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March 06 20162016-03-06March 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesOctober 11 20132013-10-11March 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesMarch 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesMarch 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesNight photograph of a covered open-air pavilion decorated with orange and white triangular bunting, tall painted cylindrical banners with yellow fringe at the corners, and a red wire canopy structure hanging above. A crowd of devotees stands in rows under the roof, many in white and cream dhotis or saris, others in yellow, orange and red shawls. In the centre, a monastic figure in orange robes with a shawl stands with hands folded in prayer, and a man in a cream kurta with a yellow shawl stands at right beside a seated person in a dark hooded garment at the lower right. A tall golden pillar and palm trees appear in the background.2010-12-17Evening photograph under a corrugated metal roof lit by floodlights, showing a crowded festive gathering of devotees around a decorated deity murti on a raised white-and-red striped platform. Many people in saffron and orange clothing, including children in orange and green outfits, crowd the open courtyard. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands near the front-left, and several people in white dhotis and shirts stand near the centre. On the right, a seated person in orange robes sits beside a wooden palanquin-style canopy with a red cloth-covered table in front. Scattered red petals lie on the floor, and a large hanging lantern and speakers are visible.2014-08-17December 24 20112011-12-24A nighttime outdoor procession moves across a paved courtyard under a corrugated roof. In the centre, a figure with voluminous dark hair wears a dark red-brown robe and a long garland of red flowers, raising one hand. Beside and around them, several men in white dhotis and bare upper bodies or white shawls, and others in maroon-brown robes with gold-bordered waistcloths, walk with hands folded or carrying items. A banner on the back wall shows a portrait of a figure in a red turban alongside a world map and the number 347. A decorated golden palanquin and floral arrangements are visible at right and rear. Light is dim with bright spots from overhead lamps.2016-03-06 +1 copiesMarch 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesNight procession at an ashram courtyard with a large crowd moving along a dirt path. Many participants wear orange and saffron garments, while others wear white dhotis and white kurtas. Several women in orange saris and orange-and-gold sarees walk in a line, and a figure in a brown top with gold-trimmed sleeves dances in the foreground. A small lit ornate float or palanquin glows at the top left, and a parasol is held above the group near a red building. Onlookers stand along the right side in mixed white and orange clothing.2016-02-17