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A night-time photograph of a group gathered in a dim, open-sided structure with a corrugated metal roof and a brick wall at left. At centre, a man in a rust-red sannyasi-style cloth wears a red flower garland and a gold-coloured ornament, speaking to the group. Beside him, a man in a rust-red dhoti-and-wrap with a rudraksha mala and gold waistband stands with a phone in hand, and behind him a shaved-headed man in a rust-red wrap stands near the wall. At right, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands with an arm outstretched. The foreground shows several people in white clothes, some with red or orange shawls and orange lanyards, seen from behind and in profile, listening attentively.

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July 02 20142014-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 13 20132013-07-13Evening outdoor gathering of devotees in white and saffron-red clothing with rudraksha malas. In the centre a woman in a deep rust-red sari with a rudraksha mala and a small metal vessel in her hands bows forward toward seated figures. Around her, men in white kurtas and ochre-orange wraps stand with heads bowed, some with wrist bangles and watches. A bald man in a white garment sits in the lower left, and a seated man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala is in the foreground. The scene appears to be a ceremonial or satsang setting at night, with dark foliage behind.2017-10-08September 04 20132013-09-04December 20 20062006-12-20A night-time procession scene with a crowd of men dressed in white dhotis and white shirts, several wearing orange and red sashes and rudraksha malas. In the foreground, a bare-chested man with a sandalwood-marked forehead and a red cloth wrapped at his waist gazes upward, while beside him a man in a white shirt and dark trousers looks up as well. Another man in a white shirt wears an orange lanyard and a badge. At the upper left, the top of a decorated ceremonial palanquin or deity float is visible with multicoloured tassels, garlands and a woman in red and gold dress.2013-05-27Night photograph of a devotional gathering outdoors, with dark foliage behind. Several people stand and bow with heads lowered. A woman in a rust-red sari with a rudraksha mala holds a small brass vessel. Men in white dhotis and white kurtas wear rust-red shawls and rudraksha malas, one with a shaved head on the left. Seated devotees in white and orange sit in front, and a seated man in the foreground wears a white kurta with a red shawl and beads.2017-10-08A night procession moves through a temple corridor with bright lights and a crowd behind. In the centre, a bare-chested man with his upper body uncovered wears a white dhoti with a blue-and-green striped cloth at the waist and a shawl-like wrap tied at the chest. Beside him, a man in a saffron-orange robe wears a white flower garland and a gold pendant, and carries a shawl draped over one shoulder. Other saffron-robed men with rudraksha malas and shaved heads walk nearby. On the right, a man in white with a yellow-bordered cloth and a rudraksha mala carries a long staff. Several shirted people and bystanders fill the background, with a yellow-lit deity murti area visible at the back.2012-05-07August 02 20082008-08-02Night-time outdoor ritual scene beside a shallow pit with ash, embers and a small flame at its edge. In the foreground a bald man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands with his back to the camera, gesturing toward the pit. Beside him a woman in an orange sari with a red garland faces the same way. A line of devotees stands behind them: men in white kurtas with maroon shawls and orange lanyards, a woman in a white salwar kameez with a dark shawl, a woman in a maroon shawl and white outfit, and another in a purple sari. Corrugated sheeting and a concrete block wall form the background, with bystanders at the left edge.2013-09-04A photo of a group in a covered, tin-roofed hall with fluorescent lights. In the centre, a man in a maroon-brown robe with a gold-bordered dhoti and a wide decorative gold-studded belt stands slightly forward with a calm expression. Beside and around him are several men in saffron-brown robes with gold borders, some bare-shouldered and wearing rudraksha malas; one on the left has long hair and a white dhoti with gold border and a bead necklace. A man on the right wears a white shirt and dhoti with an orange-red lanyard, and another in white stands behind with a hand raised to his head. Several people in white ritual clothing stand around the group.2013-09-04Night-time photograph of a seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair, white and red forehead markings, and a large necklace of wooden beads, speaking to a group of men gathered around. The seated figure is positioned at right on a raised platform edge; a candidate matching a person by appearance (long swept hair, orange clothing, bead malas) is visible, so this is probable. Around them, several men wear white dhotis and orange shawls, one with a rudraksha mala and another with a white forehead mark. A younger man in orange kneels in front holding a mobile phone, while more people stand in the background among lights and a camera on a stand at upper right.2008-08-02