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A large hall with cream walls, tiled floor and ceiling fans shows a group of devotees dancing energetically in procession. Many wear saffron-orange dhotis and kurtas, some in white dhotis, and a few bare-chested men wear rudraksha malas and red-orange cloths. A young boy in blue runs at the lower left and another in olive-green kurta at right. Behind them stands a decorated altar with a tiered display and orange floral garlands, with a large framed image above and other crowd members in the background. Many people are visible, forming an animated kirtan-style celebration.

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October 08 20162016-10-08October 08 20162016-10-08A joyful group dances barefoot across a bright, tiled hall in a temple-style ashram setting. Many devotees, mostly men in saffron, orange and white dhotis and kurtas, raise their arms and smile, while a boy in a blue kurta jumps in the foreground. A bare-chested man wears a rudraksha mala and a white dhoti, and a woman in an orange sari dances nearby. In the background, an altar with floral decorations, an umbrella-like canopy and a large framed picture of a deity murti shows the devotional setting. Several onlookers stand along the walls beneath wall hangings and framed artworks. The scene suggests a kirtan or devotional dance celebration.2016-10-08A group of devotees joyfully runs and dances across a polished marble hall, arms raised and mouths open in exuberant song. Men and boys wear white dhotis and kurtas, saffron and orange robes, and rudraksha malas, while a small boy in a bright blue outfit runs in the foreground. Behind them stands a decorated shrine with a tiered display of deity murtis, flower garlands and gold-and-red umbrellas, with a large framed devotional picture on the wall above. A blue yoga-style mat lies on the floor, and a woman in a white sari and a girl in pink and blue watch from the left.2016-10-08November 11 20162016-11-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a group of dancers performing energetically in a large marble-floored hall, with many people in white and orange clothing jumping and raising their arms. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti and red-orange sash leads at the centre, while others wear saffron, orange, and beige kurtas and blue trousers, and a small boy in a blue kurta dances in the foreground. Behind them, a decorated shrine with kalasha-style ornaments, colourful umbrellas, and a tiered display of deity murtis is visible on a screen-like backdrop. Devotees in white stand along the sides, and a child in pink and blue is seen at left. Ceremonial decorations and ornate yellow and red arches surround the hall.2016-10-08Large group of devotees dancing energetically in a bright hall with cream walls and framed pictures. Many dancers wear saffron and orange dhotis and kurta-style outfits, some with rudraksha malas; a barefoot man in a golden-yellow robe and orange dhoti leaps in front, while another in a red-orange outfit with a red sash stands center. A bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala and white dhoti dances at right, and young children in orange and cream join in. Behind, spectators in white and red clothing watch, and a decorated display with a kalasha-like tiered arrangement and flowers stands at the back of the room.2016-10-08October 09 20162016-10-09A large hall with cream walls, rows of ceiling lights and framed devotional pictures lining the walls. A crowd of many people in white clothing, with some in saffron-orange, fills the floor and moves energetically. Several young men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange cloths dance with raised arms, while many in white kurtas and shirts clap and sway. A man in a purple shirt stands near the center, and a gilded ornate palanquin or ratha stands at the right edge. The scene looks like a group devotional dance or celebration.2016-09-26October 07 20162016-10-07October 08 20162016-10-08October 08 20162016-10-08