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A large crowd of men and boys in white dhotis and white kurtas, many with orange or saffron shawls over their shoulders and lanyards, walks through a bright hall with a tiled floor and a row of ceiling lights. A man with long curly blond hair and a rudraksha mala stands at right in white ritual clothing. On the right, golden deity statues and an umbrella-like canopy stand near the wall, with a framed painting of a deity on the wall behind. A screen shows a blurred image at the back. A small boy at lower right appears in white. No individual is identified by name in the scene.

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September 28 20162016-09-28A large crowd of devotees fills a bright hall with pale pink walls and recessed ceiling lights, many with arms raised in greeting or devotion. Most wear white kurtas or dhotis, some with orange saffron cloth, and many carry red lanyards or rudraksha malas. Near the centre, a bearded man with long hair wears a saffron-orange garment and a white dhoti-style wrap with a rudraksha mala, while nearby a figure in saffron-orange clothing and beads stands among the crowd. A framed portrait of a deity hangs on the right wall, and a large screen above the crowd shows a ceremonial image. Some people hold their hands in namaste. The scene conveys a satsang or gathering.2016-09-27September 27 20162016-09-27A large indoor hall crowded with many people in saffron and white clothing. In the foreground, several shirtless young men wear orange-saffron dhotis with rudraksha malas and white body markings, some with sacred threads across their chests. Behind them, devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas fill the room. Ceiling lights, beige walls, and framed religious pictures line the space.2017-05-30A photograph of a crowded indoor hall with fluorescent ceiling lights and ceiling fans, where a group of devotees moves forward together in an energetic procession. Most wear saffron-orange dhotis and wraps with gold borders, while several others wear white dhotis with golden borders and bare upper bodies. Many have rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces, and some have small pendants. A young man in front wears a white dhoti with golden borders, and a man on the right in a white shirt and white trousers walks among them. Wall-mounted framed pictures and a maroon curtain line the right side. A foreground figure with dark hair is partially visible. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable among the marching group.2016-09-30A large hall with pale walls, ceiling fans and tiled floor shows a dense crowd of devotees in white ritual clothing, many with orange or red shawls and red-orange sashes at the waist, several wearing lanyards. Figures in the foreground lean forward mid-motion, one bare-chested man holds a long braided rope, and others raise arms. Behind them stands an ornate shrine decorated with colourful umbrellas and a deity murti. A framed image hangs on the left wall. Several people are visible; no figure qualifies as a person candidate from the visible cues.2016-10-10A crowded indoor hall with pale walls, ceiling lights and framed religious paintings, filled with a large gathering of people dressed in white and orange. Many men wear white kurta-style clothing with lanyards, while several in saffron or orange garments wear rudraksha malas, one with a red tilak on his forehead. Figures in orange and white cloth move through the foreground, and a central group appears to be walking or gathering in a busy, dense assembly.2016-09-27October 06 20162016-10-06September 28 20162016-09-28A large hall with a tiled ceiling and many recessed lights shows a crowd of people in dance-like movement, arms raised and outstretched. Many men wear white dhotis with gold borders and white upper cloths, some with red or orange sashes; others wear saffron-orange cloths and rudraksha malas. A bare-chested man on the right wears an orange dhoti and beaded necklaces. Along the walls hang framed pictures and religious images, and a decorated deity murti and floral arrangements stand at the far end under a painted backdrop. A blue parasol is visible at left. The scene looks like a group chanting and kirtan-style movement in an ashram hall.2016-10-08A large indoor hall with cream walls and a tiled floor fills with a crowd of devotees dancing and swaying with arms outstretched. Many men wear white dhotis and kurta-style tops with gold borders, while others wear saffron-orange dhotis and rudraksha malas. A woman in an orange saree stands in the foreground, and a man in a purple shirt with a lanyard stands at left. Behind them, a large framed painting, a decorated altar with golden and floral ornaments, a blue umbrella and framed pictures line the walls. The scene appears to be a group kirtan or devotional dance.2016-10-08A large hall with cream walls, rows of ceiling lights and framed devotional pictures lining the walls. A crowd of many people in white clothing, with some in saffron-orange, fills the floor and moves energetically. Several young men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange cloths dance with raised arms, while many in white kurtas and shirts clap and sway. A man in a purple shirt stands near the center, and a gilded ornate palanquin or ratha stands at the right edge. The scene looks like a group devotional dance or celebration.2016-09-26