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A photograph of a row of women in orange and deep red saris with dark red borders, standing with palms pressed together in namaskar at a covered open-air courtyard with brick paving. Several women wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bindis, and one holds a white booklet or paper. Behind them stand a few men in white and orange shawls, and a corrugated metal roof, palm trees and an orange brick wall are visible. Some women have eyes closed in devotion. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame.

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September 21 20162016-09-21June 02 20132013-06-02March 10 20132013-03-10August 27 20142014-08-27 +1 copiesA large crowd of women in saffron-orange saris stands on a tiled temple courtyard, many with palms pressed together in namaskar or holding small items. Several wear rudraksha malas and white-clad women in cream saris stand among them. A kolam rangoli of coloured flowers lies on the ground at left. At right, a decorated elephant figure draped with garlands and a red temple structure with a kalasha-topped shrine are visible, with palm trees behind. The scene suggests a devotional gathering or padapuja line.2017-09-02A procession of women in saffron-orange saris with red borders stands outdoors in front of a red-walled building and palm trees. Many have white tilak marks on their foreheads and wear rudraksha malas. Several hold tall ceremonial staffs with ornate gold and silver finials, including a trident-topped staff, while one woman in the centre plays a hand drum. Others hold their palms together in prayer, and a woman in a deep maroon sari stands at the left edge. The group appears to be in a ceremonial procession.2014-09-09A large group of young women and girls in matching saffron-orange sarees with gold borders stand in a row, hands pressed together in anjali mudra. Many wear white vertical tilaka or forehead markings, rudraksha malas, gold necklaces, jhumka earrings and gold bangles. Some have hair left loose or plaited with flowers. Behind them a man in white dhoti and shirt stands with hands folded at the left edge, and a covered open pavilion with red-and-white pillars and a striped mat lies in the foreground. The scene suggests a devotional gathering or ritual participation at an ashram-style hall.2017-08-25August 25 20172017-08-25Indoor photograph of a group of women devotees standing with palms pressed together in namaste at a satsang gathering. Most wear orange-saffron sarees with yellow borders, and some wear rudraksha malas and forehead tilak markings. Behind them, more people in orange and maroon clothing stand in a hall with red curtains, framed deity paintings hang on the wall, and a few oil lamps are visible near the floor.2013-06-18June 18 20132013-06-18Photograph of a ceremonial procession outdoors among palm and leafy trees. Many shaved-headed young boys and men wear saffron-orange dhoti-style cloths with pink and white bands, standing in rows with palms pressed together in namaskar. Several women in orange and maroon saris, some with rudraksha malas, stand at right; a woman in glasses and an orange sari with a rudraksha mala holds a golden trident-topped staff. Behind them a blue and orange ceremonial parasol and a golden trident are visible. Several boys wear white dhotis with gold borders. No identifiable a person appearance is clearly present in the frame.2014-10-05May 10 20132013-05-10