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A night-time photograph of a crowd gathered under a temporary corrugated-roof pavilion decorated with orange and red cloth hangings and hanging yellow-orange loops. Many men and boys in white dhoti and shirts stand close together, some with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and yellow shawls. In the foreground a boy holds a red fruit or offering, and a bare-chested man in white dhoti stands at left. A bald man in white and a man in orange-and-red wrap stand among them, and a wooden pillar with painted decoration rises at centre. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so the scene is described by roles and attire.

Night outdoor ritual gathering seated on mats in rows, with a crowd of devotees in white and saffron. A standing priest in white dhoti and shawl at the left holds a ritual implement toward the seated group. Foreground participants include a young boy in white with a rudraksha mala holding a coconut-like offering, a seated woman in red and orange saris, and men in white kurtas with orange or red shawls. A decorated stone shrine with flower garlands and a tall trident-topped structure stands at upper right under dim lights. No individual is identifiable as a person from appearance here, so no candidate is named.

October 16 2010

Night-time photograph of a large seated congregation at an outdoor ashram ritual, most participants on mats in white, red, orange and yellow clothing. Foreground: children in white with rudraksha malas, and women in red and orange saris seated with flowers and offerings. Right: men in white dhotis with orange shawls and yellow shawls, several smiling. Left: a priest in a white dhoti and shawl stands near a raised platform with a lit oil lamp and a seated figure. Strings of lamps and tall decorated pillars frame the scene.

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Night-time outdoor satsang under a corrugated metal canopy with red posts and hanging colourful tassels. A large crowd sits cross-legged on mats facing a speaker at the left edge. Many seated men wear white dhotis and shawls, some with shaved heads; a monk in a maroon robe sits in the front right, and a woman in an orange sari sits among the crowd. Behind them is a tall red-and-gold kalasha-style pillar topped with a decorative finial and garlands, with a white bull statue nearby. A sign with a map is on the left wall. Several people in the crowd are boys and young men in white. a person's presence is unclear from appearance.

A large crowd of bare-chested men and boys in white dhotis with coloured borders stands under a pink-trimmed tent canopy with wooden posts and ceiling fans. Many have sacred white markings on their chests and foreheads, and some wear white shoulder cloths. Near the centre a bare-chested man in a white dhoti holds the hand of a woman in a white saree with a yellow-green border, while others stand in a line. A striped rug covers the floor and a white-covered platform is at the lower right. No individual can be identified as a person from this image.

Night-time outdoor gathering of devotees in white dhotis and shawls, many bare-chested and wearing white rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, some with gold-bordered cloth. A man at the left raises a folded orange cloth and his arm high while others raise hands and clasp palms in devotion. Seated women in white sarees with gold borders sit on the ground near a purple backpack and orange bag, some with hands folded. Woven mats and a canopy with draped decoration appear in the background.

Night-time outdoor ritual at a covered open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof and red pillars. Devotees mill about on a paved courtyard. A man in white dhoti and shawl near the centre holds a rudraksha-style mala and stands beside a tall gilded post. Several women in saris, one in gold, others in cream and maroon, and men in white and cream hold brass plates of offerings and flower garlands. A standing figure in a cream long coat holds a garland. Oil lamps and a hanging lantern light the scene, and a tall ornate gold-topped flag pole is visible at right. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from appearance, so the central figures are described by role only.

Night photograph of an outdoor gathering under a large striped and patterned canvas tent, lit by tube lights on poles. Many people in white dhotis and white shirts sit on chairs and mats or stand. A bare-chested man with a white sacred thread and sandalwood marks stands near the center, and a shirtless man in a white dhoti with an orange-bordered cloth stands at right beside a girl in white. A man in a white dhoti and orange cloth stands at center-right with a dark bag. Nearby, a seated man in white holds his hands together.

Night procession at an open-sided ashram pavilion with a tiled floor. Shaved-headed men in white dhotis and shawls, one holding a ceremonial stick, lead the line. Women in white and orange saris walk alongside, some holding brass or wood items. Ornate ceremonial umbrellas and standards with gold finials and colourful tassels are raised above the group, and red-and-white posts line the roof. Bright light at the right edge and palm fronds in the dark background set the scene. Several dozen people are visible in the procession.

August 13 2011

Evening outdoor gathering under a open-sided pavilion strung with multicoloured fairy lights and paper lanterns. Many devotees, mostly women and children, sit or stand in white and cream traditional clothes, several wearing saffron-orange shawls and stoles. Some hold small paper slips or bags. In the centre-right, a man in white kurta with a saffron shawl stands near decorated ceremonial umbrellas and a red and orange canopy, with brass-like ornaments and a framed emblem on a yellow-trimmed umbrella. Men in white dhotis and white shirts stand along the right side. Paved brick floor and dark trees are visible beyond the pavilion.

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