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Photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a corrugated roof with floral garlands hanging on pillars in multicoloured blossoms. A tall figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a long rudraksha mala and gold waist sash, stands center-right with long hair tied back, reaching toward a metal stand while holding a small object. Beside him a woman in an orange sari with gold border and a dark bead necklace holds a plate-like item, and a man in white shirt and dhoti stands in front. Several white-clad attendants and onlookers surround the scene. a person appearance cues include the long swept-back hair, saffron robes, and rudraksha mala, but identity is uncertain.

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July 13 20132013-07-13A photograph of a night-time gathering of devotees in saffron-orange robes with gold borders and rudraksha mala necklaces. In the centre, a man with long dark hair in a bun wears an orange cloth with a gold border and a long rudraksha and bead garland, and holds a small object in his hand. Beside him, a man with a shaved head and a rudraksha mala holds a thin strand or small item. A person in white ritual cloth with gold trim and a gold armlet stands among the women. Several women in orange saris with gold borders and beaded necklaces stand nearby, and more devotees are visible in the background under dim lighting.2013-07-13 +1 copiesOutdoor night scene with a crowd near a floral-decorated pillar. A central man wears saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered waist cloth, a thick rudraksha mala, a red bindi and a small gold necklace, and holds a small object in his hand; his hair is long and swept back. Beside him stand another man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and a shorter man in saffron robes. On the right, a man in white dhoti and white shirt stands with hands folded. In the foreground a woman with light brown hair wears an orange top and a patterned orange shawl, and another woman with a dark bun wears an orange blouse and beaded necklace. Orange-and-white clothing dominates the frame.2013-07-13 +1 copiesJuly 14 20132013-07-14Outdoor procession on a brick-paved courtyard with palm trees behind. A tall decorated flagpole with painted bird and floral motifs stands at center. In the foreground, a barefoot man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a beaded rudraksha mala stands holding a tall ornate golden staff topped with a saffron and red embroidered pennant. Beside him, a woman in a maroon-red sari with a long rudraksha mala holds her hands in anjali. To the right, a woman in orange holds a golden trident staff. Behind them, a large group of saffron-robed sannyasi and children with shaved heads, some in red and orange, press palms together. The scene suggests a flag-hoisting or procession event in the ashram, with devotees in saffron and maroon garments.2014-10-05A photograph of a ceremonial procession under a canopy strung with marigold and rose garlands. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead wears an orange-saffron dhoti and a long rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, with a gold border on his cloth. Beside and behind him, several people in saffron robes and a woman in orange carry a brass tray of flower petals and a yellow bottle, while devotees in white shirts and orange shawls stand with folded hands. A man in an orange shawl on the right presses his palms together. The scene appears to be a temple-style ritual with flower garlands and offerings.2013-07-14A photograph of a ritual scene indoors. A central figure with a shaved-looking swept-back dark hair, bare-chested under a rust-orange wrap with gold bands, wears a thick multi-strand rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, a bold red tilak and white vibhuti on the forehead. He holds a silver plate of offerings with his right hand. To his left, a woman in a pink sari with pearl necklaces holds a red apple. Behind him, several young men in white dhotis and saffron-orange cloths, with shaved heads and white markings, stand or chant. On the right, a man in a white shirt and white trousers wears an orange garland and a rudraksha mala.2013-06-23 +1 copiesJuly 24 20132013-07-24A photograph of a group of people in a small room with a dark wooden door and orange-painted walls. In the centre, a man with long swept-back hair wears an orange-brown dhoti-style garment with gold borders and a long rudraksha mala, and a small lapel microphone is visible on his collar. He stands looking down with his arms at his sides beside a man with a short shaved head in a similar orange garment and a mala. To the right, a man in a white kurta with an orange lanyard stands with hands clasped, next to a younger man in white with a bead armband and a necklace. Around them, several women and girls in orange saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas stand watching, some with vibhuti or tilak on their foreheads. Total visible people is about 12.2013-07-13December 25 20082008-12-25March 11 20132013-03-11June 03 20162016-06-03