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Outdoor photo of a seated congregation on striped woven mats in a dusty courtyard lined with palm trees and thatched-roof pavilions. Dozens of men in white shirts and white dhotis sit facing a raised platform with a small speaker stand at the left. A tall pole wrapped in yellow and red flower garlands rises from a red-and-white base at the right. Near the right edge, a figure in orange robes sits cross-legged on a mat. A silver SUV is parked beside the pavilion, and a banner with a map and text hangs on a white wall at the left edge.

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July 07 20102010-07-07Outdoor ritual scene on a dirt ground beneath palm trees. Many men in white shirts and white dhotis sit cross-legged on striped mats facing a central area. A woman in orange robes sits in the middle near a small fire pit with smoke rising. Several young men in white with yellow shawls sit on white platforms to the right. A tall copper-coloured ceremonial pole topped with a trident and orange flags rises on the right, beside a large white base. A small iron trident stands on a pedestal in the centre, and dark stone murti sculptures are visible behind. A white-clad man in the left foreground stands above the seated crowd, and a silver van and thatched structures are at the left edge.2010-07-04September 13 20102010-09-13 +1 copiesSeptember 08 20102010-09-08Outdoor ritual gathering on a sandy ground beneath tall palm trees, with a tall ornate wooden pillar or flagstaff rising in the background and a small white shrine structure at its base. In the foreground, a raised white platform with a dark cloth-covered altar, marigold garlands and brass plates of offerings sits on a striped red-and-white border. Around it, a group of women and young people in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged, while a larger group of devotees in white clothing sits on mats to the right. Smoke rises from the central area. A small white toilet block with a green roof stands at right.2008-10-08Outdoor satsang at a temple courtyard with palm trees. Thirty-odd devotees sit cross-legged on woven mats in rows, mostly in white shirts and white dhotis, with a few in plain shirts and checked clothing; many are bald or close-cropped. In the foreground a man in a red and orange checked shirt sits with his back to the camera. Further back, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits near a stone deity and a red temple structure with a tall lamp pillar, garlanded with orange flowers. Two more people in orange robes sit to the right. Behind them are a painted signboard and a shaded structure with stone sculptures.2010-09-12September 07 20102010-09-07September 12 20102010-09-12September 09 20102010-09-09June 27 20102010-06-27November 12 20102010-11-12An outdoor gathering on bare ground under palm trees and a cloudy sky. Dozens of seated devotees in white shirts and white dhotis or trousers sit on woven mats facing a central area. In front, a small raised red platform holds a black stone Nandi bull decorated with a flower garland, and a tall orange-red pillar with garlands stands nearby. Behind them, a few monks in saffron/orange robes sit or stand, and a bald man in white sits on a red platform at right. A large painted banner on a yellow pole shows a red-robed figure with devotees. A large white stone platform in the foreground holds a kalasha-style object. Two statues of seated figures appear behind the platforms. Several people walk in the background.2010-09-09