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A large crowd of devotees gathers densely in an indoor hall with cream walls, framed photographs and a golden altar with deity murtis at the back. Many men wear saffron and orange dhotis and shawls, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas, while others wear white ritual clothes. Women in orange, red, yellow and green saris embrace or stand close together in a circle. A central figure, bare-chested with a rudraksha mala and a dark turban-less head, is held in a group embrace by several saffron-clad devotees. Many people are visible, appearing to share a moment of collective closeness and devotion.

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A photograph inside a large hall with cream tiled floor and white walls hung with framed pictures. Dozens of people in saffron-orange dhotis and matching saffron garments, many with rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces, form a moving circle and dance energetically. Men with bare chests and orange cloths stand on the right while women in orange and red saris and red shawls face them on the left. In the centre, several people in white ritual clothes stand on a red carpet, one in white with a red-bordered shawl. Gold deity statues and a framed portrait appear at the far end, and a figure in the foreground watches from behind.2016-09-30February 16 20172017-02-16September 30 20162016-09-30A dynamic group dance in a bright hall with a tiled ceiling and framed photographs on the wall. Many young men and women wear saffron-orange dhoti-style garments with gold-yellow borders and red sashes, with rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces. In the centre a bare-chested young man with a topknot and armbands dances energetically, while others around him move, sway and clap. Behind them, a row of white-clad devotees with red shawls stands watching. Wall displays show deity imagery and photographs.2016-09-30A dense crowd of devotees dances and sways in a bright hall with pink walls, framed paintings and a golden deity shrine at upper left. In the foreground several young men wear saffron-orange dhotis and drapes, bare-chested, with rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces, arms raised with open palms. One man in a central orange drape smiles with hands lifted. Behind them, devotees in white, pink and green clothing move with hands raised in celebration. A small boy with a tilak stands at lower left.2016-11-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a crowded indoor hall with pale pink walls, ceiling fans and framed devotional pictures. In the foreground, several bare-chested men wearing orange and red dhotis, some with white sacred thread and rudraksha malas, dance or move energetically in a tight group, some with white sacred ash marks on their foreheads and chests. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts and a few in light clothing watch and move among the crowd. A drum is visible at the right edge. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2017-01-01A dense crowd of devotees in a hall, most with bare upper bodies wearing orange-red cloths draped over one shoulder and sacred threads across their backs. Some wear white dhotis and white kurtas. A foreground man with short hair faces away, and a blonde man with dreadlocks stands at right in an orange cloth. Banners and red-toned images hang on the walls behind, and a lit sign appears in the upper left. No single central figure is clearly identifiable as a person; the scene reads as a group ritual gathering.2017-07-07A crowded indoor hall with cream walls, a white tiled floor and ceiling fans. Many people in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas fill the room; several women in orange saris and men with bare torsos and white dhotis dance or move in a loose circle in the centre. Devotees in white and orange stand around the edges. Framed photographs of a deity and ritual scenes hang on the back wall, and a stage with a decorated backdrop and a large portrait is visible at the far end. a person is not clearly identifiable in this crowd.2016-09-30A crowded indoor hall with many people pressed together in a lively gathering. In the centre, several young men are bare-chested, wearing orange saffron dhotis or wraps, some with long dark hair and rudraksha-style cords across their shoulders, and they are embracing or gesturing toward one another. Around them, numerous people in white dhotis and white kurtas, some with white shirts and rudraksha or bead necklaces, press in on all sides, with children in white clothes also visible. A few people in orange or brown shawls stand at the edges. The hall walls have framed photographs and posters, and the floor is covered with red carpet. A video camera and lighting rig appear at the left edge.2017-02-16A crowded indoor hall with pink walls and framed artworks where a large group of devotees stands and dances in an energetic satsang or celebratory gathering. Many men wear saffron-orange cloths over bare shoulders, several with rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces; some have long dreadlocks or shaved heads. Others wear white kurta-style clothes. Several people raise arms and clap, and one shirtless man with light hair and a headband stretches his arm forward. Ceiling lights and a large screen are visible above the crowd.2017-01-08February 23 20162016-02-23A photograph of a large, energetic gathering inside a hall with pink-tinted walls and framed photo panels on the wall. Many people are crowded together, many in white clothing and others in saffron-orange dhotis, some bare-chested with rudraksha-style cords. In the foreground, several young men and women with long dreadlocked hair and open mouths appear to be dancing or shouting with raised arms. Several people wear saffron-orange cloth wrapped at the waist. No clearly identifiable central figure with distinctive a person cues is visible in the foreground.2017-02-16