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Large outdoor gathering on tiered red-and-white stone steps at an ashram ground. Many shaved-headed monks and sannyasis in saffron-orange robes sit in rows with palms pressed together in namaskar, several with white vibhuti stripes on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. Some wear pink-edged orange cloths. Behind them, a row of attendants in red and white stands at the rail, and several large orange parasols and decorated poles rise above the crowd. Red-and-gold ceremonial structures and a golden kalasha-topped shrine appear in the background beside a red building. Spectators fill the upper steps.

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Outdoors in bright daylight, rows of shaved-headed monastics in saffron-orange robes sit on tiered concrete steps, many with palms pressed together in namaskar. Several wear rudraksha malas and white forehead markings. In the foreground, a figure in white robes with a dark shawl also has hands folded. Behind them, ornate golden and orange ceremonial umbrellas and a red-and-white decorated structure stand above a crowd in white and red clothing. A tall temple gopuram rises in the background beside red-brick buildings.2013-12-27Photograph of a group of shaved-headed monastics in saffron-orange robes with maroon borders, many wearing rudraksha malas and gold pendant necklaces, standing outdoors with palms raised in a devotional gesture. Some have white vertical forehead markings and one has white horizontal tilak on the forehead. Behind them are red-and-white bunting and rows of dark lingam-shaped shrines or stone structures blurred in the background. The closest figures appear focused on chanting or prayer. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance cues.2013-07-08October 11 20162016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11November 17 20152015-11-17December 27 20132013-12-27October 11 20162016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11 +2 copiesOutdoor photo of a group of saffron and maroon robed sannyasis seated on red stone steps of an open-air stadium-style amphitheatre. Many have shaved heads, rudraksha malas and ceremonial silver staffs topped with trident-like finials are held upright. A man in the centre-right wears a maroon shawl, rudraksha necklace and bangles, and a seated man in front with a white forehead marking and orange garments holds a silver staff. A microphone stands at right beside stacked orange cloth. Behind them, white-clad people and drummers sit on tiered red seating under palm trees, with a bright cloudy sky overhead.2013-07-22A dense crowd of saffron-robed devotees, many shaved-headed and wearing orange clothes with rudraksha malas, sits in rows with hands raised in anjali. Several hold their palms together while singing or chanting. Behind them stand ornate red, pink and gold ceremonial umbrellas with fringed tassels, and a few poles with decorative metal finials. A red building and a clear sky appear in the background. The scene resembles a large outdoor ritual gathering.2015-11-16December 27 20132013-12-27Large outdoor gathering of saffron-clad sannyasis and devotees seated in rows on red stone steps beside still water, many with palms pressed together in anjali. A central figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on an elevated platform beneath an orange ceremonial umbrella, while a decorated deity murti with garlands stands on a raised shrine to the right. Reflections of the orange-robed crowd ripple in the water below. Hindu ritual setting with satsang-style seating; the page links the scene to a Maha Shivaratri satsang.2013-03-10