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A group of shaved-headed men in saffron and orange-red robes dance joyfully together in a bright hallway, arms raised and linked. Several wear rudraksha malas and beaded bracelets, and some have white and orange sectarian marks on their foreheads and bodies. A bare-chested man in the foreground has white markings on his shoulders. Behind them a red-draped structure and a row of people sit against the wall.

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July 10 20132013-07-10July 10 20132013-07-10Photograph of a group of saffron-robed sannyasi men with shaved heads and white vibhuti lines on their foreheads, many in orange and red-gold dhotis and shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces. In the foreground a bare-chested man in an orange wrap with a red border holds his hands together, while others around him smile and dance in a lively group. A green draped cloth stands behind them, and more robed participants fill the background in an indoor hall with a light floor.2013-07-10July 10 20132013-07-10July 10 20132013-07-10A group of shaved-headed men in saffron-orange robes gather closely in an indoor hall with pale walls and a dark curtain at the back. Several participants wear orange shawls with yellow borders and some have white and red forehead markings. Many are smiling and reaching toward one another with arms extended. A green cloth hangs at the left edge, and a metal railing stands behind the group. Many more people stand in the background.2013-07-10A group of young men and a few women dressed in saffron-orange cloth dance energetically in a hall with cream walls and framed posters on the wall behind them. Many wear rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces; one at the right has white vibhuti marks on his forehead. Several men with fair complexions in the background watch and smile. No a person figure is visible in this frame.2017-10-06A group of young men dressed in saffron-orange robes dance energetically in a hall with cream walls and framed pictures. Several are wearing rudraksha mala necklaces and some have white forehead markings. The central dancer, in an orange wrap and beads, smiles with his hand raised near his face, while others around him clap and move. A gold-framed niche and cabinets with printed posters appear in the background. No individual is identified as a person.2017-10-06A photograph of a line of saffron-robed sannyasis in a hall with pale pink walls and a polished floor. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in orange cloth with a red and gold border bends forward, reaching out his hands toward a smiling monk in a dark red shawl and rudraksha mala. Behind them, many orange-clad men stand shoulder to shoulder, some with hands extended in greeting, and a woman in white stands at the left edge. The scene suggests an ashram gathering or satsang, with a blue-and-white emblem at the upper left.2014-09-13A crowded indoor hall where several young men in saffron-orange dhoti-style lower garments and bare chests dance energetically. Some wear rudraksha malas and orange shawls, and one has long dreadlocks and a red tilak on his forehead. Others have shaved heads and red and white tilaka marks. Behind them, banners hang on the wall and more people stand in the background, including someone in blue. A video camera is visible at the left edge. The scene resembles a festive satsang procession or devotional dance.2016-11-05May 25 20132013-05-25A joyful crowd of shaved-headed men and boys in saffron-orange robes with white tilak marks on their foreheads, many wearing rudraksha malas and gold-coloured necklaces. In the centre, a bald young child in orange clothing faces a smiling man who claps his hands, while another man in an orange shawl holds a small cup and a bowl-shaped object. A cameraman with a video camera stands at the lower left. Behind them a dark deity murti and red decorations are visible. Several people in orange clothes are smiling.2013-03-10