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A photograph of a crowd of devotees in white clothing with orange shawls gathered outdoors at dusk beside a thatched-roof structure and a low wall. Many people wear white dhotis or white sarees with gold borders and orange wraps over their shoulders; several women have long braided hair. In the right foreground, a figure in an orange-red robe stands near a blue plastic chair, and a small child in white and orange walks across the sand-covered ground. A purple bird logo appears in the top-left corner, with a copyright notice in the bottom right.

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January 16 20082008-01-16Outdoor night gathering at a ritual site under a dark sky with silhouetted trees. A tall man in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair stands centre, gesturing with one hand, flanked by people in white dresses and white clothing with orange shawls. Dozens of seated devotees, mostly in white, fill the foreground with their backs to the camera, some women with braids. A low table with offerings and marigold garlands sits at left beside a man in white seated near a small object, and a cardboard box rests on the ground.2006-10-21February 17 20162016-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20162016-02-17 +1 copiesDecember 11 20062006-12-11A dim indoor night scene of devotees in white clothes with orange saffron shawls draped over their shoulders, moving through a dark space. A young girl in white with a beaded necklace stands at left, her hand near her face. A man in a white kurta with an orange shawl leans forward in front of a woman in a white sari with a gold border and a hair flower. Behind them, other devotees in white and orange stand near a wall with a patterned hanging, and a white-clad person in the right foreground holds a small object. No clear a person figure is identifiable from appearance, so the scene is described by roles only.2006-12-27Evening scene on a dirt ground in an open courtyard with a dusk sky and trees behind. Many people stand and move about in groups, mostly children and young adults. Several men at the back wear white dhotis with red-bordered cloth and bare shaved heads. Women wear white and orange or yellow saris and salwar-style outfits, and a girl in an orange sash and white dress stands near a row of white plastic chairs. A boy in a striped blue shirt and a boy in an orange t-shirt are in the foreground. Overall a gathering or game in progress at a residential campus.2011-09-04 +1 copiesNight-time outdoor gathering at an ashram courtyard lit mainly by sparse lights. A large seated crowd of devotees, mostly in white, sits on the ground facing a central figure. A standing woman in a bright orange-saffron robe with long dark hair clasps her hands in front of her, while men in white dhotis and orange-saffron shawls stand around the edge of the ring. Behind them, a white-draped ritual seat and a low table with brass vessels, flowers and offerings sit on a red cloth, and a helper in white kneels tending the setup. A red brick wall with a green roof edges the left side, and trees fill the dark background.2006-10-21August 03 20082008-08-03Night-time photo of a large crowd gathered outdoors in front of a white building with a dark signboard above its entrance, lit by a bright green-tinted light. Most people wear white clothing, including white dhotis and white saris, while several wear saffron or orange garments and orange shawls. A woman in the foreground with a braided hair and an orange blouse stands with her back to the camera, and a man beside her gestures with his arm. A tall striped canopy or ceremonial umbrella rises above the crowd near the building. The scene appears to be a devotional gathering or procession with people moving among one another.2009-02-16Night procession at an ashram courtyard with a large crowd moving along a dirt path. Many participants wear orange and saffron garments, while others wear white dhotis and white kurtas. Several women in orange saris and orange-and-gold sarees walk in a line, and a figure in a brown top with gold-trimmed sleeves dances in the foreground. A small lit ornate float or palanquin glows at the top left, and a parasol is held above the group near a red building. Onlookers stand along the right side in mixed white and orange clothing.2016-02-17Night-time outdoor gathering of many devotees carrying round metal plates of food or offerings, moving through a crowd. Most wear white with orange or saffron shawls and some wear yellow or green. In the foreground a woman in a saffron-orange shawl holds a plate and walks among others. Several people on the right wear yellow and lime-green saree-style dress. Dim lights and bokeh spots fill the dark background, with a white ribbed structure on the right.2008-05-01