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A man stands with eyes closed and palms pressed together at the chest in a devotional pose, wearing a reddish-brown dhoti and shawl with gold border, a multicoloured garland of white, purple and red flowers, a gold beaded necklace, and gold hoop earrings, with a red tilak on his forehead. Two younger men in saffron-orange dhotis stand behind him to the right, one bare-chested with rudraksha beads and red wrist threads. Coloured stage lights glow in the background under a tent canopy, and flower offerings lie on the ground at the bottom. The scene suggests a satsang or ritual stage event.

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A photograph of a man standing on a stage at night with his eyes closed and hands pressed together in anjali. He wears a long flowing cloth in deep maroon-brown with gold border, a bare chest, and a thick garland of white jasmine and purple and red flowers with a large gold pendant. A red-orange thread is tied at his wrist and a red tilak mark is on his forehead. Two men in saffron-orange cloth stand to his right, one with a rudraksha mala and a shaved-head look, and colored stage lights glow in the dark background.2017-08-07A smiling man stands at an outdoor evening event with his hands pressed together in namaste at his chest. He wears a rust-brown dhoti and shawl with gold zari borders, a layered garland of white jasmine, purple flowers and red roses, and multiple gold chains; a red tilak marks his forehead and he has gold hoop earrings and long dark hair. Two men stand behind him on the right in saffron-orange robes, one with rudraksha beads, and blurred lights and a tented canopy are visible above, with a flame and flower offerings at lower left. Compatible ceremonial cues are present, so a person is noted, though identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2017-08-07September 05 20162016-09-05 +1 copiesA man in a rust-brown dhoti and shawl stands with eyes closed and palms pressed together at chest level. He wears a long garland of white jasmine, purple flowers and red blooms, a multi-strand gold chain, a red tilak on his forehead and gold hoop earrings. Two younger men in saffron-orange cloth stand to the right, one with bare chest and rudraksha beads. Colourful string lights and a canopy are visible overhead at an evening outdoor event. A printed copyright caption runs down the right edge.2017-08-07August 07 20172017-08-07August 07 20172017-08-07A man stands with his head bowed and palms pressed together in namaskar at chest level. He wears a rust-brown draped robe with a gold-bordered edge, tied at the waist with a gold sash, and a thick yellow marigold garland with a pink flower cluster hangs at his chest over gold beaded necklaces. Curly hair falls to his shoulders, and he wears gold earrings and a red thread on his wrist. Blurred colored lights and dark foliage surround him at what appears to be an outdoor evening event.2017-08-02September 05 20162016-09-05A man stands barefoot on a raised platform at night with eyes closed and both arms raised, hands clasped above his head in a devotional pose. He wears a reddish-brown dhoti and a matching shawl with gold border, a multi-coloured garland of white flowers with purple and red blooms, and a gold-toned necklace; a red-and-orange wristband is visible. Behind him, two young men in orange-saffron cloth with rudraksha malas stand attentively. Smoke rises from a fire at the lower left beside offering trays and a small table, with strings of coloured lights overhead. Three people are visible.2017-08-07A barefoot man with a short beard and a red tilak on his forehead stands on a raised platform at night, hands raised above his head in a salutation pose with eyes closed. He wears a reddish-brown silk dhoti and matching shawl with gold border, a long multicolour garland of white, purple and red flowers, a gold chain necklace, and bracelets of red and orange flowers on his wrist. Two attendants in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas stand to the right, and a row of coloured fairy lights hangs in the background. Lit oil lamps and offering trays with flowers sit on the ground at the lower left.2017-08-07July 18 20162016-07-18July 18 20162016-07-18