear saffron-orange robes and wooden rudraksha malas; some have white sandalwood or vibhuti markings on their faces and arms. A man in front wears saffron robes, glasses and a rudraksha mala, with a pale marking on his forehead. Behind them, other seated devotees and a figure in white sit near red curtains and folding chairs.

A seated group of ritual participants during a puja on a tiled floor. In the foreground, several men in saffron-orange robes with maroon borders sit cross-legged on orange mats, with rudraksha malas and brass lamps and bowls set before them. The central man wears a saffron robe, a gold-and-bead necklace with a pendant, and a red tilak on his forehead; his hands rest together in his lap. Behind them, rows of men in white dhotis and white shirts with sandalwood markings on their chests sit with palms joined or hands folded. Brass plates hold fruit, flowers and small bowls. An open book lies on the right. Four people are prominent in the front and many more are visible behind.

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A photograph of a seated group of men and a few women in a plain indoor hall with a bare white wall and an orange floor covering. In the foreground a shaved-headed sannyasi in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits facing the camera, with white ash marks on his forehead and arms. Beside him another monk in saffron leans forward, and several men in white dhotis with gold borders and red shawls sit near them, some wearing rudraksha malas and white tilak. Behind them, people in white and orange clothing sit on a mat, including a man in an orange shirt and a white-haired woman in light clothing. A black bag and a bundle of orange cloth lie on the floor. No one is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so no candidate is marked.

A photograph of a seated assembly of men in white ritual dhotis and shawls, many with white and ash markings on their foreheads and bodies, sitting on mats in a hall during a satsang-style gathering. In the foreground a man in a saffron-orange robe with rudraksha beads sits cross-legged, facing away toward the group. Behind him rows of devotees, some women in white and yellow saris, sit attentively. Brass vessels and small lamps rest on a cloth before the group, and tripods and cameras appear at the left edge. The background shows more seated attendees and a stage area with white drapery. The men's white garments, saffron robe and ritual markings are the main visual elements.

A photograph of a seated puja in an indoor hall. Many shaven-headed men in white dhotis and shawls sit on orange-red mats with brass lamps and vessels before them. Several wear rudraksha malas and white tripundra markings on their foreheads. In the lower right foreground, a man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and folded palms sits with a book open before him, and a man in orange with a grey beard sits lower left, both appearing to take part in the ritual. Their faces show concentration. The mood is devotional and orderly.

Photograph of seated devotees at a satsang, sitting cross-legged on a white marble floor. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes with a red border and a rudraksha mala sits beside a man bare-chested in a white dhoti and shawl with green trim. Behind them, shaved-headed men in white dhotis with red borders and malas sit in rows. Plates with flowers, a brass lamp and a pen and notepad lie on the floor, along with plastic containers. The page indicates a Navaratri talk, but no visible text confirms this. Several people appear in view.

November 21 2010