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A photograph of a devotional musical performance on a red-draped stage in front of a large backdrop showing a temple corridor with carved pillars and an image of a lit inner shrine, with the word Celebrations partly visible. Several people in saffron and orange robes sit cross-legged with palms pressed together in prayer, some with rudraksha malas and marigold garlands, while a man in white on the left plays a drum and a sitar-like instrument with a long neck is held by a figure in orange on the right. Microphones stand before the group and flower petals are scattered on the stage. Air conditioners and red curtains are visible on the hall walls.

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November 02 20132013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02A group performs devotional music on a red-draped stage in front of a large sepia backdrop of carved temple architecture with the partial word "Celebrations" visible. A woman in an orange-red sari with a rudraksha mala sits at center, hands raised in gesture, singing into a microphone. Beside her, men in saffron-orange robes, orange turbans and beaded necklaces sit cross-legged, one holding a tall golden-tipped staff. A drum is visible at left and red curtains hang on the white wall behind. The scene appears to be a Satsang celebration.2013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02A photograph of a seated group performing devotional chanting on a red floor mat in an indoor hall with white walls and red curtains. Several robed sannyasis in orange and rust-coloured cloth sit with palms pressed together in namaskar, some with orange turbans and rudraksha malas. A man in white on the left plays a hand drum, and women in orange saris with rudraksha malas sit nearby. A long gold-tipped staff rests across the group. Scattered flower petals and rice cover the floor, and a banner with a temple-scene backdrop stands behind them.2013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02A group of devotees sits on a red mat scattered with flower petals during a devotional musical recitation in front of a large temple-carving backdrop. Women in rust-red saris with rudraksha malas clap and sing on the left. Several men in orange and saffron robes and red or orange turbans sit in the centre and right, one playing a long stringed instrument with a golden finial and another striking a small percussion instrument. Microphones on stands stand before them. No individual is confidently identified as a person from appearance, so the figures are described by role.2013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02A photograph of a devotional chanting session on a red carpeted stage in front of a temple-carved backdrop. Three women in rust-red saris with rudraksha malas sit on the left, smiling and gesturing. In the centre, two men in rust-coloured clothing and orange turbans sit cross-legged before microphone stands, holding a golden staff across the stage. On the right, a bald young man in an orange dhoti and shawl with a white forehead mark sits facing them, and several other men in orange and rust clothing sit behind. Scattered white flower petals and papers lie on the floor, with a white cloth and coiled purple cables nearby. A white wall air conditioner and red curtain appear at the upper right.2013-11-02A group of people sit on a red carpet strewn with flower petals in front of a temple-carving backdrop, performing devotional chanting with microphones on stands. Three women on the left wear maroon saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas, one clapping. Several men wear orange or rust-coloured turbans and gold beaded necklaces; one holds a golden-tipped staff across his lap. Two men in saffron robes and shaved heads sit at right, one with white tilak markings. Sheets of paper lie on the carpet.2013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02A group of seven people performs devotional music on a red stage covered with scattered petals. Two women on the left wear rust-orange saris and rudraksha malas, one with hands raised in gesture. Four men in saffron and orange robes wear orange turbans and beaded necklaces; several play instruments, and one holds a long gold-decorated stick. The man on the far right, in orange, has a shaved head and sits with a brass-ornamented staff. A white cloth lies on the floor with papers. Behind them is a sepia temple-pillar backdrop, a red curtain and a white wall.2013-11-02