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December 20 2010

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A dense crowd of devotees at a Shuddhadvaitam gathering in Ujjain, many in white kurtas and white dhotis with orange or saffron shawls and orange headcloths. Several men raise clenched fists or hands in the air, others press palms together in anjali, and some wear beaded rudraksha malas and bangles. Faces are close together and the scene is packed tightly with participants shouting, chanting and celebrating.2016-05-06A dense crowd of devotees in white ritual clothing at a Shuddhadvaitam event in Ujjain. Many people raise their hands and clap, some with palms pressed together in devotion. Several wear orange or saffron head cloths and rudraksha or beaded necklaces, and many wrap bangles and wristbands on their arms. Faces are close together and partially cropped at the edges, with a few foreheads marked with tilak. The atmosphere is one of collective devotional singing and chanting.2016-05-06May 06 20162016-05-06May 06 20162016-05-06A crowded indoor gathering of devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas with orange-red shawls draped over their shoulders, many raising arms and clapping in celebration. In the right foreground a man with raised arms wears a white dhoti with gold border, a rudraksha mala and bracelets. Behind them stand golden decorative ornaments and a golden throne-like structure, with more people in the background. The scene resembles a devotional assembly with energetic participation.2016-05-11A large crowd of men in white dhotis with yellow borders and red-orange sashes stands in a hall with arms raised. In the foreground a man with short dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a rudraksha-bead necklace, wearing white with a yellow border, raises his palms outward while looking up. Other men on both sides raise their hands, some wearing red wristbands and rudraksha malas. Behind them, gold ornate thrones or deity murti are visible, with a red-robed figure seated near a golden canopy.2016-05-11October 09 20162016-10-09A large seated crowd of devotees in white kurtas and saffron-orange shawls fills the frame during a Shuddhadvaitam gathering in Ujjain. In the centre, a man with swept-back grey hair and a white shirt raises both arms overhead with eyes closed, an expressive devotional gesture. Surrounding participants sit with eyes closed, several with tilak on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. The crowd is dense, extending to the back of the hall.2016-05-06December 13 20072007-12-13A dense crowd of devotees celebrates outdoors during a festival procession, many with arms raised and hands clapping. Most wear white kurtas or dhotis, several with orange-saffron shawls draped over their shoulders, and some wear rudraksha malas around their necks. A man in the foreground has his hands raised and a silver bangle on his wrist. At upper right, an orange and red decorated umbrella or banner is held aloft above the crowd, and a person near it holds a long staff. The atmosphere is joyful and energetic, with bodies pressed closely together.2008-12-29A large crowd of devotees gathered indoors in a satsang setting, many dressed in white with orange-red shawls draped over their shoulders. In the foreground, a man in white with an orange-red shawl raises one hand high, and beside him an older man in white wears a rudraksha mala and a round badge. Women in colourful saris and kurtas stand among them, some with hands raised. No a person candidate is clearly visible; the frame shows devotees only, with the presiding figure not in view.2016-05-19May 06 20162016-05-06