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September 14 2015

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A large hall with a corrugated metal roof and strings of colourful tassels hung from the rafters. In the foreground a bare-chested man in a white dhoti and red garland stands holding a steel vessel, facing a seated group of saffron-robed sadhus on striped rainbow mats. Many saffron and orange-robed ascetics sit in rows, some wearing orange turbans, with a row of monitors in front of them. Behind them a dense crowd of white-clad devotees fills the hall, a cameraman films on a tripod, and a golden decorated palanquin and deity murti stand near the front.2015-09-12 +1 copiesA large open tent hall with a corrugated metal roof and red steel beams, lined with colourful striped woven mats on the floor. Many seated saffron-robed sadhus sit in rows on the left and right, some in orange and red shawls. A procession of standing people in white dhotis and orange garments moves toward a bright opening at the back, where a figure in white holds a ceremonial item. Banners with colourful patterns hang from the ceiling, and framed posters line the back wall. A man in white dhoti and shawl stands at the centre aisle, and a white umbrella is visible. A video camera on a tripod is at the left edge.2015-09-17September 14 20152015-09-14September 17 20152015-09-17September 13 20152015-09-13September 17 20152015-09-17A photograph of a covered open-sided hall with orange walls and a corrugated metal roof, where a seated group of devotees sits on mats in a ritual setting. In the foreground, a monk in saffron robes with a shaved head sits cross-legged on a mat reading from a book, with brass plates of offerings and small bowls before him. Another man in an orange robe sits nearby, and rows of people in white and saffron clothing sit behind a metal railing. Hanging colourful striped banners decorate the ceiling, a camera on a tripod and a video light are at left, and a gilded ornate chair with red cushioning is at lower right. Wall posters and framed images hang on the walls behind.2010-11-01August 27 20172017-08-27October 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copiesSeptember 14 20152015-09-14A photograph of a large hall with a blue-and-grey corrugated roof, white walls and colourful decorative hangings with orange tassels. In the front, several men sit cross-legged on striped floor mats, performing a puja with brass lamps, bells and small plates of offerings. The foreground priest wears an orange-saffron robe and white forehead markings, while others wear white dhotis and red-bordered white cloths. Behind them, rows of seated devotees, including women in orange and saffron saris and men in white shirts, sit with hands folded in prayer. Plastic chairs stand along the side walls.2011-10-10A long covered hall with orange walls and a corrugated roof holds a seated group of monastics and devotees performing a morning puja. Men in saffron and orange robes sit cross-legged on mats in the foreground, several with hands raised or holding lit oil lamps, with brass thalis and offering plates of flowers and fruit in front of them. Behind them, rows of people in white clothes sit on the floor, with more devotees further back. Colourful tall cylindrical hangings with patterned tassels hang from the ceiling, and a tripod-mounted video camera stands on the left beside a red carpet. The scene is an ashram temple ritual with lamps and offerings.