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Seated group chanting in a hall: in the foreground, two shaved-headed men in saffron-orange robes and long rudraksha malas sit with palms raised in mudra and mouths open mid-chant, with white ash stripes on their arms and foreheads. Behind them, a large group of young boys in maroon and yellow tunics raises their hands in the same gesture. A white-clad man with a white cloth and rudraksha mala sits to the right, and a round blue-lidded container sits on the floor. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable by appearance, so the foreground men are described by role only.

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May 25 20132013-05-25Photograph of a seated group in an ashram hall during a ritual or satsang. In the foreground a shaved-headed young man in a rust-red robe with an orange shawl and a gold-coloured chain with a pendant wears white vertical tilak on his forehead and presses his palms together in devotion. Behind him, rows of boys and young men in red and gold-bordered robes sit with white sacred ash on their foreheads, some with palms joined. On the right, a shaved-headed man in orange robes wears a long rudraksha mala. Brass cups and a small lamp sit on the floor before them. Individual identity uncertain from appearance; no candidate is clearly the page's subject.2013-06-24May 24 20132013-05-24A seated group of young boys and adult men performing a ritual puja on the floor of a hall. Several boys wear maroon sleeveless tunics with yellow trim and white tilak marks on their foreheads, some raising small lamps or offering pieces. Foreground: a shaved-headed man in orange-saffron robes and a long orange shawl wears a rudraksha mala and holds a small lamp, while another bald man in orange shawl and bead mala sits in front, holding a flame. A silver tray holds marigold flowers and a small framed image, with other brass vessels nearby. Several boys in the background also hold lamps or offerings, with white sacred ash markings on their arms and faces.2013-07-02June 06 20132013-06-06A large seated group of devotees with palms pressed together in a prayer gesture at a satsang gathering. In the foreground, several shaved-headed young monks wear saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas, some with white forehead markings. Behind and beside them, many boys in maroon and gold-trimmed robes sit cross-legged on red and white floor mats. At the right edge, a man with long swept-back hair wears a white dhoti-style garment with gold borders and a gold necklace, his hands raised in anjali. The scene suggests a devotional sitting, with the people arranged in rows across the hall.2013-06-20Photo of a seated group of young and adult sannyasis in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and white vibhuti marks on their foreheads and arms, sitting on a light floor during a ritual gathering. In the foreground, a shaved-headed boy in saffron and a boy with red-framed glasses sit with hands folded or lips parted in chanting. Behind them, adult men with hands in anjali mudra and open-mouthed chanting sit among other boys in red and orange clothing. Brass plates, small lamps and offering trays rest in front of them, and a row of metal stanchions and chains runs behind. A brass oil lamp and a plastic container are visible at the lower edge.2013-10-22October 29 20162016-10-29Several young and adult devotees sit cross-legged in a temple hall during a pada-puja ceremony, palms pressed together or raised in devotion. Most wear saffron-orange cloth draped over the upper body, with some in maroon robes. Several have shaved heads and white vertical tilak marks on their foreheads and arms, and one man in front right wears glasses and a rudraksha mala. A hand in the foreground shows a painted lotus-like motif on the palm. Brass vessels and floral offerings sit at the lower left, and a blurred background shows more seated participants and red-cushioned seating. No one is clearly identifiable as the main figure in this crowd of devotees.2014-09-05A photograph of a large group of devotees seated on the floor in an indoor hall, mostly young men and boys in saffron-orange and maroon robes with rudraksha malas. In the foreground, two shaved-headed priests in maroon dhotis and orange-gold bordered shawls sit with palms raised in prayer, one wearing rimless glasses, both with white and vibhuti forehead markings. Behind them, rows of seated devotees raise their hands in devotion. A brass lamp and a tray with flower petals sit on the floor in front.2014-09-25July 18 20132013-07-18September 15 20132013-09-15