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Outdoor photo of several devotees in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with gold borders, many wearing rudraksha malas and beaded armbands. In the centre a young man holds a microphone with both hands and appears to chant, while the man on the right stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. The man on the left holds a silver tray with a small lamp and incense. Behind them more devotees in orange and maroon stand with hands folded, and a hillside is visible.

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January 16 20162016-01-16Outdoor ritual on a rocky hillside at dusk. Three young men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand on a pink-and-white cloth; the central one, with a white forehead mark, holds a microphone and chants with palms joined, while the man on the left holds a silver tray of offerings and the man on the right stands with hands folded in prayer. Behind them a large crowd of devotees, many in saffron, maroon and white saris and dhotis, stands with palms pressed together. A saffron flag on a pole with a purple emblem rises at left. In the foreground are a brass oil lamp, a small silver bowl, a banana bunch and a purple cloth with offerings.2016-01-16 +1 copiesA group of young male disciples in saffron-orange dhoti-style cloth sit closely together outdoors on a stage or hall floor, many with bare upper bodies, rudraksha malas, beaded necklaces and white tilak markings on their foreheads. The central young man holds a black handheld microphone to his mouth and appears to be speaking, while the others listen attentively. Several wear gold pendants and some have gold-coloured beaded necklaces. Behind them, other people in orange and white clothing are seated or standing in a blurred hall. No individual is identified as a person in this frame.2017-05-08November 16 20152015-11-16Four young men stand in a row on a stage with anjali mudra, palms pressed together at chest level. They wear orange-red sannyasi-style cloths, rudraksha malas around their necks, and bangles on their wrists. Their hair is in dreadlocks, and one has a headband. Behind them is a cream canopy and an ornately carved golden-brown wooden pillar. The figure second from right has a rudraksha mala and gold-toned bands. The setting suggests a satsang or sacred programme.2016-04-17A man stands with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, eyes lowered, in an outdoor setting with trees and a pink-orange building behind. He wears a rust-red cloth wrap with a yellow-gold band, a thick rust-red beaded mala with gold bead ornaments, gold bangles and an armlet, and a small gold earring; his bare upper body is visible. Behind him, several young people in saffron-orange robes stand in line with hands folded, some with white forehead markings. One holds a gold kalasha-like vessel, and another holds a rope. The man's appearance matches the appearance-based cues of a person, with long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and rudraksha-style mala, though this is uncertain.2013-05-18May 08 20172017-05-08Photograph of a seated satsang audience inside a hall. In the foreground two young men in saffron-orange robes with gold borders sit with long dark hair, orange tilak marks on their foreheads, and rudraksha malas around their necks. The left man wears a braided cord and bangles; the right man wears round glasses and a pendant. Behind them, people in white and orange clothing sit in rows, and a person in white with an orange sash appears at the right edge. No identifiable a person depiction is present.2016-07-12A bare-chested man with long dark hair, a forehead of white and red tilak, and a rust-red cloth wrapped at his waist stands with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed. He wears heavy gold necklaces with bells, gold armlets and bangles, and a rudraksha mala. Behind him, several young sannyasis in saffron-orange robes with gold borders hold a silver puja tray with an oil lamp burning and a metal kalasha-like vessel, while another carries a tray of green leaves. A large banyan tree and hanging colourful tassels frame the outdoor ritual setting.2016-08-02Outdoor photograph of a ritual procession at a temple-like setting under bright sunlight. In the centre, a man with long dark hair, a red bindi and a rudraksha mala with gold beads stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Beside him on the left, a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders holds a long wooden staff. On the right, a person in orange-saffron cloth holds a brass handbell and a small brass vessel. Behind them, other devotees in orange and saffron robes and children stand on a brick step. a person cues are the long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments on the centre figure; the identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2013-04-25January 12 20172017-01-12A photograph of a crowd of young male devotees seated closely together in orange and saffron clothing. In the foreground a young man in an orange dhoti with a gold border wears a long multi-strand rudraksha mala and a small hoop earring, his hands pressed together in namaste. Beside him, boys in orange wraps and rudraksha malas sit with palms joined; one has white vibhuti smeared on his forehead and another has white streaks across his bare shoulder. Gold bangles and rudraksha bracelets are visible on their wrists. The group appears to be in a devotional gathering.2015-11-16