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A photograph taken from under a corrugated metal roof of an open-air covered walkway beside a dirt yard. On the left, a group of people in white traditional dress, several women in cream and gold-bordered saris, and men in white dhotis and shirts stand in a loose cluster. In the centre, a line of women and men in white with saffron-orange shawls stand near parked silver cars and a white van. On the far right, a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair sits on a metal chair under the shelter, while a woman in a white sari stands nearby. Beyond the fence, a decorated golden ratha or chariot with saffron-clad figures, banana plants, and a red flag on a pole are visible. A purple and green fence encloses the yard.

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Outdoor photo under a corrugated metal roof of a covered walkway beside a dirt yard. A group of about fifteen people in white dhotis and white saris, several with orange shawls, stands in a loose circle on the left, some with hands folded. On the far right, a figure in an orange robe with an orange-bordered white cloth sits on a metal chair on the covered walkway, hands clasped in front. Parked cars, a purple-and-blue fence, palm trees and a decorated ratha/chariot with a painted canopy are visible in the background. The seated figure wears orange, but the appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity, so this is described by role only.2010-12-29Outdoor event on a dirt ground beside a parked dark car and a blue tarpaulin shelter strung with coloured pennant flags. Devotees in white dhotis and sarees with gold borders and orange-red shawls stand in two lines with palms pressed together. A man in a saffron-orange robe bends forward, as if receiving or offering respect, while another in orange kneels near a pair of black sandals on the ground. A cameraman on the left films the scene, and a large red-and-white banner hangs in the background beside a bamboo-and-leaf decoration.2010-12-29Outdoor photo of a ceremonial procession on a dirt path beneath a corrugated metal roof with hanging decorative loops. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts, many with yellow shawls, stand in two rows holding multicoloured parasols with fringed edges. One man in the center holds a yellow-fringed umbrella over a path, while a woman in an orange sari stands among white-clad women and men along the sides. Palm trees and terracotta-coloured buildings are visible behind. A saffron-robed figure stands on the right among the white-clad attendees.2010-10-05A photo taken outdoors at a low, long terracotta-red building with a corrugated metal roof and a hill behind it. A seated figure in orange robes and a garland sits on a chair at the building's central doorway, while a standing figure in orange robes stands to the left of the entrance. A row of women in white saris with orange borders stands in a line on the dirt ground in the foreground, and a man in a dark shirt and light trousers stands at right near a white-clad man and a young girl. A white car and a tall floodlight pole are also visible.2010-12-29December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor ashram scene in bright daylight with palm trees and a dirt courtyard. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in plain white dhoti with a red border stands with hands folded in prayer, facing the camera. Behind him, a crowd of about two dozen people, many in white and some in saffron and bright clothing, stand in a line with hands joined. On the right, a priest in white with a folded-hands posture stands beside a red-and-cream shrine with orange and yellow garlands and stone deity sculptures. Overhead hangs an orange cloth canopy, and a white SUV and a painted billboard are visible on the left.2010-11-06A photograph of a crowd of devotees gathered under an open-sided tin-roofed shelter with red support posts and hanging coloured tassels, on a brick-paved courtyard. Many people stand in rows with hands folded in prayer. Men in white dhotis and a shaved-headed man in a white-and-red sash lead the front, women wear saris in orange, yellow and green, and a man in white kurta stands near the right. Palm trees and a tall kalasha-topped pillar rise behind, with a cart and a parked car visible. The image is a photo of an ashram gathering.2011-08-23December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor photo on a dirt ground beside a white block wall and a low shed. A group of devotees in white dhotis and kurtas with orange shawls stands under a multicoloured canopy umbrella with a golden kalasha-like top and tassels. Two women in white saris with gold borders stand at left. At right, a figure with long hair wears an orange robe and a rudraksha mala. Beside him, a bald sannyasi in an orange robe and a long beaded necklace stands with hands folded. A white car is parked at right. a person is the bald sannyasi in orange with a rudraksha-style necklace, though his appearance cues are limited.2007-02-02Outdoor photo of a ritual at an open-sided pavilion with a green metal roof and red-painted pillars. In the foreground, a long line of devotees in orange and saffron saris and white garments stands on sandy ground. A priest in a red-brown robe stands at a golden throne-like seat (peetha) holding a ceremonial object above a figure seated on it. A man in white stands at a plain white mat with offerings, and a tall palm-leaf or grass decoration stands beside the altar. A small speaker and tripod stand at the right edge. Cows are visible in the shelter behind. The scene shows a satsang gathering with a puja in progress.2016-01-16Outdoor photo of a procession gathering on a dirt path in front of an orange gateway with finial-topped pillars and a green iron gate. Several men in white dhotis and shirts play drums and wind instruments, one holding a long horn-like instrument. Ornate multicoloured parasols and small canopies stand behind them. On the right, a tent with red and patterned draping shelters seated people. A crowd of devotees in white and yellow-bordered clothing, several women with white shawls and beads, and a few Western-looking visitors in light clothing stand watching. Overcast sky.2009-12-23December 23 20092009-12-23