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A photograph of a ritual gathering in a whitewashed hall with a shrine and deity murti at upper left, draped in orange cloth and garlanded. A standing man in an orange robe with a shaved head and tilak, holding a small bell or hand instrument, is flanked by a man in white dhoti and shawl with arm extended and a man in white with an orange shawl holding a ritual object. Seated devotees in orange and yellow shawls line the floor, with brass lamps and ritual vessels in the foreground.

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A photograph of an evening aarti ceremony in a whitewashed hall. Three standing men perform the ritual: the left figure in white kurta raises a brass bell in one hand, the centre figure in saffron-orange robes holds a lamp that blurs in a bright flame above his head, and the right figure in white robes holds a small bell and a lamp. Seated devotees in orange, white and yellow shawls line the floor, and a small deity murti with a garland sits on a draped altar at left. Ceiling speakers and a microphone stand are visible.2009-02-16A crowded hall in a temple-style interior with pale walls, framed paintings and maroon curtains. Several young men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with gold borders dance or sway in a group, one holding a folded hand gesture near his chest. A bald man in an orange shawl and rudraksha mala stands centre, and others in white ritual clothes and beaded malas surround them. Some onlookers stand at the edges, and a child in white sits in front with hands raised in prayer. Printed copyright text is present in the lower right.2016-10-09August 22 20062006-08-22Indoor ritual in a plain white-walled hall with a golden elephant-shaped vahana and a deity murti on an orange-draped table, adorned with garlands. Two men in white dhotis raise brass lamps or ritual implements, one holding a bell, while a central figure in saffron-orange robes holds up two long ceremonial sticks or fans. Several dozen seated devotees in white with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas sit on mats along the floor, with oil lamps and brass vessels in the foreground. A pink curtain edges the right side. Several people are visible in the scene, and a printed photo collage hangs on the wall behind. a person candidate in saffron robes is not confidently identifiable from appearance.2009-02-16A dynamic indoor scene of devotees in motion. In the foreground a shirtless young man in dark brown dhoti and a white-beaded necklace moves forward. At centre, a long-haired man in an orange saffron shawl with gold-trimmed border gestures with raised hands. To the right, a shaved-headed man in an orange garment with a gold border and a red-and-gold cloth at his waist claps and raises his arms, while another man in saffron wears rudraksha-style beads. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand behind them.2016-10-09A group of young men and boys in saffron-orange and white dhoti-style garments, many wearing rudraksha mala necklaces, dance or move together on a stage in a hall with pink walls. Several dancers in orange cloth with gold-edged borders raise their arms, while others in white garments stand in the group. A tripod-mounted camera stands in the foreground and a drum is visible at the right edge. Some performers have painted white markings on their faces, and a few people in the background wear white and orange clothing with malas.2016-09-15June 05 20112011-06-05August 22 20062006-08-22A photograph of a crowded indoor hall with fluorescent ceiling lights and ceiling fans, where a group of devotees moves forward together in an energetic procession. Most wear saffron-orange dhotis and wraps with gold borders, while several others wear white dhotis with golden borders and bare upper bodies. Many have rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces, and some have small pendants. A young man in front wears a white dhoti with golden borders, and a man on the right in a white shirt and white trousers walks among them. Wall-mounted framed pictures and a maroon curtain line the right side. A foreground figure with dark hair is partially visible. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable among the marching group.2016-09-30February 16 20092009-02-16A large indoor hall with cream walls, red curtains and framed photographs on the walls, where a crowd of devotees dance energetically with arms raised. In the foreground, several men wear saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas, one with white tilak marks on his forehead and bare chest, arms lifted. Others wear white dhotis, some bare-chested, and a few in orange and white clothing move alongside them. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so no candidate is marked.2016-11-03November 16 20152015-11-16