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December 07 2013

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November 16 20092009-11-16A large outdoor crowd, many dressed in white, moves along a paved road in a sunny town setting. Several women and men in white kurtas and dhotis, some with rudraksha malas around their necks, raise their arms and dance or sway as they walk. A woman in a white top and white head wrap leads near the front, and a man in a white cap walks among the group. Onlookers in colourful saris and shirts stand on the sides, including women in green and pale yellow saris and a woman in an orange shawl. Some people carry backpacks and shoulder bags. The scene appears to be a procession or celebratory walk.2007-02-02Four women stand arm in arm outdoors beside a water channel with green vegetation behind them, all laughing warmly. From left: a woman in a green shawl over white clothing with a dark rudraksha-style bead mala and pendant; a woman in a bright turquoise shawl over white with a grey-streaked long braid; a blonde woman in a white top and white scarf wearing a red-brown bead mala with a round pendant, patterned purple-and-maroon skirt; and a woman in a turquoise printed kurta with a patterned paisley shawl and a bead mala with a pendant. Each wears a small pendant on a beaded necklace.Outdoor photo of several women standing close with arms around each other, laughing warmly. In the centre, a young woman with long dark hair wears a light blue embroidered kurta with a blue paisley shawl and a rudraksha mala with a small red-and-gold pendant. Beside her, a woman with light blonde hair wears a white collared shirt, a rust-red shawl and a silver pendant necklace, and looks up and to the side while smiling. Partial figures in white clothing appear at the left and right edges.May 15 20122012-05-15A crowd of devotees in white clothing, many wearing rudraksha malas, moves through a covered walkway at an ashram-style venue with red-pillared corridors. A man on the left wears an orange robe and a garland, and a woman in the foreground holds a silver vessel while an attendant in orange and white reaches toward her. A woman in a cream sari and a woman with long dreadlocks in white stand on the right, both with rudraksha malas and hands pressed together. A red-and-orange flag is visible in the background. Several people in white with malas fill the middle ground. The scene looks like a satsang or darshan gathering.2009-06-01A photograph of three women seated outdoors on stone steps, raising their open palms in prayer or blessing. The woman on the right has light blond hair, a red bindi and a rudraksha mala, wearing a cream and gold sari with a yellow sash. The woman in the centre wears a white top and a red and yellow flower garland, with eyes closed. The woman on the left has dark hair and glasses and wears a purple top. A figure in orange robes stands at the left edge, and other people in orange and white are blurred in the background.2013-07-08May 15 20122012-05-15A large crowd of devotees walks outdoors along a paved path beneath trees, some holding umbrellas in pink, red, and floral patterns for shade. Most wear white clothing with yellow sashes or waist ties, and several women wear white saris with yellow borders. Many have sunglasses, sun hats, and white caps, and some carry small bags or wear beaded necklaces and rudraksha-style malas. Ancient stone structures and a blue tarpaulin appear in the background. A young boy in a blue-and-white striped polo shirt with a yellow sash stands at left.2013-12-07Outdoor procession crowd at the first USA Kumbha Mela. A smiling man in white kurta with an orange saffron shawl, a wooden rudraksha-style mala and a pendant necklace stands centre-right, holding a small bottle, with others around him. Behind him, a woman in white sari with gold border raises a white flag bearing a blue emblem. A tall red-and-gold pole topped with a red fringed canopy rises at left, held by a man in white with a white cap. Many participants wear white; some carry flags and bottles of water. Trees and sunlight frame the scene.2006-09-10July 25 20172017-07-25A group of women stands closely together outdoors in front of a white van and green trees, looking toward the camera. Several wear saffron, orange, and white garments with beaded rudraksha-style necklaces. A woman at centre-left wears a white shawl over a dark patterned skirt with orange cloth. Beside her, a woman in a turquoise kurta and yellow scarf clasps her hands. Another woman in a maroon top and orange pants also clasps her hands, and a woman in grey wears dark sunglasses. Behind them, a man in a white head covering and other attendees stand near a brick building. No deity, throne, or ritual setting is visible.2012-05-15