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A night-time group bhajan on an open terrace with a low brick wall behind. A woman in an orange-saffron sari with an orange head covering sits cross-legged at centre, holding a rudraksha-style mala and smiling. Beside her, a woman in white sits on the ground. At left, a bearded man in white sits with a harmonium-like instrument and a cymbal-style bell nearby, and another man in white plays a tambourine-like drum. Two young men in white dhotis stand at the right, holding small hand cymbals. A woman in an orange-and-gold striped sari sits at right, and brass items and a bell sit on the floor at lower left.

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Night-time photograph of a devotional music gathering on a flat, pale outdoor terrace beside a low brick wall. In the centre, a smiling woman in an orange sari with an orange head covering and a beaded necklace sits holding a stringed instrument. Beside her, a young woman in a white dress sits on the ground. Around them, men in white kurtas play harmonium, hand cymbals and a drum, and two standing young men in white kurtas hold small cymbals or clappers. A small wooden box, brass bells and a metal pot lie on the floor at left.2003-12-07December 25 20072007-12-25A dim night photograph of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes and an orange head wrap, with a rudraksha mala around the neck, holding up a small ceremonial object while smiling. In the foreground, several people sit with their backs to the camera, one with a white hair clip. To the left, a woman in white clothes with red border stands and claps, and another seated woman plays a small instrument. On the right, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands holding a still camera with a flash unit. The setting appears to be an outdoor evening gathering with a low brick wall behind.2002-11-192002 - Glimpses From Various Programs2002-01-01A night-time outdoor photograph on a brick-paved terrace. A man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl with a gold border and an orange turban holds a copper oil lamp (deepam) on a long stand in one hand and a brass bell in the other, performing an aarti. Behind him a man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands with palms pressed together in namaste, and in the right foreground two women in white saris with orange embroidery also stand with palms joined in prayer. Small lamps are placed on the ground at the left edge, and a pair of black sandals lies on the pavement. Four physical people are visible in the scene.2003-12-07February 05 20072007-02-05December 30 20062006-12-30A night-time outdoor gathering on a pale stone terrace. On the left, a seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits in a wooden armchair on a rug, with a water bottle and thermos beside him. Around him, about a dozen people in white clothes sit cross-legged on a mat or stand along a low parapet wall, some on white plastic chairs. A few figures in white and one in a red top are visible on the right, and a small stone pedestal stands near the front. The scene is lit mainly by a few dim lights against a dark background.2009-01-08February 05 20072007-02-05Night photo of a seated group in a large open courtyard arranged in a circle on woven bamboo mats. Around twenty people sit cross-legged; many wear white or cream clothing, with a woman in a yellow shawl, a woman in a dark red shawl, and a bald man in white with an orange sash in the foreground at right. Several participants have their hands raised near their faces in meditative or breathing postures. White buildings and shrubs are visible in the background under dim lighting.A stage performance at a night event in front of a dark purple curtain, with a red-draped platform decorated with scattered petals. A central figure with long dark hair and a crown-like band sits cross-legged, wearing an orange-saffron shawl over orange clothing, speaking into a microphone and gesturing with a raised hand. Around him, about two dozen young men and women sit in rows in white kurtas and orange shawls, many with orange scarves draped over their shoulders. Potted palms frame the stage edges, and a row of audience members' heads and shoulders is visible in the foreground.2007-12-25Night-time outdoor gathering on a bare concrete floor. Two seated figures in saffron-orange robes sit at the centre: one with a bare chest, rudraksha mala and a headband, the other with long hair and a red-orange cloth, both sitting with hands folded. A young man in white with a sacred thread sits beside a red-and-gold decorated tray or shield. Standing and seated men in white dhotis and shirts, some in khaki police uniform, watch around the edges. A man in white stands at right holding a green and gold decorated plate. The scene looks like a ritual or ceremonial sitting, but no clear deity or a person depiction can be confirmed by appearance.2012-05-21