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Night outdoor scene on a stone platform with red-and-white striped steps. A central figure wears a saffron-orange turban with a gold emblem, a long red and white flower garland, layered gold necklaces and a dark robe, standing with hands at his sides. Beside him, a woman in a maroon sari with gold border and a man in a white shirt and dark trousers stand with hands folded in prayer, others behind them. On the right, a man in white dhoti with gold border stands near the edge. A crescent moon appears in the dark sky above, and a small blue bird emblem hangs from a string at upper left.

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Evening photo at a red-walled building with concrete steps. Several sannyasis in saffron-orange and maroon robes descend the steps, one with a shaved head and wrapped waist cloth, another with rudraksha beads. A child in maroon clothing with a red head wrap and beaded necklaces walks down the steps. On the right, a woman in a maroon sari with beaded necklaces stands near the edge. Behind them, devotees in white saris and white shirts stand at the doorway with hands folded in a respectful greeting. No identifiable a person is clearly visible; the figures are shown in roles as sannyasi, child and devotees.2015-11-21Night-time photo of a stone staircase outside a red-walled building. In the centre, a figure in a maroon-and-gold sannyasi-style robe, with a maroon turban, a large beaded rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, descends the steps in orange footwear. Behind him, several men in maroon and saffron robes stand at the top of the steps. Nearby, men in white dhotis and shirts and a woman in a white sari with a purple border stand with hands folded in greeting. The lower left shows bare concrete and a dark metal grate.2015-11-21February 21 20162016-02-21October 10 20132013-10-10A nighttime procession of saffron-robed sannyasis and young devotees walks along a paved path past a red-and-white striped wall and a banana plant. In the centre, a person with long dark hair, a pink and multicolour flower garland, a gold necklace and gold-bordered saffron dhoti walks forward, flanked by attendants. Behind them, several figures hold ceremonial silver trumpets and a staff topped with a trident-like finial, and some wear white tripundra markings on their foreheads. On the right, a shaven-headed attendant in saffron carries a silver tray. A man in white shirt and trousers stands at the far right near a fence. The scene suggests a ritual procession.2013-07-22Night procession outdoors led by a woman in a rust-red sari and matching red headwrap, smiling and holding a lit oil lamp (aarti) in both hands. She wears a red and white flower garland, a gold pendant and rudraksha-style beads. Around her, men in saffron-orange dhotis with gold borders, some with rudraksha malas, and men in white dhotis walk with her; one man in a white kurta carries a small torch. Behind them a red and gold ceremonial umbrella (chhatra) and a ceremonial staff are visible. The a person candidate's appearance is not clearly established here, so the identity is unsure.2014-12-05February 17 20162016-02-17 +1 copiesDecember 23 20152015-12-23February 07 20162016-02-07Night photograph of a devotional gathering in dark surroundings. In the centre, a man with a shaved head wearing a white headband stands in a maroon robe with wide gold bands at the waist, a heavy gold necklace and a textured brown-maroon shawl, his arms partly extended as he sings or chants. To his left, a woman in an orange-red sari with glasses and a rudraksha mala presses her palms together in anjali, beside another woman in maroon-and-gold robes doing the same. Behind them, several men in white dhotis and kurtas with rudraksha malas, some with hands folded, stand in a crowd lit faintly by the surrounding darkness. This appears to be a satsang or devotional moment with people in folded-hand greeting.2015-02-17Night procession at a KAILASA event. Centre, a smiling figure in a rust-red saffron-toned robe with a red and white flower garland, a large gold pendant, a gold chain, and a vibhuti mark on the forehead walks under a dark embroidered umbrella. Behind, a brightly lit illuminated ratha or chariot with carved figures glows. To the right, a man in a white dhoti with gold borders and a rudraksha mala holds a torch. Women in red and maroon saris and a small child in white walk alongside, along with other participants in the crowd.2016-02-21February 21 20162016-02-21