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Outdoor photograph beneath a large spreading tree at an ashram-like grounds, with a dark tiled platform underfoot. A group of about fifteen people in saffron, orange and red monastic robes stands in a loose circle, most with rudraksha malas. A long-haired man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, at the centre, gestures with one hand as he speaks, while others listen with hands folded. A woman in a red-orange shawl stands near him, and a bearded man in white on the far left holds a yellow-and-white garland tray. Men in white dhotis and yellow shawls stand behind them. a person appears as the long-haired central figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, giving a talk to the assembled sannyasis and devotees.

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December 30 20092009-12-30A photograph of an outdoor gathering under leafy trees at what appears to be an ashram courtyard. A long-haired man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala gestures with one hand while speaking. Around him, devotees in orange, peach and red saffron cloth, and people in white kurtas and dhotis listen closely. A woman in an orange sari with a red-orange head covering stands near the center, and an elderly man with white hair wears an orange shawl. Several people wear rudraksha malas. The long-haired man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala is the most prominent figure and may be a person, with appearance cues including long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, though this remains uncertain.2009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30Outdoor temple ritual on a polished black granite floor beneath a large shady tree. Several sannyasis in saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas stand in a row. A central priest in orange holds a brass trident-topped staff and a lamp-like vessel, while a younger sannyasi on the right in orange wears a white and red flower garland and holds a plate of yellow flowers. A bearded sannyasi on the left holds an open book. Men in white dhotis and shirts stand behind. Trees, metal pillars and a white stone border surround the scene. No individual is identified as a person.2008-12-25Outdoor photograph beneath a large spreading tree on a polished dark stone platform. A group of saffron-robed sannyasis stand barefoot in conversation, several wearing saffron turbans and rudraksha malas. One man at the right wears a saffron robe and beard with a garland and mala, and another in the center wears a saffron turban and an ornate chain. A man in white dhoti and orange shawl stands at the left, and men in plain clothes and a light vest stand around the edges. The scene reads as a temple-grounds gathering near a sacred tree.2008-12-30A photograph of an outdoor ritual beneath a large banyan tree with a polished black stone platform and white-edged ground. A figure on the right wears a deep orange robe with a white and red flower garland and a long red-beaded mala, holding a ceremonial staff topped with a trident-like finial. Several saffron-robed devotees with rudraksha malas stand in a line, some holding plates of flowers or offerings, while a man in white kurta with folded hands stands among them. Kolam-style floral patterns are drawn on the ground in white. The scene suggests a welcoming or ritual procession, with trees and foliage in the background.2008-12-25December 30 20082008-12-30Outdoor photograph of a group of saffron-robed sannyasis and white-clad devotees standing on a dirt path under trees with sunlight breaking through the foliage. On the right, a bearded sannyasi with long dark hair wears an orange robe with a maroon-striped shawl and gestures with his hands while speaking. In front of him, a bald monk in a light orange robe stands with his hands folded. Devotees on the left wear white dhotis and yellow shawls, and a man in a striped shirt stands nearby. A low stone wall and a small water pool are visible at right, and a pile of colorful offerings sits in the background.2009-10-15Outdoor photo at an ashram-like grounds with trees and a bright sun flare. A group of saffron-clad sannyasis, several with shaved heads and orange or peach robes, stand on a dirt path in conversation. A bearded man with long hair in an orange robe with a red-bordered shawl gestures with his hands at the center. On the right, a long-haired man in a bright orange robe and red-bordered shawl stands facing the group. Around them, men in white dhotis and yellow shawls and other onlookers stand near a low wall and a pond, with a stack of red and white items visible on the left.2009-10-15December 30 20082008-12-30Outdoor photo of a group walking along a narrow dirt path shaded by trees. Foreground, a bald man in saffron-orange robes with a garland of beads, followed by a man in orange with a beaded necklace and a bald man in white dhoti with a red-and-white shawl. A man in a red garment with a long swept-back hair and a garland walks centre-path. On the right, a young man in orange with a garland carries a brass plate of offerings, and another in white dhoti carries a tray. Behind them, more devotees in white and saffron, a red building wall in the background, and a kumkum-marked brass plate visible.2010-12-26Outdoor ritual scene under a broad tree canopy. Several men in saffron-orange robes and orange shawls stand in a line, some holding long golden staffs and a ceremonial bell-like object. Behind them, a decorated deity murti under a silver arch is garlanded with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands, with a flower-covered base before it. On the right, men in white dhotis with orange shawls and rudraksha malas stand beside women in white and yellow saris. A dark reflective platform lies in the foreground. Appears to be an arati or puja gathering.2008-12-31