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A photograph inside an ashram hall of many devotees in saffron-orange robes and orange turbans, several bare-chested with rudraksha malas, standing in two lines and bending or bowing on a white tiled floor. In the background a large illuminated screen shows a figure in pink and white robes with long dark hair, and a gold-colored shrine structure stands at right. Several people pose with hands on heads or palms together, appearing to be part of a group ritual or game.

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August 14 20172017-08-14A photograph of a group of young male devotees in saffron-orange dhotis and matching orange turbans inside a temple hall with gold lattice décor. Several are bare-chested with rudraksha malas and wrapped orange shawls knotted over their shoulders; some stand close together, while one in the foreground holds a hand to his chest. A large backdrop shows a pink and white painted image of a figure with a red sari-like garment. The scene reads as a gathering of ashram residents. Eleven people are visible, some partly cropped at the edges.2017-08-14A line of devotees in saffron-orange robes and matching orange turbans stands in a bright hall with white walls and ceiling lights. Several figures have long hair, rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces, and some wear orange shawls over one shoulder. Behind them is an ornate gold-coloured shrine structure with carved lattice panels and a golden canopy, and a large screen shows a portrait of a smiling person. Mats and cloth are spread on the floor, and a shelf with printed material is visible at right. A bare-chested man at left wears a shawl and rudraksha malas. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance alone.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A hall with cream walls and framed photo collages behind a group of young men and boys in saffron-orange robes, many bare-chested with orange shawls and rudraksha malas, dancing and embracing in a lively celebration. Several are holding each other's arms and swaying. In the foreground, long rows of banana-leaf plates are set on white mats with small oil lamps and food offerings, indicating an annadan-style feast. A large framed portrait on the right shows a figure in saffron draped over a light-coloured pedestal. A partially visible crowd stands at the back. No individual can be confidently identified from appearance, so no a person candidate is named.2017-08-14Indoor ashram hall with a line of young men and boys in saffron-orange dhotis and wraps, many with bare chests, orange turbans and rudraksha malas, standing shoulder to shoulder on a tiled floor scattered with flower petals and small mats. Some are adjusting their turbans or touching each other's shoulders. Behind them a golden shrine structure with ornate carved panels stands against a mirrored wall, with a stack of paper plates on the floor at right. A faint portrait of a figure in pink is visible at the left edge. Appears to be a ritual preparation for a Krishna Janmashtami celebration.2017-08-14August 10 20172017-08-10August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14Indoor hall during a Janmashtami gathering, with rows of people seated on the floor and a line of boys and young men in saffron-orange dhotis, shawls and turbans walking past. The foreground boy in an orange turban and orange shawl wears rudraksha beads and a pendant, and a second boy beside him wears a bead mala. Seated devotees include a bearded man in white dhoti and a man with a grey beard and orange sash. Many women in orange saris sit or stand in the background, and a large screen hangs at the far end of the hall. Leaf plates and food scraps cover the floor.2017-08-14Indoor ritual scene in an ashram hall with a pink-lit wall and a large screen showing figures in the background. Many shaved-headed men in saffron-orange dhotis and matching orange head-wraps stand in a line, several holding small brass cups and yellow-white offerings. Some wear rudraksha malas and white tilak or vibhuti marks on their foreheads and bodies. Seated women in white saris, some with shawls, sit at the right edge near low tables with offerings, while a line of cups and a rangoli-like floor mat lie in front. The scene appears to be a naivedyam offering or similar puja.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14