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Photograph of a crowded temple-courtyard session with many people seated on the floor in orange and saffron clothing, many with long dreadlocked hair, some in white dhotis. Tall pillars wrapped in ornate red, green and yellow cloth flank the scene, with hanging bronze bells above and a small deity shrine with lamps in the background. In the center left, a seated figure in orange with long matted hair sits near a low table with brass vessels, and an older bald man in orange sits with his head bowed among the crowd. The large group appears to be attending a ritual session.

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May 29 20182018-05-29 +1 copiesMay 29 20182018-05-29 +1 copiesMay 29 20182018-05-29 +1 copiesA courtyard session inside a temple with red walls, brass bells hanging from the ceiling, a yellow and red banner on a pillar, and a golden deity shrine in the background. Many people in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged on the floor in a large circle, several with long dreadlocks and bare shoulders, some with rudraksha malas. A bearded man with long hair stands at the centre-left near a low altar, facing the group. Crowds of seated devotees fill the space, with a few figures in white and blue clothing among them.2018-05-29 +1 copiesA dense group of seated devotees in saffron and orange robes fills a temple courtyard at night, many with long matted hair and rudraksha malas. Some sit with eyes closed or hands folded in prayer, while others gaze forward. Behind them, colourful painted pillars with floral and geometric designs, hanging brass bells and strings of lamps frame the scene. On the right, a golden deity murti and a small seated figure in saffron stand near a wooden table holding a plate and prayer beads. A woman in red stands near the back pillar.2018-05-29Photograph of a temple courtyard session with many devotees seated on the floor in orange and saffron robes. Many wear rudraksha malas and have long dreadlocked hair; some are bare-chested with orange lower garments. Several sit in a circle with hands pressed together in añjali, others turn toward a figure seated at the back, wearing a reddish-brown garment. Stone pillars, hanging bells, a yellow and blue cloth banner, and a golden shrine with lamps and deity murti frame the space. Many people are visible.2018-05-29 +1 copiesMay 29 20182018-05-29 +1 copiesMay 29 20182018-05-29 +1 copiesMay 29 20182018-05-29 +3 copiesPhotograph of a crowded temple courtyard session at night, with many seated participants in saffron and orange robes and rudraksha malas. Many sit cross-legged on stone platforms between colourful painted pillars and hanging bells, facing inward. Several participants have long dreadlocked hair and sit with eyes closed or heads bowed in meditation. A woman in orange stands at left, and a figure in orange stands at right near a small wooden table holding a brass plate, a bowl and rudraksha beads. Brass deity figures sit on a stand at right edge. Lamps and warm lights illuminate the scene.2018-05-29A large courtyard session inside a temple-style hall with red walls, wooden pillars and tall decorative pillars wrapped in coloured cloth with painted elephant and floral motifs. Many young men and some older men sit cross-legged on the floor, mostly bare-chested or in saffron/orange cloth, with long dreadlocked hair and rudraksha malas. Hanging brass bells, string lights and a shrine with lit lamps and a deity murti are visible in the background. A figure in green and white stands near the altar area. Some seated devotees have white and red tilak marks on their foreheads and bodies.2018-05-29 +1 copiesMay 29 20182018-05-29