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Indoor hall with white tiled floor, ceiling lights and a long row of maroon curtains along the walls. A large crowd of devotees, many in saffron and orange dhotis and shawls and others in white kurtas and white dhotis, stand together dancing and raising arms in a group celebration. Several men are bare-chested with rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces. In the foreground, a figure seen from behind with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits facing the crowd, with red and gold cloth nearby. A framed photo display of colourful deity and ritual images hangs on the back wall. No identifiable a person candidate is confidently visible.

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A photograph inside a hall with cream tiled floor, white ceiling lights and framed photo panels on the wall. Many people are dancing and moving energetically in a group. Men wear white kurtas with red sashes, some are bare-chested in white dhoti-style cloth, and several wear orange saffron robes. A young boy in orange robes stands with a shaved head. In the foreground, a person with long dark hair, a dark wooden rudraksha-style mala and a saffron cloth sits with their back to the camera, facing a red-cushioned seat. Some people raise their hands. Approximately 30 people are visible.2016-09-30A 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.2016-09-30September 30 20162016-09-30A photograph of an energetic group dance inside a hall with cream tiled flooring and framed pictures on the walls. A crowd of men and boys in saffron-orange dhotis and sashes, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas, moves with arms raised and feet lifted in a lively, rhythmic dance. A smiling young boy in orange on the left mirrors the movement. Several men in white kurtas and white dhotis stand at the edges, and a person with long dark hair in the foreground faces away from the camera. Framed devotional posters and a wall-mounted air conditioner are visible behind them.2016-09-30 +1 copiesOctober 07 20162016-10-07A photograph inside a large hall with cream tiled floor and white walls hung with framed pictures. Dozens of people in saffron-orange dhotis and matching saffron garments, many with rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces, form a moving circle and dance energetically. Men with bare chests and orange cloths stand on the right while women in orange and red saris and red shawls face them on the left. In the centre, several people in white ritual clothes stand on a red carpet, one in white with a red-bordered shawl. Gold deity statues and a framed portrait appear at the far end, and a figure in the foreground watches from behind.2016-09-30A large hall with cream tiled floor and framed pictures on the walls shows a group of young men in orange and saffron dhotis and tunics, many with red headbands and long hair, kneeling and bending forward with raised arms in an energetic group performance. Several seated and standing people in white dhotis and kurtas, some with red or white shawls, watch from behind. A shirtless man in white dhoti stands near the centre, and a person in a teal shirt stands at right. Red and green draped cloth hangs on the right wall beside a decorated altar area. Crowd count is roughly 21-100 visible people.2016-10-07A lively group dance in a hall with red carpet and wall posters. Many young men and boys wear orange and saffron dhotis and wraps, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas and gold waistbands, dancing energetically with raised arms and hand gestures. Behind them, men and women in white kurtas and white dhotis with red sashes watch and clap. A large crowd of onlookers stands at the edges. No clearly identifiable a person appearance is visible among the dancers.2016-09-30A photograph of a dance or kirtan performance in a bright hall with a white ceiling, fluorescent lights and framed panels on the walls. In the foreground, a young man in a shimmering gold-orange robe and beaded necklaces smiles and gestures with his hands. Beside him, a performer in a vivid orange-red kurta with a silver pendant and orange sash dances with long dark hair flying and white marks on the forehead. Another dancer in orange and saffron wraps stands further back, and a man in a white kurta with a necklace raises an arm on the right. Several children in orange and saffron clothing stand in the lower foreground, and devotees in white and saffron watch from the background. The page's a person flag is no, and no clearly identifiable candidate is shown, so no a person identification is made.2016-10-08A 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 crowded indoor hall with cream walls, a white tiled floor and ceiling fans. Many people in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas fill the room; several women in orange saris and men with bare torsos and white dhotis dance or move in a loose circle in the centre. Devotees in white and orange stand around the edges. Framed photographs of a deity and ritual scenes hang on the back wall, and a stage with a decorated backdrop and a large portrait is visible at the far end. a person is not clearly identifiable in this crowd.2016-09-30September 30 20162016-09-30