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A large group of men sits cross-legged on colourful striped mats under a tent-like canopy at night. Most are bare-chested, wearing white dhotis, white sacred-thread style necklaces and red cloth bands tied over their eyes, with white and ochre body markings on the chest and arms. Some hold small items and one carries a green bag. Behind them, illuminated ornate deity murti and decorated altar structures stand in a temple hall, and a woman in white sits at the right edge. Several figures in the foreground and back row suggest a devotional ritual setting.

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Night-time ceremony in an outdoor temple courtyard with many men seated on striped woven mats. Most have bare chests, white dhotis, white beaded necklaces and red cloth blindfolds tied across their eyes, with white ash markings on their skin. Several seated figures press palms together or rest hands on their knees. In the background, standing attendants in white shirts and dhotis stand near a drum and illuminated deity murti decorated with garlands and flowers. A bright green-lit backdrop and festive decorations surround the scene.2016-12-12A large crowd of young male devotees sits cross-legged on striped cotton mats under a pink-trimmed canopy with white draped walls and wooden poles. Most are bare-chested, wearing white dhotis, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, white sacred markings on their arms and chests, and red headbands covering their eyes. In the right foreground, a shaved-headed young man in a white dhoti and a rudraksha mala sits upright with a visible event badge. Several participants in the front rows hold small books or papers. Standing figures in white clothes are visible near the back wall.2017-05-26October 01 20172017-10-01October 01 20172017-10-01November 19 20172017-11-19A large seated crowd of bare-chested men at a Rudra Abhishekam style ritual, many wearing orange-and-saffron head bands across their foreheads and white or cream dhotis. Several men have white ash or sandalwood paste smeared on their chests and arms, and some wear white beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas. In the foreground a man in khaki trousers and a white-ash-marked torso sits cross-legged on a colourful striped mat, holding a small white cloth, while a man in a white dhoti and orange band sits to the right pressing his palms together. Behind them more participants sit closely packed, and a few people in white dhotis stand at the upper right near lights and decorations. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person, and the scene shows ritual participants rather than a central dais figure.2016-12-02July 16 20172017-07-16 +1 copiesSeptember 17 20172017-09-17 +1 copiesNight photograph of a large seated congregation at an outdoor Hindu gathering, with many men sitting cross-legged in rows, most bare-chested with white ash or vibhuti markings on their foreheads and bodies, white dhotis and rudraksha or gold-toned malas around their necks. Some wear white shirts and saffron cloth. Strings of multicoloured lights hang overhead beneath tall lamps, and red-and-white striped barriers frame the scene. In the foreground, a bearded man with long hair sits centre, with several men in front of him. Several men appear to be meditating with eyes closed.2017-08-07December 07 20162016-12-07A large group of men sit cross-legged on orange mats in an indoor hall, seated in rows with eyes closed in meditation. Many are bare-chested, wearing white dhotis with gold borders, white sacred threads over their shoulders, and rudraksha or bead necklaces; several have white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads and chests. Some hold their hands folded in devotion. A few men in white shawls sit in the back rows. The atmosphere is quiet and focused. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person in this frame.2018-02-04A large crowd of mostly bare-chested men sits closely packed on the ground under a thatched canopy with palm fronds and greenery behind. Many wear red blindfold cloths tied over their eyes and white dhotis, with sacred threads and beaded necklaces across their chests. Some have orange or red cloths on their heads and white-painted foreheads. Behind them, a man in a white dhoti stands at the right edge near a pillar, and a child sits among the group. The participants appear to be in a ritual or meditative practice with eyes covered.2017-05-26