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July 10 20132013-07-10Photograph of a group of saffron-robed sannyasi men with shaved heads and white vibhuti lines on their foreheads, many in orange and red-gold dhotis and shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces. In the foreground a bare-chested man in an orange wrap with a red border holds his hands together, while others around him smile and dance in a lively group. A green draped cloth stands behind them, and more robed participants fill the background in an indoor hall with a light floor.2013-07-10January 22 20172017-01-22A photograph of a large group of young men and boys in saffron-orange dhoti-style wraps with maroon borders, bare-chested and barefoot, gathered in a bright indoor hall. Many have shaved or cropped heads, white vibhuti lines on their foreheads and beaded necklaces. They stand in clusters and in a loose circle, some gesturing with hands raised and others turned toward one another. A large green cloth backdrop hangs on the right, with more robed figures seated behind. The scene appears to be a staged group activity in an ashram hall.2013-07-10July 10 20132013-07-10January 22 20172017-01-22May 25 20132013-05-25Indoor photograph of a ritual procession in a bright hall with a polished tiled floor. In the foreground and middle ground, a line of young male devotees in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with gold borders, some wearing rudraksha malas and bangles, walk in a row facing one side. Behind them, women and men in white clothes with gold-bordered garments stand and watch near the wall, and one woman in a red-orange sari appears at the right. No single identifiable a person figure is clearly visible.2015-11-10A photograph of a group of young male sannyasis in saffron-orange robes performing a sankirtan-style procession dance indoors in a hall with a red curtain and ceiling lights. Several men with long hair and rudraksha malas, some bare-chested with orange drapes, clap and sway with raised hands in a line. Women in orange saris and a small brass oil lamp stand on the polished floor at left, with framed photos on the back wall.2017-01-22June 01 20172017-06-01A crowded indoor hall where several young men in saffron-orange dhoti-style lower garments and bare chests dance energetically. Some wear rudraksha malas and orange shawls, and one has long dreadlocks and a red tilak on his forehead. Others have shaved heads and red and white tilaka marks. Behind them, banners hang on the wall and more people stand in the background, including someone in blue. A video camera is visible at the left edge. The scene resembles a festive satsang procession or devotional dance.2016-11-05September 30 20162016-09-30