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A dense crowd of devotees moves through an indoor hall in a procession-like dance. Many men wear saffron-orange dhoti-style wraps and rudraksha malas, while others wear white dhotis and white shirts. Several bare-chested young men with long hair and dreadlocks sing with open mouths and raised hands. A bald man in a rudraksha mala at right wears an orange wrap, and a man with tilak marks on his forehead stands among the group.

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January 08 20172017-01-08November 11 20162016-11-11 +1 copiesJanuary 03 20172017-01-03 +1 copiesA crowded indoor celebration in a hall with tiled floor and a shrine-lined back wall, where many people are dancing and clapping during a procession-style gathering. In the foreground, several young men wear orange-saffron cloths and rudraksha beads, some with bare chests, and one holds his arm raised. Beside them a shaved-headed man in white dhoti with a gold-trimmed border and a long-haired man with dreadlocks in white and saffron clothing dance energetically. Behind them, men in white kurtas and dhotis, a man in a red-orange turban and others in orange and pink saris fill the room. Some people in the background wear pale headwear and white garments. No single figure is clearly identifiable as the a person from appearance alone.2017-01-08A crowded indoor hall with pink walls and framed artworks where a large group of devotees stands and dances in an energetic satsang or celebratory gathering. Many men wear saffron-orange cloths over bare shoulders, several with rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces; some have long dreadlocks or shaved heads. Others wear white kurta-style clothes. Several people raise arms and clap, and one shirtless man with light hair and a headband stretches his arm forward. Ceiling lights and a large screen are visible above the crowd.2017-01-08Photograph of a dynamic group movement session at an indoor hall with white marble floor. In the foreground, several young participants wear draped saffron-orange cloths over bare shoulders, with long dark braids and dramatic dance-like gestures; one at right has a beaded necklace and dark braids while raising an arm. Behind them, many younger boys and girls in white kurta-style clothes, some wearing name badges, move among the crowd. A bare-chested man with rudraksha-style beads and braided hair stands in the background. Multiple participants appear in motion.2017-05-04A 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.2016-11-05Crowded ceremonial gathering of devotees in orange and white ritual clothing. In the foreground a young man in orange cloth with a white thread across his chest and a red wrist band stands with dark curly hair and tilak markings, while nearby people with long matted dreadlocks wear orange wraps. Many men in white dhotis with gold borders, some wearing rudraksha malas and white forehead markings, stand around, some with hands joined. A child is held at the far left. Vivid orange and white dominate the scene in a busy hall. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible.2017-08-10A 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 copiesJuly 30 20172017-07-30 +1 copiesA dense crowd of men and women dances in an indoor hall with pale tiled floors, many dressed in saffron and orange dhotis and shawls, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces. Several men in white dhotis and kurtas stand in the background among devotees in colourful saris and salwar. Hands are raised and bodies sway in an ecstatic group procession or kirtan-style dance. A small child in a purple patterned outfit stands at the lower centre. Behind the crowd, gold statues and framed images decorate the hall walls. The photo is a candid event shot with no single identifiable central figure highlighted; the a person flag remains unverified from appearance alone.2016-11-11 +1 copiesA large group of young people in saffron-orange dhoti-style wraps and bare chests dance energetically in a bright hall, with necklaces and bangles visible. Several have long braided or dreadlocked hair, and one front figure has a bearded face and a forehead mark. Behind them, people in white ritual clothes and orange robes move through a venue with red tablecloths and a camera operator at the lower right edge.2017-10-12