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A photograph of an outdoor courtyard session at an ashram. A bearded man with long hair, wearing a rust-brown shawl over a bare chest and adorned with a rudraksha mala, sits cross-legged on a silver-framed seat with a leopard-print cushion and eats from a tray, while a woman in a white sari stands at right. Around him, several young people in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas sit on a blue mat, some with hands folded. A seated bronze-coloured Nataraja figure in a circular arch and an ornate canopy frame the scene, with brass oil lamps hanging above. A woman in a yellow and purple sari sits among the children at lower right.

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February 17 20172017-02-17A courtyard gathering in an ashram setting with red walls, carved wooden pillars and a hanging brass lamp. A bearded man in a rust-brown robe sits on a silver-framed couch draped with a leopard-print cloth, handing food from a metal tray to a young devotee with long braided hair in saffron-orange robes and beaded necklaces. Around them, orange-clad devotees sit on a blue mat, while a woman in a yellow-and-purple dress watches. Behind the couch stands a bronze Nataraja statue inside a flame arch, and a seated figure in red is visible in a wall-side area. Visible tiffin dishes and bowls suggest a shared meal.2017-02-17February 17 20172017-02-17February 17 20172017-02-17A courtyard scene at an ashram with a carved wooden canopy, red-painted walls and a bronze Nataraja statue in a circular arch on the right. A bearded man with long dark hair and a forehead marking sits on a cushioned silver-ornamented seat, wearing a rust-red robe, and offers food from a tray to a seated young person in orange clothing with a rudraksha mala. Around them, several young people in orange and saffron garments and beaded necklaces sit on the floor, and a woman in a yellow and purple sari with a long braid sits in the foreground. A small framed portrait and a red-draped table are visible in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in rust-red robe with long hair and forehead marking is presented as Swamiji, based on his distinctive long hair, rudraksha-style ornaments and ceremonial seat.2017-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20172017-02-17Outdoor courtyard session with a man seated on an ornate silver-framed couch draped with a leopard-print cushion, serving food from a metal tray to a group of young people. He wears a rust-orange robe, has a full beard and long dark hair, and is leaning forward offering a serving. Around him, young people in orange robes and beaded necklaces sit on the floor, several with long dreadlocks, eating and smiling. A bronze Nataraja dancing Shiva statue stands in a circular frame on the right, with brass oil lamps and hanging bells overhead and red walls behind. Probable Swamiji seated on the couch, distinguished by his long hair, beard and rudraksha-style orange robes, serving a meal to the group. Several participants wear orange robes and beaded malas. A woman in a yellow outfit sits at the right edge.2017-02-17February 17 20172017-02-17A courtyard gathering at an ashram beneath a pink-washed wall, with hanging brass lamps and a wooden pillar in the foreground. A man seated on a silver-framed throne with red cushions, wearing a rust-brown robe and a dark beard, holds a plate of food and eats. Around him sit young people in saffron-orange robes and orange beaded necklaces, several with long dreadlocked hair, some smiling and reaching toward the food. Two women in yellow and a woman with a braid sit in the lower foreground. Behind the throne stands a bronze Nataraja statue within a flame arch, and a leopard-print cushion lies on the seat.2017-02-17A courtyard gathering at an ashram with red walls, carved wooden columns and a bronze Nataraja statue in a circular frame. A bearded man in a rust-brown robe, bare-chested with a shawl draped over his shoulders, sits on a silver-carved seat with a leopard-print cloth, smiling and handing food from a tray. Around him, children and young adults in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas sit on the floor and receive food. Women in yellow and purple saris sit in the foreground. A small framed portrait and hanging brass lamps are visible behind them. The scene shows lunchtime darshan with children.2017-02-17February 17 20172017-02-17February 17 20172017-02-17