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Photograph of a large group of devotees standing outdoors at night with hands joined in anjali mudra. In the foreground, several young boys and girls wear saffron-orange turbans, saffron wraps and rudraksha malas, with vibhuti marks on their foreheads. Behind them, adult men wear saffron and white dhotis, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas, and a few wear white turbans. A lit stone lantern and dark foliage stand in the background, with more people in the crowd beyond. The scene suggests a ceremonial gathering or procession.

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September 21 20172017-09-21September 21 20172017-09-21September 21 20172017-09-21Night photo of a large group of devotees at a temple courtyard with strings of coloured lights overhead. In the foreground, many boys and young men wear saffron-orange cloths and orange turbans, with rudraksha malas and white ash marks on their foreheads, hands pressed together in anjali. A child in a cream-gold kurta stands at the left with hands behind his head. Behind them, men in white dhotis and bare-chested devotees stand with folded hands. At left, a black stone Nandi is draped with a yellow and marigold garland beside a lit lamp, and a large bronze vessel sits on the stone floor. The scene suggests a puja or aarti moment.2017-09-21 +1 copiesA seated congregation of many devotees in orange and saffron clothing, many wearing orange turbans and rudraksha malas, pressing palms together in anjali. Some have white tilak markings on their foreheads. A few men in white clothes sit among them. Gold-tipped vertical posts line the front of the hall, and a brightly lit shrine area is visible at the top right.2017-08-13January 08 20172017-01-08September 14 20172017-09-14 +1 copiesA large seated group of Hindu ascetics and devotees fills an indoor hall, most in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas, with many wearing orange turbans and white tilak or sacred ash on their foreheads. Some wear white dhotis and white shawls, and a few men with long hair sit among them. In the foreground, several young boys in orange turbans and orange robes sit with eyes closed or gazing ahead, while a small child in a grey patterned shirt stands with arms folded on the right. Behind them, seated rows of participants continue into the background, with a pale hall interior and orange-clad figures further back. Scene suggests a satsang or ritual gathering. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2017-08-25Photograph of a seated group of young devotees in orange-saffron robes and orange turbans-caps, many with rudraksha malas and white forehead markings, pressing palms together in namaskar or clasping hands in prayer during a gathering. Several wear white dhoti-style cloth and white turbans; a few hold folded hands near the chest while others look up attentively. Behind them a wooden table with decorative cloth and flowers suggests a shrine-side satsang setting.2017-09-01A large seated gathering of young and adult devotees in a bright hall, many wearing saffron-orange clothing and orange turbans or head cloths, with rudraksha malas and white tilak marks on their foreheads and arms. Several boys and young men sit in front, some with hands folded in namaste, while older men in white dhotis and white shirts sit behind. A lit screen or backdrop glowing pink and white shows a deity image in the upper left. The scene suggests a satsang or yoga event, with a crowd of roughly thirty to fifty visible people.2017-10-03A large seated gathering of young men in saffron-orange robes and matching orange turbans, sitting cross-legged on a striped mat in a dimly lit hall. Many wear rudraksha malas and white ash or chalk marks on their foreheads and arms. One man in the foreground rests his chin on his hand, with the crowd filling the background. Some figures in the rear wear white and orange. A logo appears in the upper left corner.2017-09-07August 25 20172017-08-25