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A photograph of a covered wooden pavilion with carved gold-trimmed pillars and hanging chains, open to an outdoor courtyard. Inside, a row of dancers in white dhoti-style clothing with red-and-gold sashes performs in a line on a colourful striped mat. Seated along the front and sides are many devotees in saffron and orange robes, plus several in white. In the foreground, a woman with hair in a bun, a red headband and a flower garland sits on a carved wooden seat playing a long bamboo flute. Some people sit cross-legged on the floor to the right, with drums and a large brass vessel visible. Red-roofed buildings and palm trees surround the courtyard.

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Photograph taken from inside a wooden swing-like ornate chariot or palanquin under an open-sided canopy, looking outward at a ceremonial gathering. In the foreground, a woman seen from behind wears a red headband with gold trim, a white flower garland and gold bangles, holding a long bamboo-like pole. Ahead, many people sit on a multicoloured striped mat and pink cloth; several wear saffron-orange robes while others wear white ritual clothes. A man in white stands near the centre. On the right, drummers play drums on a stool-like setup. A bull statue and red-roofed buildings with palm trees appear in the background. The scene resembles a satsang or padapuja-type gathering.2014-08-17Outdoor festival scene under a corrugated metal canopy with wooden posts and rope railings. In the foreground a woman seen from behind sits in a wooden palanquin with a red headscarf edged in gold, a white flower garland in her hair, and gold bangles. Before her, on a striped rug and patterned carpet, dancers in red and white costumes perform while seated and standing devotees in orange and white clothing watch. Drummers in orange and saffron robes play drums on the right, and a figure in orange stands near a raised platform with a red-roofed structure behind. Several people wear white, and a framed photograph sits on the ground.2014-08-17Outdoor satsang under a corrugated roof with palm trees behind. A person seated on a carved wooden palanquin-style swing with gold-painted columns wears a red headband, a flower garland, and a leopard-print garment with orange cloth draped across the lap, holding a long wooden staff. A tall-hatted woman? No: seated devotees in orange and white clothing fill the floor before a striped mat, and a row of men in white dhotis with orange shawls stands on the right, some holding instruments. Drums and a brass pot sit at the edge. A red stone base and a bull statue appear in the background. Percussion and chanting in a temple courtyard.2014-08-17 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor pavilion event with a tiled floor and a striped carpet runner. A woman seen from behind in the foreground wears a red head band, a red shawl, a white flower garland and gold jewellery, and holds a bamboo flute. Seated devotees in orange and saffron clothing and white garments line the sides, and white-clad dancers perform in the centre. Musicians on the right play drums. A dark stone bull statue sits at left beneath palm trees, and gold-edged wooden pillars frame the view.2014-08-17Outdoor satsang scene at an ashram courtyard. In the foreground, a person seen from behind sits on a wooden seat with a red headband decorated with gold embroidery, a red hair ornament, gold jewellery and a white flower garland, playing a bamboo flute. Before them, a striped rainbow mat holds a standing group of seated devotees and musicians in white and orange clothing, some playing drums. A stone Shiva bust with a crescent is visible at the left edge, and a tripod-like metal stand with a lamp is at right. Several people in orange and red robes sit or stand under a canopy, with red-roofed buildings and palm trees behind.2014-08-17Outdoor ashram satsang with a seated figure on an ornate wooden throne at left, wearing a leopard-print skirt, a gold-banded orange headband and a white flower garland, holding a long wooden staff. Behind them, rows of devotees sit on a striped floor mat and draped rugs, many in saffron and orange robes, others in white. Standing devotees in white and orange clothing line the back under a canopy. Drums are set up at left, and a seated boy in a red shirt and a girl in green are in the foreground facing the throne. A red-walled temple structure and palm trees are visible behind. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the throne and ceremonial adornments of gold necklace and flower garland.2014-08-17August 17 20142014-08-17August 17 20142014-08-17Outdoor satsang courtyard at an ashram with a red-roofed building and palm trees behind. In the foreground, a figure seen from behind sits on a low wooden seat with a red headband decorated with gold-toned ornaments and a white flower garland, wearing a red-orange garment; a dark bun is visible. Rows of seated devotees in saffron and orange robes and white clothes face a central mat and a seated figure in orange with a white garment. Children in saffron and red clothing and a crown-wearing child sit nearby. Ceremonial staffs with decorations stand at the edges, and a wooden cart with a covered object is visible in the background. A pada puja satsang gathering is depicted.2014-08-17A courtyard gathering seen from behind a wooden palanquin-style seat. In the foreground, a figure with long dreadlocked black hair wrapped in a rudraksha-style mala sits facing away, bare-shouldered, with a visible wrap, on a carved wooden seat trimmed with brass. Around them, many people in saffron and orange robes and yellow and red saris sit on the floor in rows, some holding small leaves or offerings, and a bowl sits at the center. Brass lamps and a small standing figure stand at the left, a tripod-mounted camera is set up near a doorway, and a red-walled building with hanging strings of beads forms the background.2016-08-04August 17 20142014-08-17Outdoor ritual gathering under a canopy at an ashram courtyard. In the foreground, a woman seen from behind wears a red headband with gold embroidery, a white flower garland and gold jewellery, seated in a carved wooden chair. Before her, many devotees sit on colourful striped mats and pink cloth in saffron, white and orange clothing, some wearing rudraksha malas. Drums and cymbals are played at the right, and a bamboo flute lies on a mat. Red-roofed buildings and palm trees are visible behind, and a brass-fitted pole with hanging rings frames the scene.2014-08-17