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A photograph of a ritual gathering in an outdoor temple courtyard. In the foreground, a man with long swept-back dark hair and a red tilak sits cross-legged on an orange cloth, wearing an orange robe, a long rudraksha-style mala and gold beaded necklaces, hands pressed together in prayer. Beside him, a shaved-headed man in saffron robes with a white tilak kneels with palms joined, and a man in white dhoti with an orange-bordered shawl kneels with hands folded. A shaved-headed person in orange with a white tilak sits with eyes closed and hands joined in the right foreground. Brass bowls, a plate of grains and flowers, and small vessels sit on the cloth. Standing figures in orange and white and a crowd of devotees in white fill the background, along with temple pillars.

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December 20 20112011-12-20Outdoor photo of a large crowd seated in prayer with hands pressed together in namaskar. In the foreground, a young man with long dark hair wears an orange sleeveless robe, a gold ornamental necklace with large gold beads, a rudraksha-style mala, and a white forehead band with a red mark. Around him, several men in orange robes with gold and bead necklaces kneel with heads bowed, and behind them devotees in white kurtas with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas pray. Women in white and white-haired older men are also visible. Yellow and purple flowers lie near the front. The scene suggests a devotional gathering of devotees and saffron-robed sannyasis.2010-01-08Photograph of an outdoor ritual at a temple-style courtyard. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair, orange robes and a gold bead necklace sits cross-legged with hands folded, while beside him a younger man in orange robes and gold necklace sits and tends a brass puja setup. Behind them a shaved-headed man in orange and gold beads sits with palms pressed together, and a woman in white robes with a long dark braid kneels with hands in anjali. Others in white dhotis and saris and standing people fill the background, with a cameraman filming from above and a red-and-pink temple gopuram visible. A silver bowl holds garlands and yellow flowers beside brass vessels and a lamp on a tray. a person candidate in foreground: long-haired figure in orange robes with gold beaded necklace, appearance uncertain.2010-12-29A large outdoor gathering of devotees seated and standing with palms pressed together in namaste. In the foreground, four saffron-robed sannyasis sit in prayer; the centre-front figure has a white forehead band and long dark hair, wears heavy gold beaded necklaces and a rudraksha mala, and holds his hands folded. Behind them, many devotees wear white clothes with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, and women wear saris and salwar kameez. A bald man with a white beard and glasses sits among them. Marigold and flower offerings lie on the ground at the lower left. The scene appears to be a ritual gathering with devotees in prayer.2010-01-08A photograph of a large outdoor devotional gathering in which people sit close together with palms pressed in anjali mudra, eyes closed in prayer. In the foreground a woman with long dark hair wears an orange saffron garment and a heavy beaded rudraksha-style mala with a gold pendant, her face lowered and hands folded at her chest. Beside her, several men in orange saffron robes and beaded malas sit with hands joined, some with vertical sandalwood or vibhuti marks on their foreheads. Behind them, men and women in white and yellow clothes and beaded malas join in the prayer, with a bald man in white dhoti and shawl at left. The scene suggests a satsang or puja, with the crowd seated on a stone floor.2010-01-08A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a sacred gathering. In the foreground, a long-haired man in an orange saffron top and orange wrap sits cross-legged and pours liquid from a small white vessel onto a white stone shivalinga-style object on a gold-edged base. Beside him, a man in an orange wrap wears a long gold bead necklace with a pendant, and a third man in orange with curly hair wears a gold bead necklace and a red tilak. Behind them stand a bearded man in white and other devotees in orange, and tall gold-tipped poles frame the scene. A carved stone vessel and offerings sit at the right edge.Outdoor ritual photograph at a temple courtyard. In the foreground a woman with long dark hair, saffron-gold clothing and a long beaded garland sits on a yellow cloth with palms pressed together in prayer. Beside her, a shaven-headed young man in orange robes and a white tilak sits with hands folded, and a man with long hair in white dhoti and shawl kneels at right, also in prayer. A standing figure in orange cloth stands behind them. Brass plates with grains and flowers and small bowls sit on the cloth. Crowds of devotees in white watch from behind, and a pink temple wall with columns is visible.2010-12-29Outdoor photo of a crowd gathered before a stone temple wall at Tiruvannamalai, many with hands pressed in anjali. In the foreground, a bald man in white dhoti with hands folded faces a seated group in saffron robes. Among the seated saffron-clad figures, a long-haired man in orange robes and a gold-beaded necklace sits with hands in namaskar, a white tilak across his forehead. Another saffron-clad man with a gold ornamental necklace sits beside him, and a bald, bespectacled monk in orange with a red shawl sits at left. Behind them, devotees in white and saffron stand on a stone-paved area beside a thatched shelter and a metal railing, with a line of women in white and colourful saris visible. Several people are visible in the scene.2010-01-08Outdoor photo of a large crowd seated on stone pavement, many in white or orange clothing. In the centre, a long-haired figure in orange robes, a rudraksha-style gold beaded necklace and a gold armlet smiles and sits with hands joined; this person is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues (long swept hair, ornate gold necklaces, saffron clothing, a shawl) and the page names him at the event. Nearby, a man in orange holds a brass plate, a seated man holds a long staff, and devotees in saffron and white sit around; in the foreground a woman in red and orange sits with her back partly turned. Brass plates with offerings, fruit, and orange cloth lie on the ground.2011-12-20A seated outdoor gathering in front of a rough stone wall, with many people in white and orange clothing. In the centre foreground, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a white forehead band with a red mark, and a sleeveless saffron robe with a multi-strand gold-bead necklace sits with palms pressed together in namaste. Beside him, another man in orange with long hair and gold beads also holds his hands in prayer. To the right, a man in orange with a gold necklace and red forehead mark holds a folded orange cloth. Behind them, people in white dhotis and saris sit or stand, and a thatched shelter with bamboo poles appears at the back. Yellow marigold garlands lie near the left edge.2010-01-08A photograph inside a temple setting with golden lamp stands and a garlanded deity murti behind. A man with long dark hair, orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an orange cushioned throne, holding a sheet of paper and reading from it. A young man in a white shirt and white dhoti kneels before him with palms pressed together in anjali. Brass vessels and a tray sit on a stone ledge, and an orange cloth covers the floor. The seated figure shows long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and orange robes, which are the qualifying cues for the a person label, though the identification is appearance-based and uncertain.2010-07-15Outdoor ritual photograph at a Kumbh Mela setting. In the foreground a man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange top and orange wrap, seated and pouring liquid from a white vessel onto a small golden and red pyramid-shaped sacred object. Beside him a younger man in a red-orange robe and a large gold bead necklace with a crystal pendant sits watching, while a golden ceremonial staff rises between them. Behind them, a crowd of people in orange, saffron and white clothing, including a woman in pink and an older man with a white turban, gathers closely. Red liquid drips from the pyramid onto the cloth below.