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Photograph of a group of young male devotees in orange-saffron dhoti-style wraps and orange shawls, bare-chested, with white and yellow ash markings on their arms, chests and foreheads. Many hold handfuls of yellow turmeric or flower-like offerings; a rudraksha mala and beaded necklaces are visible. Their long hair is tied up or hangs loose. Behind them, a blurred backdrop shows more devotees in saffron robes and a large colourful painted scene. A small text sign reading LADIES TOILET appears at upper left. Several people are visible, with some partially cropped at the edges.

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July 03 20172017-07-03July 03 20172017-07-03 +1 copiesJuly 03 20172017-07-03 +1 copiesA large group of young devotees in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl clothing stand close together in a temple hall, many bare-chested with white sacred ash marks on their arms, chests and foreheads. In the centre, a boy with long braided hair and a rudraksha mala holds yellow flower petals in his cupped hands, while nearby children and youths also hold bunches of yellow flowers. Brass lamps and a gold-coloured pillar are visible in the background. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable among the people shown.2017-07-03July 03 20172017-07-03 +1 copiesPhotograph of a crowd of young boys and teenagers in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl wraps, bare-chested, with white ash lines on their foreheads and bodies, rudraksha malas around their necks. Several in the foreground hold and offer yellow flower petals, possibly marigold, into cupped hands. Behind them, more participants stand in rows against a gold latticed wall. The boys focus on the offering activity. No identifiable a person candidate is clearly present in the frame.2017-07-03 +1 copiesJuly 03 20172017-07-03 +1 copiesJuly 03 20172017-07-03 +1 copiesA photograph of young ascetic devotees in orange saffron cloths draped over their shoulders and bodies, several with bare upper torsos and white ash or tilak markings on their arms and foreheads. Several hold handfuls of yellow offerings. Behind them, a golden ornate structure and a partly visible colourful shrine decoration suggest a temple hall. The scene appears to be a ritual offering, with other figures blurred in the background.2017-07-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a large group of young men and boys in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl garments during a ritual gathering in a temple hall. Many have bare upper bodies with white ash markings on arms and chest and white tilak lines on their foreheads. In the foreground, a young man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala holds a handful of yellow flower petals, while a younger boy beside him, wearing a pendant necklace and orange shawl, also holds yellow flowers. Others in the crowd hold similar bundles of yellow blossoms, and a brass lamp stand is visible at the right edge. No clearly identifiable a person figure is evident in this frame.2017-07-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a large group of young devotees in saffron-orange dhotis and wraps, many bare-chested with white ash markings on their arms, chests and foreheads, standing in a line and offering yellow flower petals or marigold blossoms from their hands. Several wear rudraksha malas and wrist bands; some have long hair, others short curly hair. A brass or gold ritual lamp stand with an ornate finial is visible at the right edge. The participants appear to be performing a flower offering during a ritual.2017-07-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a group of young male devotees in saffron-orange cloths draped over their shoulders and bare upper bodies, many with white ash markings on chest and arms and white tilak on their foreheads. Several hold handfuls of yellow flower petals or yellow-tinted offerings, distributing or offering them during a ritual. Some wear rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces. Background shows a golden temple wall and a large crowd of similarly dressed participants. The scene suggests an organized ceremonial offering, possibly a puja-related service.2017-07-03 +1 copies