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Indoor photograph of a large hall with a dance-like celebration in progress. A man seated on a gold-and-red throne at left, bare-chested with a dark shawl draped over his shoulders and a rudraksha mala, watches the group. Many devotees in saffron and orange garments, some women in orange saris and one in a green sari, move in a circle with arms outstretched; several men at right are bare-chested in orange dhotis. Ceiling lights and framed photos line the walls.

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A photograph of a large hall where many people in orange and saffron clothing gather in a lively group dance or procession across a light-coloured floor. Several women and girls wear orange saris and long orange skirts, while a woman in a green and blue sari stands near the centre. A bald man in white dhoti and a bare-chested man with orange cloth stand at the right edge. In the foreground, two small children in orange cloth face away from the camera. On the left, a seated man with long dark hair and an orange garment sits beside a gold-coloured throne-like seat. Behind the crowd, gold deity murti, golden umbrellas and a golden palanquin are visible, with framed photographs on the walls. About 60 people are visible.2016-09-30September 30 20162016-09-30September 30 20162016-09-30September 30 20162016-09-30A large indoor hall filled with devotees in orange and red saffron clothing, many with rudraksha malas, gathered in a circle around the central floor. Several bare-chested men with long hair and orange dhotis hold hands or embrace in a dancing or ritual movement, while women in orange and red saris stand nearby. A seated figure in gold and red garments sits on a rug at the left edge, and men in white dhotis and shawls stand in the background. Walls display framed photo collages and a golden deity murti shrine with a portrait on the right, under ceiling lights.2016-09-30March 30 20162016-03-30Indoor hall with white tiled floor and red-tinted ceiling lights during a devotional gathering. A seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a garland, facing the room. Dozens of people in saffron and orange robes and white dhotis stand in two lines on either side of a central aisle, several with hands folded or raised in greeting. A tall ceremonial staff stands beside the throne and a small brass lamp rests before it. Wooden screens and red curtains line the back wall, with framed banners along the sides.2016-03-30A large hall with a polished floor and red-curtained walls hung with framed pictures. Two lines of devotees face each other down the centre aisle, many in white dhotis and kurtas with red sashes, others in orange and saffron saris and kurtas with gold borders, several with hands raised in greeting. At the far end, a seated figure in a red and gold robe sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat before a wooden backdrop, with a ceremonial staff nearby. The scene is a group ritual in progress.2016-03-30March 30 20162016-03-30Photograph of a large indoor hall with cream walls and ceiling lights where a crowd gathers around a central group of sannyasis in saffron and orange dhotis and shawls. Several bare-chested men with long braids and shaved heads wear orange cloth and rudraksha malas, while others in white dhotis and kurtas stand among them. Devotees in white and orange surround the group, some raising hands. Framed photo panels and a painted backdrop with deity images line the walls, and a small shrine with deity murtis appears at the far end.2016-09-30A photograph inside a bright hall with a white tiled floor, red-tinted ceiling lights and wooden screens behind a central golden throne. A seated figure in red and gold garments sits on the throne, with a red cloth and a small offering on the floor before it. Lines of people stand on both sides facing inward: on the left men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange shawls, one with a long plaited braid; on the right women and girls in orange and saffron saris and white attire, some with hands pressed together. A child in yellow stands near the centre aisle. A pedestal fan and a floor lamp stand at the edges. The scene suggests a devotional gathering in progress.2016-03-30A 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.2016-09-30