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A photograph of men barefoot on a tiled floor under a canopy of blue, green and red draped fabric beneath a scalloped green-and-white border. On the left, a man in white shirt and white dhoti stands with palms pressed together in anjali, near a red plastic chair. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis carry white cloths or towels balanced on their heads, walking in a line; one holds a white cloth on his head with both arms raised. A man in a pink shirt and brown trousers stands at right with hands folded, and another in white with a pink-and-orange shawl stands with arms crossed. Behind them, a woman in a green sari and a child are visible, with sandals lined along the step.

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A photograph of a group of devotees standing outdoors in front of a temple-style building with orange and yellow pillars and a decorated green and white scalloped canopy. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, one with a white cloth on his head, and a man in a pink shirt and dark trousers joins them. A woman in a red sari holds a small child. On the right, a man in an orange robe and orange dhoti stands beside a man in white dhoti with a red and white sash. Black framed signboards with white lettering are mounted on the walls, and rows of sandals are placed at the entrance steps.2008-07-11A photograph of a group of about nine men standing outdoors in prayer pose with palms pressed together at the chest, on an orange-brown mat and a dirt ground. Foreground men wear white shirts and white dhotis or trousers, one in a yellow-and-white checked shirt, one in a light blue shirt, one in a teal-and-white striped polo. A man in a purple top and red trousers stands behind them. An orange building with a red door and a corrugated roof is behind the group, with a garland of marigolds hanging at the left edge. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable from appearance.2011-02-25Outdoor photo of a group of men standing with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, a gesture of greeting or prayer, on an orange mat in a dirt courtyard. In front, a man in a yellow-and-cream checked shirt and white dhoti stands at left; a man in a light blue shirt and dark trousers stands centre; a man in a teal-and-white striped polo shirt stands right. At far right, an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds his hands together with a rudraksha-style mala at his neck. Behind them stands a man in a purple top, and an orange building with a red door, a framed portrait, and a garland of flowers hangs at upper left.2011-02-25February 25 20112011-02-25A photograph of a line of men standing barefoot on a grey tiled floor in a hall with ceiling fans and tube lights. Most wear white shirts and white trousers, and one wears a white dhoti with a green border. Several hold white cloth bundles or caps raised on their heads with both hands, and several wear red-and-white badges on their shirts and small pendants or beaded necklaces. Behind them is a colourful decorated wall panel with geometric red, green and yellow patterns. A man in a white shirt stands at the right edge beside a person in red and gold cloth at the left edge.2008-07-11A photograph of a row of men standing outdoors with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed or lowered, in a meditative prayer posture. Most wear white collared shirts and white dhotis or trousers; one older man has a vibhuti or ash mark on his forehead and a white dhoti with a gold border. A younger man at right wears a black hooded jacket and glasses. Behind them stand white marble or stone sculptures and trees, and a red structure is visible at the right edge. Several men are partly cut off at the frame edges. The scene suggests a guided meditation or satsang session.2011-02-20February 24 20072007-02-24February 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a line of devotees standing barefoot in an open dirt courtyard performing a padapuja, each with palms pressed together in namaskar. Most wear white dhotis or kurtas and white shirts, with white jasmine garlands strung with red, pink and orange flowers around their necks. Each stands before a brass plate holding milk, flowers and turmeric or kumkum. Behind them are a few statues and a tiled building with red doors. A photographer with a video camera stands at the left edge. One man in an orange shawl is among the devotees, and a sannyasi-style figure is not clearly identifiable.2010-07-24September 17 20062006-09-17A group of about nine men in matching white shirts and white trousers stand barefoot in a hall, several holding white cloths or towels raised on top of their heads with both hands. Some wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces with pendants. One man in the centre-left wears a white shirt with a green-bordered white dhoti and a beaded mala. Behind them are ceiling fans, fluorescent tube lights, a colourful geometric panel and a framed deity image, with a few onlookers and a woman in a red and gold sari at the left edge.2008-07-11February 24 20072007-02-24