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October 08 2016

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September 30 20162016-09-30Devotees walk in a procession through a bright hall with white walls, red curtains and framed pictures on the wall. In the foreground, several young men wear orange and gold traditional garments; one in a red-orange kurta with a large rudraksha mala and a white pendant stands centre, and another in gold brocade with a rudraksha mala walks to the left. Several have white tilak markings on their foreheads. Behind them, a bald man with a white forehead marking and an orange shawl walks at the right, and other participants in orange and gold fill the background. Ceiling lights and a gold-framed mirror are visible.2016-10-08A group of young men and boys in saffron-orange and white dhoti-style garments, many wearing rudraksha mala necklaces, dance or move together on a stage in a hall with pink walls. Several dancers in orange cloth with gold-edged borders raise their arms, while others in white garments stand in the group. A tripod-mounted camera stands in the foreground and a drum is visible at the right edge. Some performers have painted white markings on their faces, and a few people in the background wear white and orange clothing with malas.2016-09-15November 03 20162016-11-03January 10 20162016-01-10A dynamic group performance by many young devotees in saffron-orange draped cloths and rudraksha malas, many with white and ochre forehead markings and body paint on their shoulders and arms. Several performers with long hair mid-movement, one tall young man in front raising an arm, while children in similar orange garments with rudraksha beads crouch in the foreground. Behind them, men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange shawls stand in a bright hall with a red-and-gold backdrop, watching. Appears to be a dance or ritual performance during an event.2017-10-16A photograph of a large crowd of devotees dancing energetically in a bright marble hall. In the foreground, several young men in saffron-orange and red dhotis and kurtas, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces, dance with joyful expressions. A young man in a cream and red brocade long coat stands centre-right, and a man in a dark maroon kurta with gold embroidery is visible behind. Behind them, many people in white and green kurtas, pink saris and white shirts sway and clap. Stanchions and an oil lamp glow in the background.2016-10-04July 28 20162016-07-28October 08 20162016-10-08Inside a large white tent decorated with hanging tassels and lanterns, a group of young men in saffron-orange dhotis with gold borders and wrapped orange shawls stand barefoot on a red carpet, arms raised with palms open in devotional gesture. Several wear rudraksha malas. Behind them, other devotees in white dhotis and white garments stand or sit among the crowd, and cables run across the floor. The scene appears to be a devotional gathering, with the young men as the most prominent figures.2016-05-11August 14 20162016-08-14July 28 20162016-07-28