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November 11 2016

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A photograph of a group of young men dancing energetically in an indoor hall with white ceiling tiles, ceiling fans and fluorescent lights. In the foreground several shirtless men wear orange dhotis with red-and-gold borders, rudraksha malas and white sacred threads across their chests, with white ash marks on their foreheads and arms. One man at the left wears an orange-red long robe and a shaved head. Behind them, other men in white dhotis and shawls move with raised arms. No figure in the foreground is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so the a person field is unsure.2017-01-01A photograph of a group of men in an indoor hall with fluorescent ceiling lights and ceiling fans. Several bare-chested men in orange and red dhotis with orange sashes dance energetically, with arms outstretched and mouths open. Some wear rudraksha malas and tilaka or vibhuti marks on their foreheads. Behind them, men in white dhotis with gold borders and white shirts move among the group. On the far right, a young man with curly hair, a red dhoti and beaded necklaces stands with a tilaka mark. The scene resembles a devotional dance or procession inside an ashram hall.2017-01-01October 04 20162016-10-04A photo of a crowded indoor hall with pale tiled floor and framed pictures on the walls. In the foreground, a group of shirtless men in saffron-orange dhotis with red and gold borders dance energetically, with white ash or sandalwood markings on their foreheads and chests. Several wear rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shawls, some with rudraksha malas, watch and move along. A man in a rust-orange kurta stands at left, smiling and gesturing. The scene appears to be a joyful group ritual or celebration.2017-01-01January 05 20172017-01-05January 01 20172017-01-01A dynamic group dance in a bright hall with a tiled ceiling and framed photographs on the wall. Many young men and women wear saffron-orange dhoti-style garments with gold-yellow borders and red sashes, with rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces. In the centre a bare-chested young man with a topknot and armbands dances energetically, while others around him move, sway and clap. Behind them, a row of white-clad devotees with red shawls stands watching. Wall displays show deity imagery and photographs.2016-09-30November 02 20162016-11-02A crowded indoor hall where several young men in saffron-orange dhoti-style lower garments and bare chests dance energetically. Some wear rudraksha malas and orange shawls, and one has long dreadlocks and a red tilak on his forehead. Others have shaved heads and red and white tilaka marks. Behind them, banners hang on the wall and more people stand in the background, including someone in blue. A video camera is visible at the left edge. The scene resembles a festive satsang procession or devotional dance.2016-11-05November 02 20162016-11-02November 16 20162016-11-16A photograph of a crowded indoor hall with a white ceiling and recessed lights, where devotees in orange and saffron cloths and dhotis dance and chant closely together. In the centre a bare-chested man in a white dhoti and a red-and-white sash wears long rudraksha malas and raises his fist. To the left a man in an orange shawl with a gold border holds a mala against his chest, and to the right a man in a gold brocade top with a beaded mala gestures with one hand. Other devotees in white shirts and orange garments surround them, some with long hair and beards.2016-10-08