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A photograph of a devotional gathering under a red-walled canopy with blue and yellow fabric trim. A man in a red turban, with a red-and-white garland, sits with palms pressed together on a red-draped seat before a framed portrait. Behind him is a gilded framed picture. A woman in an orange robe with a garland sits on a red cushion holding a metal bowl, while another man in white sits on a striped mat. In the foreground, a woman in a teal sari with a red bindi presses her palms together, and another woman in an orange sari sits with her back to the camera. Several children and onlookers, some in white, stand and sit nearby, with motorcycles parked behind.

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Outdoor ashram gathering in front of a red brick wall with blue and orange tarpaulin. A bearded man in a white dhoti and shirt bends low with his head at the feet of a seated woman in orange sari and beaded necklaces. A woman in a white sari with gold border sits with palms pressed together in namaskar. On the right, a figure in a red turban, red robe and rudraksha malas sits on a red-draped seat beside a gilded throne with lion carvings; a man in a white shirt holds a camera. Several saffron-clad women and young men sit on a striped mat, with motorbikes and a steel vessel in the background.2017-05-10A seated group of devotees in a hall on striped red-and-white mats during a satsang-style gathering. In the foreground, a young woman in an orange saree with a maroon border and rudraksha mala holds a small tray, eyes closed, with a vertical tilak on her forehead. Beside her, an older woman in orange saree with a gold necklace holds an orange-wrapped object. A woman in a blue saree sits with palms pressed together in namaste, and a woman in white with an orange shawl sits cross-legged. Others sit behind white metal railings, some in white shirts. A small blue container and brass items rest on the floor.2012-06-21Outdoor photo of a seated group on a bare stone floor beside a plain stone wall at a temple. In the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a crown-like headwrap and a long gold-and-orange beaded necklace sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, a person. Around him, devotees in orange and white dhotis and yellow shawls sit in prayer, some with folded hands, and a uniformed police officer stands behind. A teal patterned mat lies in front, and an orange cloth is held by a seated devotee at right. Crowd standing in the background.2010-01-08A photograph inside a hall with pink walls and red curtains, where several women and a shaved-headed man in saffron-orange sarees and garments wear rudraksha malas. A woman in the centre with glasses and a long rudraksha mala kneels and extends her hands while another orange-clad woman bends forward to clasp them. Around them stand more orange-clad devotees, one seated woman in a white saree with a gold border holds a small brass vessel, and a standing man in white dress is partly visible at the right edge. A camera operator with a large video camera is in the foreground. Brass vessels and a red cloth sit on the floor. A cooling unit stands at the left edge.2016-09-30June 26 20142014-06-26Seated devotees on a striped mat in a hall, with two women in front wearing saffron saris with maroon blouses. The woman on the left wears a red bindi, rimless glasses and a yellow shawl is seen behind her; she is speaking with hands near her lap beside an oil lamp. The woman on the right wears a saffron sari, a rudraksha mala and a bangle, with hands folded, and a brass kalasha-style vessel and brass lamps are on the floor. Other devotees in white and teal clothing sit behind them, with a child in a red top at the left edge. Lit oil lamps and brass vessels sit in the foreground.2012-06-01Outdoor photo of a group sitting on a patterned green mat on stone pavement beside a tall stone wall, praying with palms pressed together. In the centre a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a white forehead mark and a gold-and-orange flower garland sits with eyes closed. Beside him, a man in saffron robes with a bearded face and glasses sits with hands folded. Around them, men in white dhotis and white shirts, a bald man in white, and a man in orange with a maroon-edged shawl and garland kneel or sit with hands joined. A uniformed police officer stands in the background, and devotees, mostly in white or orange, fill the surrounding crowd.2010-01-08Women seated on the ground in a ritual gathering, many in saffron and orange saris and blouses with rudraksha malas and white vibhuti on their foreheads. Several sit with palms pressed together in prayer. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala looks ahead. Before them are striped mats, flower garlands, banana bunches, coconut halves, brass lamps and plates of marigold petals. A red temple pillar stands behind them, with more devotees in the background.2016-08-12A woman in a bright orange sari with a long rudraksha mala draped over her shoulders sits on a red velvet seat, facing a woman kneeling on a striped mat in a teal sari with gold border. The kneeling woman has her palms pressed together in namaskar, with a vermilion bindi, gold earring and white flower in her hair. Behind them, people in white dhotis and gold-bordered white shawls stand in a crowd outdoors, and a red cushioned seat is visible. The scene suggests a one-to-one blessing or initiation moment during an outdoor gathering.2017-05-10A photo at a large tented gathering with red-and-white striped canopy panels. In the left foreground a smiling man wears an orange saffron head covering and gold chain necklace, seated behind a heap of colourful garlands in red, purple, yellow and green, with an orange cloth on the table. Beside him a man in white dhoti and shawl wears a rudraksha mala and stands near the garlands. Two women in saris and a man in white kneel and bow near the floor, and a woman in a yellow sari and others in white sit on a green mat among a crowd of seated devotees.2011-07-15A large tent with yellow and orange patterned canopy hangs above a crowded gathering of saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees seated and standing on rugs. In the centre, a bearded elder in orange robes and an orange turban sits with hands folded, while a devotee in orange bends forward at his feet. A yellow umbrella and a trident-topped staff are visible. A woman in orange with a yellow garland sits at left with palms pressed together. Men in white dhotis and orange garlands stand behind, and a bearded man in orange shawl stands at right. The scene resembles a ritual reception or padapuja at a sadhu gathering.2016-04-18July 01 20142014-07-01