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A group of men in white dhotis and white kurtas, many with bare chests and rudraksha malas, gather in a hall with green draped backdrops. In the centre, a smiling bearded man in a white dhoti with orange-gold borders, a dark red rudraksha mala and bangles raises one hand in greeting. Blurred figures in the foreground and background, some with white tilak marks on the forehead, appear to be moving or dancing.

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October 04 20162016-10-04A photograph of a dense indoor crowd of devotees in white dhotis and white shirts with red shoulder cloths, many with arms raised in joyful devotion. In the centre, a bare-chested bearded man with short hair wears a long rudraksha mala and a silver pendant, with one hand raised high and the other touching his forehead. To the left, a shaved-headed man in saffron robes and rudraksha beads gestures forward. Warm lights glow in the background.2016-10-09October 04 20162016-10-04May 09th 20162016-05-09A crowd of devotees with raised, folded hands in a temple hall during collective worship. Many men are shirtless or wear white dhotis; several have sandalwood or vibhuti markings on their foreheads and arms, and some wear rudraksha malas. Foreground figures include a man with long blond hair and a bald man with arms raised in devotion. A man with short grey hair, rimless glasses and a rudraksha mala stands centre with palms joined, and an orange cloth is visible at the lower edge. The setting is crowded and warmly lit.2016-11-11 +1 copiesMay 09th 20162016-05-09A dynamic indoor scene of devotees in motion. In the foreground a shirtless young man in dark brown dhoti and a white-beaded necklace moves forward. At centre, a long-haired man in an orange saffron shawl with gold-trimmed border gestures with raised hands. To the right, a shaved-headed man in an orange garment with a gold border and a red-and-gold cloth at his waist claps and raises his arms, while another man in saffron wears rudraksha-style beads. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand behind them.2016-10-09A group of men in white dhotis and white shirts walk or stand in a hall, many wearing orange-red shawls printed with dark text and red-and-white ID lanyards. In the centre, a bearded man in glasses and a white shirt with an orange-red shawl gestures with his hands while speaking. Behind him, men in white and cream ritual dhotis with white and gold borders stand among others, some with tilak marks on their foreheads. In the foreground at right, a blurred young man in orange robes is partly visible. Warm lights glow in the background of the hall.2016-10-10A crowded indoor satsang hall with many devotees in white clothing and orange-red shawls. In the foreground, a bearded man with a white dhoti and white shawl bordered in gold stands with arms raised beside a rudraksha mala and a bracelet, while a younger man in white and an orange shawl walks past. Behind them, people in green, grey and checked shirts stand or sway with raised hands on red mats. The scene is a group meditation or chanting session, with no clearly visible central figure or deity.2016-10-06Indoor photo of a large group of men in orange and white dhotis dancing energetically in a hall with tiled floor, framed pictures and red curtains on the walls. Many have bare chests, white sacred ash or paste on foreheads and bodies, and wear rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces. Two shaven-headed men at the front lean toward one another, one pointing upward. Several dancers in the background wear white dhotis with gold borders. No single figure is identified as a person; the group appears to be devotees or disciples celebrating together.2017-01-01October 09 20162016-10-09October 09 20162016-10-09