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A joyful group dance inside a large hall with cream walls and framed pictures. Dozens of devotees raise their arms and hands, many in white dhotis and white kurtas, some in saffron or orange cloth and one in teal. Several have white forehead markings, and a man in front wears a purple kurta. Lit shrine decorations and flowers appear in the background, and the bare-backed young man in the lower left wears a white sacred thread.

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A large crowd of devotees dances joyfully inside a bright hall with cream walls, arms raised and fists pumping in the air. Many men wear white dhotis and shirts, while others wear saffron-orange robes with gold borders and strings of rudraksha beads. Several women in orange-gold saris and younger children join the energetic celebration. In the background, a golden deity murti, a framed painting and a large decorated shrine with flower garlands and an ornate altar are visible. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from appearance; the figures are devotees and participants in an ecstatic procession-style dance.2016-10-09A large indoor hall crowded with dozens of devotees dancing with raised arms during a energetic group celebration. Many men are bare-chested wearing orange and saffron dhotis and rudraksha malas, some with painted white and ash markings on their faces. A shaved-headed man in the center right wears an orange shawl over bare shoulders and a rudraksha mala. Others wear white kurtas and dhotis, a young man on the left wears a dark maroon kurta with gold embroidered trim, and another wears a cream sherwani with red trim. Some hold small sticks or instruments aloft. Behind them a large screen shows a colourful image and a shrine area with ornate decorations is visible in the background.2016-10-04A photograph of a crowded indoor hall with a suspended white ceiling and rows of fluorescent lights, where a large group of people are dancing and raising their arms in a circle. Many participants wear orange and saffron garments, while others wear white dhotis, grey shirts and maroon kurtas. Several men wear rudraksha malas and ceremonial beaded necklaces, and a few hold small wooden sticks or rods aloft. Children in orange outfits clap and cheer at the front left. Framed portraits hang on the pale pink walls at the right, and a few spectators stand near the left edge. The scene looks like a lively devotional celebration with group dancing and singing in a temple-style hall.2016-10-09A photograph of a large hall where a crowd of devotees is energetically dancing in a group. Several dancers in front wear orange and saffron cloths with gold borders, while a central young man in a white dhoti and wrap is mid-leap with arms outstretched. A shirtless dancer on the left wears white dhoti. Bald and long-haired men in orange and red garments, some with rudraksha malas, move alongside women in orange saris. Behind them, seated and standing devotees in white ritual clothes watch. A decorated shrine with a tall floral and kalasha-like display and a framed deity portrait is visible on the back wall. Roughly forty people are visible in the scene.2016-10-09October 10 20162016-10-10 +1 copiesA dense group of devotees dances energetically in a large hall with arms raised and palms open. Many wear saffron and orange dhotis, saris and kurtas with red sashes, while others wear white dhotis and kurtas. A bare-chested young man in the centre wears a white dhoti with a red-and-gold waistband, rudraksha malas and a white-painted forehead, his arms lifted. Other participants wear beaded necklaces and bracelets. Lamps glow in the background near a decorated deity murti and floral arrangements. The atmosphere suggests a devotional kirtan performance.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 densely crowded hall of devotees in motion, many with arms raised in ecstatic gesture. Foreground figures wear saffron and orange dhotis and shawls, rudraksha malas and white tilak marks on their foreheads. Some wear purple or white clothing, and a man in a pink shirt and glasses stands at right. Behind them, a large crowd in white and green clothing fills the space beneath warm lights and framed paintings on the walls. The scene suggests a satsang or group devotional gathering. No identifiable a person candidate is clearly visible.2016-10-04October 04 20162016-10-04September 30 20162016-09-30October 08 20162016-10-08A joyful group dance in a bright hall with cream walls and framed pictures. Many people with raised arms and open mouths dance energetically. Several men wear orange saffron dhotis and orange shawls with gold borders; one has a bare upper body with a tuft of hair and a bead necklace. Others wear white dhotis and white kurtas. A man in a grey shirt with a tilak on his forehead smiles in the foreground. Children in white and orange move among the adults. In the background stands a decorated multi-tiered arrangement and golden deity figures near the walls.2016-10-09