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Outdoor photo of a large group of devotees standing on a grassy lawn in front of a brick building and bamboo trees, many with palms pressed together in namaste or hands raised in devotion. Many wear saffron-orange robes and orange sarees with gold borders, while others wear white dhotis and white kurtas or white sarees. A man in the right foreground wears a white dhoti, a long rudraksha mala with a gold-toned pendant, and bold white ash markings on his arms, hands folded. Several women and children are visible, some with long braided hair and beaded necklaces. A woman in a yellow saree with red accents stands among the group. No individual is clearly identifiable as a specific leader from appearance alone.

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November 16 20152015-11-16June 01 20092009-06-01August 03 20082008-08-03December 29 20102010-12-29A crowded outdoor-facing temple corridor filled with young men and boys in saffron-orange dhotis and wraps, many wearing saffron or orange turbans and rudraksha malas. Several people press their palms together or cover their eyes and faces with their hands in devotion. Copper pots and a large brass bell hang from the ceiling above, and a tall stone pillar stands in the foreground, with green foliage visible through the opening. The scene reads as an ashram devotional gathering with worshippers standing closely together.2017-08-08 +2 copiesSeptember 04 20162016-09-04A procession walks across a grassy clearing lined with palm and shade trees. In the centre, a woman in an orange sari wears a bright flower garland and walks with her hands together in front of her. Around her, many men and women in white dhotis, white kurtas and white shirts follow, some wearing yellow shawls and rudraksha malas. A woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala walks at the right edge, and another woman in a yellow shawl with a mala walks at the left. Several people carry small items in their hands, and the group moves over sandy ground and grass.2010-01-22A group of young male devotees in saffron-orange dhotis with gold borders and orange upper cloths dance outdoors, smiling and raising their arms. Many wear rudraksha mala necklaces, bead bracelets, and white vibhuti lines with red kumkum dots on their foreheads. Some wear glasses. Behind them, white-clad figures and a yellow metal frame structure with trees are visible.2015-11-16May 24 20182018-05-24 +1 copiesA procession on a garden path among green trees and flowering shrubs. In the foreground a man in saffron robes with a gold-tipped trident walks ahead, while a clean-shaven man in white dhoti and shawl stands at left with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them, several saffron-robed sannyasis follow, one wearing a red-and-white flower garland. A saffron-robed man carries a silver plate of offerings. On the right, women in cream sarees with yellow borders hold their hands in anjali. A decorative ornamental umbrella and ceremonial staffs with trident finials are carried in the procession. Rangoli-style white patterns mark the ground.2009-12-27January 15 20162016-01-15April 02 20122012-04-02