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A large group photo of about 50 devotees in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas, many with white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads, seated and standing in tiers in front of a dark temple doorway lit by strings of fairy lights. Some women wear white and gold saris; a few are in green or purple. Brass kalashas with white and yellow flowers and marigold garlands sit in the foreground, and smoke drifts in the upper left. The setting suggests a satsang or Shivaratri gathering. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person.

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March 10 20132013-03-10A large group of devotees in saffron-orange robes sits on mats in a courtyard lit by string lights, with smoke drifting in the air. Many wear rudraksha malas, and some have white or ash markings on their foreheads. In the foreground, a brass kalasha or offering pot with yellow flowers and white garlands sits before seated devotees. In the background, a standing figure in an orange robe and beaded necklaces stands near an open doorway with a deity murti visible inside. Women in orange and red saris stand along the right side near white-and-red steps and potted plants. Approximately 60-80 people are visible.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10A large group photo inside a temple hall with orange-painted walls and strings of coloured lights overhead. Many seated young devotees in saffron-orange robes wear rudraksha malas, several with white tilak or ash marks on their foreheads, and some have shaved heads. A row of women in white and cream saris stands at the back, and a standing man in white dhoti is at the left. At the centre rear, a deity murti or altar is lit within an ornate shrine. In front, a flower arrangement with orange marigolds and a small kalasha sits on a cloth-covered floor. Numerous people are visible, though the exact count is uncertain.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10A large group photograph of saffron-robed devotees, mostly children and young women with rudraksha malas and white forehead markings, seated and standing in a warmly lit, orange-walled hall. Several seated children in front hold their hands together, with a decorated offering of fruit, white flowers and a red kalasha-style vessel in the foreground. Behind them stand women in orange and white saris, and at the back a figure in white stands beside a tall statue in saffron robes. Strings of small lights hang from the ceiling and a deity murti is visible in a shrine area. The scene suggests a satsang gathering, with no a person candidate clearly identifiable in the crowd.2013-03-10Group photograph of a large crowd of devotees in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas seated on the steps of a temple hall with orange walls and string lights overhead. A standing woman in the centre wears an orange robe and mala and stands before a decorated deity shrine with a red and gold backdrop. Many participants have white or ash markings on their foreheads and heads; a few wear white dhotis and some wear pale yellow or pink saris. A statue of a seated deity stands at the left edge. Marigold flowers lie in the foreground.2013-03-10A large group photograph of orange-robed sannyasis, many with rudraksha malas and white tilak marks on their foreheads, seated and standing in front of an orange-walled hall decorated with string lights and mango leaf festoons. In the foreground, a kalasha-style copper pot decorated with white flowers and yellow fruit sits on the floor. Behind them, a few men in white dhotis and women in white and colourful saris stand, with a deity murti and ornamental arch visible in the background. No individual can be confidently identified from appearance, so no a person candidate is claimed; the people are described by role and clothing only.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10 +1 copiesA large group of devotees in saffron and orange robes sits and stands in tiers before a temple sanctum entrance decorated with string lights and green leaves. A central figure in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands at the top middle of the group, appearing to lead the gathering. Several people wear white ritual cloth, and a few women in white and green saris stand at the right edge. Many devotees have white or orange forehead markings and beaded malas. Two stone statues flank the left side, one draped with a red and white cloth. Smoke drifts across the foreground. A small deity murti is lit inside the doorway, and flowers lie at the bottom right.2013-03-10