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A photograph of an energetic group dance inside a hall with cream tiled flooring and framed pictures on the walls. A crowd of men and boys in saffron-orange dhotis and sashes, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas, moves with arms raised and feet lifted in a lively, rhythmic dance. A smiling young boy in orange on the left mirrors the movement. Several men in white kurtas and white dhotis stand at the edges, and a person with long dark hair in the foreground faces away from the camera. Framed devotional posters and a wall-mounted air conditioner are visible behind them.

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September 30 20162016-09-30A joyful group of young male and boy devotees dance energetically in a hall with cream walls, red curtains and a white ceiling. Most wear saffron-orange dhotis or wraps, several bare-chested with rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces; one wears a white dhoti and another white shirt. Many have arms raised and mouths open in exuberant chanting or singing. Framed photographs hang on the walls, including a large portrait at upper right, and a corner poster reads Mahamandaleshwar. The scene looks like a satsang or celebratory kirtan.2016-09-30A photograph of devotees dancing energetically in a bright marble-floored hall with framed pictures on the walls behind them. In the foreground, several young men with long hair and bare chests wear saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, moving with raised arms and quick steps. A small girl in an orange sari-style wrap dances beside them, while men in white kurtas and dhotis and women in pink, purple and blue saris dance and clap in the background. Metal stanchions line the walkway. The scene reflects a devotional dance program.2016-10-26September 30 20162016-09-30September 30 20162016-09-30A photograph of a group of young men in a bright hall performing a coordinated procession or dance in a line. Most wear saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with gold borders and rudraksha malas, while several in the front wear white dhotis with gold or orange borders. Some have long hair and some have shaved heads; they walk barefoot on a pale tiled floor. Behind them stand framed photo collages on the wall, red curtains, and wall-mounted air conditioners. A visible person in the background wears orange and a bare-chested figure stands at the rear.2016-08-02October 07 20162016-10-07A large group of men and young boys in a hall dances energetically in a crowded congregation. Many wear orange and saffron dhotis or wraps with red sashes, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas, while others wear white kurtas and white dhotis with red shawls. Several raise arms and fists in celebration. In the foreground, a long-haired figure seen from behind, wearing an orange and red wrap, watches the dance. Walls display framed devotional posters and a deity picture; a red carpet runs along the left side.2016-09-30A large indoor hall with cream walls, red curtains and framed photographs on the walls, where a crowd of devotees dance energetically with arms raised. In the foreground, several men wear saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas, one with white tilak marks on his forehead and bare chest, arms lifted. Others wear white dhotis, some bare-chested, and a few in orange and white clothing move alongside them. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so no candidate is marked.2016-11-03A group of about twenty young men in saffron-orange and white dhotis and wraps, many wearing rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces, stand in a lively line or dance in a pink-walled hall with red curtains and framed photo panels. Some wear white dhotis with gold borders, others orange with gold trim. A brass oil lamp stands at the right on the tiled floor. Several dancers have long hair and bare feet, moving together in a synchronized group.2016-08-02A dynamic group dance in a bright hall with a tiled ceiling and framed photographs on the wall. Many young men and women wear saffron-orange dhoti-style garments with gold-yellow borders and red sashes, with rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces. In the centre a bare-chested young man with a topknot and armbands dances energetically, while others around him move, sway and clap. Behind them, a row of white-clad devotees with red shawls stands watching. Wall displays show deity imagery and photographs.2016-09-30October 03 20162016-10-03