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Large group photograph at night in front of an orange-painted temple hall with an open doorway and a lit deity shrine inside. Many devotees in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas sit and stand in tiered rows; some children have shaved heads with white markings. Men in white dhotis stand at the left edge and women in white and cream saris stand at the right. Strings of colourful fairy lights hang at the top right. a person candidate stands near the centre-top in a long orange robe with a beaded rudraksha necklace and long swept-back hair, appearing to address the group. Flower offerings sit in the foreground.

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Large group photograph of many devotees in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas seated and standing in a temple hall with terracotta-coloured walls, arched doorway and string lights. Several have white and vibhuti markings on their foreheads. Standing at the back centre, a figure in orange holds a long mala and stands near a lit altar with a deity murti. Two men in white dhotis stand at the left edge, and women in saris stand at the right. Some devotees sit on the steps in front.2013-03-10Large group photograph inside an orange-walled temple hall with strings of fairy lights and a shrine lit behind an open gate. Over a hundred devotees in saffron and orange robes, many wearing rudraksha malas and beads, sit and stand in tiers. Some men in white dhotis stand at the left and back, and women in white and cream saris stand at the right. A figure in a central orange garment with a mala stands elevated at the top middle near the shrine. Flowers sit in the foreground and a dark deity statue with a garland stands at the left edge.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10Group photograph of a large crowd of devotees in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas seated on the steps of a temple hall with orange walls and string lights overhead. A standing woman in the centre wears an orange robe and mala and stands before a decorated deity shrine with a red and gold backdrop. Many participants have white or ash markings on their foreheads and heads; a few wear white dhotis and some wear pale yellow or pink saris. A statue of a seated deity stands at the left edge. Marigold flowers lie in the foreground.2013-03-10Large group photograph inside a temple hall with orange-painted walls and strings of lights. Dozens of people in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas sit and stand in a packed group, many with shaved heads. A few white-clad men stand at the left and a woman in white and purple sari stands at the right. A deity murti with flower garlands stands on a central altar, and a large statue with garlands is at the upper left. Flowers sit on the floor in the foreground.2013-03-10Large group photograph of saffron-robed devotees posed in front of a shrine in an orange-walled hall with strings of fairy lights. Many people wear orange clothing with rudraksha malas and some have white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads. A few men in white dhoti and shawls stand at the left, and several women in white and cream saris stand at the right. A central figure in orange robes and garlands stands near a shrine with a decorated deity image and a raised lamp. A dark stone statue with a red and white garland stands at the upper left. A purple bird logo appears at the top left corner.2013-03-10A large group photograph of many devotees in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas, seated and standing in a temple hall with orange-red walls. A standing figure in orange robes and multiple beaded necklaces stands centrally before a decorated shrine lit with lamps. Several women in saffron and white saris stand at the right, and a few people in white dhotis appear at the left edge beside a garlanded statue. Many participants have white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads. The setting suggests a satsang gathering at an ashram.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10A large group of devotees in saffron and orange robes sits and stands in tiers before a temple sanctum entrance decorated with string lights and green leaves. A central figure in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands at the top middle of the group, appearing to lead the gathering. Several people wear white ritual cloth, and a few women in white and green saris stand at the right edge. Many devotees have white or orange forehead markings and beaded malas. Two stone statues flank the left side, one draped with a red and white cloth. Smoke drifts across the foreground. A small deity murti is lit inside the doorway, and flowers lie at the bottom right.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10Large group photograph at an evening ashram gathering in front of an orange-walled temple shrine lit by string lights. Dozens of people in saffron and orange robes with rudraksha malas sit and stand in tiers, many with shaved heads or white marks on their scalps. Women in orange and cream saris stand at the right, and men in white dhotis stand at the left beside a dark stone deity murti draped in garlands. A brightly decorated shrine with a lit altar is visible at the back. A small bouquet of flowers sits in the foreground. In the middle back a figure with long hair in orange clothing and a mala stands at the centre, possibly the presiding teacher, though this is uncertain from appearance. Visible people number well above twenty.2013-03-10