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A photograph of a group of about twenty participants standing outdoors in front of coconut palms, many wearing white clothing and red-and-orange lanyards with identity badges. On the left edge, a dark stone or metal deity figure is partly visible with an orange cloth draped over it. Several people stand with hands folded in front of them, listening attentively. A man in a white t-shirt and a woman in a white outfit with a white shawl are prominent in the foreground, while a woman in a blue patterned dress and head covering stands beside an older man in a beige shirt. A metal stanchion and water bottles are visible.

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March 14 20162016-03-14A group of about a dozen participants stands in a line on a paved courtyard beneath tall coconut palms, watching something ahead of them. Most wear orange lanyards with ID badges; several wear white kurtas, white shawls and white trousers, and others wear casual shirts, t-shirts and a blue floral scarf. Water bottles are held by some, and a black suitcase sits at the lower left. At the far left edge, a figure in orange drapery is partly visible. The setting suggests an ashram tour, with the group paying respects to temple deities.2016-03-14A photograph of a covered outdoor courtyard with a brick floor and palm trees behind, where a crowd of devotees stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. In the foreground, a woman with light blonde hair wears a white kurta and a beaded necklace. Beside her, a woman in a red blouse and deep orange saree stands with hands folded. Several women wear white and cream sarees or white kurtas, and a girl in a purple skirt kneels near the front. On the right, a drummer in a light shirt and dhoti plays a drum while other men in white and beige clothes stand with hands folded. The ritual appears to be a devotional gathering of devotees in prayer.2011-12-13March 14 20162016-03-14Outdoor photo of a crowd of devotees in white clothing on a paved path lined with palm trees. Many wear flower garlands (malas) of white and orange blossoms. A blue-and-white van with open rear doors stands at left, and a woman in a blue sari and a woman in a white shawl stand among the group. A man in an orange shirt carries a blue bag, and a bald man in white stands near the center. Stone sculptures and a garden are visible at upper right beneath a bright sky, with a sign board at far left.2009-06-01Outdoor photo at an open sandy courtyard beneath tall coconut palms. A tall copper-coloured column stands behind a white plinth holding a large sculpted stone deity murti, with a dark circular stone base in front. Several people in white dhotis and white kurtas, some with shawls, stand in a loose line facing the murti, while a figure in white bends at the plinth. On the left, a group of girls and young women in white salwar or saris, some with orange sashes, stand in a row. Some people wear red and green saris. The scene looks like a temple worship gathering at a shrine. No identifiable a person is visible.2007-08-26Outdoor photograph of a crowd of devotees gathered on an orange-red mat under palm trees at an ashram. Many stand with hands raised or folded, some holding small orange-red flags on poles. Most wear white or light clothing, including white kurtas, white tops and a woman in a light blue sari at left; others wear teal, grey and dark jackets. A man in white at right holds a flag. A signboard, thatched structures and grey stone statues are visible in the background, along with a white banner. The scene looks like a group ritual or observance in the open air.2010-12-22December 02 20092009-12-02Photograph of a group of participants in white clothing on a dirt ground beneath large banyan tree roots, during a guided ashram tour. Several people wear white kurtas, white dhotis or pants and white shawls, with orange lanyards and identity badges around their necks. A man in front has a white vertical tilak on his forehead and rudraksha-style beads on his neck. A man in a white t-shirt and dark trousers stands at right facing the group, apparently guiding them, while a woman sits on the ground at far right. Stone steps and a brass object at the left edge are visible behind the group.2016-03-14Outdoor photo of a crowd standing in rows on a paved courtyard beneath tall coconut palms, hands pressed together in anjali namaskar. Most attendees wear white or pale ritual clothing, one man in a pink polo shirt, another in a deep blue robe, and a few in orange sannyasi-style cloth at the left edge. Several people carry backpacks. The scene suggests a standing prayer or salutation at an ashram-style gathering, with no clearly visible leader or deity form in the frame.2018-12-22May 02 20182018-05-02Outdoor ashram gathering at dusk under coconut palms in an open courtyard with a red-orange carpet. Many devotees stand in a crowd, most in white and pastel clothes, several holding red-orange flags with a black emblem on poles. A man in white on the right raises an arm toward the group. Statues stand at the right edge and a white signboard with printed text is behind the crowd. Women in teal and cream, a man in a grey jacket, and a woman in white with a grey hooded top are prominent in front.2010-12-22