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Crowd scene at an indoor evening gathering with a dim, dark background. In the foreground on the right, a man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala holds a small object in his hand and smiles faintly; a second rudraksha mala hangs at his chest and he has a red bindi. Beside him, a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders and a gold necklace rests his fingers at his chin, a sandalwood or vibhuti mark on his forehead and brown bands on his upper arm. Behind them women in orange and saffron saris and necklaces stand near a crowd of devotees and attendees, several wearing white and orange clothing and some with lanyards.

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A photograph of a night-time gathering of devotees in saffron-orange robes with gold borders and rudraksha mala necklaces. In the centre, a man with long dark hair in a bun wears an orange cloth with a gold border and a long rudraksha and bead garland, and holds a small object in his hand. Beside him, a man with a shaved head and a rudraksha mala holds a thin strand or small item. A person in white ritual cloth with gold trim and a gold armlet stands among the women. Several women in orange saris with gold borders and beaded necklaces stand nearby, and more devotees are visible in the background under dim lighting.2013-07-13 +1 copiesNight-time photograph of a group of devotees in orange and saffron robes with gold borders and rudraksha malas, mostly smiling and gesturing. In the centre, a man with swept-back dark hair wears a long orange garment with gold borders and a long rudraksha mala with a shoulder drape, smiling toward a man on the left who wears white robes with gold trim, a wrap, and a rudraksha mala. Women in orange saris and other devotees stand around them, some with hands raised in greeting. The setting is a dim open-air space with metal poles and corrugated walls. a person is a central candidate given the distinctive long hair, saffron-and-gold robes and mala cues.2013-07-13July 13 20132013-07-13July 13 20132013-07-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a group of people in a small room with a dark wooden door and orange-painted walls. In the centre, a man with long swept-back hair wears an orange-brown dhoti-style garment with gold borders and a long rudraksha mala, and a small lapel microphone is visible on his collar. He stands looking down with his arms at his sides beside a man with a short shaved head in a similar orange garment and a mala. To the right, a man in a white kurta with an orange lanyard stands with hands clasped, next to a younger man in white with a bead armband and a necklace. Around them, several women and girls in orange saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas stand watching, some with vibhuti or tilak on their foreheads. Total visible people is about 12.2013-07-13Night outdoor gathering of devotees in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas. A bare-chested man in orange dhoti with gold border and a long rudraksha mala stands at right, speaking into a microphone, with a tall orange-robed figure beside him. In the foreground a man in a white shirt with an orange lanyard and rudraksha mala stands at left, and an older man in white with an orange shawl stands with arms folded. Women in red and orange saris and a young girl in red stand behind them, with a woman with a headset microphone. A corrugated metal roof edge appears at lower right.2013-07-13 +1 copiesJuly 13 20132013-07-13 +1 copiesOutdoor night scene with a crowd near a floral-decorated pillar. A central man wears saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered waist cloth, a thick rudraksha mala, a red bindi and a small gold necklace, and holds a small object in his hand; his hair is long and swept back. Beside him stand another man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and a shorter man in saffron robes. On the right, a man in white dhoti and white shirt stands with hands folded. In the foreground a woman with light brown hair wears an orange top and a patterned orange shawl, and another woman with a dark bun wears an orange blouse and beaded necklace. Orange-and-white clothing dominates the frame.2013-07-13 +1 copiesJuly 13 20132013-07-13Crowded temple procession in a dim hall with many devotees in white. In the foreground, a bare-chested man with white ash markings and a red-orange shawl wears a heavy gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, and a bald elderly man beside him in orange cloth wears a gold-rimmed necklace and a rudraksha mala with a horizontal white-and-red forehead marking. Behind them, a man in white holds a covered tray or palanquin item. Several people in white and orange surround them, and a woman in a sari stands at the right edge. A kalasha and brass lamps are visible in the background. a person cues are weak; the bald elderly figure is not confidently identified.2012-06-05July 13 20132013-07-13 +1 copiesNight outdoor gathering of devotees in orange, saffron and white clothing, many wearing rudraksha malas. Beside him a man in white ritual cloth with gold border and mala stands among devotees. Women in saffron and red saris and a woman with headset microphone in white stand at left. The crowd listens attentively. A corrugated roof and dark night sky frame the scene.2013-07-13 +1 copies