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September 02 2017

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A large group of young boys and some adults in saffron-orange robes stands outdoors in front of lush green foliage, many with shaved heads and white tilak markings on their foreheads. Several boys press their palms together in anjali mudra while others hold their hands in prayer. A tall adult woman at right in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a golden staff topped with a trident, and a gold ornamented staff with a finial is visible at top right. One man in white dhoti and shirt stands at left. A boy in white dhoti stands in the middle of the group. The setting suggests a devotional gathering or procession with ashram students.2014-10-05August 25 20162016-08-25A photograph of a large ritual gathering under a white canvas awning with palm trees behind. Many devotees stand in rows behind a rope barrier, most wearing saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas, while others wear white dhotis and shawls. Some devotees hold their hands together in anjali. Several children in orange robes stand near the front. A few women in white saris stand to the right. Red-painted buildings and palms form the background. The scene appears to be a darshan or puja line.2017-09-27August 25 20172017-08-25Outdoor photo of a line of devotees in saffron-orange robes with red borders, many with shaved heads, standing on a paved courtyard with hands pressed in anjali mudra. Rudraksha malas hang around their necks and some wear red bangles. Behind them are palm trees and a wooden shelter at right. A young woman at right in orange sari with a rudraksha mala smiles and holds her hands together. Several younger devotees stand with eyes closed in prayer. No identifiable a person figure is visible.2013-04-14A photograph of a group of young male disciples walking along a dirt path through a tropical garden with palm and leafy trees. They wear saffron-orange unstitched robes with magenta-pink borders and sashes, and several have white forehead markings. Some wear rudraksha malas and bracelets; the lead boy carries a small container and another carries an orange bag. Behind them an older man in a white dhoti and shirt walks carrying a green cloth bag. Concrete slabs and greenery line the path.2014-09-02October 08 20172017-10-08October 03 20142014-10-03September 26 20142014-09-26Photo of a seated group of young and adult sannyasis in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and white vibhuti marks on their foreheads and arms, sitting on a light floor during a ritual gathering. In the foreground, a shaved-headed boy in saffron and a boy with red-framed glasses sit with hands folded or lips parted in chanting. Behind them, adult men with hands in anjali mudra and open-mouthed chanting sit among other boys in red and orange clothing. Brass plates, small lamps and offering trays rest in front of them, and a row of metal stanchions and chains runs behind. A brass oil lamp and a plastic container are visible at the lower edge.2013-10-22A photograph of a large seated group of young men and boys in saffron-orange robes and matching orange head wraps, sitting cross-legged on a striped multicolored mat outdoors at night. Many have white horizontal or sectoral tilaka marks and rudraksha malas. Several have hands folded in prayer or are chanting with eyes closed. Behind them, devotees in white and orange sit on the ground, and a single standing figure in a full orange robe with a gold necklace and rudraksha mala stands at the upper right near a pillar. A dark red wall and foliage form the backdrop. The scene looks like satsang or meditation at an ashram.2017-09-07A photograph of a ritual scene with several saffron-robed figures in an indoor hall. A bald man with a long rudraksha mala and orange shawl stands at centre, handing yellow flower petals to a young boy in orange robes with white forehead marking. Other boys in orange and red-bordered cloth hold marigold petals, and a woman in an orange sari stands at right, with a cameraman behind. The moment suggests a puja offering of flower petals. Red curtains and a white-covered table appear in the background.2013-05-20 +1 copies