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A photograph of a large group of young men and boys in saffron-orange dhoti-style wraps with maroon borders, bare-chested and barefoot, gathered in a bright indoor hall. Many have shaved or cropped heads, white vibhuti lines on their foreheads and beaded necklaces. They stand in clusters and in a loose circle, some gesturing with hands raised and others turned toward one another. A large green cloth backdrop hangs on the right, with more robed figures seated behind. The scene appears to be a staged group activity in an ashram hall.

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July 10 20132013-07-10Photograph of a group of saffron-robed sannyasi men with shaved heads and white vibhuti lines on their foreheads, many in orange and red-gold dhotis and shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces. In the foreground a bare-chested man in an orange wrap with a red border holds his hands together, while others around him smile and dance in a lively group. A green draped cloth stands behind them, and more robed participants fill the background in an indoor hall with a light floor.2013-07-10A group of shaved-headed men in saffron-orange robes gather closely in an indoor hall with pale walls and a dark curtain at the back. Several participants wear orange shawls with yellow borders and some have white and red forehead markings. Many are smiling and reaching toward one another with arms extended. A green cloth hangs at the left edge, and a metal railing stands behind the group. Many more people stand in the background.2013-07-10July 10 20132013-07-10A photograph of a line of saffron-robed sannyasis in a hall with pale pink walls and a polished floor. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in orange cloth with a red and gold border bends forward, reaching out his hands toward a smiling monk in a dark red shawl and rudraksha mala. Behind them, many orange-clad men stand shoulder to shoulder, some with hands extended in greeting, and a woman in white stands at the left edge. The scene suggests an ashram gathering or satsang, with a blue-and-white emblem at the upper left.2014-09-13A group of young male devotees in saffron-orange robes with pink borders stand and kneel on a light tiled floor inside an ashram hall. Many wear rudraksha malas and bangles, and several have shaved heads, some with white or tilak markings on their foreheads. A child in matching orange cloth stands in the centre of the group, and a few people in the background hold small plates or offerings. A wooden door and white walls are visible behind them.2014-09-13A photograph of a crowded indoor hall with many young men and a few younger figures dressed in saffron-orange cloth wrapped as sannyasi-style garments, several with bare upper bodies, rudraksha and bead necklaces, and white tilak or vibhuti markings on their foreheads. Some are raising clenched fists and moving in a group, while others stand behind them in white clothing. Framed artwork and wall displays are visible behind them. No individual can be identified as a person from appearance here, so no candidate is named.2017-07-19 +1 copiesA crowded indoor hall where several young men in saffron-orange dhoti-style lower garments and bare chests dance energetically. Some wear rudraksha malas and orange shawls, and one has long dreadlocks and a red tilak on his forehead. Others have shaved heads and red and white tilaka marks. Behind them, banners hang on the wall and more people stand in the background, including someone in blue. A video camera is visible at the left edge. The scene resembles a festive satsang procession or devotional dance.2016-11-05Indoor photograph of a ritual procession in a bright hall with a polished tiled floor. In the foreground and middle ground, a line of young male devotees in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with gold borders, some wearing rudraksha malas and bangles, walk in a row facing one side. Behind them, women and men in white clothes with gold-bordered garments stand and watch near the wall, and one woman in a red-orange sari appears at the right. No single identifiable a person figure is clearly visible.2015-11-10July 10 20132013-07-10January 22 20172017-01-22September 05 20142014-09-05