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Night courtyard session at an ashram, with a crowd of seated devotees in orange and saffron robes, many with long dreadlocks, filling the floor in rows. A man with long hair and an orange garment sits on a red cushioned throne-like seat at the right, a bare-chested or wrapped figure visible at upper left near a red wall. Hanging brass bells, bunting, and a decorated pillar with geometric patterns frame the scene, with small brass lamps and kalasha-type vessels placed on the floor. Devotees in white and purple also appear among the saffron-clad group.

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A dense courtyard gathering under a decorated pavilion hung with many brass bells, red and gold fabric banners and strings of beads. Many people in saffron-orange robes sit closely packed on the floor, most with long dreadlocked or swept-back hair, facing a raised seat at the far right. A figure in orange robes sits on a red cushioned couch-like seat, apparently addressing the assembly. Some devotees wear white, pink and purple garments. Ornate metal lamps and offerings are arranged on low tables, and red walls frame the courtyard.2018-05-29 +1 copiesMay 29 20182018-05-29 +1 copiesMay 29 20182018-05-29 +1 copiesNight-time courtyard session in a red-walled temple hall hung with rows of brass bells and red and white garlands. Dozens of seated devotees in saffron and orange robes fill the foreground, many with long matted or braided hair, some wearing rudraksha malas and orange headwraps. At the centre back, a figure in dark clothing sits on a raised red-cushioned seat before a small altar area with lamps. Colourful painted pillars and a pale ritual structure stand at left.2018-05-29Photograph of a courtyard session in a red-walled temple hall with stone pillars and hanging bells. Large crowd of seated devotees in orange and saffron robes, many with long dreadlocked or braided hair, fills the floor. At the far right, a figure with long dark hair in orange wrap sits on a cushioned seat beside a silver-framed sofa, speaking to the assembly; a person candidate by appearance with long swept hair and saffron clothing, while the wider scene shows disciples and sannyasis. Strings of bells, colourful hangings and lamps decorate the ceiling and the altar area at left, where a figure stands before a small ritual table. Plain ritual setting with no visible fire pit.2018-05-29 +1 copiesMay 29 20182018-05-29 +3 copiesMay 29 20182018-05-29 +1 copiesA dim, lantern-lit courtyard session with a red-walled background and hanging bells and banners. Many seated devotees in saffron-orange clothing, several with long dreadlocked or braided hair, fill the foreground, while a few in white or purple sit among them. On a raised red-cushioned seat at right, a long-haired figure in orange sits before a small table with a brass lamp. Brass pots and a kalasha-like vessel sit at left. The scene suggests a group satsang or puja in progress.2018-05-29 +1 copiesA dense group of seated devotees in saffron and orange robes fills a temple courtyard at night, many with long matted hair and rudraksha malas. Some sit with eyes closed or hands folded in prayer, while others gaze forward. Behind them, colourful painted pillars with floral and geometric designs, hanging brass bells and strings of lamps frame the scene. On the right, a golden deity murti and a small seated figure in saffron stand near a wooden table holding a plate and prayer beads. A woman in red stands near the back pillar.2018-05-29May 29 20182018-05-29 +1 copiesPhotograph of a crowded temple courtyard session at night, with many seated participants in saffron and orange robes and rudraksha malas. Many sit cross-legged on stone platforms between colourful painted pillars and hanging bells, facing inward. Several participants have long dreadlocked hair and sit with eyes closed or heads bowed in meditation. A woman in orange stands at left, and a figure in orange stands at right near a small wooden table holding a brass plate, a bowl and rudraksha beads. Brass deity figures sit on a stand at right edge. Lamps and warm lights illuminate the scene.2018-05-29May 29 20182018-05-29 +2 copies