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August 31 2017

Seven shaved-headed young boys in saffron-orange robes with maroon borders stand in a row beside a chain-link fence with green leafy trees behind them. Several have white vibhuti or sandalwood markings on their foreheads and wear beaded rudraksha-style malas around their necks. Some boys are smiling and making playful poses, raising arms and hands, while others stand more still. The setting is outdoors on a light concrete floor, bright and sunny.

A procession line of young boys in saffron and orange sannyasi-style cloths stands on a dirt ground beneath a corrugated shelter and trees. Many boys have white sacred ash or tilak marks on their foreheads and bodies, and some wear rudraksha malas. On the left, a man in a white dhoti with gold borders holds a long staff topped with a ceremonial finial and bracelets, and he is looking at a phone. Behind the line, a flag with ornate embroidery is raised on a pole, and a videographer's camera is visible. A boy at right holds small cymbals or hand bells. The scene appears to be a ritual procession with a pada puja or satsang gathering.

A procession on a dirt path outdoors, with a tree line and palm fronds behind. Two large ornate umbrellas with multicoloured panels, tassels and gold-trimmed fringe are held over the procession, and a third umbrella edge appears at the right. A man in the centre wears an orange robe, a white flower garland and a saffron-coloured head covering, with his hands at his chest. Around him are men in orange robes and rudraksha malas, one with a full beard holding folded hands, plus men in cream kurtas with orange shawls, and a woman in white with an orange shawl and mala at right. A man in white with an orange cloth walks behind, and a ceremonial staff rises at the left-centre. Vehicles and white tents are visible in the background.

A procession of devotees in saffron and orange robes moves across a paved courtyard beside a red-and-gold shrine with garland decorations. Two large ornate parasols are carried above the group. A man in the centre foreground wears a dark red-and-maroon shawl, a black ceremonial turban and a long red flower garland, and walks with his hands joined in front of him. Behind him, a man carries a small blue-and-white bundle with a white flower garland, and several people wear rudraksha malas and white or orange cloths. Palm trees and foliage surround the courtyard, and a green-and-red tiled canopy stands at the right edge.

2016-03-01 +1 copies

November 16 2015

Outdoor procession on a dusty dirt road with trees and a red-roofed building behind. Dozens of saffron-robed sannyasis and young boys with shaved heads and white forehead markings walk in front, many wearing rudraksha malas. Behind them, a central figure with long dark hair wears a saffron garment, a flower garland and a garland necklace, and is shaded by a tall ornate umbrella with fringe. Two decorated banners with a golden emblem flank the figure, and a trident is visible. Women in saffron and maroon saris and a woman in white stand along the road, and a man in white clothing with a camera is at the right edge. The image shows a ceremonial procession.

July 13 2017

Photograph of a large group of devotees standing outdoors at night with hands joined in anjali mudra. In the foreground, several young boys and girls wear saffron-orange turbans, saffron wraps and rudraksha malas, with vibhuti marks on their foreheads. Behind them, adult men wear saffron and white dhotis, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas, and a few wear white turbans. A lit stone lantern and dark foliage stand in the background, with more people in the crowd beyond. The scene suggests a ceremonial gathering or procession.

A procession of young boys and teenagers in orange and saffron dhotis and wraps with gold borders, many bare-chested, wearing rudraksha malas and sandals, with white vibhuti or tilak lines on their foreheads. Several boys in the foreground walk and dance on a dirt path, one raising an arm, while others in white dhotis with gold borders move behind them near a grassy field and a red wall. Some wear beaded bracelets and small crossbody bags.

A large seated congregation in an indoor hall, mostly young saffron-robed monastic students with orange turbans and rudraksha malas, sitting cross-legged on the floor with hands folded or clapping. Several wear white tilak markings on their foreheads. Behind them, many other attendees in white and orange clothing sit among tall golden pillars. The scene suggests a satsang or discourse gathering. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this frame.

March 10 2013