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A group of young men in saffron-orange dhoti-style wraps and bare chests dance in a procession-like formation on a pale tiled floor. Many wear rudraksha malas and thin white sacred threads across the chest, some with white sandalwood or ash marks on the arms and shoulders. Behind them, seated and standing devotees in white and light clothing watch the dancers in a large hall. The dancers are barefoot and move with arms raised and bent, mid-step.

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A group of young men in orange-saffron dhoti-style wraps and bare chests dance energetically in a large hall with pink walls and framed photo panels. Several wear beaded necklaces and rudraksha-style malas, and some have long dreadlocked hair. Behind them, a crowd of onlookers, including women in saffron and children in colourful dresses, watches. The dancers' open arms and mid-step movement suggest a devotional group performance during an event.2017-01-04January 03 20172017-01-03 +1 copiesJuly 30 20172017-07-30 +1 copiesA group of bare-chested young men in orange dhoti-style wraps dance together in a hall with a pale floor. Many wear rudraksha or bead necklaces, and several have white sacred threads across their chests. They move in a line with arms outstretched and bent, mid-step. Behind them, older men in white dhotis and bead malas watch, and a few women in pink and light clothing stand in the background.2017-01-04November 11 20162016-11-11A group of young men dressed in saffron-orange robes dance energetically in a hall with cream walls and framed pictures. Several are wearing rudraksha mala necklaces and some have white forehead markings. The central dancer, in an orange wrap and beads, smiles with his hand raised near his face, while others around him clap and move. A gold-framed niche and cabinets with printed posters appear in the background. No individual is identified as a person.2017-10-06October 09 20162016-10-09January 04 20172017-01-04A dense group of men and boys in orange-saffron dhoti-style cloths, most bare-chested with rudraksha malas around their necks, dance energetically in a tiled hall. Several have long dreadlock-style hair flying as they move; one young man in the foreground wears a gold-brocade jacket with a rudraksha mala and gestures expressively. The mood is ecstatic group dancing, possibly a satsang celebration.2017-01-04October 04 20162016-10-04Photograph of a dynamic group movement session at an indoor hall with white marble floor. In the foreground, several young participants wear draped saffron-orange cloths over bare shoulders, with long dark braids and dramatic dance-like gestures; one at right has a beaded necklace and dark braids while raising an arm. Behind them, many younger boys and girls in white kurta-style clothes, some wearing name badges, move among the crowd. A bare-chested man with rudraksha-style beads and braided hair stands in the background. Multiple participants appear in motion.2017-05-04A group of about twenty young men in saffron-orange dhoti-style wraps with gold borders performs a coordinated dance in a marble-floored hall. Many wear rudraksha malas and some have white tilak marks on their foreheads. They move with arms outstretched and bent knees, several smiling. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts stand watching, and a golden ornate panel and framed artwork decorate the walls.2016-01-10