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A large group of men and young boys in a hall dances energetically in a crowded congregation. Many wear orange and saffron dhotis or wraps with red sashes, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas, while others wear white kurtas and white dhotis with red shawls. Several raise arms and fists in celebration. In the foreground, a long-haired figure seen from behind, wearing an orange and red wrap, watches the dance. Walls display framed devotional posters and a deity picture; a red carpet runs along the left side.

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September 30 20162016-09-30A dense crowd of devotees dances energetically in a hall with cream tiled floor and red curtains. Many wear saffron-orange and rust-red dhoti or sari wraps, and some shirtless men wear rudraksha malas. In the foreground a man in a white dhoti with gold border raises his arm. Behind them golden ornate shrines and deity murti stand against the back wall, with framed pictures and a hanging LED screen. The group appears to be in a celebratory group dance during satsang.2016-09-30A photograph of an energetic group dance inside a hall with cream tiled flooring and framed pictures on the walls. A crowd of men and boys in saffron-orange dhotis and sashes, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas, moves with arms raised and feet lifted in a lively, rhythmic dance. A smiling young boy in orange on the left mirrors the movement. Several men in white kurtas and white dhotis stand at the edges, and a person with long dark hair in the foreground faces away from the camera. Framed devotional posters and a wall-mounted air conditioner are visible behind them.2016-09-30 +1 copiesA photograph of a group dance or procession inside a hall with cream walls, red curtains, framed devotional pictures and a red-draped table. In the foreground, a blurred figure in black gestures with outstretched arms. Several men in saffron and orange robes move forward with energetic steps, some with bare shoulders and rudraksha necklaces, one wearing a rust-coloured dhoti. Beside them, men in white kurtas and white dhotis, one with an orange shawl and lanyard, watch or move along. Two women in orange garments with beaded necklaces stand at the right. A bare-headed man in white appears at left. Potted greenery and a green cloth hanging with white dots appear in the background.2016-10-09A photograph of devotees dancing energetically in a bright marble-floored hall with framed pictures on the walls behind them. In the foreground, several young men with long hair and bare chests wear saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, moving with raised arms and quick steps. A small girl in an orange sari-style wrap dances beside them, while men in white kurtas and dhotis and women in pink, purple and blue saris dance and clap in the background. Metal stanchions line the walkway. The scene reflects a devotional dance program.2016-10-26October 06 20162016-10-06A large crowd of men and women moves energetically through a bright hall with cream-coloured floors and gold-toned decorations. Many men wear white dhotis and white kurta-style shirts with red or maroon angavastrams tied at the waist, and some wear orange or saffron cloths. One man in the foreground in a saffron cloth has his face turned away, and a man in the centre has a white sacred marking on his forehead and a long rudraksha mala. Several people raise their arms or lean forward in motion, with a dhoti-clad figure at the lower left. Behind them are chairs, a dark-red carpeted area and a shrine with lit decorations and an ornate deity murti display. The image shows a ritual group dance or procession within a temple-style hall.2016-10-10September 30 20162016-09-30A large hall filled with devotees dancing energetically with raised arms. Many men wear saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas around their necks, and several have shaved heads. A woman with long dark hair in an orange top dances in the centre. Ceiling lights, framed photographs on the wall, and a cameraman at left suggest a satsang gathering. No individual can be confirmed as a person from appearance, so no candidate is singled out.2016-11-11 +1 copiesA large indoor hall with cream walls, red curtains and framed photographs on the walls, where a crowd of devotees dance energetically with arms raised. In the foreground, several men wear saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas, one with white tilak marks on his forehead and bare chest, arms lifted. Others wear white dhotis, some bare-chested, and a few in orange and white clothing move alongside them. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so no candidate is marked.2016-11-03A photograph of a lively group dance performance in a large hall with cream tiled floor and red carpet. Several dancers in saffron and orange dhoti-style garments with gold borders and rudraksha malas leap with raised arms and bent knees, while others in white dhotis and white shirts dance alongside them. A young boy in a red shirt and white dhoti in the foreground smiles with arms outstretched. Seated devotees in white and mixed clothing watch from the background, and a framed portrait hangs on the wall above.2016-07-31October 07 20162016-10-07